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Network Comparisons
EVM vs Solana
Understand the difference between EVM networks and Solana from a wallet, address, transaction, and dApp perspective.
Network map
What this means
EVM networks and Solana use different execution environments, wallet assumptions, transaction structures, and app ecosystems.
Core ideas
What to understand first
- EVM networks include Ethereum, BSC, Base, Arbitrum, Polygon, and many others.
- Solana uses a different runtime and account model.
- EVM addresses often look the same across EVM chains.
- Solana wallets and token accounts behave differently.
User checklist
What to check before moving assets
- Use a wallet that supports the target network.
- Do not assume an EVM address can receive Solana assets.
- Check the correct explorer for the chain.
- Read signing prompts carefully.
Risk note
Common mistakes to avoid
- Cross-ecosystem transfers can be confusing.
- Fake bridges target users moving between ecosystems.
- Wallet prompts may not be equally readable across chains.