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Key Concepts
Ethereum and EVM
Ethereum and EVM
Explore Ethereum and the Ethereum Virtual Machine.
Ethereum and EVM
Ethereum is a decentralized platform that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) is the runtime environment for executing smart contracts on Ethereum and compatible blockchains.
Key Concepts
Ethereum
: A blockchain for programmable money and applications.
EVM
: Executes code exactly as programmed, without downtime or censorship.
Gas
: The unit that measures computational effort in Ethereum.
Ethereum is a cornerstone of the Web3 ecosystem.
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