EVM-Compatible Blockchains Overview
Supported Chains and Testnets
Ethereum (Mainnet and Testnets)
- Mainnet
- Goerli Testnet
- Sepolia Testnet
Polygon (formerly Matic)
- Polygon Mainnet
- Mumbai Testnet
Avalanche
- Avalanche C-Chain
- Fuji Testnet
Fantom
- Fantom Opera
- Fantom Testnet
Arbitrum
- Arbitrum One
- Arbitrum Goerli
Optimism
- Optimism Mainnet
- Optimism Goerli
Cronos
- Cronos Mainnet
- Cronos Testnet
Gnosis Chain (formerly xDai)
- Gnosis Mainnet
Harmony
- Harmony Mainnet
- Harmony Testnet
Klaytn
- Klaytn Mainnet
- Klaytn Testnet (Baobab)
Moonbeam / Moonriver
- Moonbeam Mainnet (Polkadot)
- Moonriver Mainnet (Kusama)
- Moonbase Alpha (Testnet)
Celo
- Celo Mainnet
- Celo Alfajores Testnet
Aptos
- Accessible via EVM bridges
How to Deploy to Other Blockchains
- Configure the Blockchain Network in MetaMask
- Add the desired blockchain network to your MetaMask wallet by entering the correct RPC URL, Chain ID, and network name.
- Set Remix to Injected Web3
- In the Remix IDE, set the “Environment” to Injected Web3, which connects Remix to the blockchain network configured in MetaMask.
- Deploy the Smart Contract
- Compile your smart contract in Remix and deploy it using the connected network.
Blockchain Selection Criteria
- Use Case:
- Ethereum: Broad adoption and security.
- Polygon/BSC: Low transaction fees.
- Avalanche/Fantom: High speed and scalability.
- Cost:
- Ethereum is expensive due to gas fees.
- Polygon, BSC, and Fantom are affordable alternatives.
- Community & Ecosystem:
- Choose a chain with active development and support for your project’s needs.
Advantages, Disadvantages, and Costs of Popular Blockchains
- Ethereum
- Advantages:
- Most secure and widely adopted.
- Broad ecosystem (DeFi, NFTs, DAOs).
- Disadvantages:
- High gas fees.
- Slower transaction speeds.
- Cost:
- Gas Fees: $5–$50+ per transaction (can exceed $100 during congestion).
- Deployment: $50–$500+.
- Binance Smart Chain (BSC)
- Advantages:
- Low fees.
- Fast transactions (~3 seconds).
- EVM-compatible.
- Disadvantages:
- Centralization concerns (Binance-operated).
- Smaller ecosystem than Ethereum.
- Cost:
- Gas Fees: $0.10–$0.50 per transaction.
- Deployment: $1–$5.
- Polygon
- Advantages:
- Extremely low fees.
- Fast transactions (~2 seconds block time).
- Scalable.
- Disadvantages:
- Shared security with Ethereum.
- Less decentralized.
- Cost:
- Gas Fees: ~$0.001–$0.01 per transaction.
- Deployment: ~$0.10–$5.
- Avalanche
- Advantages:
- High speed (finality within 1 second).
- Affordable fees.
- Scalable and EVM-compatible.
- Disadvantages:
- Smaller ecosystem compared to Ethereum.
- Slightly more complex to set up.
- Cost:
- Gas Fees: $0.01–$0.10 per transaction.
- Deployment: $5–$50.
- Fantom
- Advantages:
- High speed (finality ~1 second).
- Low gas fees.
- Disadvantages:
- Smaller ecosystem.
- Centralization concerns.
- Cost:
- Gas Fees: ~$0.001–$0.05 per transaction.
- Deployment: $1–$5.
- Arbitrum / Optimism (Layer 2 Solutions)
- Advantages:
- Low fees compared to Ethereum.
- Fast transactions.
- Secure (inherits Ethereum’s security).
- Disadvantages:
- Requires bridging assets between Layer 1 and Layer 2.
- Smaller ecosystem.
- Cost:
- Gas Fees: $0.10–$1 per transaction.
- Deployment: $5–$50.
- Cronos
- Advantages:
- Interoperability with Cosmos and EVM.
- Backed by Crypto.com.
- Disadvantages:
- Smaller ecosystem.
- Cost:
- Gas Fees: ~$0.10 per transaction.
- Deployment: $1–$10.
- Gnosis Chain (xDai)
- Advantages:
- Low fees.
- Decentralized validator network.
- Disadvantages:
- Smaller adoption compared to major chains.
- Cost:
- Gas Fees: ~$0.01 per transaction.
- Deployment: ~$0.50–$10.
- Harmony
- Advantages:
- Fast (~2-second transaction finality).
- Interoperable.
- Disadvantages:
- Smaller ecosystem.
- Security concerns (bridge hacks).
- Cost:
- Gas Fees: ~$0.0001–$0.01 per transaction.
- Deployment: $1–$5.
- Klaytn
- Advantages:
- Enterprise-focused.
- Low fees.
- Disadvantages:
- Geographic concentration (South Korea).
- Cost:
- Gas Fees: ~$0.001–$0.10 per transaction.
- Deployment: $1–$10.
- Moonbeam / Moonriver
- Advantages:
- Polkadot-EVM bridge.
- High throughput.
- Disadvantages:
- Smaller ecosystem.
- Cost:
- Gas Fees: ~$0.001–$0.05 per transaction.
- Deployment: ~$5–$20.
- Celo
- Advantages:
- Mobile-first blockchain.
- Low fees.
- Disadvantages:
- Limited adoption.
- Cost:
- Gas Fees: ~$0.001–$0.01 per transaction.
- Deployment: ~$1–$5.
Comparison Table
| Blockchain | Gas Fees/Tx | Deployment Cost | Speed | Ecosystem Size | Focus/Use Case |
| Ethereum | $5–$50+ | $50–$500+ | ~15 TPS | Largest | General-purpose, high security |
| Binance Smart Chain | $0.10–$0.50 | $1–$5 | ~100 TPS | Medium | Low fees, fast transactions |
| Polygon | ~$0.001–$0.01 | $0.10–$5 | ~65,000 TPS | Large | Scalability, low fees |
| Avalanche | $0.01–$0.10 | $5–$50 | ~4,500 TPS | Medium | High speed, scalability |
| Fantom | $0.001–$0.05 | $1–$5 | ~4,500 TPS | Small | Fast, cheap |
| Arbitrum/Optimism | $0.10–$1 | $5–$50 | ~4,000 TPS | Growing | Ethereum Layer 2 solutions |
| Cronos | ~$0.10 | $1–$10 | ~5,000 TPS | Small | Cosmos-EVM interoperability |
| Gnosis Chain | ~$0.01 | $0.50–$10 | ~100 TPS | Small | Decentralized microtransactions |
| Harmony | ~$0.0001–$0.01 | $1–$5 | ~2,000 TPS | Small | Fast, interoperable |
| Klaytn | ~$0.001–$0.10 | $1–$10 | ~4,000 TPS | Medium | Enterprise-focused |
| Moonbeam/Moonriver | ~$0.001–$0.05 | $5–$20 | ~1,000 TPS | Small | Polkadot-EVM bridge |
| Celo | ~$0.001–$0.01 | $1–$5 | ~1,000 TPS | Small | Mobile-first financial apps |
Ethereum-Compatible Chains
| Blockchain | Block Explorer | URL |
| Ethereum | Etherscan | https://etherscan.io |
| Binance Smart Chain | BscScan | https://bscscan.com |
| Polygon | Polygonscan | https://polygonscan.com |
| Avalanche | Snowtrace | https://snowtrace.io |
| Fantom | FtmScan | https://ftmscan.com |
| Arbitrum | Arbiscan | https://arbiscan.io |
| Optimism | Optimistic Etherscan | https://optimistic.etherscan.io |
| Cronos | CronoScan | https://cronoscan.com |
| Gnosis Chain | Gnosisscan | https://gnosisscan.io |
| Harmony | Harmony Explorer | https://explorer.harmony.one |
| Klaytn | Klaytnscope | https://scope.klaytn.com |
| Moonbeam | Moonscan | https://moonscan.io |
| Celo | Celo Explorer | https://explorer.celo.org |
Non-EVM-Compatible Chains
| Blockchain | Block Explorer | URL |
| Solana | Solscan | https://solscan.io |
| Cardano | Cardanoscan | https://cardanoscan.io |
| Polkadot | Polkascan | https://polkascan.io |
| Tezos | TzStats | https://tzstats.com |
| Algorand | AlgoExplorer | https://algoexplorer.io |
| Cosmos | Mintscan | https://www.mintscan.io |
| Aptos | Aptos Explorer | https://explorer.aptoslabs.com |
| Near | Near Explorer | https://explorer.near.org |
| Service | Price Range |
| Basic Token (ERC-20/BEP-20) | $50–$100 |
| Advanced Token (Minting, Burning) | $150–$300 |
| NFT Contract (ERC-721) | $200–$500 |
| DeFi Contract (Staking/Rewards) | $500–$1,000+ |
| Deployment Assistance | Included in fees or extra $25–$50 |
Optional Add-Ons:
- Custom Contract Features: Additional fee for custom coding.
- Gas Fee Coverage: Include gas fees in the price for convenience.
- Whitepaper Creation: Offer a whitepaper for the token at an extra cost.