Ethereum Achieves Unprecedented Transaction Throughput
Ethereum has achieved a new all-time high in transaction throughput, with the blockchain network averaging approximately 24,192 transactions per second (TPS) over the past week. This sustained high rate marks the most significant transaction processing capacity ever recorded for Ethereum's combined infrastructure, highlighting substantial scalability improvements driven by recent upgrades and Layer-2 integrations.
This surge in performance underscores the effectiveness of Ethereum's ongoing development and its commitment to enhancing network efficiency. Analysts have described this achievement as an "unprecedented transactions-per-second benchmark" for the entire ecosystem.
Layer-2 Solutions and Protocol Upgrades Drive Performance
A significant portion of this increased throughput is attributed to the advancements in layer-2 scaling networks. For instance, the Lighter rollup is currently processing approximately 4,000 TPS independently, a volume that far surpasses the Ethereum base chain's typical capacity of 100–200 TPS.
The synergistic effect of Lighter and other rollups has significantly expanded Ethereum's overall transaction capacity. This record throughput also reflects the positive impact of recent protocol upgrades, notably the Dencun hard fork implemented in April 2025. This upgrade was specifically engineered to enhance throughput and efficiency, and observers confirm its effectiveness.
The blockchain, often referred to as the "world computer and decentralized economic engine," is now "scaling exponentially" following the Dencun upgrade, according to one cryptocurrency analyst. Even Vitalik Buterin acknowledged the progress, stating on social media that "Ethereum is scaling" as the network achieved these record numbers. This milestone demonstrates Ethereum's capability to process "large volumes of transactions" as envisioned by its developers.
Future Outlook: The Fusaka Upgrade
With the current surge in transaction throughput, the Ethereum community is now looking towards the upcoming Fusaka upgrade, scheduled for early December. This upgrade is anticipated to further boost efficiency, drive adoption, and enhance scalability, user experience, and security through improvements in data storage and execution efficiency.
The Fusaka upgrade is expected by many to lead to lower gas costs and an even greater increase in throughput. Market observers are actively speculating on its potential impact, with expectations of notable price gains fueled by improved adoption and enhanced network efficiency.
Despite the record-breaking throughput, Ethereum's price has seen only modest movements. As of writing, ETH was trading near $3,186, reflecting a roughly 5.7% price decrease over the preceding 24 hours. Intraday trading ranged between approximately $3,072 and $3,252 before settling near $3,180. On-chain volume also indicated a cautious market, with trading activity on Ethereum falling sharply by about 60% to roughly $23.4 billion in the past day.