The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) has achieved a record-breaking transaction throughput of 27 million in a single day, as of September 20, 2025. This significant milestone underscores the scalability and growing adoption of blockchain technology, particularly within the Ethereum ecosystem. The surge is primarily driven by Layer-2 solutions such as Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, and zkSync, which enhance transaction speed and reduce costs. This throughput surpasses traditional financial systems like the UK's Faster Payments and Germany's Girocard, highlighting blockchain's competitive edge in offering lower fees and faster confirmations. The continued development of Layer-2 technologies promises further scalability and efficiency, facilitating broader use of decentralized applications.