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WebAssembly Bytecode

Definition

WebAssembly bytecode is a low-level binary instruction format designed for efficient execution in web browsers and other environments. In the context of blockchain, WebAssembly, or WASM, bytecode enables smart contracts and decentralized applications to run with near-native performance across various platforms. It offers a secure, portable, and efficient compilation target for multiple programming languages, thereby expanding developer options beyond Solidity. WASM significantly improves the execution speed and versatility of blockchain-based computation.