Noble Latest News: From Cosmos Chain to Independent EVM L1, Mainnet Launch Scheduled for March

On January 21, 2026, the stablecoin infrastructure protocol Noble officially announced that it will gradually cease its application chain based on Cosmos SDK and plans to launch an independent EVM Layer 1 network on March 18.

This decision marks the protocol, which has processed over $22 billion in transactions and has approximately 30,000 monthly active users, bidding farewell to its past within the Cosmos ecosystem.

01 Strategic Transformation

Noble’s migration is not just a simple technical upgrade but a carefully considered strategic adjustment.

According to the official announcement, the new EVM Layer 1 mainnet will be based on the Commonware architecture and is scheduled to go live on March 18, 2026.

The core goal of the migration is clear: to expand applications related to stablecoins and foreign exchange, and to build a more scalable infrastructure.

Since 2023, Noble has handled over $22 billion in transaction volume, becoming the primary liquidity layer for more than 50 blockchains.

02 Technological Leap

Noble’s transformation is essentially a comprehensive overhaul of its technical architecture. It shifts from focusing on interoperability within the Cosmos ecosystem to embracing a broader, more network-effect-driven EVM world.

Previously, Noble was built on Cosmos SDK, with its smart contract environment based on CosmWasm (WebAssembly), and its developer community was relatively specialized within the Cosmos ecosystem.

Post-migration, the independent EVM L1 will fully adopt the Ethereum Virtual Machine, meaning millions of developers worldwide familiar with Solidity can access and start building on Noble with near-zero costs.

The new chain promises sub-millisecond transaction finality (reportedly millisecond-level), supports permissionless smart contract deployment, and features dedicated payment channels optimized for real-world payment transactions.

03 Token Core

In this migration, Noble’s native yield-bearing stablecoin USDN will be placed in a more central position.

According to data from the crypto data platform CoinGecko as of January 21, 2026, USDN is priced at $0.9996, with a 24-hour trading volume of approximately $762,577, and a total market cap of about $36,153,486.

On the new EVM L1, USDN will be more than just a stablecoin; it will become a core asset connecting complex scenarios such as forex trading, DeFi yield strategies, and payment clearing.

During the migration, existing Cosmos-based chains will gradually transition to “maintenance mode,” but key IBC connections will remain unchanged to ensure ecosystem continuity and asset security.

04 Migration Impact

The impact of this migration on ordinary users, developers, and the entire market is multifaceted.

For users, the primary concerns are asset security and migration pathways. The Noble team has promised to provide clear asset migration instructions and secure bridging infrastructure for all users. During the transition period, assets and liquidity on the existing chain will continue to be maintained.

For developers, this is a significant opportunity. They can leverage familiar EVM toolchains to quickly deploy more diverse stablecoins and currency applications on this new chain optimized for high-performance financial scenarios.

Noble’s decision also reflects a notable trend in the blockchain industry: an increasing number of specialized application chains are evolving into independent EVM L1s to pursue better performance, broader developer reach, and full control over their tech stacks.

05 Ecosystem Outlook

Noble’s migration to EVM L1 opens new possibilities for its long-term development.

Its goal is to transfer major liquidity from the Cosmos ecosystem to the new Noble EVM. If successful, this will significantly enhance its competitiveness in the stablecoin and real-world asset sectors.

As global demand for stablecoins and compliant financial infrastructure continues to grow (with the total stablecoin supply expected to reach $4.2 trillion by the end of 2026), a Layer 1 network designed specifically for high-performance, compliant stablecoin trading has clear strategic value.

This move may also attract more traditional financial institutions and native crypto projects to issue various assets on Noble, a chain focused on monetary applications.

Future Outlook

As of January 21, Noble’s native stablecoin USDN is quoted at $0.9996 on CoinGecko, with a market cap exceeding $36 million. As the mainnet launch date on March 18 approaches, all eyes are on major trading platforms like Gate, awaiting price discovery of Noble and its ecosystem assets under the new narrative.