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Ethereum reclaimed the #1 spot as the leading DEX trading chain in March, surpassing
Solana amidst bearish market conditions, CoinDesk notes.
What’s the Scoop?
- Ethereum Leads DEX Trading: Ethereum reclaimed its status as the leading blockchain for decentralized exchange (DEX) trading in March, surpassing Solana.
- Bearish Market Conditions: A bearish market, especially within the memecoin sector, led to a decline in activity on Solana-based DEXes.
- Uniswap's Dominance: Ethereum's success was driven by Uniswap, which achieved over $30 billion in trading volume during March.
- Activity Decline on Solana: Solana-based platforms like Raydium saw drastic reductions in trading volume, contributing to Ethereum's resurgence.
- Ethereum's Challenges: Despite its success, Ethereum's ether token fell by 18% in March, citing inflationary tokenomics and growing Layer 2 adoption as factors.