self-executing
adjective
self-ex·e·cut·ing
ˌself-ˈek-sə-ˌkyü-tiŋ 
: taking effect immediately without implementing legislation
a self-executing treaty
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These self-executing contracts with terms directly written into code automate processes, reducing the need for intermediaries and minimizing operational risks.
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Geoff Ira, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
For this reason, the Outer Space Treaty is largely not a self-executing treaty.
—Wayne N White Jr, The Conversation, 31 Jan. 2025
Optimizing Smart Contracts Smart contracts—self-executing code on the blockchain—are essential but can be prone to vulnerabilities that risk user funds.
—Tonya Evans, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Finally, blockchain smart contracts—essentially, self-executing, irreversible exchanges of cryptocurrency—automatically process the trades and distribute money to the winners.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2024
Would there be consequences for future violations (e.g., self-executing action for reoccurrence of the problematic conduct)?
—Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
These exchanges generally operate on smart contracts — self-executing code stored in the blockchain that automatically processes trades without intermediaries.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
Smart contracts—self-executing contracts with terms of the agreement written directly into code—can automate payments and ensure fair, prompt compensation.
—Julian Durand, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Ethereum is a platform for building smart contracts, which are self-executing programs that enforce a pre-existing contract or agreement.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 23 July 2024
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Geoff Ira, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
For this reason, the Outer Space Treaty is largely not a self-executing treaty.
—Wayne N White Jr, The Conversation, 31 Jan. 2025
Optimizing Smart Contracts Smart contracts—self-executing code on the blockchain—are essential but can be prone to vulnerabilities that risk user funds.
—Tonya Evans, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Finally, blockchain smart contracts—essentially, self-executing, irreversible exchanges of cryptocurrency—automatically process the trades and distribute money to the winners.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2024
Would there be consequences for future violations (e.g., self-executing action for reoccurrence of the problematic conduct)?
—Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
These exchanges generally operate on smart contracts — self-executing code stored in the blockchain that automatically processes trades without intermediaries.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
Smart contracts—self-executing contracts with terms of the agreement written directly into code—can automate payments and ensure fair, prompt compensation.
—Julian Durand, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Ethereum is a platform for building smart contracts, which are self-executing programs that enforce a pre-existing contract or agreement.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 23 July 2024
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“Self-executing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-executing. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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