Smart contracts are self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement directly written into code. They automatically execute and enforce the terms of the contract when predefined conditions are met, without the need for intermediaries or manual intervention. Here's an overview of smart contracts and their key features:

Ethereum is a blockchain platform that enables the development of decentralized applications (DApps) and smart contracts, which are self-executing contracts with predefined rules and conditions. Here's an overview of Ethereum, smart contracts, and DApps: