What is Flow?
Flow is a fast, decentralized, and developer-friendly blockchain designed for the next generation of apps, games, and digital assets. Flow features a unique multi-node architecture that enables high throughput while maintaining decentralization and security. On Dune, Flow data is available for both execution environments:- Flow EVM - Ethereum-compatible environment for Solidity developers
- Flow Cadence - Flow’s native smart contract environment with resource-oriented programming
Flow EVM vs Cadence: Key Differences
| Aspect | Flow EVM | Flow Cadence |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Contract Language | Solidity | Cadence |
| Compatibility | Full EVM equivalence | Native Flow |
| Developer Tooling | Ethereum toolchain (Hardhat, Foundry, etc.) | Flow CLI, Cadence tools |
| Account Model | EOA + Contract accounts | Resource-oriented accounts |
| Gas Token | FLOW | FLOW |
| Interoperability | Cross-VM bridge to Cadence | Cross-VM bridge to EVM |
Flow EVM
Flow EVM is a fast EVM equivalent blockchain with low fees, making it an ideal Ethereum alternative for apps that need both performance and affordability. With EVM equivalency, Solidity developers can deploy existing contracts on Flow without rewriting code.EVM Key Features
- EVM Equivalence: Full compatibility with Ethereum smart contracts and tooling
- Ultra-Fast Performance: Transaction throughput peaked to 2M daily transactions
- Low Gas Fees: Ultra-low cost gas fees with support for gasless experiences
- MEV Resilience: Robust design offering improved market efficiency and fairness
- Cross-VM Integration: Seamless token transfers between EVM and Cadence
EVM Data on Dune
Raw Data
Access to raw EVM blockchain data including blocks, transactions, logs, and traces
Decoded Data
Human-readable EVM contract interactions and events
Flow Cadence
Flow Cadence is Flow’s native smart contract environment using the resource-oriented Cadence programming language. It offers unique capabilities for digital ownership, NFTs, and complex on-chain logic.Cadence Key Features
- Resource-Oriented Programming: First-class digital ownership at the language level
- Account Linking: Advanced account abstraction enabling smooth user onboarding
- Native NFT Support: Purpose-built for digital collectibles and assets
- Upgradeable Contracts: Safe contract upgrade patterns
- Multi-Role Node Architecture: Heterogeneous node roles ensuring security
Cadence Data on Dune
Blocks
Cadence block data including headers and network fees
Transactions
Cadence transaction data with sender and payload info
Transaction Receipts
Execution status and fee information
Events
Events emitted by Cadence smart contracts
Contracts
Cadence contract deployments and code
Token Transfers
NFT and fungible token transfers
Token Collections
Token collection metadata
Tokens
Individual token metadata
Native Balances
FLOW token balance snapshots
Resources
Flow Documentation
Official Flow developer documentation
Flow EVM Documentation
Documentation for building on Flow EVM
Cadence Documentation
Cadence programming language documentation