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
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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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