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Smart contracts are a revolutionary innovation in the world of blockchain technology, which has completely changed the concept of digital contracts and transactions. And the main achievement of effectively introducing this technology to the world is Ethereum.

1. What is a smart contract?

In simple terms, a smart contract is an automated program or computer code stored on the blockchain. It is effective only when the conditions of the contract are met. It is not like a simple paper contract where human intervention is required; it works on its own through coding. An example: Suppose you rent a house. In the traditional way, you have to make a contract through a lawyer or a broker. But the code in the smart contract will be - "If the tenant sends a certain amount of money, then give him a digital key." There is no need for an intermediary here and no one can run away with the money. Features of a smart contract: It starts working on its own when the conditions are met. Once uploaded to the blockchain, no one can change or delete this code. There is no need to rely on any lawyer, bank or third party for transactions.

2. Introduction to Ethereum

Bitcoin is called "digital gold", which is used only for transactions. But when Vitalik Buterin planned Ethereum in 2013, he wanted to make the blockchain a "world computer" rather than limiting it to transactions. Ethereum is the world's first blockchain that was created to support smart contracts. Before that, there was no opportunity to run code on any blockchain. The main driving force of Ethereum is the EVM. It is a software that runs smart contracts on thousands of computers in the Ethereum network. As a result, developers from anywhere in the world can create their own applications on Ethereum. Ethereum has created a special programming language called 'Solidity' for writing smart contracts. It is currently the most popular language among blockchain developers.

3. Smart Contracts and Ethereum’s Practical Areas

Many new industries have been born on the Ethereum network due to smart contracts. Taking loans without banks, earning money on interest or getting insurance—all are possible through smart contracts. The change of ownership of NFTs and the royalty of artists are ensured by the code of smart contracts. A company where there is no CEO; all decisions are made based on votes through smart contracts. Automatic tracking of every step of the product from factory to customer.

4. Challenges and Limitations

If there is a mistake in the coding, hackers can use that loophole to steal money. Once the code is run, it is impossible to reverse it. To run smart contracts on Ethereum, you have to pay a fee to the network, which is often very high.

Conclusion

Smart contracts are the foundation of the new era of the Internet. Ethereum is not just a cryptocurrency, it is a massive platform on which the modern decentralized world is being built. It is ending the era of paper-and-pen contracts and ensuring transparency and security through coding. Today's discussion concludes here. I hope you've found it interesting. Please share your thoughts on today's topic. Prayers for everyone. May everyone be well. Amen.

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