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Ethereum Ecosystem Evolution - Ethereum's value is significantly shaped by the projects built upon it, transforming it from a base layer into a robust ecosystem [1] - Projects adapted and propelled Ethereum forward, preventing its potential collapse under its own limitations [5] DeFi Innovation - Uniswap revolutionized market dynamics with its liquidity pool and swap mechanism, defining the concept of DeFi [1] - MakerDAO introduced DAI, the first stablecoin independent of corporate backing, establishing stability without traditional banks [2] - Aave decentralized lending and borrowing, shifting trust from individuals to code [2] Infrastructure Development - Lido democratized staking, making it accessible to a wider audience and influencing 50% of Ethereum's validator set [3] - ENS transformed numerical addresses into user-friendly names, enhancing on-chain identity [3] Layer 2 Scaling Solutions - Layer 2 solutions like Arbitrum, Optimism, and Base expanded Ethereum's capacity, accommodating millions of transactions [3][4] - These Layer 2 projects ensured Ethereum's survival by alleviating high fees and complexity [4]