EVM compatibility means that the Core wallet can interact with blockchains that support the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). Core allows a user to easily view, manage, and use their assets across multiple blockchains, providing a consistent user experience across those networks.
When using Core users can:
Use the same wallet address (0x_) to manage assets across EVM compatible networks.
Examples of EVM-compatible networks supported by Core include:
Ethereum
Base
Arbitrum
Optimism
Common Misconceptions
While Core supports all EVM compatible networks, not all of these networks are equal. Please keep in mind that:
Assets do not automatically move between networks.
If you have 20 USDC on Avalanche C-Chain, it does not mean you have 20 USDC to use on Base chain. It must be bridged to that chain first.
All networks have different native tokens
Avalanche’s native token is AVAX. Ethereum’s native token is ETH. These are required for paying gas fees.
All networks have different gas fees
The same transaction might cost $0.01 in gas on one chain, and $1 on another.
Networks can have different token standards
BSC uses BEP-20 standard instead of ERC-20
Transactions are not interchangeable between chains
Even though it's the same address, transaction history on Avalanche C-chain will be unique from the history on Ethereum. Transactions that are made on Avalanche are not automatically made on Ethereum.