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Crypto
EVM
Ethereum Virtual Machine — the software that runs smart contracts on Ethereum and every blockchain that copies it.
Most blockchains today are EVM-compatible, which means developers can copy and paste code between them easily. It made Ethereum the king of smart contracts.It's like the game engine that powers thousands of different video games — same engine, but each game looks and plays differently.
Real world: When you use Uniswap or any DeFi app on Ethereum, Polygon, or Binance Smart Chain, the EVM is quietly running the code behind the scenes.
💡 If a chain is EVM-compatible, it's usually easy for devs to build on — that's why so many new blockchains feel familiar and friendly.