Why Choose Sei EVM?
| Feature | Sei EVM | Ethereum | Other Layer 1s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blocktime | 400 ms | ~12 s | 1 - 3 seconds |
| Transaction Throughput | 100 MGas/s | ~5 MGas/s | < 50 MGas/s |
| Parallelized Execution | Yes | No | Limited/No |
| EVM Tooling Compatibility | 100% | 100% | Varies |
| EVM Version | Pectra (w/o blobs) | Fusaka | Varies |
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Quick Start
Add Sei to Wallet
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Start Building
Ready-to-Deploy Examples
EVM Contract Wizard
Generate ERC-20, ERC-721, and more contracts in minutes. Configure, copy, deploy.
Frontend Integration
Connect ethers.js, viem, or wagmi to your Sei EVM smart contracts.
Solidity Resources
Tools and best practices for Solidity development on Sei.
Development Tools
Deploy with Hardhat
Deploy smart contracts on Sei EVM using Hardhat. Simple setup, fast results.
Deploy with Foundry
Use Foundry to build and deploy on Sei EVM. Fast testing, simple deployment.
JSON-RPC Explorer
Browse every Sei EVM JSON-RPC method, run live requests, and copy ready-to-use code.
Use Cases
x402 Payments
Implement HTTP 402 Payment Required for API monetization and premium content.
USDC on Sei
Native USDC integration guide for seamless stablecoin transactions.
RPC Endpoints
Choose from official Sei Foundation endpoints or community-maintained alternatives. All endpoints support standard EVM JSON-RPC methods. Public endpoints have rate limits — for production apps, use a dedicated RPC provider or run your own node.- Mainnet (pacific-1)
- Testnet (atlantic-2)
| Endpoint | Provider | Type | Rate limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
https://evm-rpc.sei-apis.com | Sei Foundation | public | 10 req/s | Recommended for development |
https://evm-rpc-sei.stingray.plus | Staketab | public | — | Community maintained |
https://sei-evm-rpc.publicnode.com | PublicNode | public | 5 req/s | Community maintained |
https://seievm-rpc.polkachu.com | Polkachu | public | — | Community maintained |
https://jsonrpc.lavenderfive.com:443/sei | LavenderFive | public | — | Community maintained |
Interactive JSON-RPC Explorer
Search every Sei EVM JSON-RPC method with Sei-specific behavior notes, switch between mainnet, testnet, and custom endpoints, run live requests, and generate ready-to-use client code.