A high-performance Ethereum Layer 2, Hemi offers low-latency block times and ultra-low fees with ETH gas, targeting high-throughput DeFi and onchain trading.
Hemi is a production mainnet that uses ETH as its native gas and provides an Ethereum‑compatible environment for deploying smart contracts and bridging assets. It targets cross‑chain liquidity, DeFi, and high‑throughput consumer apps (payments, NFTs, gaming) that benefit from low fees and fast confirmations. For apples‑to‑apples performance comparisons, consult Hemi’s official explorer for live averages of gas cost, block speed, TPS, and network activity, as no stable long‑term averages are officially published as of Sep 2025.
Hemi is unique for using ETH for gas on mainnet and delivering familiar EVM tooling while emphasizing seamless bridging and interoperability for cross‑chain workflows. It prioritizes a streamlined UX (ETH‑native fees, standard wallets/tooling) and transparent performance, with live metrics (avg gas cost, block times, TPS, active addresses) surfaced via its explorer for direct comparison to other networks. This lets teams port existing Ethereum dApps with minimal code changes and connect liquidity across chains without adopting a new gas token.
Hemi uses ETH as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain ETH by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge.
To bridge ETH to Hemi, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Hemi as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Hemi you can use thirdweb, which provides an easy way to build, monetize and scale your apps, games or agents. You can find detailed guides and documentation on https://portal.thirdweb.com to get started quickly.
To add Hemi to your wallet, you can connect your wallet and click on [Add to Wallet] button at the top of the page. Alternatively, you can add the network manually using the RPC URL and chain details and add it to your wallet's network settings.
To send ETH on Hemi, ensure your wallet is connected to the Hemi network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of ETH to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.