EVM Unveiled: Security Vulnerabilities And Mitigation Strategies
The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) is the powerhouse behind the functionality of the Ethereum blockchain, and increasingly, many other blockchains. It's a decentralized, Turing-complete computation engine, a critical piece of infrastructure that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) to operate securely and predictably. Understanding the EVM is crucial for anyone looking to develop on Ethereum or other EVM-compatible chains.
What is the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)?
Definition and Purpose
The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) is essentially a distributed state machine. Imagine a global computer that everyone can contribute to and read from, but nobody can control single-handedly. This virtual machine executes code in a sandboxed environment, meaning that any code run...