Cut the chatter: A quick chat about the differences between Move and Solidity Previously, we compared the development directions of SUI and Aptos, the twin stars of the Move ecosystem. But what exactly is the Move language? I’m not a developer, but I know that Move started as a niche language with a steep learning curve. Now, it’s widely praised and adopted for its security features. Today, let’s dive deeper into the differences between Move and Solidity on the EVM. Move is a smart contract programming language specifically designed for blockchain development, with a focus on security, efficiency, and resource-oriented principles. Originally created by Meta (Facebook) for its Libra/Diem blockchain, it’s now widely used by public chains like Aptos and Sui. Its design goals are: ❶ Safely managing digital assets ❷ Enabling formal verification to reduce contract vulnerabilities ❸ Being flexible and scalable In the words of its creator, Sam Blackshear, it’s a language “for programming assets.” In Move, there’s a special value type called a Resource. It’s like real-world money or property—resources can’t be copied or discarded, only moved between storage locations. This makes Move naturally better suited for writing asset logic, like tokens or NFTs. I’ve tried to summarize the current state and advantages of EVM (Solidity) and Move from four perspectives: technical architecture, security model, performance metrics, and developer experience. Here’s the breakdown in a table. From my non-technical perspective, EVM and Move represent two different design philosophies: EVM prioritizes compatibility and network effects, while Move focuses on security and performance optimization. Solidity is like a piece of universal clay—you can mold it into anything, but it’s easy to mess up. Move, on the other hand, is more like building blocks—strict rules, pieces that don’t fall apart, and especially suited for building “asset-related” things. Today, @Aptos’s core technologies—Block STM, Move, and AptosBFT—not only support Aptos but are also widely adopted by Starknet, Polygon, Flow, Monad, Sei, and many other blockchains. As the Move ecosystem matures, its security and performance advantages will become even more appealing. #Aptos #SuiNetwork #EVM #Move