Native EVM implementation achieves 800 TPS and handles 1M lightweight transactions without relying on external bridges or third-party solutions.
Integration supports advanced DeFAI capabilities and on-chain AI inference models, positioning Injective as a leader in next-gen blockchain development.
Recent ecosystem growth includes Avalon Mainnet upgrade, INJ 2.0 tokenomics enhancement, and launch of institutional trading portal Helix.
Injective has announced the launch of its native Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) support on its Layer 1 blockchain, aiming to enhance interoperability and attract more decentralized applications (dApps).
Unlike rollups or external interoperability solutions, Injective’s EVM implementation will be fully embedded within its core infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration without reliance on third-party bridges. To achieve this, the network will employ the latest version of Geth, maintaining full compatibility with Ethereum’s existing tools and standards.
2/ Many blockchains support EVM, but Injective is doing things differently.
Rather than treating EVM as a modular add-on, Injective has embedded it natively into the core architecture.
What does that mean for developers and the on-chain finance ecosystem?
— Injective 🥷 (@injective) January 29, 2025
2/ Many blockchains support EVM, but Injective is doing things differently.
Rather than treating EVM as a modular add-on, Injective has embedded it natively into the core architecture.
What does that mean for developers and the on-chain finance ecosystem?
— Injective 🥷 (@injective)
Performance and Scalability
The EVM was designed to facilitate integration with the broader blockchain industry, enabling Injective to connect to other blockchain protocols, exchanges, institutions, data providers, and existing protocols.
Before the EVM, Injective conducted rigorous testing, demonstrating an 8x faster theoretical max transactions per second (TPS) compared to other blockchains.
Under mainnet-simulated conditions, Injective’s EVM outperformed top EVM-based networks by over 400%. Currently, the blockchain handles 1,000,000 lightweight EVM transactions, sustaining speeds of around 800 TPS with stable block time fluctuations.
Beyond DeFi, Injective’s EVM brings on-chain AI inference models, supporting DeFAI and agentic infrastructure for AI-driven finance, data indexing, and collective intelligence. This innovation allows Injective to offer an advanced computational environment for AI-based applications, reinforcing its position as a leading blockchain for next-gen developments.
With a private developer network (devnet) already live, Injective is preparing for a full mainnet rollout of its EVM later this year. This step marks a major milestone in the project’s mission to create a high-performance, interoperable blockchain ecosystem.
Injective’s Recent Advancements and Ecosystem Growth
Injective has been actively expanding its ecosystem through key developments aimed at strengthening its infrastructure and increasing adoption.
One of the most notable upgrades is the Avalon Mainnet, which introduced enhanced interoperability, including integration with Polygon. This upgrade improves cross-chain connectivity and refines the user experience within decentralized finance (DeFi).
The Avalon Mainnet Upgrade is complete to bring you the most performant Injective infrastructure to date ⚔️
⚡️Robust scalability optimizations⚡️PoS validation revamp⚡️Fastest block times on mainnet pic.twitter.com/7iB5ULgoJg
— Injective 🥷 (@injective) June 1, 2023
The Avalon Mainnet Upgrade is complete to bring you the most performant Injective infrastructure to date ⚔️
⚡️Robust scalability optimizations⚡️PoS validation revamp⚡️Fastest block times on mainnet
— Injective 🥷 (@injective)
In October 2024, Injective a major transaction milestone, surpassing one billion transactions processed on its network. This milestone highlights the blockchain’s scalability and growing adoption across DeFi and other applications.
Additionally, Injective introduced INJ 2.0, a tokenomics upgrade that allows all decentralized applications (dApps) within its ecosystem to participate in the INJ burn auction without restrictions. This change enhances token utility and reinforces the network’s deflationary model.
Injective also launched Helix Institutional, a dedicated trading portal designed for financial institutions. This initiative aims to attract institutional capital and increase on-chain liquidity, further solidifying Injective’s position as a DeFi leader.
These advancements, combined with the introduction of native EVM support, demonstrate Injective’s commitment to innovation, scalability, and interoperability, ensuring its ecosystem remains at the forefront of blockchain technology.
