1/ Understanding the EVM – Simplified
You’ve probably heard of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), but if you’re like me find it more than slightly intimidating. Below is my attempt at a basic guide to what it is and how it works:
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- Replying to @0xFunk2/ To start, it's important to understand what a virtual machine is. In the context of Ethereum, a virtual machine is a program built into software (Ethereum clients) that recreates a computer's functionality.






