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Smart Contract Application

Definition ∞ A smart contract application is a program stored and executed on a blockchain that automatically runs predefined actions when certain conditions are met. These applications remove the need for intermediaries by self-executing agreements and managing digital assets according to their coded logic. They form the foundation of decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and various other decentralized services. Their deterministic execution and tamper-resistant nature are core features.
Context ∞ News about smart contract applications frequently covers new decentralized finance protocols, updates to existing dApps, or security incidents related to vulnerabilities in their code. The increasing complexity and adoption of these applications highlight both their transformative potential and the critical need for rigorous security audits. Their development continues to drive innovation within the digital asset ecosystem.

Cylindrical blockchain architecture components, featuring integrated solar panel-like elements, are arranged in a dynamic composition. One central module actively demonstrates protocol emission, expelling a cloud of granular white material, symbolizing on-chain data processing or tokenomics distribution. This visual metaphor encapsulates the intricate decentralized ledger technology DLT mechanisms and the continuous flow of cryptographic proof within a Web3 infrastructure, highlighting the dynamic interaction of validator nodes and data shards in a distributed network. The design emphasizes modularity and efficient resource utilization.

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Expander Signatures Enable Fine-Grained Resource-Light Transaction Verification

A new digital signature primitive enables a powerful signer to pre-generate all signatures and release constant-size expander keys for resource-constrained devices to verify a growing set of transactions.