Infected Game Ditches Ethereum Base for Solana After High Gas Fees

Viral game ‘Infected’, known for its pandemic simulation, has abandoned Ethereum’s Base network in favor of Solana after a tumultuous launch experience marked by high transaction fees. The team behind the game cited Base’s inability to handle their sudden surge in user traffic as the primary reason for the move. ⚡️ Despite initial excitement and massive signups, ‘Infected’ faced crippling gas fees that led to lengthy delays and frustration during its first few hours of operation. The game’s developers say this was primarily a scaling challenge specific to Ethereum but also highlights the fundamental limitations of EVM chains in addressing high traffic.