How to assess Gravity’s identity, parallel EVM and gigagas update

Gravity’s update is best understood as two things to track: a transition from Gravity Alpha mainnet toward Gravity L1, and performance claims involving fast finality and high throughput. Gravity is described as offering full EVM equivalence, finality in under one second and more than 12,000 transactions per second on moderate validator hardware. A separate 2024 ecosystem announcement described a gigagas-per-second target. These are network claims, not a guarantee that every app or transaction will achieve those results.

The update also raises questions about on-chain identity and parallel EVM execution. Those concepts can matter to users and developers, but don’t assume a particular identity product or execution design is live just because it is part of the discussion. Before you act:

• Confirm which Gravity network an app currently supports.
• Check whether its stated identity and execution features are live or planned.
• If you use Alpha, check the migration portal for the current status and steps.

The practical takeaway: verify the chain, app support and migration route first. Treat headline performance numbers as claims to assess, not as a reason on their own to move funds or deploy an app.

On-chain identity is a broad term for identity-related information or credentials that can be represented, verified or used through blockchain systems. It might help an app check that a wallet meets a condition without relying solely on a conventional account. It does not automatically mean that a chain knows your legal name, or that your identity is private.

For Gravity specifically, confirm the design before relying on identity features. Look for answers to these questions in current technical documentation or the app you plan to use:

• What is recorded on-chain: an identifier, a credential, a verification result or personal information?
• Who issues and checks credentials?
• Can credentials be revoked, replaced or used across apps?
• What information can other users see, and what stays off-chain?
• What happens if you lose access to the wallet linked to an identity?

Avoid putting sensitive personal details directly on a public blockchain. Data written on-chain can be difficult or impossible to remove. Even a system that stores only a reference or proof can reveal patterns when linked to a wallet’s public activity. Treat identity as an app-specific feature until you have confirmed how it works on Gravity and what information it exposes.

A parallel EVM is a way of executing some transactions at the same time. A conventional execution model processes transactions in sequence. A parallel system can run transactions concurrently when they do not conflict—for example, when they do not try to change the same account or contract state. If two transactions do conflict, the system still needs rules to resolve the result correctly.

For developers, parallel execution may improve throughput, but it can affect how contracts and workloads perform. Existing EVM compatibility is helpful, yet it is not proof that every tool, contract or app behaves identically under every execution model. Test your own application rather than assuming a simple copy-and-deploy migration will deliver the same speed or results.

Before building on Gravity, verify:

1. Whether parallel execution is live on the network you intend to use.
2. Which transactions can be processed concurrently and how conflicts are handled.
3. Whether your Solidity contracts, indexers, RPC provider and testing tools support the network.
4. What measured performance looks like for your app’s actual transaction mix.

For users, the label is less important than whether a particular app works reliably and gives clear transaction details. A chain-level performance feature does not remove smart-contract, wallet or application risks.

Gigagas is a measure of gas throughput, not a count of users, transfers or app actions. One gigagas per second means a capacity claim of roughly one billion gas units per second. Transactions use different amounts of gas, so the number of transactions that fit into that capacity depends on their complexity. A simple transfer and a contract call are not equivalent workloads.

Gravity has been associated with a 1-gigagas-per-second throughput claim. A separate description of the network gives a figure above 12,000 transactions per second, alongside sub-second finality. Keep those metrics distinct: they may reflect different workloads, assumptions or measurement methods. Neither number alone tells you what fees, congestion or confirmation times you will experience in a specific app.

When you evaluate a performance claim, ask:

• Was it measured on mainnet, a test network or in a theoretical model?
• What transaction type and validator setup were used?
• Does the figure describe sustained throughput or a short peak?
• Are fees and finality measured under the same conditions?

Use live network activity and app-level tests to judge practical performance. Don’t translate a gas-per-second figure directly into a guaranteed transaction rate.

If you hold assets or operate an app on Gravity Alpha, treat the move to Gravity L1 as a network migration—not as a routine wallet setting change. The reported timeline places the Alpha mainnet shutdown on November 1, 2026, with focus shifting to Gravity L1. Check Gravity’s official migration portal to confirm whether that cutoff has passed and which instructions currently apply.

Use a careful sequence:

1. Identify the exact network and assets you hold. Do not rely on a token name or ticker alone.
2. Open the official migration portal from a trusted source and check its network and contract details.
3. Confirm whether the migration is supported for your asset, wallet and app. Do not assume every token or contract moves automatically.
4. Read the steps and any fee, eligibility or timing conditions before signing a transaction.
5. If the process permits, test with a small amount first, then verify the destination balance and network.

Never share your seed phrase or private key to migrate. Be cautious of unsolicited messages, copied portals and requests to approve unfamiliar contracts. If you cannot confirm a migration route through official channels, pause rather than sending funds to an address supplied in a message.

The cost of using Gravity depends on the transaction, the app and the network conditions at the time. EVM transactions generally require gas, and contract interactions often use more gas than basic transfers. Wallets and apps may also involve their own fees. Check the amount and asset shown in your wallet before confirming; don’t assume a headline throughput figure means transactions are free or always cheap.

Fast finality and high capacity also do not eliminate operational risks. A transaction sent to the wrong address may not be reversible. A token can have contract-specific restrictions, and an app may introduce risks that are separate from the underlying chain. During a migration, confusing Alpha with Gravity L1 can leave you interacting with the wrong network or an unsupported asset.

Before using a Gravity app, check:

• The network name and chain details in your wallet.
• The token contract and destination address from a trusted channel.
• The transaction’s gas estimate, approvals and requested permissions.
• Whether the app explicitly supports the network you are on.
• Whether you can afford to lose the amount involved.

Use a separate wallet for testing unfamiliar apps and keep recovery phrases offline. A fast chain does not make a risky approval safer.

The most avoidable problems come from treating a roadmap claim as a live feature or assuming that all EVM chains work the same way. Use this short checklist before you connect a wallet, move tokens or build an integration:

• Don’t mix up networks. Confirm whether the app is using Gravity Alpha or Gravity L1, and check the migration status before sending assets.
• Don’t treat metrics as interchangeable. Gas throughput, transactions per second and finality measure different things.
• Don’t assume identity means privacy. Check what information a credential or wallet link exposes and whether data is stored on-chain.
• Don’t assume parallel EVM is automatic. Confirm that it is active on the network you use and test your contracts under realistic conditions.
• Don’t trust migration messages sent to you. Navigate to official channels independently and verify the transaction details in your wallet.
• Don’t sign what you cannot explain. Pause if an approval requests broader access than the action seems to need.

If you are a developer, use a test environment and check compatibility across contracts, RPC services and indexing tools. If you are a holder, verify the asset and migration route before acting. In both cases, rely on current network documentation for implementation details rather than extrapolating from performance headlines.