EVM Blockchains - Directory w/ AI Reviews

EVM-compatible blockchains share Ethereum's virtual machine standard, making it easy to deploy Solidity contracts across multiple networks. This list covers notable EVM chains including Avalanche, BNB Chain, zkSync, Gnosis, Scroll, and Mantle, each offering different trade-offs in speed, cost, and decentralization. A useful reference for developers deciding where to deploy their next protocol.

Avalanche 1 4.5 Avalanche AVAX Avalanche 1 review Avalanche's C-Chain is fully compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, allowing seamless deployment of Solidity smart contracts and integration with existing Ethereum tooling and wallets. BNB Chain 2 4.5 BNB Chain BNB BNB Chain 1 review BNB Smart Chain is fully EVM-compatible, enabling seamless deployment of Solidity smart contracts and integration with Ethereum tooling, hosting one of the largest DeFi ecosystems. Sonic 3 4.3 Sonic S Sonic 1 review Sonic is fully EVM-compatible with an enhanced Sonic Virtual Machine that provides faster execution than standard EVM, allowing seamless deployment of Solidity smart contracts. zkSync 4 4.3 zkSync ZK Ethereum 1 review zkSync Era is a fully EVM-compatible blockchain that supports Solidity smart contracts through its custom zkEVM implementation. Gnosis 5 4.2 Gnosis GNO Ethereum 1 review Gnosis Chain is an EVM-compatible sidechain with proof of stake consensus, offering low-cost transactions and deep integration with Ethereum tooling. Moonbeam 6 4.2 Moonbeam GLMR Polkadot 1 review Moonbeam is a fully EVM-compatible parachain on Polkadot, enabling Solidity/Vyper smart contract deployment with full Ethereum tooling compatibility and Polkadot cross-chain messaging. Ronin Network 7 4.2 Ronin Network RON Ethereum 1 review Ronin is an EVM-compatible blockchain specifically designed for gaming, providing Ethereum compatibility with optimized performance for high-frequency gaming transactions. Linea 8 4.1 Linea Ethereum 1 review Linea provides full EVM compatibility through its zkEVM, enabling Ethereum developers to deploy existing contracts and tools without modifications. Mantle 9 4.1 Mantle MNT Ethereum 1 review Mantle is an EVM-compatible Layer 2 blockchain that supports Ethereum-native development tools and smart contracts with lower gas costs. BOB (Build on Bitcoin) 10 4.0 BOB (Build on Bitcoin) Bitcoin 1 review BOB is an EVM-compatible Bitcoin Layer 2 using optimistic rollup architecture, enabling Ethereum-style dApp deployment with Bitcoin as the underlying security and settlement layer. Scroll 11 4.0 Scroll SCR Ethereum 1 review Scroll provides full EVM equivalence, allowing developers to deploy Ethereum smart contracts and use existing tooling without any modifications. Core DAO 12 3.9 Core DAO CORE Core 1 review Core is an EVM-compatible blockchain using Satoshi Plus consensus that combines Bitcoin's delegated proof-of-work with delegated proof-of-stake for Bitcoin-aligned smart contracts. Rootstock (RSK) 13 3.9 Rootstock (RSK) RBTC Bitcoin 1 review Rootstock (RSK) is an EVM-compatible sidechain secured by Bitcoin merge-mining, supporting Solidity smart contracts with Bitcoin as the underlying security layer. Sei 14 3.9 Sei SEI Sei 1 review Sei V2 is fully EVM-compatible with parallel execution, enabling standard Solidity smart contracts to run with significantly higher throughput than traditional EVM chains. Astar Network 15 3.8 Astar Network ASTR Polkadot 1 review Astar Network supports both EVM and WASM smart contract environments on Polkadot, with dApp staking rewards and cross-ecosystem expansion via Astar zkEVM on Ethereum. Beam 16 3.8 Beam BEAM Avalanche 1 review Built as an Avalanche subnet with full EVM compatibility, Beam offers game developers a familiar Ethereum-compatible development environment optimized for gaming workloads. Celo 17 3.8 Celo CELO Celo 1 review Celo is EVM-compatible and is transitioning toward becoming an Ethereum L2, allowing Solidity developers to build on its mobile-optimized infrastructure. Taiko 18 3.8 Taiko TAIKO Ethereum 1 review Taiko provides complete Ethereum protocol equivalence, ensuring all opcodes, precompiles, and developer tools work identically to Ethereum mainnet. Cronos 19 3.6 Cronos CRO Cronos 1 review Cronos supports full EVM compatibility for Solidity smart contracts while also leveraging Cosmos IBC for cross-chain interoperability with the broader Cosmos ecosystem. Metis 20 3.5 Metis METIS Ethereum 1 review Metis provides EVM-compatible execution with a focus on decentralized infrastructure and comprehensive tooling for developers and DAOs. Kava 21 3.4 Kava KAVA Cosmos 1 review Kava features an EVM co-chain that runs alongside its Cosmos co-chain, enabling Solidity developers to deploy smart contracts with access to Cosmos interoperability and IBC connectivity. Merlin Chain 22 3.4 Merlin Chain MERL Bitcoin 1 review Merlin Chain is a Bitcoin Layer 2 using ZK-rollup technology with full EVM compatibility, enabling smart contract deployment secured by Bitcoin's proof-of-work consensus. Acala 23 3.3 Acala ACA Polkadot 1 review Acala features EVM+ compatibility allowing Solidity deployment with access to Substrate-native features, bridging Ethereum DeFi with Polkadot's cross-chain capabilities. Zilliqa 24 3.0 Zilliqa ZIL Zilliqa 1 review Zilliqa 2.0 introduced EVM compatibility, allowing developers to deploy Ethereum smart contracts alongside native Scilla contracts on the sharded network. Harmony 25 2.8 Harmony ONE Harmony 1 review Harmony is fully EVM-compatible, allowing seamless deployment of Solidity smart contracts and integration with standard Ethereum development tools and wallets.