Definition ∞ Code authorization is the process of granting or denying specific permissions for software components or smart contracts to execute particular actions within a system. This mechanism controls access to resources and functions, ensuring that only approved code can perform sensitive operations. It is a fundamental security measure that validates the legitimacy of computational requests. Robust code authorization prevents unauthorized or malicious code execution.
Context ∞ In blockchain and digital asset environments, code authorization is central to smart contract security and protocol integrity. Debates often address the degree of decentralization in authorization processes, such as multi-signature schemes versus single entity control. Monitoring news about smart contract exploits or governance updates provides insight into the ongoing efforts to strengthen and refine these authorization frameworks.
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