P\u00e9ter Szil\u00e1gyi, an Ethereum (ETH) developer, has lauded EIP-1559 and its ETH burning mechanism as \u201cthe great equalizer.\u201d Taking to X on January 16, Szil\u00e1gyi\u00a0<\/span>admired<\/span><\/a> EIP-1559\u2019s ability to \u201clevel the playing field between validators and regular users.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Since the implementation of EIP-1559, Ethereum adjusted how users bid gas fees, introducing the \u201cbase fee,\u201d which was burned or sent to an irretrievable wallet. So far, data from Ultrasound Money\u00a0<\/span>shows<\/span><\/a> that over 3.9 million ETH have been destroyed. <\/span><\/p>\n In the last week alone, the Ethereum network automatically sent more than 21,100 ETH out of circulation, \u201cburning\u201d ETH\u2019s supply.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Specifically, Szil\u00e1gyi mentioned the advantage regular users have with EIP-1559. Through this implementation, validators (previously miners before Ethereum shifted to a proof-of-stake blockchain) no longer have the privilege of arbitrarily adjusting gas limits and transaction fees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Earlier, that leeway created what the developer described as an \u201cimbalance,\u201d which made it tough for \u201cregular users to compete.\u201d However, following this implementation, everyone must adhere regardless of status as a validator, founder, or user.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n With EIP-1559, the \u201cbase fee\u201d adjustment is set at the protocol level. It is this base fee that the network burns, gradually making ETH deflationary, reading from the number of coins taken out of circulation since EIP-1559<\/a> went live in early August 2021. Even so, a sender can \u201ctip\u201d the validator, incentivizing them to prioritize validating a transaction.<\/span><\/p>\n Szil\u00e1gyi\u2019s comments reflect a growing consensus among Ethereum supporters regarding the positive impact of EIP-1559. Though a big percentage of EIP-1559 is fixated on the price impact of the proposal, there is more that it achieves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Most importantly, from a user experience perspective, it is now easier for senders to predict how much they will pay for a transaction. This is crucial, especially when the network is congested. <\/span>Additionally, though the Ethereum gas fee remains relatively high, EIP-1559, though considered a \u201cbad idea\u201d by Szil\u00e1gyi, has stabilized the network.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n ETH burning is attributed to reducing inflation in Ethereum, a network whose total supply is not capped like Bitcoin. Over the long term, prices might benefit from this proposal. However, prices are bullish in the short to medium term. Still, upsides are limited to around the $3,000 psychological round number.<\/span><\/p>\n Feature image from Canva, chart from TradingView<\/p>\n Disclaimer: The article is provided for educational purposes only. It does not represent the opinions of NewsBTC on whether to buy, sell or hold any investments and naturally investing carries risks. You are advised to conduct your own research before making any investment decisions. Use information provided on this website entirely at your own risk.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nDeveloper: EIP-1559 Is A \u201cGreat Equalizer\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Stability And Predictability Achieved, Ethereum Upsides Capped At $3,000<\/span><\/h2>\n
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