SVM is the "virtual computer" used on the Solana blockchain to run smart contracts and handle transactions. Unlike Ethereum's Virtual Machine (EVM), SVM uses parallel processing. Thanks to its built-in Sealevel engine, SVM can process thousands of transactions simultaneously, rather than sequentially like EVM, significantly speeding up transaction processing and improving network scalability. Moreover, SVM is developed using Rust, a language known for its performance, security, and ability to handle concurrent tasks, giving Solana a technical advantage when managing high loads.