Virtual machines are crucial in blockchain protocols. The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) is a well-known example, supporting over 200,000 $ETH smart contracts. Other notable virtual machines include the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) and MoveVM, developed by Facebook for its Diem blockchain. WebAssembly (WASM) is also gaining traction, with over 100,000 developers using it. These virtual machines enable secure and efficient execution of smart contracts, with EVM executing around 10,000 transactions per second. The adoption rate of these virtual machines is at a high level, with $BTC and $ETH based platforms leading the way. Blockchain infrastructure is sitting at a critical juncture with virtual machines. blockchainprotocols #virtualmachines #smartcontracts