Lighter has launched the Lighter EVM devnet, an EVM-equivalent rollup built in partnership with Axiom and powered by OpenVM. The new network runs parallel to Lighter Core, with both systems designed to settle to Ethereum through a single ZK proof. Developers can deploy contracts using standard tools including Foundry, Hardhat, Viem, and Ethers. The devnet enables smart contract interaction with Lighter Core accounts, balances, positions, and market data, while supporting order placement, modification, cancellation, and asset transfers across the devnet L1, Lighter Core, and Lighter EVM. Access is currently being granted in batches, with plans to open availability to all developers in the coming weeks.