Cosmos open-sources Evmos to gain native EVM framework

Odaily News Cosmos’ Interchain Foundation (ICF) has funded the open source of Evmos (EVMOS -32.90%), the native EVM framework for its multi-chain ecosystem of over 200 application chains. The foundation said the framework, previously developed under the Evmos project, will now be maintained as “Cosmos EVM” in the official cross-chain software stack, including the Cosmos SDK, meaning the Cosmos ecosystem now has a standardized version of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). This development enables the Cosmos blockchain to integrate the Cosmos EVM for full EVM compatibility, including support for JSON-RPC and Ethereum wallet compatibility via a lightweight EVM configuration for native ERC-20 tokens.
The integration strengthens cross-chain interoperability between the broader EVM ecosystem and Cosmos through the Inter-Chain Communication (IBC) protocol. As part of this transition, Evmos co-founder Federico Kunze Küllmer will no longer serve as a core contributor to Evmos while continuing to advise the ICF on the interoperability and modular architecture of the Cosmos EVM, Evmos noted. Kunze Küllmer's company Altiplanic is a core contributor to the Evmos codebase and will no longer be involved in the project. (The Block)