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title: "ZetaChain is live on Alchemy"
description: "Leveraging ZetaChain’s Universal EVM Stack and Alchemy’s best-in-class web3 infrastructure, we are empowering developers to build scalable Universal Apps."
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# ZetaChain is live on Alchemy

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Today marks the launch of our support for ZetaChain, the first universal L1 blockchain.

Leveraging ZetaChain’s Universal EVM Stack and Alchemy’s best-in-class web3 infrastructure, we are empowering developers to build scalable [Universal Apps](https://www.zetachain.com/docs/developers/apps/intro/). These apps can both natively access and be accessed from any connected chain without requiring users to switch networks.

Starting today, you can deploy on ZetaChain Mainnet and ZetaChain Testnet, and can access to Alchemy Node API and our full suite of developer tools.

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## What is ZetaChain?

ZetaChain is a omnichain network that enables developers to build universal applications accessible from any connected blockchain.

**Key features include:**

- Universal liquidity access across all connected networks from a single deployment
- Full compatibility with both existing and new chain integrations
- Users can access Universal Apps from any connected chain using a single wallet
- Native support for the Bitcoin network

## Why build on ZetaChain with Alchemy?

By choosing to build on Alchemy, you gain access to:

- [Node API](/rpc-api), the most reliable and scalable infrastructure to build web3 [apps](https://www.alchemy.com/dapps/top/defi-dapps)
- Powerful developer tools and a user-friendly [dashboard](https://dashboard.alchemy.com/)
- 24/7 support from the Alchemy team to help you build

## ZetaChain use cases

ZetaChain is ranked among the top blockchains by active users, has generated over 135 million transactions, built an ecosystem of 260\+ developers and partners, and has seen more than 7,300 dapp contracts deployed.

We're particularly excited about [DeFi](/defi), social, Super Aggregator apps, and [web3 gaming](/gaming) verticals:

### 1. DeFi primitives

[Eddy Finance](https://app.eddy.finance/) is a new Omnichain DEX that powers native cross-chain asset transfers and stableswaps across any blockchain.

With built in Bitcoin connectivity, [Eddy Finance](https://www.alchemy.com/dapps/eddy-finance) enables Bitcoin trades directly with other assets without the wrapped version or derivative and all with a single transaction.

### 2. Super aggregator apps

Super Aggregator apps will be possible with Omnichain Accounts as part of the [ZetaChain 2.0 roadmap](https://blog.zetachain.com/zetachain-2-0-the-first-universal-blockchain-8709116a411d). Learn more about this feature proposal [here](https://github.com/zeta-chain/node/issues/1779).

### 3. Social apps

SugarFi is a new multichain-first social networking app that lets anyone create content, monetize, and socialize with the broader community across any chain.

With ZetaChain, Sugar onboards users and their assets from any chain and powers payments and transfers to friends in a simple UX. This solves the challenge of chain fragmentation in web3, historically limiting a fluid social networking experience.

### 4. Gaming apps

[Upcade](https://upcade.xyz/) is a web3 gaming hub enabling seamless, multi-player game experiences from any chain. Users can even deposit native BTC for in-game activities like [play-to-earn](/overviews/play-to-earn-games) and digital asset shopping. ZetaChain enables [Upcade](https://www.alchemy.com/dapps/upcade) users to play games across chains, including Bitcoin, and to participate in omnichain matchmaking.

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