WLFI Token Release Causes Spike in Ethereum Gas Fees

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: Sep 02 2025

WLFI Token Launch Impact: The launch of the WLFI token on September 1, 2025, resulted in over $1.8 billion in trading volume, causing Ethereum gas fees to surge to their highest levels since 2021, highlighting significant network congestion and scalability issues.
Ethereum Scalability Challenges: The event underscored Ethereum's ongoing need for scalability improvements, as high gas fees directly affect user experience and costs, despite existing Layer 2 solutions and future proposals aimed at increasing transaction capacity.

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Ohris M. Greyoon

Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.

WLFI Token Release Causes Spike in Ethereum Gas Fees

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