Scaling DApp in 2022, explained

The EVM exists so developers can build and test their applications in a secure environment before deploying them to the public network.

Ethereum’s virtual machine is a runtime environment — a sort of operating system in which developers can build and test their DApps without requiring powerful hardware of their own. Developers write their DApps in the Solidity programming language before sending them to the EVM, which can then execute the code via smart contracts.

However, the EVM exists in an isolated environment separate from the rest of Ethereum’s network. Such an operation is vital to the success of DApp development, as it enables developers to build while utilizing the full power of smart contracts without congesting the network or leaving their projects open to security vulnerabilities.

As Ethereum is a decentralized network, anyone in the world can access the EVM, ensuring DApp development is as accessible as possible. The EVM is powered by nodes connected to the Ethereum network, as is the history of the Ethereum blockchain.

Now, what if developers want to harness the EVM’s power while deploying on other blockchain networks?