The Key Differences Between Cairo and EVM Execution From Marc Egli ChainSecurity

Thu, Oct 2, 2025, 12:00 AM

This talk explores the key differences between Cairo/StarkNet and Ethereum's Execution Virtual Machine (EVM). Cairo, designed for StarkNet, brings a novel approach with its STARK-based, verifiable computation that significantly diverges from Ethereum's traditional EVM model. We will delve into the subtleties and less obvious nuances that define their differences, highlighting the security caveats the developers may easily overlook in practice.