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

- Channel: [Ethereum Denver](https://streameth.org/ethereum-denver)
- Date: 2025-10-09
- Duration: 16:51
- Topics: ETHDenver, Crypto, Web3, Blockchain, Event, Conference, ETHDenver 2025, ETHDenver 2024, Bitcoin, Ethereum
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/yt-YVquP50220U
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVquP50220U

## Description

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.