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4. XCM (Cross-Consensus Messaging)

Format-agnostic communication across chains and consensus systems.

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XCM is a language, not a protocol. It describes intentions (e.g. `WithdrawAsset`, `BuyExecution`, `DepositAsset`) executed by Cross-Virtual Machines (XCVM) across parachains, system chains, and bridge hubs.

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let message = Xcm(vec![
    WithdrawAsset(assets),
    BuyExecution { fees, weight_limit: Unlimited },
    DepositAsset { assets: Wild(All), beneficiary },
]);

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  1. 1. What is XCM in the Polkadot ecosystem?

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