Injective is running a native EVM testnet, allowing developers to run Ethereum-compatible apps directly on the blockchain.
On July 2nd, Injective (Inj) announced that the native Ethereum Virtual Machine TestNet will be released tomorrow, allowing developers to run Ethereum-compatible decentralized applications directly on the Layer 1 blockchain. The launch follows the company’s January announcement on integrating native EVMs to expand smart contract capabilities and improving interoperability with the Ethereum (ETH) ecosystem.
Native EVM is fully integrated into Injective’s core architecture, allowing seamless execution of Ethereum smart contracts without relying on an external interoperability layer.
“Unlike rollups and external interoperability solutions, this is a truly native implementation of EVMs where the entire system runs only on Injective’s infrastructure,” Injective said.
This native EVM also gives developers access to Injective’s on-chain order book and advanced exchange capabilities, enhancing decentralized trading options.
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The integration uses the latest Geth client software to ensure compatibility with Ethereum tools and standards while supporting high transactional throughput. Performance testing shows that EVM can handle lightweight transactions of approximately 800 seconds with stable block time. It’s a heavy transaction of approximately 320 per second, taking full advantage of the block gas limit of 50 million.
Native EVM is an important part of Injective’s wider multi-VM approach, allowing blockchains to support multiple virtual machines (particularly both EVM and WASM smart contracts) within a single standalone chain. This design aims to lower developer barriers by enabling wider applications and integration across different ecosystems.
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