Smart Contracts on the Blockchain

Study Notes

The Power of Smart Contracts: Endless Possibilities on the Blockchain

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Smart contracts are pieces of code that execute certain actions when specific conditions are met.
Smart contracts are written on the Ethereum network using Solidity.
Smart contracts have endless purposes, including financial agreements, insurance, token switching, and buying/selling a house.
Smart contracts are immutable, meaning they cannot be changed once they are on the blockchain.
Smart contracts are distributed, meaning they are agreements between parties online and cannot be disputed.
Flash loans are a type of smart contract that allows borrowers to borrow large amounts of money that must be paid back in the same minute.
Smart contracts can simulate and check themselves before executing to ensure they can pay back the lender.
Insurance can be created with smart contracts, and oracles can provide real-world data to the contract.
Token switching is a useful feature of smart contracts that allows traders to switch one token for another.
Smart contracts can be used to buy and sell a house on the blockchain, making the process faster and easier.
Smart contracts have the potential to remove human error and provide a more efficient and transparent system for agreements and transactions.