> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://vincechain.gitbook.io/vince-chain-documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://vincechain.gitbook.io/vince-chain-documentation/2.-vince-chain-x-developers/building-dapps-and-smart-contracts/what-are-evm-smart-contracts.md). # What are EVM Smart Contracts? The introduction of smart contracts by Ethereum was a significant milestone in the blockchain world. It brought meaning to everything [Nick Szabo](https://www.fon.hum.uva.nl/rob/Courses/InformationInSpeech/CDROM/Literature/LOTwinterschool2006/szabo.best.vwh.net/idea.html) and Satoshi Nakamoto detailed in their original whitepapers. Smart contracts link blockchain technology with real-world use cases—that’s why we believe there could be a fully-decentralized internet and ecosystem in the future called Web3. People can now control digital assets through smart contracts and build decentralized applications on virtual machines. Whether you’re building a unique decentralized product or service or integrating from another virtual machine, Vince Chain is designed as a central engine for cross-chain dApps. Vince Chain allows developers to utilize industry-grade tools like Remix IDE, Solidity, Oracles, JSON-RPC, etc. Eventually, you are presented with a user-friendly and familiar environment to build scalable interoperable applications. More details on building and deploying smart contracts are outlined below.