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Blockchain analytics firm Token Terminal has forecasted that Ethereum (ETH), currently the second-largest cryptocurrency globally, could skyrocket beyond $36,800 by the close of this decade. This projection is based on total addressable market projects. As per the thorough analysis published by the analytics platform on November 23, several factors such as strengthening network effects, increasing token scarcity, and successful migration to proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus could drive Ethereum to these tremendous levels, approximately 18 times its current spot value.
Token Terminal’s report suggests that despite its known scalability issues and fluctuating gas fees, Ethereum maintains a significant competitive advantage over other smart contract platforms like Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA). These advantages can be attributed to Ethereum’s first-mover advantage and its robust network effects. Users can engage with decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions and mint non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on these platforms. They can also actively participate in web3 development. However, Ethereum continues to hold substantial promise for dominance in the upcoming years.
Anticipating future adoption rates, Token Terminal predicts that by the year 2030, about half of the trillion-dollar revenue generated by the finance industry is likely to be transferred through Ethereum. This suggests that more than $14 trillion of value will be settled on-chain, with Ethereum being the preferred network, evidenced by the finance industry’s substantial revenue growth rate. The blockchain analytics platform further added that emerging vertical markets such as identity, content streaming, and the Internet of Things (IoT) could boost the ETH value year-over-year for the next seven years. Nonetheless, potential challenges that might hinder adoption rate, thus impeding the growth and prices, have been acknowledged. The study notes that the crypto adoption increase may prompt governments to intervene, posing a potential risk associated with regulation. Others include unforeseen changes to the network design tradeoffs and potential bugs discovered on-chain that could reduce confidence in the long term.
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