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Whether you&#8217;re deploying smart contracts or scaling high-throughput dApps \u2014 you need reliability at every level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NOWNodes delivers high-performance <a href=\"https:\/\/nownodes.io\/nodes\/ethereum-eth\">Ethereum<\/a> access trusted by leading protocols and teams across the ecosystem. With global endpoints, real-time APIs, and deep support for Layer 2, it\u2019s built for builders who expect more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Build without limits. Power your Ethereum journey with NOWNodes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the Ethereum birthday approaches, the crypto world is marking a historic milestone. ETH has surged past $3,800, setting a new high for 2025. Since its ICO in 2015, the price of Ethereum has increased more than 12,000x, with a market capitalization now exceeding $455 billion. 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