Immutable Code vs Smart Contracts

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Immutable Code
intermediate
fundamentals

Smart contract code that cannot be changed, modified, or deleted after deployment to the blockchain, creating permanent, verifiable logic that executes identically forever but cannot be patched or updated.

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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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