Shape is the chain for creators, built on top of Ethereum. It is an EVM equivalent Layer 2 scaling solution that inherits its security directly from Ethereum, keeping the networks intrinsically linked forever. Chain for Creators with Gasback: As a creator on Shape, you can claim back 80% of sequencer fees users spend interacting with your contracts. This includes contracts you build yourself, contracts you acquire ownership of, and contracts that you deploy through other platforms. EVM Equivalent: Shape is fully EVM equivalent, providing the same creator experience as on Ethereum, just at a fraction of the cost. This enables developers to deploy existing smart contracts and dApps without the need for extensive modifications. Secure, Stable & Scalable: Shape inherits its security directly from Ethereum and prioritizes stability and scalability, utilizing Alchemy and Optimism as key infrastructure partners to help achieve and maintain these states. Part of the Superchain: Shape is a member of the Superchain, which unlocks a range of further benefits for the entire ecosystem - including ongoing network-level cooperation, funding of public goods, and additional builder incentives on Shape.

Shape documentation

Access comprehensive documentation for Shape, providing detailed insights into its technology, platform architecture, and how to build on it.

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Data Catalog

Logs

Detailed event logs from smart contracts, offering insights into contract interactions and the dynamics of Shape’s operations.

Blocks

Information on blocks processed through Shape, illustrating the network’s enhanced throughput and scalability.

Transactions

Extensive transaction data, highlighting the efficiency and reduced costs of operations on Shape.

decoded

Decoded transaction data for easier analysis and deeper understanding of smart contract executions on the Shape network.