Py-EVM is an implementation of the Ethereum protocol in Python. It contains the low level primitives for the original proof-of-work (POW), (formerly known as Ethereum 1.0) chain as well as emerging support for the proof-of-stake (POS) (formerly known as Ethereum 2.0) spec.
Py-EVM aims to eventually become the defacto Python implementation of the Ethereum protocol, enabling a wide array of use cases for both public and private chains.
In particular Py-EVM aims to:
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be a reference implementation of the Ethereum POW and POS implementations in one of the most widely used and understood languages, Python.
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be easy to understand and modifiable
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have clear and simple APIs
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come with solid, friendly documentation
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deliver the low level primitives to build various clients on top (including full and light clients)
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be highly flexible to support both research as well as alternate use cases like private chains.
python -m pip install py-evmCheck out the documentation on our official website
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