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# Scaling Solutions

Ethereum Layer 2 networks increase throughput and reduce transaction costs while preserving Ethereum settlement guarantees.

## Why this section exists

Infinite Trading products operate across multiple EVM networks. Network selection affects:

* execution cost
* transaction confirmation speed
* available liquidity routes
* product availability by vault type

## Core networks used in this documentation

* **Optimism**: deep DeFi liquidity and mature infrastructure
* **Base**: efficient execution and active ecosystem growth
* **Polygon**: broad EVM compatibility and low-fee transaction environments

## Operational considerations

Before using any vault or manager workflow:

1. Confirm the required network in the product interface.
2. Hold sufficient native gas token for approvals and transactions.
3. Verify destination addresses and bridge routes before transfer.

## Related pages

* [🔴 What Is Optimism?](/additional-references/what-is-ethereum/scaling-solutions/what-is-optimism.md)
* [🔵 What Is Base?](/additional-references/what-is-ethereum/scaling-solutions/what-is-base.md)
* [🟣 What Is Polygon?](/additional-references/what-is-ethereum/scaling-solutions/what-is-polygon.md)