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Eden docs: build on the Eden EVM network

Eden is an EVM network built using the Evolve stack and powered by Celestia for data availability.

Overview

  • EVM chain optimized for high throughput
  • Built with Evolve Stack
  • Built for EVM applications on Celestia
  • Uses Celestia for data availability

Features

  • EVM-compatible - existing Solidity contracts, Hardhat/Foundry projects, and Ethers/Viem scripts work without changes
  • Single sequencer - fast, predictable block production
  • Native TIA - deposits through the Eden bridge

Eden also extends the EVM with powerful capabilities standard chains don't offer. See what Eden gives developers.

Start with the Eden developer portal for quickstarts, CLI tools, testnet access, and agent resources.

How to start

Build an application

  1. Choose a network. Start with Eden testnet for experiments, or use Eden mainnet. Copy the RPC URL and chain ID from that network's reference into your wallet or development tools.
  2. Fund your address. Get testnet TIA from the testnet faucet. For mainnet, deposit TIA through the Eden bridge before sending transactions.
  3. Deploy or connect. Follow the Foundry quickstart to deploy a contract, or connect an application with viem or wagmi. These examples use mainnet settings; replace them with your chosen network's settings when testing.
  4. Check the result. Look up your contract or transaction in the explorer linked from your network reference. Use the developer portal for next steps and contact options for help.

Integrate the documentation

You only need an HTTP client such as curl, or an MCP-capable coding agent. The documentation REST API and MCP server are public and read-only: no account, API key, OAuth, agent registration, wallet, or TIA is required. Blockchain RPC providers have separate credentials and rate limits; see your network reference.

  1. Choose an interface. Use the REST API from scripts, or follow the MCP quickstart for a coding agent.
  2. Read a page. List the available pages, then read /networks/testnet using the REST examples or MCP's list_pages and read_page tools.
  3. Verify access. Confirm the response contains the page's Markdown, including its chain info and faucet section. Use the network's RPC endpoint for blockchain state and transactions; the documentation API only returns documentation.

The stack behind Eden

Eden is powered by the Evolve stack:

ComponentDescription
ev-nodeModular node engine connecting execution to Celestia DA
ev-rethHigh-performance EVM implementation
ev-toolboxTools for testing and deployment

FAQs

Is Eden its own network?

Yes. Eden is a standalone EVM chain that uses Celestia for DA.

Is this part of Celestia mainnet?

Eden posts data to Celestia mainnet, but runs its own execution environment. Celestia only handles consensus and data availability.

Do I need TIA?

Yes. Eden uses TIA as its native gas token. Use the Eden bridge to deposit TIA before sending transactions.

Can I launch my own network using Eden?

No — Eden is for apps, not networks. But if you want to launch your own chain, check out the Evolve stack.

How is this different from other EVM chains?

Eden adds protocol-level features that standard EVM chains don't offer: native batch transactions, sponsored gas, and a 128 KB contract size limit. See Why Eden for the full breakdown.

Resources

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