An EVM-compatible blockchain built on Cosmos, Evmos unites Ethereum tooling with IBC interoperability for fast, low-cost transactions and seamless cross-chain composability.
Evmos is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 on the Cosmos SDK (Mainnet; native currency: EVMOS) that brings Ethereum tooling to the Inter‑Blockchain Communication (IBC) ecosystem. Its primary use cases include deploying Solidity dApps that interoperate with Cosmos assets, cross‑chain DeFi and payments, and seamless ERC‑20 ↔ IBC token conversions via the native ERC20 module. Performance at a glance: ~2s block times with BFT finality, average fees typically under $0.01, and throughput capacity in the hundreds of TPS depending on network load.
Evmos is unique in combining full Ethereum compatibility (Solidity, MetaMask, EVM RPC) with native Cosmos IBC, plus an ERC20 module that 1:1 maps ICS‑20 tokens and ERC‑20s for a seamless cross‑chain user experience. Compared to other networks, it offers ~2s blocks, fast finality, and sub‑cent average gas (vs Ethereum L1’s ~12s blocks and dollar‑level fees), while preserving sovereign L1 security and trust‑minimized IBC bridging rather than custodial bridges common on some EVM ecosystems. Activity spans both the EVM and IBC layers, with steady cross‑chain transfer flows and on‑chain transactions observable on public explorers.
Evmos uses EVMOS as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain EVMOS by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge.
To bridge EVMOS to Evmos, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Evmos as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Evmos 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 Evmos 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 EVMOS on Evmos, ensure your wallet is connected to the Evmos network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of EVMOS to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.