Injective has announced the launch of native Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) support for its Layer 1 blockchain, claiming it to be the most advanced EVM to date. The new EVM is reported to be over 1200% faster than competing EVM chains, enhancing institutional-grade scalability and AI-ready infrastructure. The integration will allow Ethereum-compatible decentralized applications (dApps) to run directly on Injective's network, starting with a private developer testnet before a full mainnet launch later this year. Additionally, Injective has introduced the AI Index Perpetual Market (AIX) on its decentralized exchange, Helix. This innovative financial product merges traditional equities with AI tokens into a single on-chain asset, providing investors with exposure to both sectors. The AIX includes ten top AI tokens and six leading AI stocks, such as Nvidia ($NVDA). This dual launch is seen as a move to bolster performance and interoperability within the blockchain ecosystem.