Innovation starts with your ideal network

Infura’s multichain ecosystem meets you where you are, helping you bring new ideas to life across Ethereum and 8 different networks.

Started with Ethereum. Hungry for more

We’re committed to providing a developer experience that meets you where you are. Now we're expanding into a multichain ecosystem that supports the network needs of all developers, from the person working on a side hustle to developer teams at the biggest Web3 companies.

Introducing our supported networks

Discover what our growing portfolio of networks brings to the table. Get connected with Infura's easy-to-use APIs and start building on Ethereum, Layer 2s, EVM and non-EVM
compatible chains.

Designed for the innovators

As a leader in Web3 developer tools and infrastructure, Infura has everything developers need to build, scale, and disrupt.

No syncing or complex setups
10x faster request response times
Created by the best, for the best
Network access you can count on

A match made in Web3 heaven

Picking your ideal network will put your mind to the test - but fortunately, there are no wrong answers. Here's what we think is important to keep in my mind when you're evaluating your options, including sustainability, scalability, and security.

Organizational Health and Longevity
Cost of Operations
Level of Decentralization
Security
Developer Support
Open Source Integrations

Meet the Contenders

Use CaseConsensus Algorithm (Layer 1)Ethereum Virtual Machine CompatibilityTransaction CostTransaction Confirmation TimeDecentralizationGenesis Block Date
Ethereum
Layer 1
Smart Contract Platform
Proof-of-Stake
Yes
Few dollars
Few tens of seconds
High
July 30, 2015
Blast
Layer 2
Native DeFi Yield
Optimistic Rollup (ORU) - Fraud Proofs
Yes
Few cents
1-2 seconds
Medium
February 29,2024
Palm
Layer 2
NFTs
Proof-of-Stake
Yes
Few Cents
Few seconds
Medium
March 30th, 2021
Polygon
Layer 2
Smart Contract Platform
Proof-of-Stake
Yes
Few Cents
1-2 seconds
High
July 30th, 2015
Optimism
Layer 2
Layer 2 scaling
Optimistic Rollup (ORU) - Fraud Proofs
Yes
Few Cents
1-2 seconds
Medium
Not applicable as Optimism relies on the Ethereum blockchain's genesis block, which was created on July 30th, 2015
Arbitrum
Layer 2
Layer 2 scaling
Optimistic Rollup (ORU) - Fraud Proofs
Yes
Few Cents
1-2 seconds
Medium
Not applicable as Arbitrum relies on the Ethereum blockchain's genesis block, which was created on July 30th, 2015
Starknet
Layer 2
Layer 2 scaling
Validium
No
Few Cents
Few seconds
Low
Not applicable as Starknet relies on the Ethereum blockchain's genesis block, which was created on July 30th, 2015
Avalanche
 C-Chain
Layer 1
Smart Contract Platform
Proof-of-Stake
Yes
Few cents
Sub-1-second
High
September 20th, 2020
Celo
Layer 1
Smart Contract Platform
Proof-of-Stake
Yes
Few Cents
3-5 seconds
Medium
April 22, 2020
Linea
Layer 2
Layer 2 scaling
Proof-of-Stake
Yes
Few Cents
Few seconds
Low
Not applicable as Linea relies on the Ethereum blockchain's genesis block, which was created on July 30th, 2015
Mantle
Layer 2
Layer 2 Scaling & Tokens
Optimistic Rollup - Fraud Proofs
Yes
Few cents
Few seconds
Medium to High
N/A (Layer 2), launched on Nov 30, 2022
ZKsync
Layer 2
Payments & Transfers
zk-Rollup - Zero Knowledge Proofs
Yes
Few cents
Few seconds
Medium
N/A (Layer 2), launched on June 2020

The right network makes a difference

Find out what real Web3 developers are creating

“Infura was our first and only choice. We chose it for the reliability, speed, and transparency of the technology of the group that’s behind it. We’re pretty happy customers all around.”


Zhen Yong, Co-Founder at Web3Auth

The blockchain awaits

Build your next project on Infura.