The compiled, machine-readable version of a smart contract that runs on the blockchain's virtual machine.
The compiled, machine-readable version of a smart contract that runs on the blockchain's virtual machine. When you write a contract in Solidity, it gets compiled into bytecode that the EVM can execute. Bytecode verification on block explorers lets users confirm the source code matches what's deployed.
Self-executing code stored on a blockchain that runs when conditions are met.
The main programming language used to write smart contracts on Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains.
The unique blockchain address where a smart contract lives.
Application Binary Interface.
A way to make crypto wallets behave more like normal apps by turning every account into a smart contract.
The way Ethereum and many other chains track balances.
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