Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)

The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) is a powerful, computation engine at the core of Ethereum's architecture. It acts as a decentralized virtual machine that executes smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps).

EVM enables the deployment and execution of smart contracts, which are self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement directly written into code. It is Turing-complete, meaning it can run any computation given enough resources, making Ethereum's network highly versatile and adaptable.

EVM compatibility is a key feature for any blockchain aiming to integrate with Ethereum's ecosystem. It ensures interoperability with a wide range of existing applications and tools developed for Ethereum.