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What is a smart contract?

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In short

A smart contract is a program that lives on a blockchain and runs exactly as written. Nobody can quietly change it, and anyone can check what it does.

Why it matters

Rules like a coin's fixed supply, the creator lock and the locked pool are enforced by code, not by promises.

The trade-off

Code can have bugs, and transactions can't be undone. That's why ArkhamPad's contracts are tested and reviewed before mainnet.

FAQ

Can I read ArkhamPad's contracts?

Yes. Contract addresses are public and can be checked on a block explorer.

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