Best of · Ethereum · Updated Nov 8, 2026

The best Chains on Ethereum in 2026

We track 29 Chains that run on Ethereum and have reviewed 12 of them in full. Our top pick is Ethereum Finance. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.

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Ethereum Finance
Chain · Ethereum
Ethereum is a blockchain for ETH transfers and apps, not a managed finance account. You control your wallet, but must handle variable transaction fees and protect your own keys.
Read the Ethereum Finance review Visit Ethereum Finance(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 7.2 out of 10
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Ethereumads
Chain · Ethereum
Ethereum is a public blockchain for ETH transfers and smart-contract apps. But the Ethereumads name doesn’t match the Ethereum guide described here, so don’t assume this is an advertising service.
Read the Ethereumads review Visit Ethereumads(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10
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Mnt
Chain · Mantle, Ethereum
Mantle is an Ethereum Layer 2 network with MNT for gas and governance. It offers access to on-chain apps, but check current fees, bridge details and security disclosures before moving funds.
Read the Mnt review Visit Mnt(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.8 out of 10
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4
zkLink Nova
Chain · Linea, Arbitrum, Manta +8
zkLink Nova is an EVM-compatible Layer 3 designed to bring assets and apps from Ethereum and its Layer 2 networks together. Before bridging, check current fees, supported routes and the risks of the bridge and apps you plan to use.
Read the zkLink Nova review Visit zkLink Nova(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10
TVL $2.02M−1.2%
5
Skale Manager
Chain · Ethereum, Base
SKALE is a blockchain network, not a standalone wallet or manager app. It advertises private transactions and zero gas fees, but developers should verify pricing and security details before deploying or moving funds.
Read the Skale Manager review Visit Skale Manager(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10
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Ancient8
Chain · Ethereum
Ancient8 is an Ethereum Layer 2 built around Web3 gaming, with a bridge and gaming ecosystem. Its transaction costs, audit status and details for staking or vaults need checking before you use it.
Read the Ancient8 review Visit Ancient8(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10
TVL $228K−0.5%
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Cell
Chain · Ethereum, BNB Chain
Cellframe is a blockchain platform for developers, with a CELL token and staking, bridge and voting services. Its post-quantum security and operating costs need closer verification before you commit funds.
Read the Cell review Visit Cell(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10
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Beam
Chain · Ethereum, Base, Avalanche
Beam is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 with a BEAM token and a broad ecosystem spanning gaming, trading, AI and DeFi. Fees, network security details and the exact role of BEAM across its supported networks need closer checking before you use it.
Read the Beam review Visit Beam(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10
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Fraxtal
Chain · Ethereum
Fraxtal is a Frax-linked Ethereum Layer 2 for deploying and using EVM apps. Its gas-asset descriptions conflict, and fees and network-wide audit details are unclear, so verify the current setup before bridging funds.
Read the Fraxtal review Visit Fraxtal(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 4.8 out of 10
TVL $165M−1.2%
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Myria
Chain · Ethereum
Myria is an Ethereum-based gaming ecosystem with developer tools, a game marketplace and a wallet SDK. It may suit game teams exploring blockchain features, but fees, custody details and independent security assurance need checking.
Read the Myria review Visit Myria(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 4.8 out of 10
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Beam
Chain · Ethereum, Base, Avalanche
Beam is a blockchain ecosystem and BEAM token project with a broad technology-investment focus. Its token roles are outlined, but costs, custody and security details need checking before you use it.
Read the Beam review Visit Beam(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 4.5 out of 10
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12
AlienX
Chain · Ethereum
AlienX is an EVM-compatible blockchain focused on staking, AI-node rewards, NFTs and gaming. Its public details leave important questions about fees, audits and how staking works unanswered.
Read the AlienX review Visit AlienX(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 3.5 out of 10
TVL $23.0K−2.1%
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Immutable zkEVM
Chain · Ethereum
Immutable zkEVM is a gaming-focused Ethereum-compatible chain. Its fees, wallet setup and security disclosures are too unclear to assess confidently before you use it.
Read the Immutable zkEVM review Visit Immutable zkEVM(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $22.7M−2.4%
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K2
Chain · Ethereum
K2 is a chain project on Ethereum. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.
Read the K2 review Visit K2(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $4.66M−1.9%
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Zero Network
Chain · Ethereum
Zero Network is a chain project on Ethereum that appears to be inactive. Check its current status before sending it any funds.
Read the Zero Network review Visit Zero Network(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $514K−1.1%
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Soon
Chain · Ethereum
Soon is presented as an Ethereum Layer 2 built around Solana Virtual Machine execution and the OP Stack. The basic design is clear, but there isn’t enough detail to assess costs, trust or how to start safely.
Read the Soon review Visit Soon(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $407K−1.1%
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Gudchain
Chain · Ethereum
Gudchain is a chain project on Ethereum. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.
Read the Gudchain review Visit Gudchain(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $79.3K−0.3%
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Redstone
Chain · Ethereum
Redstone is a chain project on Ethereum. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.
Read the Redstone review Visit Redstone(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $60.4K−4.7%
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Form Network
Chain · Ethereum
Form Network is a chain project on Ethereum. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.
Read the Form Network review
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $33.9K−2.2%
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Omni
Chain · Ethereum
Omni Network is described as infrastructure for apps that work across rollups. There isn’t enough detail to assess its security, costs or how to use it safely.
Read the Omni review
ScoreNot rated yet
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Mantra
Chain · Cosmos, Ethereum, BNB Chain +1
Mantra is identified as a blockchain project with the OM token and a focus on real-world assets, but there isn’t enough confirmed detail here to assess its costs or trustworthiness.
Read the Mantra review
ScoreNot rated yet
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Avt
Chain · Polkadot, Ethereum
Avt is a chain project on Polkadot and Ethereum. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.
Read the Avt review
ScoreNot rated yet
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Ghost by Mcafee
Chain · Ethereum
Ghost by Mcafee is a chain project on Ethereum. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.
Read the Ghost by Mcafee review Visit Ghost by Mcafee(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
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Mantle Finance
Chain · Mantle, Ethereum
Mantle is an Ethereum Layer 2 network, and MNT is its token. There isn’t enough detail to assess its fees, security or a safe route to start using it.
Read the Mantle Finance review
ScoreNot rated yet
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Xai Blockchain
Chain · Arbitrum, Ethereum
Xai Blockchain is a chain project on Arbitrum and Ethereum. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.
Read the Xai Blockchain review
ScoreNot rated yet
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Chains on Ethereum: the numbers

Tracked: 29
Reviewed: 29
Total TVL: $195M
Avg. score: 5.3/10

The SkyBitcoins index lists 29 chains on Ethereum. Every one of them has a full review. The 11 that report TVL hold $195M between them, counting value on every chain they support. Fraxtal dominates, with 84% of that total. The top five account for 100%, while the median chain holds $407K.

Ranked by TVL, Fraxtal ($165M), Immutable zkEVM ($22.7M) and K2 ($4.66M) lead the field. The best-rated is Ethereum Finance with 7.2/10, followed by Ethereumads (6.5) and Mnt (5.8). The 12 rated chains average 5.3/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.

Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on Base (4), Mantle (3) and Arbitrum (2). Of the 20 with a confirmed status, 18 are active and 2 are inactive or wound down. In the past week, total value locked fell 1.4%. Immutable zkEVM dropped the most (−2.4%).

Largest by TVL

1Fraxtal$165M
2Immutable zkEVM$22.7M
3K2$4.66M
4zkLink Nova$2.02M
5Zero Network$514K

Highest rated

Method

How we ranked them

Reviewed dApps come first. Each SkyBitcoins review scores security, ease of use, fees and features from 0 to 10 using public facts such as audits, documentation and on-chain data; the overall score orders the list, with total value locked as the tie-breaker. Projects we have not reviewed yet follow, ordered by total value locked. Scores are never sold.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest chain on Ethereum by TVL?

Fraxtal is the largest chain on Ethereum by total value locked, with $165M across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Immutable zkEVM ($22.7M) and K2 ($4.66M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.

Which chain on Ethereum has the highest SkyBitcoins score?

Ethereum Finance has the highest score at 7.2/10, ahead of Ethereumads (6.5) and Mnt (5.8). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.

How many chains on Ethereum has SkyBitcoins reviewed?

SkyBitcoins tracks 29 chains on Ethereum. Of these, 29 have a full review and 11 report value locked, $195M in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which chains on Ethereum grew the most this week?

Among chains with at least $1M locked, Immutable zkEVM the biggest drop (−2.4%). Combined TVL moved −1.4% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for chains on Ethereum?

The 12 rated chains on Ethereum average 5.3 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 4 score below 5.

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