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# [What exactly is a Smart Contract?](https://sheetalm.hashnode.dev/what-exactly-is-a-smart-contract?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Smart Contracts are small programs that live on the ledger on the blockchain. Just like any contract, the “smart” contract lays out the terms...

Aug 22, 2022 · 4 min read · sheetalm.hashnode.dev  
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