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In 2025, the Ethereum mainnet deliberately reduced transaction fees to foster the growth of its Layer 2 ecosystem. While network activity and DeFi dominance remained strong, this strategic move resulted in the mainnet forgoing over $100 million in potential revenue. This "sacrifice" allowed L2s to retain substantial profits, fueling broader ecosystem expansion, a vision often shared by @VitalikButerin.
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