Injective (INJ) has announced the launch of its native Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) testnet, set to go live on July 3. This move will allow developers to deploy and run Ethereum-compatible decentralized applications (dApps) directly on Injective’s Layer 1 blockchain.
The launch follows Injective’s earlier announcement in January about integrating a native EVM as part of its efforts to enhance smart contract capabilities and strengthen interoperability with the Ethereum ecosystem.
Unlike rollups or third-party interoperability layers, Injective’s EVM is natively integrated into its core blockchain infrastructure. This allows Ethereum smart contracts to execute directly on Injective, providing a more seamless and efficient development environment. “This is a truly native implementation of EVM where the entire system operates solely on Injective’s infrastructure,” the team stated.
Through this integration, developers gain access to Injective’s on-chain order book and sophisticated exchange features, offering expanded opportunities for decentralized trading and DeFi innovation.
The native EVM leverages the latest Geth client software to maintain full compatibility with Ethereum tools and standards. It is designed for high throughput, capable of handling approximately 800 lightweight transactions per second and around 320 heavier transactions per second, fully utilizing a 50 million block gas limit.
This EVM implementation is a cornerstone of Injective’s broader Multi-VM strategy, which supports both EVM and WASM smart contracts on a unified chain. By enabling support for multiple virtual machines, Injective aims to reduce development friction and foster broader adoption across diverse blockchain ecosystems.
