# IOTA EVM - RPC Gateway - By Denis Perepelitsyn - July 30, 2026 - [Web3 Infrastructure & RPC](/blog/?category=Web3%20Infrastructure%20%26%20RPC) ![IOTA EVM - RPC Gateway](/img/blog/post120.png) Crypto-Chief has expanded its RPC coverage with [IOTA EVM ](https://crypto-chief.com/rpc/iota-evm/), the Layer 2 smart contract chain anchored to the IOTA network. Following Crypto-Chief's recent integration of IOTA L1, managed IOTA EVM RPC endpoints and nodes are now live on the platform. ## Table of Contents - [What Is IOTA EVM?](#what-is-iota-evm) - [Key Takeaways](#key-takeaways) - [How IOTA EVM Extends the IOTA Ecosystem](#how-iota-evm-extends-the-iota-ecosystem) - [IOTA EVM Architecture and Core Technologies](#iota-evm-architecture-and-core-technologies) - [Developer Infrastructure and Network Features](#developer-infrastructure-and-network-features) - [Advantages of IOTA EVM Technology](#advantages-of-iota-evm-technology) - [Frequently Asked Questions](#faq) ## Key Takeaways - **IOTA EVM is a fully EVM-compatible Layer 2 smart contract network built on the IOTA ecosystem.** - **The network enables developers to deploy existing Solidity smart contracts without significant modifications.** - **LayerZero integration provides cross-chain interoperability between IOTA EVM and external blockchain ecosystems.** - **The IOTA EVM Bridge enables bidirectional asset movement between the IOTA Mainnet and the EVM network.** - **Native randomness is available as a protocol feature for smart contracts.** - **Parallel transaction processing improves scalability and throughput.** - **Developers can use standard Ethereum tools such as MetaMask, Hardhat, Remix, and JSON-RPC APIs.** ## What Is IOTA EVM? IOTA EVM is a fully EVM-compatible Layer 2 smart contract network built to bring Ethereum's application ecosystem to the IOTA infrastructure. It combines the flexibility of the Ethereum Virtual Machine with IOTA's scalable Layer 1, allowing developers to deploy Solidity smart contracts while benefiting from interoperability with the broader IOTA ecosystem. Unlike the IOTA Mainnet, which uses the Move Virtual Machine (MoveVM) and an object-centric ledger model, IOTA EVM focuses on Ethereum compatibility. This enables developers to migrate existing decentralized applications with minimal changes while maintaining seamless interaction with IOTA-native assets and services. The protocol combines several core technologies: - **Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM);** - **Layer 2 smart contract execution;** - **LayerZero interoperability;** - **IOTA EVM Bridge;** - **Solidity compatibility;** - **parallel transaction processing;** - **native randomness;** - **Ethereum development tooling.** Rather than replacing the IOTA Mainnet, IOTA EVM extends it by providing a dedicated execution environment for Ethereum applications. ## How IOTA EVM Extends the IOTA Ecosystem ### Layer 2 Smart Contract Execution The IOTA Mainnet and IOTA EVM have different responsibilities. The IOTA Mainnet provides: - **Layer 1 security;** - **asset management;** - **tokenization;** - **Move-based smart contracts.** IOTA EVM provides: - **Solidity smart contracts;** - **Ethereum-compatible execution;** - **decentralized applications;** - **DeFi infrastructure.** The interaction between the two layers can be summarized as: IOTA Mainnet (Layer 1) → IOTA EVM Bridge → IOTA EVM (Layer 2) This architecture allows developers to choose the most suitable execution environment while remaining within the same ecosystem. ## IOTA EVM Architecture and Core Technologies ### Full EVM Compatibility One of the defining features of IOTA EVM is complete compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine. Instead of introducing a proprietary execution model, IOTA EVM executes standard Ethereum bytecode. Developers can continue using: - **Solidity;** - **Hardhat;** - **Remix;** - **Foundry;** - **MetaMask;** - **Web3 libraries;** - **Ethereum JSON-RPC APIs.** This significantly reduces migration complexity for existing Ethereum applications. ### Smart Contract Execution Applications deployed on IOTA EVM execute exactly as they would on Ethereum. The execution workflow consists of: User Transaction → EVM Execution → State Transition → Block Finalization Smart contracts maintain: - **persistent storage;** - **contract state;** - **event logs;** - **internal contract calls;** - **Ethereum-compatible account models.** Because the execution environment follows EVM specifications, existing development patterns remain unchanged. ### IOTA EVM Bridge Interoperability between Layer 1 and Layer 2 is provided by the IOTA EVM Bridge. The bridge enables: - **asset deposits;** - **withdrawals;** - **token wrapping;** - **movement of assets between IOTA Mainnet and IOTA EVM.** This allows assets created on the IOTA Mainnet to participate in Ethereum-compatible decentralized applications without requiring third-party bridges. ### LayerZero Cross-Chain Messaging IOTA EVM integrates LayerZero to enable communication with external blockchain ecosystems. Instead of relying solely on traditional bridges, LayerZero provides a messaging layer capable of securely transferring information between supported networks. This enables: - **cross-chain asset transfers;** - **omnichain decentralized applications;** - **interoperable smart contracts;** - **communication between multiple blockchain ecosystems.** LayerZero significantly expands IOTA EVM's interoperability beyond the IOTA ecosystem. ### Native Randomness Random number generation is difficult to implement securely on deterministic blockchains. IOTA EVM includes native randomness as a protocol-level capability. Developers can use this functionality for applications requiring unpredictable values, including: - **blockchain gaming;** - **NFT generation;** - **lotteries;** - **randomized protocol logic;** - **oracle-assisted applications.** Providing randomness as native infrastructure reduces reliance on external randomness providers. ### Parallel Transaction Processing Unlike sequential execution models that process transactions one after another, IOTA's broader architecture supports parallel transaction processing where appropriate. IOTA EVM is designed to integrate with this scalable infrastructure, enabling improved throughput for decentralized applications. Parallel execution contributes to: - **higher scalability;** - **improved transaction throughput;** - **reduced execution bottlenecks;** - **efficient resource utilization.** ## Developer Infrastructure and Network Features ### Ethereum Development Environment IOTA EVM is fully compatible with the standard Ethereum developer ecosystem. Supported tools include: - **MetaMask;** - **Hardhat;** - **Remix IDE;** - **Foundry;** - **ethers.js;** - **web3.js;** - **JSON-RPC APIs.** Existing Ethereum projects can typically be deployed without modifying contract logic. ### JSON-RPC Infrastructure The network exposes Ethereum-compatible RPC endpoints. Developers can perform standard operations including: - **transaction submission;** - **contract deployment;** - **event subscriptions;** - **blockchain queries;** - **account management;** - **smart contract interaction.** This compatibility allows wallets and infrastructure providers to integrate with IOTA EVM using familiar APIs. ### Modular Multi-VM Ecosystem IOTA adopts a multi-VM architecture. Rather than requiring every application to use a single virtual machine, developers can choose between: - **MoveVM on the IOTA Mainnet;** - **EVM on IOTA EVM.** This separation allows applications to optimize for different programming models while remaining part of the same interoperable ecosystem. ## Advantages of IOTA EVM Technology ### Complete Ethereum Compatibility Existing Solidity applications can migrate with minimal development effort. ### Layer 2 Scalability Smart contracts execute on a dedicated Layer 2 while maintaining interoperability with the IOTA ecosystem. ### Cross-Chain Connectivity LayerZero enables communication with multiple blockchain ecosystems. ### Native Randomness Protocol-level randomness simplifies the development of gaming and DeFi applications. ### Standard Developer Tooling Ethereum wallets, SDKs, frameworks, and RPC APIs work without modification. ### Multi-VM Architecture Developers can build applications using either MoveVM or EVM depending on their requirements. _This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice._ ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What Is IOTA EVM? IOTA EVM is a fully EVM-compatible Layer 2 smart contract network that enables Ethereum applications to run within the IOTA ecosystem while maintaining compatibility with Solidity and standard Ethereum development tools. ### Is IOTA EVM Compatible with Ethereum Smart Contracts? Yes. IOTA EVM executes standard Ethereum bytecode, allowing existing Solidity smart contracts to be deployed with minimal changes. ### What Is the IOTA EVM Bridge? The IOTA EVM Bridge enables bidirectional transfers of assets between the IOTA Mainnet and IOTA EVM, supporting token wrapping, deposits, and withdrawals. ### How Does LayerZero Improve IOTA EVM? LayerZero provides cross-chain messaging infrastructure that allows decentralized applications and assets on IOTA EVM to communicate with multiple blockchain ecosystems. ### What Is Native Randomness? Native randomness is a built-in protocol feature that allows smart contracts to access secure random values without depending entirely on external randomness services. ### Why Does IOTA Use Both MoveVM and EVM? The IOTA ecosystem follows a multi-VM strategy. The IOTA Mainnet uses MoveVM for object-centric Layer 1 applications, while IOTA EVM provides Ethereum-compatible smart contract execution, allowing developers to choose the virtual machine best suited to their use case. Tags: [IOTA EVM](/blog/?tag=IOTA%20EVM) [IOTA](/blog/?tag=IOTA) [EVM](/blog/?tag=EVM) [Layer 2](/blog/?tag=Layer%202) [LayerZero](/blog/?tag=LayerZero) [Solidity](/blog/?tag=Solidity) [MoveVM](/blog/?tag=MoveVM) [RPC Node](/blog/?tag=RPC%20Node)