MilestoneEthereum2017
CryptoKitties Chain Congestion
Viral NFT game CryptoKitties clogged Ethereum, highlighting fee markets and the need for scaling solutions.
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Key Facts
Peak metric20k+ daily tx from game
OutcomeGas spikes; scaling urgency
ChainEthereum
Year2017
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nftscalinggaming
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