Group 1: Ethereum Overview - Ethereum has experienced a 25% decline in value in 2026 despite recent technical upgrades that have improved its performance [1] - The average transaction cost on Ethereum has significantly decreased from over $15 to approximately $0.15 due to recent upgrades [3] - The upcoming "Glamsterdam" upgrade, expected in the first half of 2026, will introduce proto-danksharding, enhancing scalability and reducing costs further [4][6] Group 2: Shiba Inu Overview - Shiba Inu, as a meme coin, lacks a substantial long-term use case, which undermines its investment potential [7] - The Shibarium Layer-2 chain built on Ethereum has seen minimal usage, generating only about $1 in chain fees and $81 in decentralized exchange trading volume [7] - The weak economic activity surrounding Shiba Inu raises concerns about its viability as a long-term investment [8]