How do I know that a network is part of Ethereum?

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 Some specific industries might not require such direct close relationship such as gaming or non-financial applications where different technologies are better fit.

Are all these networks safe?

While generally designed with robust security features, their safety depends on the underlying technology, smart contract security, and Users should perform due diligence, starting with small transactions and staying updated on developments to ensure secure usage.

Why can't Ethereum scale its own chain instead of relying on these networks?

Ethereum can't easily scale its own main chain because it needs to stay secure and decentralized. Making the main chain faster could make it less secure and more centralized. Ethereum networks help by processing transactions off the main chain and then using the main chain for security, allowing Ethereum to handle more transactions without losing security or decentralization.

Why is there no 'official' Ethereum networks?

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.

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Ethereum's strength and security provides a platform for other networks to build upon. With a single account, everything is compatible and connects seamlessly.

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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.

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Unichain

Unichain is a DeFi-native Ethereum L2, built to be the home for liquidity across chains

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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.

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Starknet

Starknet is a general purpose ZK Rollup based on STARKs and the Cairo VM.

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Why do we need multiple networks on Ethereum?

Why are there all these networks and not just one Ethereum network?

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