A decentralized blockchain for censorship-resistant web and data hosting, powered by ethoFS and a multi-tier node network with public gateways for redundant, low-cost content delivery.
Etho Protocol is an EVM‑compatible Layer‑1 with a native decentralized storage and web‑hosting layer (ethoFS) powered by a distributed Service Node/Gateway network and the ETHO currency. Primary use cases include censorship‑resistant website/app hosting, permanent file pinning and public gateway delivery, and low‑cost smart‑contract, token, and NFT deployments tied to on‑chain storage. Performance snapshot: ≈13 s block time, ≈10–15 TPS, sub‑cent average gas costs in ETHO, and typically hundreds to low‑thousands daily transactions, enabling predictable fees for builders.
Etho Protocol uniquely couples smart contracts with integrated, incentive‑driven storage (ethoFS) and multi‑region public gateways, so dApps get compute + content persistence + delivery without relying on external storage networks. Compared with general L1s, it offers consistently low fees (often <$0.01 per tx), steady Ethereum‑like block cadence (≈13 s) and throughput (≈10–15 TPS), plus modest network activity that helps keep gas predictable. This end‑to‑end web3 publishing stack—secured and replicated by a community‑run node network—differentiates Etho from chains that separate execution from storage.
Etho Protocol uses ETHO as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain ETHO by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge.
To bridge ETHO to Etho Protocol, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Etho Protocol as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Etho Protocol 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 Etho Protocol 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 ETHO on Etho Protocol, ensure your wallet is connected to the Etho Protocol network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of ETHO to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.