smart contract
noun
a software program which enacts and enforces the terms of a contract.
smart contracts
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pluralof smart contract.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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JPMorgan’s Kinexys Fund Flow platform collects data from fund managers, distributors and administrators, creates smart contracts representing fund ownership, and facilitates the near-instant exchanging of cash and assets on the blockchain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025
Programmable smart contracts also allow for continuous accrual of interest, automatic fee distribution, and even real-time auditability.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2025
Some indicators tracked by venture firm and crypto-investor Andreessen Horowitz, such as the number of addresses active on blockchain and the number of smart contracts being executed, are also climbing.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2023
General manager Howie Roseman has been masterful of late at making all the right moves in drafts, trades and smart contracts.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 4, 2023
Some experts say audits of smart contracts could help to guard against cyber thefts, as well as "bug bounty" programmes that incentivise open-sourced reviews of smart contract code.
From Reuters ● Aug. 9, 2022
