2026-01-06 01:23:34

Recently, Filecoin (FIL) has indeed attracted a lot of attention. From around $1.30 at the end of last year, the price has steadily climbed to about $1.57. In just 24 hours, the increase was 6%, and even more astonishingly, trading volume surged by 94.8%, reaching $282 million — a figure that stands out in the entire crypto market.

Many are now re-evaluating Filecoin's role in the decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) sector. Honestly, this project set very high goals early on — to build a distributed storage network that competes with giants like Amazon AWS and Google Cloud. Over the past two years, Filecoin has indeed been working hard to fulfill these promises.

Looking at the 2025 performance report: network utilization has increased by 30%, daily new storage transactions are growing, with a 25% increase. On the technical side, the v26 protocol upgrade cut Gas fees in half, directly reducing user costs by 50%. More importantly, the addition of the Filecoin Virtual Machine (FVM) introduced smart contracts and Ethereum compatibility — effectively upgrading Filecoin from a simple storage network to a programmable cloud platform.

This shift is highly significant. If Filecoin was just a storage solution before, now it can integrate with AI and other DePIN projects, opening up a whole new realm of ecosystem possibilities. Industry analysts generally expect 2026 to be the year of Filecoin’s breakout, with a target price aiming straight for $20, as it seeks to re-establish itself as a leader in the DePIN field.

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BridgeJumper

· 12h ago

Fil this wave is really intense, I only realized how much I was cut when the gas was halved. Wait, $20? Are analysts just hyping again? The FVM part is indeed worth paying attention to, adding smart contracts changes the game rules. I just want to know if the data showing a 25% increase in storage transactions is really true. AWS should be worried haha, but honestly, this benchmarking is still far away. The gas fee halving should have been done a long time ago, it seems they had no choice. The DePIN track is now too competitive, whether fil can hold up remains to be seen. $20 sounds good, but I’ll be cautious, there are too many tricks in the crypto world. A trading volume surge of 94.8%... could this just be a bait?

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DeFiDoctor

· 19h ago

The consultation records show that FIL's recent data has been pretty good, but the 94.8% surge in trading volume is a warning sign—it's often a sign of major players shaking out their positions. The halving of Gas fees is real, but the ecosystem application layer is still too weak. Is FVM compatible with Ethereum to directly be considered a "programmable cloud platform"? That's a bit optimistic. It is recommended to regularly review on-chain activity and actual storage needs, and not just focus on the price increase.

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WalletsWatcher

· 01-07 05:13

Fil this wave is indeed interesting; the gas fees are halved, finally usable. FVM with smart contracts? Sounds like copying Ethereum's homework. 20 bucks? Let's wait and see; I've seen this kind of expectation many times. The storage track is heating up, but can AWS and Google Cloud really be disrupted? I'm a bit skeptical. The 2025 outlook looks good, but is the surge in trading volume genuine demand or just hype? Vibes feel good, but with so many promises in the dram, it depends on whether they can truly deliver.

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blocksnark

· 01-06 01:48

FIL this wave is really intense, but is $20 a bit exaggerated... Wait, cutting the Gas fee in half is the real core, user experience skyrocketing DePIN leader? Still dare to say that now, quite interesting Off-topic question, are storage needs really that big or is it mostly hype? Forget it, with FVM support, it's truly different, this time we might really go all out

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CodeZeroBasis

· 01-06 01:38

The recent surge in FIL is quite interesting, but a 6% increase over 24 hours makes me want to wait and see. I'm paying attention to the halving of gas fees. Can it really reduce costs, or is it just another round of hype? Wait, how many years have we heard AWS comparisons... Is this really not just a hype concept this time? I'm a bit skeptical about the $20 target; it depends on whether they can deliver in 2026. Adding FVM definitely changes the game; it's no longer just a storage disk. This could be an opportunity or a trap. It seems like there's nothing new with DePIN either, just the same as what was said last year...

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AirdropHunterWang

· 01-06 01:35

I am Airdrop Fanatic Lao Wang. This wave of FIL is really gaining momentum, from 1.3 to 1.57 in no time. Wait, gas fees cut in half? Now that's the real deal, I was previously scammed badly. 20 bucks? Dreaming or actually possible, see you in 2026.

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GasFeeAssassin

· 01-06 01:34

FIL's recent rally is impressive. I've always said DePIN won't cool down, and now too many people are just realizing it. V26 cutting Gas fees in half was a good move, but the $20 expectation... feels like they're just storytelling again. The FVM smart contract set seems a bit overhyped. How many are actually using it? A 25% increase in storage transaction fees sounds good, but compared to AWS, it's still a long way off. Last year's hype only led to action this year. With this pace, everyone would miss the deadline. A 94.8% surge in trading volume, the retail investors are definitely taking the bait. Finally, there's some activity in the DePIN sector, but I'm worried it might be just a flash in the pan. Gas fees are indeed a bottleneck issue. Cutting them in half this time shows some sincerity. The ecosystem's composability is real, but we need to see more actual implementation. If FIL really hits $20, I’d just eat my keyboard. Everyone entering now is probably gambling with a reckless mindset.

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MidnightSnapHunter

· 01-06 01:28

FIL's recent surge is real, but I'm still a bit worried—could it be just a flash in the pan? Halving the Gas fees is indeed good, but has the ecosystem application kept up? $20? Let's see if it can hold steady at $2 first. FVM support feels good, but I'm afraid it might turn into another air project. This data looks impressive, but is the actual storage demand really increasing? I'm still optimistic; the DePIN track definitely needs a leader. The promises made years ago are finally being fulfilled—score. A 94% surge in trading volume is a bit outrageous; I suspect it's just some whales manipulating the market. AI + storage combination? Sounds imaginative, but I don't know what the real-world scenario is. Forget it, let's wait and see, and observe how the overall environment develops.

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