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Scroll co-founder Ye Zhang criticized proposals to impose fees on Ethereum rollups, arguing they would harm long-term growth for short-term revenue. Ye Zhang, co-founder of the layer-2 smart contract platform Scroll, slammed the idea of charging fees on Ethereum rollups, calling it “one of the most toxic ideas for Ethereum’s future.” In a series of posts on X, Zhang argued that this approach would sacrifice “long-term scalability and ecosystem growth for short-term revenue,” adding that measuring ETH’s ( ETH ) value by Ethereum’s revenue “misses the point.” According to Zhang, Ethereum’s strength is in being “the hub asset across thousands of rollup ecosystems,” not in collecting fees from them. Data from DefiLlama shows that after the EIP-4488 upgrade, which boosted layer-2 scalability, Ethereum’s fees dropped from tens of millions per day to around $570,000 by late March. Zhang noted that while Solana’s network is “vertically integrated” with its Solana ( SOL ) token as its core asset, ETH is “already the dominant asset on Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, zkSync, Scroll — and even where it’s not the gas token (like StarkNet).” The Scroll co-founder also warned that charging fees on rollups could backfire. He said it might push them toward alternative data availability solutions. That, in turn, could weaken Ethereum’s position in the ecosystem. Zhang added that if Ethereum gets “greedy” and starts taxing layer-2s, the network would lose “relevance while still failing to scale.” Instead of extracting value from rollups, Zhang suggested Ethereum should focus on scaling and ship upgrades faster. And Zhang isn’t the only one who seems to have concerns about Ethereum’s pace. As crypto.news reported earlier, former Ethereum Foundation Solidity expert Harikrishnan Mulackal suggested that internal confusion may have led to frequent disagreements, with key updates reportedly facing repeated delays in the Ethereum development community.

Ethereum transaction fees have dropped to their lowest levels since mid-2020, signaling reduced network congestion and lower demand for block space. This could indicate a cooling-off period for on-chain activity or a shift in user behavior towards Layer 2 solutions.

In 2015, on a college campus in California, a student named Charles Wayn was busy connecting clothing designers with retail stores through a small, self-made platform. At that time, he had no idea that he would become one of the important figures in the Web3 world. But life often doesn’t follow the map, right? After completing his studies at the University of California, Berkeley, Charles had a career in the fashion industry. He even helped found a fashion incubator community in China. However, it was after that that his life direction changed completely. He switched to the world of streaming and blockchain, a leap that, if you think about it, might sound pretty crazy to the layman. On the other hand, this decision led him to found DLive — a blockchain-based streaming platform that was later acquired by BitTorrent in 2019. DLive was once the largest live streaming platform running on blockchain technology. After the acquisition, Charles served as Vice President of Interactive Entertainment at BitTorrent, managing a number of streaming-based entertainment business units. Despite being in a strategic position, Charles didn’t stop there. He felt that there was still a large untapped space in the blockchain ecosystem, especially regarding digital identity. So in 2021, together with his team, he launched Galxe — formerly known as Project Galaxy. What is Galxe? Think of it as a blockchain version of a loyalty and membership system. The project allows Web3 developers and communities to design campaigns based on identity and credentials on-chain. Instead of just giving random rewards, Galxe encourages a more structured and relevant system, a kind of “digital badge” that records the history of user contributions. To date, Galxe has served over 25 million users and collaborated with over 4,000 major Web3 projects, including Polygon and Arbitrum. After successfully building a loyalty ecosystem, Charles and the Galxe team began to explore a deeper area: blockchain infrastructure itself. In 2024, they launched Gravity — a Layer-1 blockchain focused on cross-chain interoperability. The concept is simple, but the impact is big: it makes it easier for users to interact between blockchains without having to worry about different gas fees or confusing wallet technicalities. Gravity is designed to be more accessible to ordinary users, who have long felt that blockchain technology is “too technical.” In the middle of many blockchains that are like separate islands, Gravity tries to be a bridge — without making the bridge difficult to cross. However, Charles’ focus doesn’t stop there. In 2025, he began actively talking about the integration of artificial intelligence into Web3. According to him, in the future there will be many “intelligent agents”—a kind of AI personal assistant—that can manage our crypto wallets, make trading decisions, and even manage participation in DAOs automatically. This concept sounds like a cross between a financial advisor robot and a personal investment manager — only working 24/7, never sleeping, and drinking coffee. The question now is, is everyone ready to hand over control to such an AI? Charles himself is quite optimistic. For him, the data analyzed by AI is much broader and faster than human intuition. He imagines a future where users don’t have to bother reading hundreds of pages of whitepapers just to know which projects are worth supporting. Charles Wayn’s journey is not just about project after project. It’s about how someone who was initially busy connecting designers with boutiques, now connects millions of users to a decentralized digital ecosystem. He proves that background does not always determine the future and that an interest in small things can lead someone to big changes. He doesn’t always talk about complicated technology, but more about user experience, simplicity, and clarity of function. Maybe that’s what makes him relevant — and makes his story worth following.

As of April 1, Ripple’s XRP is trading at $2.10. Investors and analysts are closely monitoring its trajectory this month, with various forecasts predicting potential price movements. Over the past 24 hours, XRP has risen slightly by 1.5%, but it remains down 13.5% over the last seven days. However, the asset has surged an impressive 240.6% since March 2024. Additionally, XRP’s trading volume has increased by 26.89% in the past day, reaching $3.5 billion. Some analysts remain optimistic about XRP’s prospects in April. CoinCodex, for instance, forecasts a significant 76.42% surge from its current price, projecting XRP to hit a new all-time high of $3.78 by April 27, 2025. With its 14-day RSI at 43.27, this bullish sentiment is echoed by CNF, which highlights the potential for substantial gains if the prediction holds true. CoinCodex further explains that a $1,000 investment in XRP today could yield a potential profit of $1,032.76 by May 7, 2025, reflecting a remarkable 103.28% ROI over the next 35 days. Market data also reflects the growing interest in XRP derivatives. According to Coinglass , Open interest has climbed 2.04% to $3.60 billion, while options volume has seen a notable 10.71% increase, reaching $ 7.61 K. Additionally, options open interest surged by 73.18%, rising to $1.70 million. These figures indicate heightened activity and confidence in XRP’s potential, suggesting that these bullish projections may be achievable. Regulatory decisions have historically played a role in shaping XRP’s price movements. The resolution of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) vs. Ripple case had a positive impact, and any new regulatory updates could sway investor sentiment. Additionally, as outlined in our previous blog post, the SEC has scheduled a closed-door meeting on April 3 to discuss legal actions, potentially addressing XRP regulations and the approval of an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF). Building on this, CNF reported that several major financial institutions are actively testing XRP for real-time payments. Ripple has already established partnerships with nearly 80% of banks in Japan, solidifying its presence in the region. Furthermore, the National Bank of Georgia (NBG) has recently strengthened its collaboration with the blockchain company, further reinforcing XRP’s role in facilitating cross-border transactions. At the same time, investors are closely monitoring developments in the U.S. Congress as it deliberates on the confirmation of Paul Atkins, a pro-crypto nominee poised to succeed Gary Gensler as SEC Chair. His appointment could bolster market confidence and act as a catalyst for XRP’s price growth. Meanwhile, global markets are on edge as they prepare for potential economic tensions. New tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump are set to take effect this week on Liberation Day, adding another layer of uncertainty to the crypto market.

From a broad perspective, my most bullish stance would be on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) due to their strong institutional adoption, regulatory clarity (compared to altcoins), and fundamental utility. However, beyond these, I see strong potential in: 1. Bitcoin (BTC) – The Macro Play Institutional adoption is at an all-time high. ETFs like BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF are driving significant capital inflows. The upcoming Bitcoin halving (April 2024) historically leads to bullish cycles. A potential shift in central bank policies (rate cuts) could drive BTC higher as a hedge against inflation. 2. Ethereum (ETH) – The Smart Contract King The Ethereum ecosystem remains the backbone of DeFi and NFTs. Ethereum’s Layer 2 adoption (Arbitrum, Optimism, zkSync) is growing rapidly, reducing transaction costs and improving scalability. Institutional-grade staking and ETFs are likely coming, adding more buying pressure. 3. Solana (SOL) – The Ethereum Challenger Solana has rebounded strongly despite past setbacks, offering ultra-fast transactions and lower fees. The memecoin and NFT activity on Solana is surging, bringing in retail liquidity. If network reliability issues are fully resolved, SOL could challenge ETH in certain areas. 4. AI & Infrastructure Tokens (Fetch.ai, Render, Graph, etc.) The AI boom is pushing blockchain projects that integrate AI-related services, like Render (RNDR) for decentralized GPU processing. The Graph (GRT) is crucial for indexing blockchain data, benefiting from increased blockchain adoption. Final Thoughts I’d be most bullish on BTC and ETH as the safest bets. For higher risk-reward, SOL, AI tokens, and Layer 2 projects have strong narratives for 2024. $BTC