Ethereum Records Highest New Addresses of Decade

Ethereum network growth reached unprecedented levels on January 7, 2026, recording the highest number of new addresses in a decade. According to blockchain analytics firm Santiment, this historic spike signals a major surge in user adoption and platform activity. The Ethereum network saw millions of new wallet addresses created within a 24-hour period, far exceeding previous records. Analysts attribute this growth to renewed institutional interest in cryptocurrency markets and the ongoing development of Ethereum’s Layer 2 scaling solutions. However, experts caution that such rapid expansion could also indicate increased market volatility ahead. The spike comes amid broader momentum in decentralized finance applications and NFT platforms built on Ethereum. (118 words)