What if: Ethereum with lower transaction fees, Beats Bitcoin

It's a topic that revolves around Ethereum and its struggle to lower its transaction fees. The question that remains:

If Ethereum managed to reduce its fees by more than 50%, could it overtake Bitcoin? Come on, I'll share my opinion on this interesting subject.

First, let me say that I'm a big fan of cryptocurrencies. Ever since I got involved in this world, both Bitcoin and Ethereum have occupied a special place in my heart (I'd like them both to be in large quantities in my crypto wallet). But, as we all know, they have very different characteristics.

Bitcoin, often called "digital gold", has always been seen as a store of value, a pair of exchanges. It is the digital asset that most closely resembles physical gold in terms of scarcity and security. When it comes to storing long-term value, Bitcoin is the undisputed king. However, Bitcoin isn't exactly the ideal choice for daily transactions and in small quantities, I don't think you'll be moving many Satoshis around. That's where Ethereum comes in. Since its inception, Ethereum has been designed to be much more than just a cryptocurrency. Its technology enables the creation of smart contracts and decentralized applications or so-called dApps, making it a versatile platform for countless applications. Ethereum has become one of the top choices for DeFi (decentralized finance) projects and NFTs (non-fungible tokens), revolutionizing entire sectors. It's no wonder that one of the most successful games Play2Earn is on its network.

However, there is a significant obstacle in Ethereum's path: its transaction fees. If you've made any kind of transaction on the Ethereum network in recent times, you've probably noticed how expensive it can be. Gas fees, which are essentially transaction fees, can be exorbitant during periods of high demand. This makes Ethereum less accessible and efficient for small transactions or everyday use.

Now, back to the original question: if Ethereum managed to reduce its transaction fees by more than 50%, could it outperform Bitcoin?

My short answer is: absolutely!

If Ethereum could solve this problem, it would open the door to an even wider range of use cases. Imagine being able to use Ethereum to buy a coffee without worrying about absurd fees. Imagine the speed and efficiency of moderate-value transactions on the Ethereum network. This could make Ethereum an attractive choice not only for DeFi projects and NFTs, but also for everyday transactions.

But here's the challenge: how exactly can Ethereum reduce its transaction fees dramatically? It's a complicated problem. The Ethereum network has been working for a while on the transition to Proof of Stake, which aims to make the network more scalable and efficient, and less costly as in Proof of Work or PoW. However, this is an ongoing process and may take some time to fully implement. Other solutions, such as Layer 2 (L2), are also being explored to relieve network congestion and reduce transaction fees. But again, these solutions are still in the development and speculation phase, we have some possible "bridges" like Arbitrum.

So, what's my final opinion on this? I believe that Ethereum has enormous potential to overtake Bitcoin as the preferred cryptocurrency for everyday use, but this achievement depends a lot on effectively solving the problem of transaction fees. If that happens, Ethereum could become the main choice for fast transactions, smart contracts and much more.

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As an investor and cryptocurrency enthusiast, I'm looking forward to seeing how this story unfolds. Ethereum's future is exciting, and I'm hoping that it continues to evolve and meet the needs of its growing user base. Remember, this is just my personal opinion. The world of cryptocurrencies is always unpredictable, and time will tell how it all plays out. I'm excited to see how Ethereum and Bitcoin will continue to shape the future of finance and technology.

What do you think? Are you optimistic about Ethereum and its transaction fees? Let me know in the comments!

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