Injective

About Injective

Injective (INJ) is an interoperable Layer 1 blockchain built specifically for decentralized finance applications. Unlike general-purpose blockchains, Injective provides developers with native on-chain financial infrastructure modules, enabling the creation of decentralized exchanges, prediction markets, and lending protocols without relying on slow or costly smart contract execution. Its cross-chain bridging infrastructure supports compatibility with both EVM-based networks like Ethereum and non-EVM chains like Solana. The INJ token is used for governance, staking, and protocol fee mechanisms, positioning Injective as a specialized financial blockchain within the broader DeFi and Web3 ecosystem.