Which statement about EVM compatibility on Avalanche is true?

• A. The EVM enables Solidity-based smart contracts and port Ethereum apps to Avalanche with compatibility considerations.
• B. The EVM replaces the need for validators on the network.
• C. The EVM runs only on test networks and cannot be used on mainnet.
• D. The EVM is used exclusively for storage and not for executing code.

Answer: (A)

Having the EVM on Avalanche means the network can run Solidity-based smart contracts and port Ethereum apps with compatibility in mind. The EVM implementation, typically on the C-Chain, lets developers reuse Ethereum tooling, libraries, and workflows, making it feasible to deploy Ethereum-origin contracts without rewriting them from scratch. At the same time, there are compatibility considerations: you may need to adjust for Avalanche’s gas model, address handling, and network parameters, and you should test for any edge cases where behavior differs from Ethereum due to the underlying architecture.

This approach does not imply that validators are replaced—the network still relies on validators to secure consensus and validate transactions. It also isn’t limited to test networks; the EVM runs on mainnet (and is used by Ethereum-compatible deployments there). And it’s not only for storage; the EVM enables executing contract code and managing state, with storage as part of that contract state.