Recent decreases in Ethereum gas fees, dropping to 7 Gwei, have significantly improved the user experience and efficiency within the Datamine Network ecosystem. This lower-fee environment has driven a resurgence in on-chain activity, particularly for DAM and FLUX. ## Rising Lock-ins and System Health The ecosystem has surpassed 700 unique DAM lock-ins, representing approximately 69.20% of the lifetime supply. This locked amount represents a total value of $1,500,000. With this momentum, the network is on track to surpass its previous all-time high of 717 unique lock-ins. ## Understanding the DAM Locking Mechanism In the Datamine ecosystem, DAM acts as the base utility token with a capped supply. Locking DAM on Layer 1 (Ethereum) allows users to mint FLUX, generating yield. By securing a high percentage of the token supply, the network promotes stability and manages circulating inflation. With gas fees remaining low, participants can interact with these decentralized, ownerless smart contracts far more cost-effectively.