Onyx is a layer 3 blockchain secured by Ethereum and Base providing developers and institutions a secure financial-purposed decentralized blockchain for banking and securities based applications. Powered by XCN.
Onyx is an EVM-compatible mainnet (chain ID 80888) that uses XCN as its native gas token, enabling Solidity smart contracts and standard Ethereum tooling. It powers cross-chain asset bridging, low-cost payments/micropayments, DeFi (DEX/lending), NFTs, and enterprise tokenization. For performance comparison, monitor average gas cost, block speed, throughput (TPS), and daily activity; as of Sep 2025, official benchmark figures are not publicly standardized—check the network explorer for current stats.
Onyx stands out with XCN-native fees and full EVM compatibility plus built-in thirdweb support (RPC, SDKs, wallets) for fast dApp deployment and bridging. It is designed for predictable low fees and quick confirmations suited to cross-chain transfers and microtransactions while preserving Ethereum developer tooling. For objective comparison, review real-time averages for gas cost, block time, TPS, and active addresses on the Onyx explorer, as audited network-wide metrics have not been published as of Sep 2025.
Onyx uses XCN as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain XCN by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge.
To bridge XCN to Onyx, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Onyx as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Onyx 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 Onyx 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 XCN on Onyx, ensure your wallet is connected to the Onyx network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of XCN to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.