Security Token vs Smart Contracts

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Security Token
intermediate
fundamentals

A security token is a blockchain-based digital asset that represents ownership of a real-world investment such as equity, debt, or real estate, subject to securities regulations.

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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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