Execution Client

Node software that processes transactions and state transitions; pairs with consensus clients.

Event (Solidity)

Log emitted by a contract to index data off‑chain; not accessible to other contracts.

Etherscan

Popular Ethereum block explorer with verified contract source, analytics, and API.

Ethers.js

Lightweight JavaScript library for interacting with Ethereum and EVM chains, wallets, and contracts.

EVM‑Compatible

Chain or runtime that supports Ethereum bytecode and tooling with minimal modifications.

EVM Bytecode

Low‑level machine code executed by the EVM, produced by compiling Solidity, Vyper, or Yul.

Ethereum

General‑purpose smart contract blockchain with an execution layer (EVM) and consensus layer (Beacon chain).

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