EVM‑Compatible Chains
Also known as: EVM Chains, Ethereum‑compatible Chains
Blockchains that support the Ethereum Virtual Machine and can run its smart contracts.
EVM‑Compatible Chains are blockchains that implement the Ethereum Virtual Machine, enabling developers to deploy and interact with Ethereum-compatible smart contracts in a familiar environment. These chains support Ethereum tooling (e.g., MetaMask, Truffle), wallets, and token standards like ERC-20 and ERC-721. Examples include Binance Smart Chain, Polygon, Avalanche, and Optimism. Compatibility accelerates multi-chain adoption, reduces development complexity, and fosters DeFi portability across ecosystems.