⚫️ Let's expand on the topic "#blockchains in 2026". If you have interacted with DeFi, you have probably heard the terms "EVM-compatible" or "non-EVM" blockchain. This is not just technical jargon, but a fundamental division that determines which applications can run on the network and who will develop them.
⚫️ EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) is the Ethereum virtual machine that has become the standard in the crypto world. Blockchains like Polygon, BSC, and Avalanche are EVM-compatible. This means that any smart contract or dApp written for Ethereum can be ported to such networks with almost no changes. The main advantage is compatibility and a huge ecosystem: developers, tools, and users are already there.
⚫️ Non-EVM blockchains are networks with their own unique architecture. Bitcoin stands apart without smart contracts. Solana, SUI, TON, and others have created their own virtual machines and programming languages. Their goal is not compatibility, but performance, low transaction costs, or specific specialization. They often offer higher speeds and lower fees, but sacrifice the aforementioned EVM compatibility and require developers to learn new tools.
⚫️ Speaking of TON, it is a vivid example of a non-EVM blockchain with its own virtual machine (TVM) and its own programming languages like Tolk. This allowed it to achieve high scalability, which Ethereum struggles with. However, at the same time, this creates a barrier to entry for developers from the Ethereum ecosystem who are used to the Solidity language, EVM tools, and the synchronous model.
⚫️ Such a division of blockchains comes from natural evolution. EVM dominates as a universal platform with maximum compatibility. Non-EVM blockchains experiment on the periphery, creating solutions for specific tasks: be it mass payments in TON or high-frequency trades on Solana.
💡 And the future will most likely be hybrid: multi-chain bridges and compatibility layers are gradually erasing boundaries, allowing users not to think about choosing a virtual machine.
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