The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) is the runtime that executes smart contracts on Ethereum and many compatible chains.
EVM compatibility lets developers deploy similar contracts across BNB Chain, Avalanche C-Chain, and others.
In research workflows, EVM is usually interpreted with Ethereum, Solidity, Smart contract, and Gas rather than as a standalone signal. Throughput, finality, and fee markets determine user experience and where activity migrates during congestion.