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EIP 1559

EIP 1559 is an Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) proposed by Vitalik Buterin in 2018 to reform the Ethereum fee market. The two main features of this proposal are the target block size mechanism and the new fee model.

London Hardfork
Ethereum · 8/6/2021 · 2 min read · Updated 5/21/2026

Ethereum Poised for Deflationary Future Post-London Hardfork

The Ethereum network is buzzing with activity following the successful deployment of the London Hardfork, also known as EIP 15559, on August 5th. This landmark upgrade has resulted in the network’s first-ever deflationary block, a development anticipated to drive demand and value for Ether (ETH) through a reduction in its total supply. Eradicating Inflationary Pressures […]