VELO Labs is a mainnet blockchain focused on cross-chain interoperability that powers a secure bridge and settlement layer; its native currency, NOVA, is used for gas fees. Primary use cases include asset bridging across major L1/L2 networks, cross-chain liquidity transfers for DeFi, and fast on-chain payments and settlement for apps and enterprises. For comparison, up-to-date metrics (avg gas cost, block speed, TPS, and activity) are not publicly standardized as of Sep 2025; visit https://velo.org for links to the current explorer and live stats.
VELO Labs differs by integrating interoperability at the base layer (bridge and cross-chain messaging) to streamline UX and reduce reliance on third‑party bridges. It uses a single gas token (NOVA) and developer tooling for coordinated cross-chain transfers and liquidity routing that simplify dApp integration. When assessing performance versus other networks, consult the latest explorer data for avg gas cost, block speed, TPS, and activity, as verifiable figures can change over time.
VELO Labs uses NOVA as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain NOVA by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge.
To bridge NOVA to VELO Labs, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select VELO Labs as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on VELO Labs 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 VELO Labs 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 NOVA on VELO Labs, ensure your wallet is connected to the VELO Labs network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of NOVA to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.