Avalanche Virtual Machine
The Avalanche Virtual Machine (AVM) is a custom virtual machine that serves as the execution environment for the Avalanche blockchain platform, enabling the creation and deployment of decentralized applications (dApps) and custom blockchains. It is designed to be highly scalable, interoperable, and efficient, supporting multiple virtual machines like the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and others. The AVM facilitates the development of subnets and custom blockchains with unique rules and consensus mechanisms within the Avalanche ecosystem.
Developers should learn the Avalanche Virtual Machine when building scalable and interoperable decentralized applications or custom blockchains that require high throughput and low latency, such as in DeFi, gaming, or enterprise solutions. It is particularly useful for projects needing to leverage Avalanche's subnet architecture for isolated environments or to integrate with other blockchains through its cross-chain capabilities. Using the AVM allows for flexibility in choosing virtual machines and consensus protocols tailored to specific use cases.