Even though Q1 2026 isn’t finished yet, Ethereum is already outperforming every quarter of 2025 across key metrics. The numbers are really impressive and show that the network isn’t slowing down, despite market sentiment.
• Active Addresses: The network has already recorded 27.74M active addresses this quarter. That’s more than any single quarter in 2025.
• Transactions: So far, Ethereum has processed 150.14M transactions in Q1 alone. This huge level of activity indicates that builders continue to develop new products and users are actively engaging with the ecosystem.
• Throughput: Ethereum’s throughput has climbed to 2.52 Mgas/s, already surpassing any quarterly level recorded.
It’s easy to get lost in the short-term price noise or focus too much on market sentiment. But these metrics tell a different story, one about real adoption and real network usage. Market cycles come and go, but infrastructure and on-chain activity keep building long-term value.
When you look at Ethereum like this, it’s clear that the ecosystem is expanding steadily. Builders, developers, and users aren’t waiting for perfect market conditions, they’re continuing to use the network every day, growing its utility and resilience.
Curious to hear from you guys, does this kind of activity make you more confident in Ethereum’s long-term growth, or do you still mainly watch the price?
Ethereum Activity Hits New Highs in Q1 2026
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