> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.aluvm.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.aluvm.org/readme.md).

# About AluVM

AluVM (algorithmic logic unit VM) is a pure functional RISC virtual machine designed for deterministic portable computing tasks. It was designed & implemented by [Dr Maxim Orlovsky](https://dr.orlovsky.ch) at Pandora Prime AG and maintained by [LNP/BP Standards Association](https://lnp-bp.org).

Unlike many other virtual machines, AluVM is register-based and does not allow random memory access. This makes AluVM perfectly suited for such domains as smart contracts, remote code execution, distributed & edge computing because of AluVM determinism combined with unprecedented robustness and possibility of formal code analysis.

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## Key characteristics

* Exceptionless
* Portability
* Sandboxing
* Security
* Extensibility

Instruction set architecture (ISA) supports extensions, which allows creation of runtime environments targeting different use cases.

## Using AluVM

The simplest way to use AluVM is AluREX: a runtime environment, package manager & developer toolchain which allows creation, distribution & execution of Alu binaries.


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