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Top Ethereum Contributor Makes Epic U-Turn With Unexpected Gas Fee Statement
Gamza Khanzadaev
Hayden Adams, CEO of Uniswap, sparks debate by stating that Ethereum users should never have to worry about gas fees.
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Hayden Adams, the founder and CEO of Uniswap Labs, recently made a surprising statement regarding transaction fees on the ETH network. Adams, who runs the largest decentralized exchange on Ethereum, said users should never have to worry about “gas fees”. This unexpected opinion added a new dimension to the ongoing debate over Ethereum’s high transaction costs.
Adams’ statement comes amid a heated discussion about expenses associated with Ethereum transactions. Recently, the artist Iggy Azalea commented on the issue, questioning how gas charges are used and expressing skepticism about their impact. Although Azalea incorrectly assumed that all fees directly benefited Ethereum founders, her comments once again highlighted the problem of high transaction costs.
The debate over Ethereum gas fees has become more intense with the rise of Solana, a blockchain known for its lower transaction costs. Solana’s recent performance has led some to speculate about the future of blockchain and its ability to compete with more affordable alternatives.
Key developers of Ethereum, including co-founder Vitalik Buterin, have been tackling the problem of gas fees for some time. Last month, Buterin presented EIP-7706, a proposal to optimize transaction call data and reduce gas consumption. This proposal includes a new type of gas specifically for call data transactions, with the goal of creating a separate fee market and making call data more affordable.
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According to Adams, Uniswap has continued to be successful, earning over $3.64 billion in total fees to date. In the last 24 hours alone, Uniswap has collected $1.62 million in fees and over the past month it has amassed $65.95 million.
About the Author
Gamza Khanzadaev
Financial analyst, trader and crypto enthusiast.
Gamza graduated with a degree in finance and credit with a specialization in securities and financial derivatives. He then also completed a master’s program in banking and asset management.
He wants to participate in covering economic and financial technology topics, as well as making more people aware of cryptocurrencies and blockchain.