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Can you explain what a smart contract is?

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A smart contract is a self-executing contract with the terms of the agreement between buyer and seller being directly written into lines of code. The code and the agreements contained therein exist across a distributed, decentralized blockchain network. Smart contracts automatically execute and enforce the terms of the contract, removing the need for intermediaries and increasing security and efficiency in transactions.
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