> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.aultblockchain.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

Ault is a Cosmos-based Layer 1 with EVM execution support via Cosmos EVM.
You can use standard Ethereum developer tooling, while the chain also exposes Cosmos-native modules for protocol features such as licensed mining and governance.

## What Developers Should Know First

* **EVM Compatibility**: EVM transactions run through Ethereum-compatible RPC methods.
* **Consensus and state**: CometBFT provides fast finality, and Cosmos SDK modules manage chain state.
* **Fee model**: EIP-1559-style fee market is used for EVM transactions.
* **Gas token**: `AULT` is the native gas token symbol on AultEVM.
* **Protocol extensions**: Some chain-native functionality is exposed through precompiles and module APIs.

## EVM Compatibility

Ault is designed for familiar Ethereum workflows:

* Deploy Solidity/Vyper contracts
* Use `ethers`, `viem`, Hardhat, and Foundry
* Use standard wallet flows (for example, MetaMask-compatible RPC usage)
* Use common token and contract patterns (ERC standards)

## Network Values and Endpoints

For current chain IDs, RPC endpoints, explorers, faucet links, and production/testnet values:

* [Network Information](/network-information/testnet)
* [Mainnet](/network-information/mainnet)

## RPC Options

You can use either:

* Public RPC endpoints listed in [Network Information](/network-information/testnet)
* QuickNode RPC endpoints

To use QuickNode RPC, set up an endpoint using:

<a href="https://www.quicknode.com/docs/ault" target="_blank">
  [https://www.quicknode.com/docs/ault](https://www.quicknode.com/docs/ault)
</a>

After setup, use the QuickNode RPC URL in your wallet, scripts, or developer tooling.

## Build Path

1. Connect wallet/tooling to the active Ault network.
2. Test RPC connectivity and submit a small transaction.
3. Deploy and verify a contract.
4. Integrate chain-specific features using JSON-RPC and SDK/module APIs.