EVM vs Smart Contracts
Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.
EVM
intermediate
fundamentals
The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) is the decentralized computational engine that executes smart contracts across the Ethereum network, functioning as a global computer distributed among thousands of nodes worldwide.
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beginner
fundamentals
Smart contracts are self-executing programs stored on a blockchain that automatically perform predefined actions when specific conditions are met, without needing any intermediary.
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