MilestoneEthereum2021
London Upgrade (EIP-1559)
EIP-1559 introduced basefee burn, changing gas mechanics and setting precedent for supply dynamics.
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Key Facts
Peak metricETH burn live
OutcomeFee market reform
ChainEthereum
Year2021
Typemilestone
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upgradefee-market
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