Filecoin Upgrade Boosts Network Utilization, Raises Fees

The Filecoin network saw a significant boost in utilization following the v27 upgrade in Q3 2025, achieving 36% capacity utilization. This increase came with a corresponding rise in network fees, which increased by 14%. As a result of this upgrade, Filecoin’s capacity decreased to 3.0 EiB. This shift reflects a change in the network’s operational efficiency and financial dynamics. The update has implications for Filecoin’s role within DeFi and its impact on related digital assets.