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Policy-Driven Transactions

Definition ∞ Policy-Driven Transactions are financial or operational activities executed automatically or semi-automatically based on predefined rules and conditions. These transactions adhere to specific policies established by an organization, protocol, or regulatory body. They aim to ensure compliance, maintain operational consistency, and automate decision-making processes, reducing manual errors and human intervention.
Context ∞ In blockchain systems, policy-driven transactions are often implemented through smart contracts, which execute automatically when predetermined conditions are met. This capability is crucial for enforcing regulatory compliance in areas like anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) within permissioned blockchains or for automating governance rules in decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). The precision and immutability of these rules offer enhanced auditability and operational efficiency.

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