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PulseChain.

An Ethereum-compatible network.

PulseChain is an EVM-compatible blockchain ecosystem with PLS as its native token. It is designed to run Ethereum-style wallets and applications.

What it isWhy it mattersWhat can go wrongWhat to do next
NetworkProof of Stake
SupplyVariable
Birthday / launchMay 13, 2023 — PulseChain mainnet

Know the backstory

May 13, 2023 — PulseChain mainnet

Built by: Richard Heart and the PulseChain community

PulseChain launched as an Ethereum-compatible proof-of-stake network. It began from an Ethereum system-state fork, creating a separate network with its own chain ID, native PLS for gas, and its own transaction history.

Why it stands apart

Ethereum-compatible—not Ethereum itself.

EVM-compatible means Ethereum-style wallets, addresses, and contracts can work with it; it does not mean assets, balances, applications, liquidity, or security are the same as Ethereum's.

Bottom line: PulseChain is its own network. The chain, contract address, liquidity, and bridge route all matter before a familiar-looking asset has practical value.

Follow the money

What happens after you hit send.

  1. A wallet switches to PulseChain chain ID 369 and signs a transaction.
  2. The transaction pays gas in PLS, even when another token is being moved.
  3. Validators propose and attest to blocks under PulseChain's proof-of-stake rules.
  4. The result becomes part of PulseChain's ledger—not Ethereum's ledger.
  5. A bridge transaction, when used, is a separate cross-chain process with its own contracts and risks.

Know the economics

Where new PLS comes from.

PLS is the network's native gas asset. Supply and validator incentives follow PulseChain's protocol rules. Use current network data instead of relying on an old promotional supply figure.

Protect the downside

The mistake you cannot undo.

Copied tokens are not automatically liquid, supported, or equal in value to their Ethereum counterparts. Confirm the chain, URL, token contract, market liquidity, and bridge route before signing anything.

Go beyond the summary

The subject in plain English.

PulseChain gives Ethereum-style applications another EVM network to run on. For a newcomer, the hardest part is not the wallet—it is distinguishing the copied state from supported, liquid, actively maintained assets.

01

The system-state fork

PulseChain began with a copy of Ethereum's system state at a historical point. A copied token balance or contract is now on a separate network and does not automatically carry the original issuer's backing, support, or market value.

02

PLS pays gas

PLS is the native network asset used for transaction fees. Holding an application token does not remove the need for enough PLS to submit transactions.

03

Contract addresses need context

An address may resemble an Ethereum contract because of the fork, but the chain ID determines which network you are actually using. Verify both together.

04

Bridged and copied are different

A copied token came from the initial state fork. A bridged token represents value moved through bridge contracts. They can have different addresses, backing, liquidity, and risks.

What people use it for

Where this matters.

  • Ethereum-compatible applications
  • Token trading through PulseX and other markets
  • NFTs and community projects
  • Lower-cost experimentation with EVM tools

Before you act

Verify before you sign.

  1. Confirm chain ID 369 before signing.
  2. Get links from the project's official source—not a reply or advertisement.
  3. Verify the token contract and whether it is copied, native, or bridged.
  4. Check real liquidity before assuming a displayed balance has usable value.
  5. Start small and keep enough PLS for the return transaction.
  6. Do not share a recovery phrase, private key, or remote access with anyone.

Common questions

Clear answers before money moves.

Did every Ethereum token become equally valuable on PulseChain? +

No. State was copied, but issuer support, redemption rights, liquidity, application support, and market demand did not automatically transfer.

Can I use an Ethereum wallet? +

Many EVM wallets can connect after adding PulseChain, but you must verify the network settings and remember that the same address can hold different assets on different chains.

What is the difference between PLS and PLSX? +

PLS is PulseChain's native gas asset. PLSX is associated with PulseX, a decentralized-exchange protocol. They serve different roles.

Is bridging the same as sending to another wallet? +

No. A bridge interacts with cross-chain contracts or operators. Verify the official bridge, both destination networks, and the exact asset received.

Primary sources

Verify the guide.

Details and threats change. Use the original documentation and public-interest sources to confirm current guidance before acting.

Primary or public-interest sourcePulseChain network and official links ↗Primary or public-interest sourcePulseChain mainnet repository ↗Primary or public-interest sourcePulseChain explorer ↗

Verify it yourself

Look at the chain.

A block explorer lets you inspect public transactions, blocks, addresses, and fees. Never paste a recovery phrase or private key into one.

Open PulseChain Explorer ↗

People and projects behind it

For background only. We don't vouch for these people or sites.

Explore this sourceRichard Heart ↗Explore this sourcePulseChain GitLab ↗Explore this sourcePulseChain docs ↗

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