An EVM-compatible testnet for MAP Protocol, MAPO Makalu enables omnichain dApps via light-client cross-chain messaging with low fees and the MAPO token for gas.
MAPO Makalu is the EVM-compatible public testnet of MAP Protocol, designed for trialing trustless cross-chain messaging and asset transfers before mainnet deployment. Developers use Makalu to build and validate omnichain dApps that interoperate with Bitcoin and major EVM chains via on-chain light clients. For performance, recent testnet runs commonly show ~2–5s block times, sub‑cent gas fees (often < $0.001 for simple transfers), and burst throughput in the hundreds of TPS—significantly faster and cheaper than Ethereum mainnet’s ~12s blocks and dollar‑level fees during congestion.
MAPO Makalu is unique for its zero-knowledge light‑client architecture that verifies cross‑chain states on-chain (including Bitcoin), removing multisig/oracle trust and reducing bridge risk. It couples a unified message and liquidity layer with EVM compatibility so developers can deploy once and route assets and calls natively across chains. Compared with typical L1s/L2s and trusted bridges, Makalu delivers lower-cost, faster cross‑chain operations with security rooted in source-chain verification rather than off-chain custodians.
MAPO Makalu uses MAPO as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain MAPO by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge, or through faucets (for testnet).
To bridge MAPO to MAPO Makalu, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select MAPO Makalu as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on MAPO Makalu 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 MAPO Makalu 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 MAPO on MAPO Makalu, ensure your wallet is connected to the MAPO Makalu network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of MAPO to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.