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The digital asset market is buzzing after Culper Research released a short report targeting Ethereum $ETH and companies dependent on its ecosystem. The report warns of a potential "death spiral," questioning the economic sustainability of the network post-Fusaka upgrade. 💥
Fusaka Upgrade and Economic Impact
The Fusaka upgrade, implemented in late 2025 to improve Layer 2 (L2) scaling and data processing, may have created unintended consequences: an oversupply of blockspace.
Ethereum mainnet transaction fees have reportedly dropped by 90%
Validator revenue is shrinking
Compressed staking yields reduce incentives to secure the network
Even Vitalik Buterin’s recent liquidation of nearly 20,000 ETH is being cited by Culper as a sign of insider pessimism. $ETH 💎
BitMine’s Treasury Risks
BitMine (BMNR), holding approximately 4.4 million ETH (4% of global supply), faces an unrealized loss of $7.4 billion as ETH prices underperform.
Most of these assets are staked
Low transaction fees compress yields
Culper views this as a high-risk bet on Ethereum’s tokenomics
Lessons from History
The report draws parallels with the Dot-com bubble, where giants like Netscape and Nokia were eventually replaced. Is Ethereum following a similar path technologically complex but economically less efficient for token holders? 🔄
Cautious Advice for Investors
Short reports are inherently biased. DYOR (Do Your Own Research) is essential. Track on-chain indicators and Ethereum’s development roadmap to form an objective perspective. The crypto market is volatile, and structural changes take time to unfold.
Note: Not Financial Advice