Fantom is an open-source smart contract platform that offers fast and secure transactions for digital assets and decentralized applications (dApps). The platform uses the aBFT consensus protocol to achieve unparalleled speed, security, and scalability. It is compatible with Ethereum, allowing users to deploy and run their Ethereum dApps on Fantom. The ecosystem includes various dApps such as DEXs, cross-chain bridges, lending and borrowing platforms, yield optimizers, NFT platforms, and more.