An EVM-compatible blockchain mainnet using ETH, Katana delivers fast, low-cost transactions and seamless Ethereum tooling for scalable dApps on chain ID 747474.
Katana is an Ethereum‑compatible mainnet that uses ETH as its native gas token, designed for fast, low‑cost cross‑chain transfers and onchain apps. Typical use cases include DeFi liquidity routing, NFT and gaming asset movement, and seamless bridging between EVM chains for swaps, deposits/withdrawals, and yield strategies.
Katana is unique for its bridge‑first design: ETH‑native fees, EVM compatibility for instant portability of apps, and fast finality tuned for cross‑chain settlement. For comparison, track key performance metrics—average gas cost, block speed, TPS, and network activity—via its public explorer/dashboards; these typically show seconds‑level confirmations and low fees under normal load.
Katana uses ETH as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain ETH by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge.
To bridge ETH to Katana, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Katana as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Katana 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 Katana 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 ETH on Katana, ensure your wallet is connected to the Katana network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of ETH to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.