Published on November 07, 2023 08:41 GMT+00:00edited on November 07, 2023 08:44 GMT+00:00

The core team at Layer 1 blockchain Evmos, which facilitates the integration of Ethereum smart contracts within the Cosmos network, is planning to discontinue support for Cosmos transactions to focus exclusively on Ethereum-based transactions. This means the core network will support only Ethereum-based wallets and tools instead of those designed for Cosmos.

The transition to a single transaction format is expected to streamline the development workflow and improve the efficiency of Ethereum wallets on the network. Evmos announced a phased discontinuation of Cosmos transactions, targeting full completion by the third quarter of 2024.

Evmos’ team has grappled with the dual challenge of maintaining compatibility for both Cosmos and Ethereum clients, according to the team. The network …