Build on Chainweb EVM

Deploy your dApp instantly on a high-performance, low-gas EVM chain built for the future of web3.

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Why Chainweb EVM

A high-performance EVM chain with parallel execution, low gas costs, and a thriving ecosystem.

EVM Compatible

Use familiar Solidity tools like Hardhat, Foundry, and Remix without changes.

Ultra-Low Gas

Average transaction cost of $0.007, making micro-transactions viable.

Growing Ecosystem

Join a vibrant community of builders creating the future of web3.

Get Started in Minutes

Deploy your first smart contract on Chainweb EVM with these simple steps.

Deploy with Hardhat

Use our Hardhat template to quickly deploy your first contract.

# Clone the template repository
git clone https://github.com/chainweb/hardhat-template
cd hardhat-template

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Configure your .env file
cp .env.example .env

# Deploy to Chainweb EVM testnet
npx hardhat run scripts/deploy.js --network chainweb-testnet

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Developer Resources

Everything you need to build and deploy on Chainweb EVM.

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ChainwebEVMKit

Deploy your dApp in 10 minutes with an all-in-one toolkit and full-stack components.

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WalletSDK

Build using our WalletSDK to implemente passkey-based universal accounts to connect with the onchain world.

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RPC Endpoints

Connect to Chainweb EVM testnet and mainnet with high-performance RPC nodes.

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Block Explorer

Explore transactions, blocks, and contracts on Chainweb EVM.

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Demo Apps

Explore different Demo Apps to get inspired on all you can build on Chainweb EVM.

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Sample Contracts

Example contracts and templates to get started quickly.

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Developer Docs

Comprehensive documentation for building on Chainweb EVM.

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$50M in Grants Available

Building something amazing? Apply for funding to accelerate your project.

DeFi Grants

For projects building DeFi protocols, DEXs, lending platforms, and more.

•DEXs and AMMs
•Lending and borrowing
•Derivatives and synthetics
•Yield optimization

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Infrastructure Grants

For projects building core infrastructure, tooling, and developer resources.

•Wallets and key management
•Oracles and data providers
•Developer tools and SDKs
•Cross-chain bridges

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dApp Grants

For projects building user-facing applications, games, and social platforms.

•Games and metaverse
•Social and content platforms
•NFT marketplaces
•DAO tools and governance

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DEX Grants

For projects building decentralized exchanges and trading platforms.

•Automated market makers
•Order book DEXs
•Aggregators
•Trading interfaces

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Lending Grants

For projects building lending and borrowing protocols.

•Collateralized lending
•Flash loans
•Credit delegation
•Risk management

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Wallet Grants

For projects building wallet solutions and key management tools.

•Mobile wallets
•Browser extensions
•Hardware wallets
•Social recovery

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Tools Grants

For projects building developer tools and utilities.

•Testing frameworks
•Deployment tools
•Monitoring solutions
•Security tools

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Oracle Grants

For projects building oracle solutions and data providers.

•Price feeds
•Real-world data
•Cross-chain oracles
•Verifiable random functions

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NFT Grants

For projects building NFT platforms and marketplaces.

•Marketplaces
•Creation tools
•Fractionalization
•Dynamic NFTs

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Social Grants

For projects building social platforms and community tools.

•Social networks
•Content platforms
•Reputation systems
•Community governance

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Gaming Grants

For projects building blockchain games and gaming infrastructure.

•Web3 games
•Game assets
•Gaming guilds
•Game economies

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AI Grants

For projects combining AI and blockchain technologies.

•AI marketplaces
•Decentralized AI
•AI oracles
•AI governance

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Featured Projects

Check out what's being built on Chainweb EVM.

Live on Testnet

SushiSwap

Leading multi-chain DEX with advanced trading features and deep liquidity.

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In Development

Avalon

Next-generation lending protocol with innovative risk management.

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Coming Soon

Stargate

Fully composable cross-chain liquidity transfer protocol.

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Testnet Ecosystem

Join the growing ecosystem of projects building on Chainweb EVM.

Aave

defi

Compound

defi

Curve

defi

Yearn

defi

SushiSwap

dex

Uniswap

dex

PancakeSwap

dex

dYdX

dex

Avalon

lending

Maker

lending

Benqi

lending

Radiant

lending

MetaMask

wallets

Rainbow

wallets

Coinbase Wallet

wallets

Trust Wallet

wallets

Hardhat

tools

Foundry

tools

Tenderly

tools

Alchemy

tools

Chainlink

oracles

Pyth

oracles

API3

oracles

Band Protocol

oracles

OpenSea

nft

Blur

nft

Rarible

nft

Foundation

nft

Infura

infra

QuickNode

infra

The Graph

infra

Stargate

infra

Lens Protocol

social

Farcaster

social

CyberConnect

social

Friend.tech

social

Axie Infinity

gaming

Illuvium

gaming

Gods Unchained

gaming

Sorare

gaming

Ocean Protocol

Fetch.ai

SingularityNET

Bittensor

Join the Community

Connect with other developers and the Chainweb EVM team.

Discord

Join our Discord server to chat with the community and get support.

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GitHub

Explore our open-source repositories and contribute to the ecosystem.

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Twitter

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Become a Developer Advocate

Join our early adopter program and become a developer advocate, work as a Chainweb EVM Ambassador to bring more awareness to the ecosystem.

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Ambassador

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Learn more about Kadena

If you’re curious about the Kadena ecosystem, this page is your starting point.