> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://injectivelabs-docs-release-v1-20-1.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

> Injective is a high-performance, interoperable layer-one blockchain for building premier Web3 financial applications. Learn what makes Injective different, how performant it is, frequently asked questions, what you can do, how to get started, and where to get help.

# About Injective

## What is Injective?

Injective is the **blockchain** built for **finance**.

## What makes Injective different?

Injective offers a fully on-chain orderbook exchange,
MEV-resistant transaction ordering via frequent batch auctions (FBA),
cross-chain interoperability with 110+ IBC networks and Ethereum,
EVM smart contracts,
and generative AI and agentic builder tools.

Injective is the only blockchain where developers can use pre-built, customizable
[modules](./developers-native/) to create dynamic applications that aren't possible on other networks.
Combined with optimizations to its core architecture and enhanced cross-chain interoperability,
Injective offers a high-performance network,
ready to efficiently and securely bring the global financial system on-chain.

## How performant is Injective?

Injective is highly scalable too:

|                                     |                                           |
| ----------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| Throughput, sustained               | 25,000 tx/s                               |
| Throughput, theoretical upper bound | 600,000 tx/s                              |
| Block time                          | 650ms                                     |
| Transaction finality                | Instant, via custom Tendermint (CometBFT) |
| Standard transaction fee            | \~ \$0.0003                               |
| Average transaction fee             | \< \$0.01                                 |

<Info>
  The above stats are accurate as of April 2026.
  Note that they may change based on market movements and usage.
</Info>

## Frequently asked questions about Injective

More questions about Injective?
Check out the [FAQ page](/faq/).

## What can you do on Injective?

If you are a blockchain user, DeFi trader, infrastructure provider, developer,
or simply interested in joining the community, we have you covered:

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  <Card title="Are you a User?" href="/defi/wallet/" arrow="true" cta="Create a wallet" icon="panel-left-close" img="/img/start-hero.png">
    Learn how to create a wallet
  </Card>

  <Card title="Do you want to use DeFi?" href="/defi/" arrow="true" cta="Explore DeFi" icon="panel-left-close" img="/img/trader-hero.png">
    Learn how to start trading on Injective
  </Card>

  <Card title="Do you want to run infrastructure?" href="/infra/" arrow="true" cta="Run a node" icon="panel-left-close" img="/img/validator-hero.png">
    Learn how to run sentry and validator nodes
  </Card>

  <Card title="Are you a developer?" href="/developers/" arrow="true" cta="Start building" icon="panel-left-close" img="/img/dev-hero.png">
    Learn how to build on Injective
  </Card>

  <Card title="Need Help?" href="/references#developer-support" arrow="true" cta="Get help" icon="panel-left-close" img="/img/explorer-hero.png">
    Join the <a href="https://discord.gg/injective">Injective Discord</a>

    <br />

    Join the <a href="https://t.me/+qorn-J06fzA0YTZl">Developer Telegram</a>
  </Card>
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## How to get started on Injective?

Welcome to your journey on Injective!
Use the search functionality to find what you need.
Our goal is to make the documentation self-sufficient!
If you are unable to find what you are after, get in touch with us.

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  <Card title="Wallet" href="/defi/wallet/" arrow="true" cta="Click here" icon="panel-left-close" img="/img/wallet-hero-2.png">
    Learn how to create a wallet on Injective and see the supported wallets on Injective
  </Card>

  <Card title="Token Standards" href="/defi/tokens/" arrow="true" cta="Click here" icon="panel-left-close" img="/img/token-hero.png">
    Learn about different Token Standards on Injective
  </Card>

  <Card title="Transactions" href="/defi/transactions/" arrow="true" cta="Click here" icon="panel-left-close" img="/img/txs-hero.png">
    Learn how to prepare, sign and submit transactions on Injective
  </Card>
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## Need help building on Injective or using Injective?

Reach out to us on Discord or Telegram:

* Join the [Injective Discord server](https://discord.gg/injective), and find the relevant channel.
* Join the [Injective Developer Telegram channel](https://t.me/+8Y_0HOFLhnRlZDU9).