This page is a conceptual overview of how EVM and native execution interact. For the canonical compatibility matrix and JSON-RPC notes, see EVM Compatibility. For exact precompile signatures, see Precompile ABI Reference.
c8ntinuum is a standard EVM chain from the perspective of Solidity contracts and Ethereum tooling. The extension point is that contracts can call native precompiles when they need Cosmos module access, cross-chain verification, cryptographic verification, hashing, or data utilities.

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What stays familiar

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What is extended

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EVM and Cosmos transaction paths

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Practical rules

  • Treat precompiles as system interfaces: use the documented addresses and ABI reference for signatures.
  • Keep exact method signatures in Precompile ABI Reference; Learn pages should explain when and why to call a precompile.
  • Estimate gas against the target network because native execution and SDK metering can affect costs.
  • Use EVM Compatibility for compatibility differences and JSON-RPC API for method availability.