An EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain (Chain ID 1213), Popcateum uses POP and offers low-cost transactions and familiar Ethereum tooling for apps and NFTs.
Popcateum is an EVM-compatible Layer-1 mainnet that uses POP as its native gas token, enabling easy deployment with standard Ethereum tools and wallets. It’s designed for low-cost DeFi, NFT minting, gaming backends, and micro‑payments where predictable fees are critical. As of Sep 2025, publicly available trackers typically show sub‑cent average gas costs (often <$0.001), multi‑second block times (~3–5s), throughput in the tens of TPS, and lower network activity than major L1s—helpful for low congestion; verify current stats on the official explorer.
Popcateum stands out for its lightweight, EVM‑equivalent design that delivers consistently low fees and quick, predictable confirmations while preserving full Solidity compatibility. Versus Ethereum mainnet, it offers faster blocks and far cheaper transactions (milli‑cents vs. cents–dollars), though with a smaller validator set, tens‑of‑TPS throughput, and lower activity than high‑capacity L2s—ideal for cost‑sensitive apps rather than HFT‑scale workloads. Developers benefit from plug‑and‑play tooling (MetaMask/Hardhat), POP‑based gas, and straightforward RPC access via popcateum.org; always confirm live metrics (avg gas, block speed, TPS, activity) on the network’s explorer before deployment.
Popcateum uses POP as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain POP by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge.
To bridge POP to Popcateum, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Popcateum as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Popcateum 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 Popcateum 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 POP on Popcateum, ensure your wallet is connected to the Popcateum network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of POP to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.
