Editing Executable and Linkable Format (section)

=== Blockchain platforms ===

* Solana uses ELF format for its on-chain programs (smart contracts). The platform processes ELF files compiled to BPF (Berkeley Packet Filter) byte-code, which are then deployed as shared objects and executed in Solana's runtime environment. The BPF loader validates and processes these ELF files during program deployment.<ref>{{Cite web
	| url = https://solana.com/docs/core/programs
	| title = Solana Programs
	| date = 2024-11-11
	| publisher = Solana Foundation
	| access-date = 2024-11-11
	| quote = Solana leverages the LLVM compiler infrastructure to compile programs into Executable and Linkable Format (ELF) files.}}
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