The part of a blockchain that processes transactions and runs smart contracts.
The part of a blockchain that processes transactions and runs smart contracts. After Ethereum's Merge, it was split into an execution layer (formerly ETH1) and a consensus layer (formerly ETH2). Modular blockchains separate execution from other functions so each can be optimized independently.
The method a blockchain uses to agree on which transactions are valid and in what order.
A blockchain design that separates core functions like execution, consensus, settlement, and data availability into specialized layers.
Self-executing code stored on a blockchain that runs when conditions are met.
Application Binary Interface.
A way to make crypto wallets behave more like normal apps by turning every account into a smart contract.
The Ethereum standard for account abstraction without changing the core protocol.
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