Why Build on Mezo?
EVM Compatibility
Fully EVM-compatible blockchain allowing Solidity developers to deploy existing smart contracts using familiar tools like Hardhat and Foundry with minimal code changes.
BTC as Gas
All transaction fees on Mezo are paid in BTC, reinforcing Bitcoin’s utility as a transactional asset and eliminating the need for alternative gas tokens.
Cosmos SDK Base
Built on the Cosmos SDK with CometBFT consensus engine, providing chain sovereignty, high throughput, and robust infrastructure.
Bitcoin-First Design
Native BTC integration with tBTC bridging for reliable cross-chain Bitcoin transfers and a dual staking model for rewards.
Quick Start
Get started building on Mezo in minutes:Configure Your Environment
Set up Hardhat or Foundry with Mezo network parameters and RPC endpoints.Configure Environment
Get Testnet BTC
Obtain Testnet BTC from the official Mezo Faucet to pay for gas fees.Get Testnet BTC
Deploy Your Contract
Deploy your Solidity smart contracts to Mezo Testnet using your existing development workflow.
Integrate Mezo Passport (Optional)
Add support for both Bitcoin and EVM wallets with the Mezo Passport library.Setup Mezo Passport
Core Development Components
MUSD Stablecoin
Integrate MUSD, the native Bitcoin-backed stablecoin, for payments, liquidity, and financial products.
Mezo Passport
Official wallet connection library supporting both native Bitcoin wallets and standard EVM wallets.
Mezod Client
The reference client implementation for the Mezo chain, built on Cosmos SDK with EVM compatibility.
Validator Kit
Set up and run Mezo nodes with Docker, native, Helm, or manual deployment options.
Network Information
Testnet
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Network Name | Mezo Testnet |
| RPC Endpoint (HTTPS) | https://rpc.test.mezo.org |
| RPC Endpoint (WSS) | wss://rpc-ws.test.mezo.org |
| Chain ID | 31611 |
| Native Currency | BTC |
| Decimals | 18 |
| Block Explorer | explorer.test.mezo.org |
| Faucet | faucet.test.mezo.org |
Mainnet
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Network Name | Mezo Mainnet |
| Chain ID | 31612 |
| Native Currency | BTC |
| Decimals | 18 |
| Block Explorer | explorer.mezo.org |
For production deployments, use a dedicated RPC provider for higher rate limits and stability. See Configure Environment for recommended RPC providers.
Developer Resources
Getting Started
Configure your development environment and deploy your first contract
dApp Requirements
Requirements for featuring your dApp in the Mezo Market
Integrations
Discover services and partners integrated with Mezo
Architecture
Learn about Mezo’s technical architecture and design
Bridge
Cross-chain bridging with tBTC and Wormhole
Mezo Nodes
Run validators, RPC nodes, or seed nodes on Mezo
Join the Community
Discord
Join the Mezo Discord for development support and community discussions
GitHub
Explore Mezo repositories, contribute, and report issues