Turing Complete (Ethereum)
The ability of Ethereum’s programming environment to compute any function given sufficient resources.
What is Turing Complete (Ethereum)?
Ethereum is considered Turing complete because its Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and programming languages like Solidity can theoretically compute any function or algorithm, provided enough computational resources (gas) are available. This property allows developers to create complex smart contracts and decentralized applications with diverse functionalities, such as loops and conditional logic. However, gas limits prevent infinite computations, ensuring network efficiency. Turing completeness distinguishes Ethereum from more limited blockchains, enabling its robust ecosystem of dApps and programmable finance.
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