Ethereum
Ethereum Mainnet
A decentralized smart contract platform secured by proof-of-stake, Ethereum powers the largest EVM ecosystem and scales via rollups using EIP-4844 blobs to cut L2 fees.
Chain Overview
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Chain ID
1
Native Token
Ether (ETH)
RPC
RPC Latency
449ms
Latest Block
25923259
EIP-7702
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ethereum and what are its primary use cases?
Ethereum is a programmable, proof‑of‑stake mainnet for smart contracts and dApps, with ETH as the native currency. Primary use cases include DeFi, stablecoins/payments, NFTs, DAOs, gaming, identity, and real‑world asset tokenization. Key metrics: ~12s block time, ~12–15 TPS on L1, average gas price typically 5–30 gwei (≈0.000105–0.00063 ETH for a 21,000‑gas transfer), and ~0.8–1.2M L1 transactions per day (activity varies).
What makes Ethereum unique compared to other blockchain networks?
Ethereum stands out for security and decentralization (over 1M validators) and for the EVM standard that anchors the largest developer ecosystem and liquidity. Its rollup‑centric roadmap with EIP‑4844 enables low‑cost Layer‑2s (typical $0.01–$0.10 per tx) that scale aggregate throughput to thousands of TPS while settling to Ethereum’s ~12s blocks. MEV‑aware design (EIP‑1559 fee burns and MEV‑Boost) improves fee predictability and execution quality compared to many alternative chains.
What is the gas token used for Ethereum, and how to get it?
Ethereum uses ETH as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain ETH by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge.
How to bridge to Ethereum network?
To bridge ETH to Ethereum, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Ethereum as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
How to build on Ethereum network?
To build on Ethereum you can use thirdweb, which provides an easy way to build, monetize and scale your apps, games or agents. You can find detailed guides and documentation on https://portal.thirdweb.com to get started quickly.
How to add Ethereum network to wallet?
To add Ethereum to your wallet, you can connect your wallet and click on [Add to Wallet] button at the top of the page. Alternatively, you can add the network manually using the RPC URL and chain details and add it to your wallet's network settings.
How to send or receive ETH on the Ethereum network?
To send ETH on Ethereum, ensure your wallet is connected to the Ethereum network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of ETH to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.