Ethereum Gas at $0.01: Ultra-Cheap Fees Spark Adoption Debate Ethereum gas fees have plunged to just $0.01, sparking intense debate about what this means for the network. While some celebrate the user-friendly costs, others worry about declining network activity and fee revenue. ETH price cooled from its rally as DApps activity fell. However, Vitalik Buterin declared 2026 the year Ethereum reverses 'backsliding' on self-sovereignty, pushing for easier full node operation and more on-chain privacy. Etherealize co-founders remain bullish, predicting $15,000 ETH by 2027.