> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.libre.org/libre-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.libre.org/libre-docs/start-here/libre-quick-facts-and-numbers.md).

# Quick Facts and Numbers

Quick facts and numbers about the Libre blockchain.

### <mark style="background-color:orange;">**Libre by the Numbers**</mark>

470k accounts

500x Faster than Bitcoin

4000 transactions per second

0.5s Block Time

0.01% Ecological Impact

$0 Transaction Costs

### <mark style="background-color:orange;">Libre is the Trifecta</mark>

Scalable, Decentralized, Secure

### <mark style="background-color:orange;">Libre Quick Facts</mark>

Libre uses Pegged Assets on the Libre chain (Bitcoin, Tether)

Libre is a Sidechain (scaling layer) for the Bitcoin Blockchain and a bridge between Bitcoin and Ethereum

Libre Uses Simple-Name Addresses with Multi-Sig & Advanced Permissions

Libre's bridges are run by the CrossLink MPC/TSS signer network - pNetwork stopped supporting Libre on Oct 1, 2024

Libre is built on Antelope.io - Fast, Secure, User-Friendly Web3 Products

Libre is the first sidechain to integrate with The Bitcoin Lightning Network

Libre's consensus is Delegated Proof-of-Stake - An Evolution in Energy Efficiency

Libre is a Fair Launch chain - Free of Outside Funding or Concentration of Ownership

### <mark style="background-color:orange;">Libre Active Development Efforts</mark>

Bridging/Connecting Bitcoin and Ethereum in the Superfast Bitcoin Libre Wallet and Defi Dashboard

Join us in Libre Cafe for Basic Education. Informal, Inclusive.

### <mark style="background-color:orange;">Problems Libre is Solving</mark>

Scaling Bitcoin by making transactions fast and free within our 2nd Layer (Sidechain).

Creating Easy-to-Use Products that are intuitive and easily adoptable.