# Etherlink

> The fast, fair and (nearly) free L2.

Etherlink is a Layer 2 blockchain on Tezos that offers fast transactions and low fees for EVM-compatible applications.

Etherlink helps users access low-cost, fast transactions on a Layer 2 built with Tezos Smart Rollup technology. Users can deploy EVM-compatible contracts, bridge assets, and use dApps with sub‑second confirmations and very low fees. The network is permissionless, supports decentralized governance, and anchors security to Tezos Layer 1.

- Type: Network
- Sector: Blockchain Platforms
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2023-10-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/etherlink

## Products

- [Etherlink](https://thegrid.id/profiles/etherlink): Etherlink is an optimistic rollup on Tezos Smart Rollup technology that provides EVM-compatible execution with sub‑second soft confirmations. The network is permissionless, allowing participants to run nodes, post commitments, and challenge state transitions while inheriting Layer 1 security and enabling decentralized governance. (L2, Live, Main Product)
- [Etherlink Explorer](https://thegrid.id/profiles/etherlink): Etherlink Explorer is a block explorer that enables users to search transactions, verify smart contracts, analyze addresses, and track network activity on the Etherlink network. The explorer provides blockchain data and APIs for developers and users. (Block Explorer, Live)

## Assets

- [Wrapped XTZ (WXTZ)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/etherlink): WXTZ is the wrapped version of XTZ on Etherlink, a Tezos-based EVM-compatible network. It is used for interacting with decentralized applications and DeFi protocols that require ERC-20 tokens. WXTZ implements LayerZero's Omnichain Fungible Token standard, allowing it to be bridged across Ethereum, Base, BNB Chain, and Arbitrum through direct minting and burning. (Wrapped Tokens)

## Links

- [Main](https://www.etherlink.com)
- [Privacy policy](https://www.etherlink.com/privacy)
- [Media Kit/branding](https://www.etherlink.com/EtherlinkBrandAssets.zip)
- [Documentation](https://docs.etherlink.com)
- [Medium](https://medium.com/@etherlink)
- [Discord](https://discord.gg/etherlink)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/etherlinkcom)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/etherlink)

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