An EVM-compatible DeFi parachain on Polkadot, Acala delivers the aUSD decentralized stablecoin and LDOT liquid staking to power interoperable, on-chain finance.
Acala Network is a Polkadot parachain and DeFi smart‑contract platform (native token: ACA) that combines Ethereum‑compatible EVM+ with Substrate to power cross‑chain finance. Its primary use cases include the aUSD stablecoin, liquid staking of DOT into LDOT, AMM/DEX trading and liquidity, and routing assets across Polkadot via XCM and external bridges. Performance snapshot: ~12s block time with fast finality, sub‑cent average gas fees in ACA (low‑cent for complex EVM calls), hundreds+ TPS capacity, and activity that commonly ranges from thousands to tens of thousands of daily transactions depending on market conditions.
Acala is unique for its EVM+ architecture (Solidity apps with native Substrate pallets), built‑in DeFi primitives (aUSD, DEX, LDOT), and Polkadot shared security with trust‑minimized XCM interoperability—enabling native cross‑chain asset flows without centralized custodians. Compared with general‑purpose L1s, users typically see much lower fees (often <$0.01), predictable ~12s blocks, and higher practical throughput than Ethereum (~15 TPS), plus forkless upgrades and on‑chain risk controls that safeguard its stablecoin and liquidity systems. These traits make Acala a cost‑efficient hub for cross‑chain liquidity, yield strategies, and composable DeFi across the Polkadot ecosystem and connected EVM networks.
Acala Network uses ACA as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain ACA by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge.
To bridge ACA to Acala Network, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Acala Network as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Acala Network you can use thirdweb, which provides an easy way to build, monetize and scale your apps, games or agents. You can find detailed guides and documentation on https://portal.thirdweb.com to get started quickly.
To add Acala Network to your wallet, you can connect your wallet and click on [Add to Wallet] button at the top of the page. Alternatively, you can add the network manually using the RPC URL and chain details and add it to your wallet's network settings.
To send ACA on Acala Network, ensure your wallet is connected to the Acala Network network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of ACA to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.
