PulseChain is not merely another Layer 1 trying to compete with Ethereum; it is a complementary powerhouse designed to offload throughput and reduce fees. By executing a full-state fork of Ethereum, it launched with the largest initial user base in blockchain history, giving every single Ethereum user a 'free' copy of their assets on a faster, cheaper network.
#Technical Architecture
#The System State Fork
Unlike other chains that start with a genesis block of zero balances, PulseChain copied the entire Ethereum state (account balances, smart contract code, and storage) at a specific block height. This 'System State Fork' meant that if you held 100 USDT on Ethereum, you instantly held 100 stored Pulse-versions of USDT on PulseChain launch day. This successfully bootstrapped network activity from second zero.
#Consensus & Performance
PulseChain utilizes a Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) consensus mechanism with a restricted set of 33 validators, dealing in rotation. This tradeoff in validator count allows for significantly higher throughput and block times of ~3 seconds, effectively 4x faster than Ethereum's 12-second slot time.
#Ethereum vs. PulseChain: A Metrics Comparison
• Consensus: PoS (Ethereum) vs. DPoS (PulseChain)
• Block Time: 12 Seconds vs. 3 Seconds
• Average Fee: ~$2.50+ vs. <$0.001
• Energy Efficiency: Both are green, but PulseChain requires fewer nodes.
• Deflation: PulseChain burns 25% of all fees, reducing PLS supply aggressively with network usage.
#Why Developers Should Care
For Solidity developers, PulseChain is a zero-friction deployment target. It maintains 100% EVM compatibility, meaning your Hardhat/Foundry setups, OpenZeppelin libraries, and existing audit reports remain valid. But beyond tooling, the real asset is the user base. Deploying on PulseChain gives you immediate access to a community of hundreds of thousands of active wallet addresses looking for low-fee applications.
#Getting Connected
Network Name: PulseChain
RPC URL: https://rpc.pulsechain.com
Chain ID: 369
Currency Symbol: PLS
Block Explorer: https://scan.pulsechain.com