# Vaulta EVM

**Vaulta EVM** is a powerful feature of the Vaulta blockchain that brings the best of Ethereum's capabilities to the Vaulta ecosystem. It allows you to use popular Ethereum-based applications (dApps) on Vaulta, benefiting from faster speeds, lower costs, and a more eco-friendly environment.

The Vaulta EVM Framework is an emulation of the Ethereum network’s EVM, housed within a Vaulta smart contract. It offers feature parity to other EVM ecosystems but with unmatched speed, performance and compatibility. The Vaulta EVM Framework connects the Vaulta ecosystem to the Ethereum ecosystem.

## Vaulta EVM Features

| Feature                      | What It Means for You                                                                               |
| ---------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Fast Transactions**        | Enjoy near-instant transaction confirmations, making your interactions swift and seamless.          |
| **Low Fees**                 | Experience minimal transaction costs, keeping more value in your pocket.                            |
| **Familiar Tools**           | Use popular wallets like MetaMask to access Vaulta dApps effortlessly.                              |
| **Eco-Friendly**             | Participate in a blockchain that's committed to sustainability and offsetting its carbon footprint. |
| **Access to Ethereum dApps** | Explore a wide range of decentralized applications originally built for Ethereum.                   |

## Vaulta EVM In Action

* **Use DeFi Apps with Lower Fees**\
  Swap tokens, stake crypto, or access decentralized loans — all directly from your wallet, with fees that are a fraction of what you'd pay on Ethereum.
* **Explore NFTs**\
  Buy, sell, and collect NFTs on Vaulta EVM marketplaces. It works just like Ethereum, but it’s faster and more affordable.
* **Play-to-Earn Games**\
  Try out blockchain games where you truly own your items and earn real crypto rewards. Vaulta EVM makes it smooth and lag-free.
* **Send Crypto Instantly**\
  Whether you're paying a friend or tipping a creator, Vaulta EVM makes transactions happen in seconds — without expensive gas fees.
* **Works with MetaMask**\
  No new wallet needed. Use MetaMask or your favorite Ethereum wallet, just by switching to the Vaulta EVM network.

## Key Specifications

* **Blocktime:** 1 seconds
* **Swaps Per Second:** 950+ 
* **Low and Stable Gas Fees:** Gas fees are drastically lower than Ethereum mainnet and are designed to remain stable even during times of high activity
* **Consensus Algorithm:** Savanna
* **Programming Language:** Solidity 
* **Carbon Impact:** Net positive (carbon offset every year)

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## Takeaway

Vaulta EVM brings the world of Ethereum to Vaulta, offering you faster transactions, lower fees, and a greener blockchain experience—all without leaving the tools and applications you love.

## Resources

#### Get Started with *Vaulta EVM*

In order to get up and running on the Vaulta EVM, you’ll need an EVM compatible wallet such as MetaMask. You can then use the details below to add Vaulta EVM or go to [Chainlist](https://chainlist.org/chain/17777) to add it automatically.

* **Vaulta EVM Contract account:** eosio.evm
* **Ethereum Compatible RPC Endpoint:** api.evm.eosnetwork.com
* **chain-id:** [17777](https://chainlist.org/chain/17777)


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