Fogo is an SVM Layer 1 that runs the same virtual machine as Solana and targets fast trading with 40 millisecond block times. The native token is FOGO.
Fogo is a Layer 1 blockchain that runs the Solana Virtual Machine, so applications and tooling built for Solana can run on it. It uses a single high-performance client based on Firedancer and a multi-local consensus design to push block times down to around 40 milliseconds, aimed at trading and other latency-sensitive uses. Its public mainnet went live in January 2026. Here is how it works and what it is used for, not the price.
Total value locked (DeFi)
$2.1M
Value locked in DeFi protocols on Fogo. Updated Jun 8, 2026. Source: DefiLlama.
Fogo uses a Proof of Stake design where a curated set of validators stake FOGO to produce and confirm blocks. Validators are grouped into zones, often colocated in the same data center so network latency between them is low, which helps the network keep very short block times. The active zone rotates over time across geographic regions, which the project uses to balance speed with broader participation.
Consensus: Multi-local Proof of Stake
Fogo uses a Proof of Stake design where a curated set of validators stake FOGO to produce and confirm blocks. Validators are grouped into zones, often colocated in the same data center so network latency between them is low, which helps the network keep very short block times. The active zone rotates over time across geographic regions, which the project uses to balance speed with broader participation.
Solana Virtual Machine
Fogo runs the same virtual machine as Solana, so programs, wallets, and developer tools made for Solana can work on Fogo with little change.
Firedancer client
The network runs a single high-performance client based on Firedancer, a Solana-compatible validator implementation built for high throughput.
Validator zones
Validators are grouped into colocated zones to lower latency between them, and the active zone rotates across regions over time.
Short block times
The design targets block times around 40 milliseconds, which the project positions for trading and other uses that need fast confirmation.
Ecosystem & usage
What Fogo is used for.
Fogo is used for trading applications, decentralized finance, and other uses that benefit from fast confirmation on a Solana-compatible chain.
Fogo is a Layer 1 blockchain that runs the Solana Virtual Machine and targets fast trading with block times around 40 milliseconds. Its native token is FOGO.
What consensus does Fogo use?
Fogo uses a Proof of Stake design with a curated validator set grouped into colocated zones, a model it calls multi-local consensus, which helps it keep very short block times.
Is Fogo compatible with Solana?
Yes. Fogo runs the Solana Virtual Machine, so programs and tooling built for Solana can run on it with little change.
What is FOGO used for?
FOGO is the native token. It is used to pay transaction fees and to stake for taking part in securing the network.
Can I hold FOGO in Zypto App?
Not yet. FOGO isn't in Zypto App at the moment. You can hold it in any self-custodial wallet, and you can ask us to add Fogo using the "Request Fogo" button above.
