Self-Executing vs Smart Contracts
Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.
Self-Executing
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A characteristic of smart contracts where code automatically executes and enforces agreed-upon terms when predefined conditions are met, without requiring human intervention or intermediary oversight.
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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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