Ethereum achieves a record 24,192 TPS with Lighter technology, boosting scalability and surpassing other layer 2 solutions in transaction speed.
Ethereum has set a new milestone in transaction speed, reaching a record high of 24,192 transactions per second (TPS). This achievement follows the integration of the Lighter technology, a layer 2 scaling solution designed to enhance transaction throughput significantly.
The introduction of Lighter has led to a surge in activity on Ethereum, and the network is now experiencing the highest speeds it has ever seen. Ethereum supporters are optimistic about the future scalability of the network, as Lighter continues to drive improvements in transaction capacity.
Lighter Boosts Ethereum’s Scaling Capabilities
Ethereum’s layer 2 scaling solution, Lighter, has played a crucial role in increasing the transaction speed on the network.
Since its launch in October, Lighter has been able to process significantly more transactions than the base Ethereum chain. This new development has caught the attention of Ethereum enthusiasts, who are praising the increased transaction throughput.
Data from Growthepie revealed that Ethereum reached a new peak of 24,192 transactions processed in a single second, setting a record for the network. This high transaction count came after Lighter’s integration with Ethereum, which allowed for faster processing. Lighter’s ability to handle such a large volume of transactions is seen as a breakthrough for Ethereum scalability.
Furthermore, Lighter is outperforming the Base chain, another Ethereum layer 2 solution, by processing about 4,000 transactions per second.
In comparison, Base typically processes between 100 and 200 transactions per second. This shows how much Lighter’s scalability improvements can positively impact ETH’s overall performance.
Zero-Knowledge Proofs and Future Scaling Potential
Lighter’s impressive speed can be attributed to its use of zero-knowledge proofs, a cryptographic technique that enhances transaction efficiency. Zero-knowledge proofs help to validate transactions without revealing the underlying data, making it possible to process more transactions in less time.
If you're an L1 pivot to L2.
Ethereum L2s now 4,400 TPS per day.
That's a 20x TPS jump in the last 30 days.
L2s are now adding a 200x scaling factor to Ethereum.
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— RYAN SΞAN ADAMS – rsa.eth 🦄 (@RyanSAdams) November 4, 2025
According to Ryan Sean Adams, host of the Bankless podcast, Ethereum layer 2 solutions like Lighter are contributing to a 200x scaling factor since October. He believes this is just the beginning of what’s possible, with future milestones such as 100,000 TPS and even 1 million TPS potentially within reach.
Adams highlights the growing importance of zero-knowledge proofs in the Ethereum ecosystem, emphasizing their role in driving the network’s scalability.
Lighter’s high transaction speed combined with its advanced cryptographic methods has made it a key player in Ethereum’s scaling efforts. As more layer 2 solutions implement similar technology, Ethereum’s scalability could be significantly enhanced in the coming months.
Challenges and Concerns with Lighter’s Growth
Lighter has significantly increased Ethereum’s transaction speed, reaching over 24,000 transactions per second (TPS). This milestone is seen as a major achievement for the Ethereum ecosystem. However, its rapid growth has also brought several challenges.
Over 24,000 TPS for the Ethereum ecosystem – a new all time high!
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One of the main issues Lighter has faced is network outages. The most notable disruption occurred on October 28, 2025, affecting nearly 3,900 wallets. In response, the Lighter team compensated users with $774,872 in USDC to cover the losses caused by the downtime.
Despite these setbacks, Ethereum supporters remain hopeful about Lighter’s potential. They believe the technology will continue to drive Ethereum’s scalability improvements. However, there are concerns about how layer 2 solutions like Lighter impact Ethereum’s mainnet.
While Lighter improves transaction speeds, it does not directly benefit Ethereum’s mainnet. This raises questions about how the network will maintain its dominance in the broader ecosystem.
Some worry that layer 2 solutions could eventually diminish Ethereum’s role as the base layer of decentralized applications.
