Hedera: adds full EVM compatibility - 21 Jul 2026

Hedera says Hedera Smart Contract Service now adds full EVM compatibility, allowing builders to deploy and run Solidity smart contracts with familiar Ethereum tools.Using Solidity and Ethereum tooling lowers the setup cost for developers already building in the EVM ecosystem. That can make Hedera easier to evaluate for smart contract work and, if teams choose to build there, could support broader on-chain activity tied to HBAR.The limitation is that the announcement confirms technical availability, not that developer usage or deployed contract activity has already increased. The practical effect depends on whether builders adopt the added compatibility.Fast finality. Predictable low fees. High throughput.Now add full EVM compatibility.Hedera Smart Contract Service lets builders deploy and run Solidity smart contracts using familiar Ethereum tools without leaving any performance on the table.👉