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# Fundamentals of EVM Compatibility

**Importance of EVM Compatibility:**\
EVM compatibility is crucial as it allows Xach to seamlessly interact with a huge array of existing applications and an established developer community. This interoperability significantly lowers the barriers for developers seeking to deploy applications that require Xach's privacy and USDX's stability.

**Smart Contract Portability:**\
Developers can easily port existing Ethereum smart contracts over to Xach. This streamlines development, allowing quick deployment of existing DApps while leveraging Xach's core benefits (privacy, stability).


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