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Powered by Ethereum
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.
Embrace the future by joining one of the many networks powered by Ethereum!
![Man and dog playing](/https/ethereum.org/_next/image/?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fman-and-dog-playing.c53316dd.png&w=1920&q=75)
$0.29
Average transaction cost on the Ethereum blockchain
$0.005
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.
![Starknet](/https/ethereum.org/_next/image/?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fstarknet.bfc88bb1.png&w=48&q=75)
![Taiko](/https/ethereum.org/_next/image/?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Ftaiko.91952c2e.png&w=48&q=75)
![Mode](/https/ethereum.org/_next/image/?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fmode.376a0fd2.png&w=48&q=75)
![Optimism](/https/ethereum.org/_next/image/?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Foptimism.bd371b88.png&w=48&q=75)
![Arbitrum One](/https/ethereum.org/_next/image/?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Farbitrum.9cc9c58b.jpg&w=48&q=75)
![ZKSync Era](/https/ethereum.org/_next/image/?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2FzksyncEra.5a7584c8.jpg&w=48&q=75)
![Linea](/https/ethereum.org/_next/image/?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Flinea.6da3fb75.png&w=48&q=75)
![Scroll](/https/ethereum.org/_next/image/?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fscroll.13ce0216.png&w=48&q=75)
![Blast](/https/ethereum.org/_next/image/?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fblast.81600932.png&w=48&q=75)
![Ethereum](/https/ethereum.org/_next/image/?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fethereum.12584924.png&w=96&q=75)
$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.
Backed by Ethereum
Ethereum’s time-proven and decentralized blockchain functions as the settlement layer for other newer networks.
![Walking](/https/ethereum.org/_next/image/?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Flayer-2-walking.62b64acc.png&w=640&q=75)
Why do we need multiple networks on Ethereum?
Why are there all these networks and not just one Ethereum network?