Blockchain Platform vs Smart Contracts

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Blockchain Platform
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A programmable blockchain network that enables developers to build and deploy decentralized applications, smart contracts, and tokens, functioning as infrastructure for an ecosystem of products and services.

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Smart Contracts
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fundamentals

Smart contracts are self-executing programs stored on a blockchain that automatically perform predefined actions when specific conditions are met, without needing any intermediary.

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