Ethereum’s AI Integration Set to Unfold Amid Record Network Activity

While Ethereum’s price hovered near $3,000 on January 29, 2026, presenting a seemingly quiet front, a surge of fundamental activity beneath the surface tells a different story. The network is experiencing unprecedented usage, marked by record transaction volumes and a peak in active addresses, all as it stands on the brink of a major technological shift with the introduction of AI agents.

A striking divergence is emerging between Ethereum’s market valuation and its practical adoption. On January 17, 2026, the blockchain processed a historic high of 2,885,524 transactions in a single day, representing a 48% year-over-year increase. Concurrently, the seven-day moving average for active addresses reached an all-time peak of 718,000. The broader trend is reinforced Read more...