SagaEVM is the Ethereum-compatible execution layer powering Saga’s **Velocity DeFi** ecosystem and Colt Protocol—a new paradigm that blends high-performance infrastructure with frictionless user experience.

Built on Saga’s Chainlet architecture, each application operates on its own dedicated chain, eliminating congestion while maintaining full interoperability across the Saga network. This allows DeFi and GameFi protocols to scale horizontally, achieving higher transaction throughput and lower latency without compromising composability.

SagaEVM also introduces gasless transactions, where dApps can subsidize or cover users’ gas fees using Saga’s native gas token (SAGA), enabling smooth onboarding and everyday usability. For developers, full EVM compatibility means existing Ethereum smart contracts, tools, and wallets (like Solidity, MetaMask, and Hardhat) work out of the box. In the context of Velocity DeFi, SagaEVM provides the infrastructure for capital-efficient markets that move at chain speed—where lending, trading, and liquidity flow seamlessly across dedicated app-chains.

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Learn more about SagaEVM at docs.saga.xyz.

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