Ethereum's high transaction fees have long been a sticking point, but the rise of layer-2 blockchains offers a scalable solution for DApps. Over the past month, these solutions saw a 70% increase in volume. While Solana has captured a significant share of decentralized exchange volumes, Ethereum's layer-2 ecosystem still holds a larger market share. Solana has also surpassed Ethereum in fee generation, sparking debates about valuation. As Ethereum plans fee structure changes for 2025, Solana continues to grow, driven by memecoins and new token launches.