Ethereum Breaks Stablecoin Volume Records in April

Ethereum, the world’s leading smart contract blockchain network, witnessed a surge in stablecoin volume in April, reaching unprecedented levels, according to recent data. This surge, however, also includes flash loan activity, which significantly boosted the figures. The total monthly stablecoin volume on Ethereum has been steadily rising for the past three months, marking a departure […]

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Ethereum Breaks Stablecoin Volume Records in April

  • Ethereum witnessed a record-breaking month for stablecoin volume in April.
  • Stablecoin DAI accounted for the majority of the on-chain volume.
  • One notable transaction involving DAI added almost $1 billion in volume alone.

Ethereum, the world’s leading smart contract blockchain network, witnessed a surge in stablecoin volume in April, reaching unprecedented levels, according to recent data. This surge, however, also includes flash loan activity, which significantly boosted the figures.

The total monthly stablecoin volume on Ethereum has been steadily rising for the past three months, marking a departure from months of relatively flat activity. The surge in April was particularly noteworthy, breaking previous records.

As per TheBlock’s data, stablecoin DAI, played a significant role in driving this surge, recording a volume of $636 billion in April alone. DAI’s volume accounted for the majority of the total on-chain volume for Ethereum stablecoins, which amounted to nearly $1.2 trillion for the month.

This surge in DAI volume can be attributed to its increasing use in complex Miner Extractable Value (MEV) transactions, often involving flash loans. MEV tra…

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