> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://metaversus.gitbook.io/metaversus-ecosystem-overview/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://metaversus.gitbook.io/metaversus-ecosystem-overview/technologies/infura.md).

# Infura

Infura provides fast and reliable access to the Ethereum network to enable us to build sophisticated next-generation software and Web3 applications that scale to meet the demand of our community and our quality standards.

As an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (Iaas) and Web3 backend infrastructure provider, Infura offers top-of-the-range documentation and resources to help build quickly and efficiently by helping reduce the time spent building infrastructure from scratch. Infura offers enterprise-ready infrastructure using a distributed cloud-hosted network of nodes. This removes much of the friction associated with the development and ownership needed for our worlds and marketplace. 

Infura creates an ideal environment for developers and enterprises to create exciting blockchain-based products and Web3 applications with a low barrier to entry, this enables us to build our worlds and harness the power of the Ethereum blockchain to be used sector-wide, thus opening us up to as many businesses as possible.