Are Layer 2s profiting at Ethereum's expense? CoinMetrics reveals how Dencun's upgrade cut L2 data costs, allowing Base to earn $98M in fees while paying just $4.9M to Ethereum, sparking calls for a fairer fee structure.

Are Layer 2s profiting at Ethereum's expense? CoinMetrics reveals how Dencun's upgrade cut L2 data costs, allowing Base to earn $98M in fees while paying just $4.9M to Ethereum, sparking calls for a fairer fee structure.

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