Stablecoin adoption crossed 300M holder addresses globally, with Ethereum now representing 37% of all stablecoin holders and L2s dominating the ecosystem.
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Stablecoin adoption has reached 300 million holder addresses globally for the first time. Within the Ethereum ecosystem, stablecoin holders now represent 37% of the total, a significant increase from 29% two years prior, with layer-2 solutions accounting for approximately 75% of Ethereum-based holders. The expansion underscores the effectiveness of scaling strategies focused on secondary networks.
The concentration of stablecoin activity reflects broader blockchain infrastructure trends. EVM-compatible chains hold roughly 94% of all stablecoin addresses, indicating a dominant ecosystem position. The transition from 29% to 37% Ethereum share over two years suggests accelerating adoption on the platform, particularly through layer-2 deployments designed to reduce friction and costs.
Growth trajectory projections and longer-term adoption dynamics remain subject to market conditions and regulatory developments. The historical pace—eight years to reach 300 million addresses—contrasts with forecasts suggesting a path to one billion within 18 months, though such timelines depend on sustained network activity and user onboarding rates.