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Autonomous Execution

Definition

Autonomous Execution denotes the capability of a system or agent to perform operations and transactions without continuous human intervention. In the digital asset realm, this often applies to smart contracts or decentralized autonomous agents that automatically carry out predefined actions based on specific conditions. This mechanism underpins the automated functions of many decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. It facilitates trustless and programmatic interactions on blockchains.