Discover Ethereum
Ethereum is the largest smart-contract blockchain by total value locked and developer count. The ecosystem spans every Web3 vertical, DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, DAOs, identity, gaming, and the L2 networks (Optimism, Arbitrum, Base, zkSync) that scale the base layer. Builders working on Ethereum get access to the deepest liquidity, most mature tooling, and the largest pool of users, at the cost of higher fees and slower confirmations than newer L1s.
Top picks across the Ethereum ecosystem
- UniswapAutomated market maker for swapping and providing liquidity on Ethereum, Base and more.
- PancakeSwapSwap tokens and provide concentrated liquidity on BNB Chain and five other networks.
- MorphoPermissionless lending markets and curated vaults on Ethereum and Base.
- Head of Foundation
- Head of Ecosystem Growth
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- Ethereum Foundation Ecosystem Support Program
- EthCC[10]
- Devcon 8
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
What is Ethereum?
Ethereum is the largest smart-contract blockchain by total value locked and developer count. The ecosystem spans every Web3 vertical, DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, DAOs, identity, gaming, and the L2 networks (Optimism, Arbitrum, Base, zkSync) that scale the base layer. Builders working on Ethereum get access to the deepest liquidity, most mature tooling, and the largest pool of users, at the cost of higher fees and slower confirmations than newer L1s.
How do I start building on Ethereum?
The fastest path is to (1) join the Ethereum developer Discord, (2) pull a hello-world template from the official Ethereum docs, (3) deploy to Ethereum's testnet, and (4) apply for a grant or hackathon to fund production work. Dapping tracks Ethereum's active grants, hackathons, and accelerators on this page.
Where can I find Ethereum jobs and grants?
Dapping surfaces Web3 jobs and grants filtered by ecosystem. Use the "Jobs" and "Grants" hubs above to see openings and funding rounds specific to Ethereum, refreshed daily from companies that publish directly on Dapping.
What conferences and events happen in the Ethereum ecosystem?
Major Ethereum events appear in the "Events" hub. The largest annual gatherings typically include the official Ethereum foundation conference plus a year-round circuit of hackathons, meetups, and side-events at Token2049, Devcon, ETHDenver, and Solana Breakpoint.
Is Ethereum a good fit for my dApp?
The original smart-contract platform, DeFi, NFTs, L2s. The ecosystem fit depends on your priorities, transaction throughput, security model, liquidity depth, target user base, and developer language preference all matter. Browse the top dApps in this hub to see what categories have product-market fit on Ethereum today.
Related hubs
- Top dapps on EthereumBrowse all Ethereum dapps curated by Dapping.
- Top jobs on EthereumBrowse all Ethereum jobs curated by Dapping.
- Top grants on EthereumBrowse all Ethereum grants curated by Dapping.
- Top events on EthereumBrowse all Ethereum events curated by Dapping.
- Solana ecosystemHigh-throughput L1, sub-second blocks, sub-cent fees.
- Polygon ecosystemEVM L2 + ZK rollups, Ethereum scaling at scale.
- Base ecosystemCoinbase's L2, onchain economy for the next billion users.
- Arbitrum ecosystemOptimistic rollup L2, the largest by TVL after Ethereum.