2026-01-05 22:31:30

BNB Chain has rolled out its Lorentz and Maxwell upgrades, achieving a dramatic ~98% reduction in transaction fees while slashing block times down to approximately 0.75 seconds. This represents a significant leap in network efficiency and throughput capabilities.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin wrapped up 2025 with losses, delivering its first negative annual performance since 2022—a notable shift after a strong run in recent years. On the flip side, Ethereum L1 has shown robust activity, with layer-one transactions reaching 2.2 million in a single day, demonstrating sustained on-chain momentum.

In terms of institutional interest, strategic ETH reserve entities and ETF reserves have now accumulated 10.74% of total ETH supply, signaling growing confidence from both dedicated reserve managers and passive investment vehicles. This concentration reflects the deepening institutional footprint in the Ethereum ecosystem.

BNB1,33%

BTC2,05%

ETH1,71%

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FrontRunFighter

· 01-08 22:31

okay so bnb's gaswar finally ended? 98% fee reduction sounds insane until you realize they've been extracting value through mev like crazy... but ngl, 0.75s blocks are genuinely no joke

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FromMinerToFarmer

· 01-08 22:31

BNB's recent upgrade is impressive, with gas fees directly cut by 98%? Feels a bit exaggerated... But a block time of 0.75 seconds is indeed unbeatable.

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BearMarketMonk

· 01-08 10:23

The 98% fee reduction for BNB sounds great, but only after going on the chain do you realize if it's just hype. Did BTC lose money this year? Ha, I knew it a long time ago... ETH is still holding strong, with a daily trading volume of 2.2 million, no joke. Institutions are aggressively accumulating ETH, taking up to 10.74%, while retail investors can only wait patiently.

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GasFeeBarbecue

· 01-08 05:40

BNB's recent upgrade cuts fees by 98%, block time is 0.75 seconds... Honestly, it's a bit outrageous. We need to see how it performs in practice. As for BTC losing money, it feels like the market is still in an adjustment phase. On the other hand, ETH is very active, with institutions also bottoming out and accumulating coins. They hold over ten percentage points of the supply, and the sentiment has shifted.

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SighingCashier

· 01-05 23:01

BNB's recent upgrade reduces fees by 98%. Sounds great, but can it really be used? BTC has been losing for a whole year, which is quite embarrassing. ETH, on the other hand, remains popular, and the fact that institutions are accumulating that 10% of ETH also indicates a problem.

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gaslight_gasfeez

· 01-05 23:00

BNB's recent upgrade is really impressive, with a 98% reduction in transaction fees? That's just awesome, and with a block time of 0.75 seconds, I dare say they're really getting things done. Bitcoin's 2025 crash has already happened, and the year has just begun, everyone... Luckily, ETH is holding up, with an average of 2.2 million transactions per day, which is no joke. Institutions are aggressively accumulating more than 10% of ETH's supply, and the flow of funds into it just can't stop. What is this telling us?

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SandwichTrader

· 01-05 22:57

BNB's upgrade this time is really intense, with fees directly dropping to 98%... but Bitcoin had a crash, so that's awkward.

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FunGibleTom

· 01-05 22:54

BNB's upgrade this time reduces fees by 98%? While it's cool, I still feel something's off... I really can't understand why Bitcoin lost a whole year by 2025, whereas ETH remains resilient, and institutions are quietly accumulating... Is this the rhythm of overtaking?

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NFTBlackHole

· 01-05 22:38

The 98% reduction in BNB transaction fees is a bit outrageous. Is this data real? The block time of 0.75 seconds really blew my mind. Bitcoin had a pretty bad loss last year. I should have known not to wait for the bottom rebound. ETH, on the other hand, has been quite stable. Institutions are really committed to holding ETH, with over 10% of the supply in their hands. How are retail investors supposed to play this, haha.

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