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Solidity

The main programming language used to write smart contracts on Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains.

Definition

The main programming language used to write smart contracts on Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains. It's similar to JavaScript in syntax and was designed specifically for blockchain development. If you want to build DeFi protocols, NFT contracts, or dApps on Ethereum, learning Solidity is step one.

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Smart Contract

Self-executing code stored on a blockchain that runs when conditions are met.

Ethereum

A blockchain platform that enabled smart contracts and decentralized applications.

DApp (Decentralized Application)

An application that runs on a blockchain rather than centralized servers.

ABI

Application Binary Interface.

Account Abstraction

A way to make crypto wallets behave more like normal apps by turning every account into a smart contract.

ERC-4337

The Ethereum standard for account abstraction without changing the core protocol.

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