Path. SKALE is a fully decentralized Ethereum compatible Layer 2 PoS network that provides all benefits of decentralization and speed alongside the security guarantees of truly decentralized networks. SKALE blockchains and sidechains are highly performant, configurable, and Ethereum / Web3 Compatible. SKALE empowers Ethereum dApps to run Smart Contracts in Layer 2 at 1000x speeds at a fraction of the mainnet cost. The SKALE Network is an open-source effort that combines best-in-class cryptography and decentralization with technology innovation from the big data world.