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What are Virtual machines

By Avalanche / 1 Minute Read

The Avalanche® Virtual Machine (AVM) is a built-in virtual machine within the Avalanche network. It serves as an application layer for creating and trading smart assets on the platform. The AVM provides a set of programming tools and functionalities that developers can utilize to build decentralized applications (dApps) on the Avalanche network.

To learn more about the AVM, visit our Developer Docs.

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