The Ethereum network's decentralized application (DApp) transaction volume recently surged 83%, but 59.5% of that came from a single app, Balancer.Despite the overall rise in volume, the number of active Ether users fell by 8%, and the total value of lockups (TVL) dropped by 17.5%. This increase is at odds with trends in other parts of the crypto market, and removing Balancer's contribution, Ether's trading volume actually fell by 5%. This anomaly suggests the need for further analysis to understand the real demand and potential manipulation behind the increase in trading volume.