# Blockchain networks

Blockchain options:

* **Internet Computer** – non-EVM Layer 1 blockchain enabling fully on-chain applications with Web2-like UX. Offers fast, low-cost transactions. Build web3 social media, games, DeFi, secure front-ends, ledgers, enterprise apps, and AI models, [read more](https://internetcomputer.org/)
* **Polygon** – scalable and low-cost EVM-compatible network built on top of Ethereum. Ideal for fast and low-cost apps used by many users, [read more](https://polygon.technology/)
* **Ethereum Mainnet** – you get access to global public Ethereum network using PoS, [read more](https://ethereum.org/en/enterprise/#private-vs-public)
* **SparkNet** - private Ethereum based network, used for pilot and productive solutions mainly, [read more](https://sparknet.online/)
* **DevilNet** - private Ethereum based network run by CoreLedger, used for development purposes mainly
* Your option can be discussed upon a request

|                             | Internet Computer                                                                                                                                                                                                | Polygon                                                                                                                                                         | Ethereum Mainnet                                                                                                                                       | SparkNet                                                                                                                  | DevilNet                                                                                                           |
| --------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Transaction processing time | Extremely fast, typically 1–2 seconds. [Check current statistics](https://dashboard.internetcomputer.org/transactions)                                                                                           | <p>Typically low, usually 2–5 seconds due to high throughput and low block times.</p><p><a href="https://polygonscan.com/">Check current statistics</a><br></p> | Typically slower, often estimated in minutes, depending on transaction volume and node availability. [Check current statistics](https://etherscan.io/) | <p>Typically low, 10-15 seconds. <br><a href="https://netstats-sparknet.coreledger.net/">Check current statistics</a></p> | Typically low, 14-21 seconds.                                                                                      |
| Transaction cost            | Low-cost transactions. [Storage](https://internetcomputer.org/docs/building-apps/essentials/gas-cost) is billed continuously, e.g. storing 1 GB on ICP costs about $5.3/year even if the smart contract is idle. | Very low (\~$0.001–$0.01 per transaction),                                                                                                                      | High and variable (\~$1–$50+ per transaction), depending on network congestion and gas prices.                                                         | Stable and zero (gas required for signing transactions is distributed automatically to newly registered addresses)        | Stable and zero (gas required for signing transactions is distributed automatically to newly registered addresses) |