Noble shifts from Cosmos to launch standalone EVM chain

Noble said it will migrate from the Cosmos ecosystem to a standalone Ethereum Virtual Machine layer-1 blockchain, targeting a March 18 launch.

The project said the move is aimed at improving developer access, scalability and performance for stablecoin-focused applications.

Noble said it has evolved from a neutral liquidity hub into a network supporting real-world stablecoin use cases and decentralised finance.

The team said Ethereum compatibility offers a broader developer community and a stronger open-source technology stack.

Noble said its new chain will use a Rust-based framework and the Reth Ethereum client to improve throughput and efficiency.

The blockchain will feature sub-500 millisecond transaction finality and permissionless smart contract deployment.

Noble said dedicated payment lanes will prioritise real-world payment transactions on the network.

The company said it has processed more than $22 billion in transactions since 2023 and serves as a liquidity layer for over 50 blockchains.

The migration reflects a wider industry trend of projects adopting Ethereum-compatible infrastructure.

At the time of reporting, Ethereum price was $2,988.09.