
Ethereum
Ethereum is a layer 1 Blockchain that powers thousands of decentralized applications.

What is Ethereum?
Ethereum is a blockchain network with its own cryptocurrency, ether (ETH). Developers use Ethereum to build smart contracts, tokens, and decentralized applications (dapps). Ethereum has run continuously since 2015, with open code anyone can verify and thousands of independent operators worldwide keeping it running.
Web3 dapps and developer tools related to Ethereum
Discover blockchain applications that are frequently used with Ethereum.
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What are layer 2 blockchains?
Explore the world of L2 blockchains and how this scaling solution is driving onchain innovation.

What is maximum extractable value and MEV protection?
Explore the tactics of MEV and how you can protect your users from unfair trade manipulation.

Launching support for account abstraction on Zora and Frax
We are excited to announce Account Abstraction support for Frax and Zora, two new layer 2 blockchains built on top of Optimism’s Superchain ecosystem.
Ethereum alternatives
Explore web3 competitors and apps like Ethereum.
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