What is a smart contract?

A smart contract is a computer program that is stored and runs on a decentralized ‘trustless’ network, such as a blockchain. By trustless we mean that the validity of information in the network can be verified by anyone. Many people think smart contracts only apply to newer blockchain networks like Ethereum, but Bitcoin also uses smart contracts, albeit with limited functionality.
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