Telos EVM is a high-performance, Ethereum-compatible runtime on the Telos mainnet (native token: TLOS) for deploying Solidity dApps with familiar tools like MetaMask and Hardhat. It delivers sub-second blocks (~0.5s), high throughput (tested 10,000+ TPS), and predictable, low fees via a fixed gas price (transactions often under $0.01), making it ideal for DeFi, GameFi, NFTs, and cross-chain bridging. Fast finality and deterministic costs enable micro-transactions, real-time gaming, and low-latency market making.
Telos EVM stands out with deterministic, fixed gas pricing (no base-fee spikes) and ultra-fast block times (~0.5s), yielding consistently low costs and high throughput versus typical EVM chains (e.g., Ethereum L1 ~12s blocks, ~15 TPS). Its MEV-resistant design—no public mempool with FIFO ordering—reduces frontrunning risk, and its DPoS validator set provides secure, energy-efficient consensus. Developers retain full EVM compatibility while users benefit from predictable fees (often <$0.01) and rapid finality at scale.
Telos EVM uses TLOS as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain TLOS by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge.
To bridge TLOS to Telos EVM, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Telos EVM as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Telos EVM 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 Telos EVM 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 TLOS on Telos EVM, ensure your wallet is connected to the Telos EVM network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of TLOS to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.