The program that users interact with to access the blockchain network

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* User-facing application
* Smart contract
* Ledger

Three interdependent components of blockchain applications

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User-facing application

Distributed Ledgers (also known as DLTs) are databases that are shared and collaborated across websites, firms, institutions and so on. Distributed Ledgers utilize the technology that Bitcoin uses, which is blockchain. Distributed Ledgers exist in several locations and can be accessed by various individuals. 

Distributed Ledgers

Smart contracts are self-executing programs that are coded with the terms of agreement between a buyer and a seller. They run when predetermined conditions are fulfilled. Smart contracts automate transactions to meet two main goals: reducing time loss and participant involvement. 


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