AppLayer is a modular EVM-compatible blockchain platform designed for high-performance, cross-chain decentralized applications (dApps). It features a C++-based execution engine with stateful pre-compiles, achieving up to 65x faster execution compared to traditional EVM networks. AppLayer’s architecture supports seamless interoperability through its Chain Abstraction Network (CAN), enabling efficient bridging of data and assets across various blockchains, including Ethereum and Solana. The platform provides a Blockchain Development Kit (BDK) for developers to build and manage scalable applications, with support for both Solidity and native C++ smart contracts.