Ethereum Virtual Machine

The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) is like a global, decentralized computer running on the Ethereum blockchain. It executes smart contracts—self-executing programs that automatically perform actions when certain conditions are met. The EVM ensures these programs run exactly as intended across many computers worldwide, maintaining trust without a central authority. It is platform-independent, meaning it can process code written in different programming languages, and all nodes on the Ethereum network agree on the state and execution of smart contracts, making the system transparent, secure, and reliable.