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Ethereum is no longer just a single network. With hundreds of blockchains now built on top of it, Ethereum has become more cost-effective, faster, and accessible for everyday use.
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$0.04
Average transaction cost on the Ethereum blockchain
$0.002
Average transaction cost on Ethereum backed networks
The network of networks
Ethereum's strength and security provides a platform for other networks to build upon. With a single account, everything is compatible and connects seamlessly.
$0.01 fees
You can trade, send money globally, or use applications without worrying about high costs.
Near instant transactions
Whether you are making a quick payment or engaging in decentralized finance (DeFi), all transactions take only a few seconds.
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Ethereum's time-proven and decentralized blockchain functions as the settlement layer for other newer networks.
Base
Base is an Optimistic Rollup built with the OP Stack. It offers a low-cost and builder-friendly way for anyone, anywhere, to build onchain.
Ink
Ink is an Ethereum OP Stack layer 2 blockchain designed to be the house of DeFi for the Superchain; a powerful baselayer for deploying innovative DeFi protocols.
Arbitrum One
Arbitrum One is a general-purpose Optimistic Rollup built by Offchain Labs and governed by the Arbitrum DAO.
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Why do we need multiple networks on Ethereum?
Why are there all these networks and not just one Ethereum network?
Frequently asked questions
There are many different ways one can categorize networks in relation to Ethereum. Many networks claim to be scaling Ethereum to gather popularity. However, one clear perspective is whether the network stores its data on the Ethereum main network. This greatly enhances user security and Ethereum's permissionless vision. Such projects are often called “rollups”. If data is stored somewhere else, then the project is not a direct Ethereum extension and is rather independent. Check out some of the most popular Ethereum networks.
Some specific industries might not require such direct close relationship such as gaming or non-financial applications where different technologies are better fit.
While generally designed with robust security features, their safety depends on the underlying technology, smart contract security, and maturity of the network.
Users should perform due diligence, starting with small transactions and staying updated on developments to ensure secure usage.
Ethereum can't easily scale its own main chain because it needs to stay secure and decentralized. Making the main chain faster would require larger nodes and more specialised hardware, reducing the number of people who can run a node and undermining decentralization. Instead, Ethereum focuses on being the best settlement layer it can be. The Fusaka upgrade (December 2025) introduced PeerDAS, a more efficient way for L2s to post and retrieve data on Ethereum, so the network of networks can keep scaling without compromising on security.
Just as there is no 'official' Ethereum client, there is no 'official' Ethereum layer 2. Ethereum is permissionless - technically anyone can create a layer 2! Multiple teams will implement their version of a layer 2, and the ecosystem as a whole will benefit from a diversity of design approaches that are optimized for different use cases. Much like we have multiple Ethereum clients developed by multiple teams in order to have diversity in the network, this too will be how layer 2s develop in the future.