Ethereum Mainnet Hits Record 2.16M Daily Transactions in 2026

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The Ethereum mainnet averaged a record 2.16 million daily transactions throughout 2026. Crypto Briefing reported that this surge in transaction volume reflects Ethereum's growing role as a foundational infrastructure for digital finance and decentralized applications.

The network also saw an average of 899,000 daily active addresses during the year, while stablecoin transfers on the main chain totaled $25.8 trillion from January to October 2026. Despite the increased usage, total fees paid on the mainnet fell by 58% year-over-year to approximately 67,665 ETH, as median transaction fees dropped from 35 cents to 3.5 cents.