The full name of EVM is Ethereum Virtual Machine.
For more information about Ethereum, please refer to the entry: What is Ethereum?
A virtual machine (VM) is a computer that runs programs on software rather than on a physical computer. The key innovation of Ethereum is that it supports the deployment of smart contracts (i.e., running programs) on the blockchain. EVM refers to the Ethereum virtual computer that runs smart contracts.
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