Blob Transactions (EIP-4844 / Proto-Danksharding)
Blob transactions are a new Ethereum transaction type introduced by EIP-4844 (proto-danksharding) to make data availability cheaper for rollups. #Ethereum #ETH #VirtualEthereumIndex
Blob transactions are a new Ethereum transaction type introduced by EIP-4844 (proto-danksharding) to make data availability cheaper for rollups. Rollups need to publish data to Ethereum so users can verify and reconstruct state; before blobs, much of this was done via calldata, which is more expensive and permanently stored. Blob data is designed to be temporary, reducing long-term state bloat while increasing throughput for rollup data posting. The practical result is lower L2 fees and a stronger rollup-centric scaling model, supporting mainstream consumer apps, payments, and high-frequency DeFi. In adoption terms, blob markets help Ethereum compete on cost while preserving decentralization and security at L1, making “Ethereum L2 fees” a key long-tail keyword for users evaluating ETH vs Solana or other smart contract platforms. #Ethereum #VEI #VirtualEthereumIndex. Reference: vei.xyz/ethereum-glossary