:term:`GenVM` Components Overview
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Introduction
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GenVM is a WebAssembly-based virtual machine that executes intelligent contracts through a dual-mode execution model.
The architecture separates deterministic blockchain operations from non-deterministic AI/web operations using a supervisor pattern
with multiple isolated :term:`sub-VM`\s.

Architecture Overview
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The system consists of:

- **Supervisor**: Manages multiple :term:`sub-VM` instances for different execution contexts
- **:term:`Sub-VM` instances**: Execute code in deterministic mode, non-deterministic mode, or sandboxed environments
- **:term:`Runners <Runner>`**: Define execution environments and dependencies for contracts,
    supporting multiple formats (WASM, ZIP archives, text-based with headers)

The supervisor enforces resource limits, manages memory isolation between :term:`sub-VM` instances,
and handles result validation through consensus mechanisms.
:term:`Runners <Runner>` provide configurable execution environments that
can depend on other :term:`runners <Runner>` and specify initialization actions for contract deployment.