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Confidential EVM

Definition

A Confidential EVM is an extension of the Ethereum Virtual Machine designed to process smart contract computations while preserving the privacy of the involved data. It allows for execution of smart contracts where the inputs, outputs, and internal states remain concealed from network participants. This is typically achieved through advanced cryptographic techniques such as zero-knowledge proofs. Confidential EVMs are pivotal for enabling privacy-centric decentralized applications that handle sensitive information.