DAO vs Smart Contracts

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

DAO
intermediate
fundamentals

A blockchain-based organization governed by token holders through transparent voting on proposals, operating through smart contracts without traditional corporate hierarchy or centralized leadership.

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Smart Contracts
beginner
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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