What is the difference between deterministic and non-deterministic smart contracts? #2
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What is the difference between deterministic and non-deterministic smart contracts? |
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Deterministic contracts always produce the same output given the same input and state — essential for consensus. Non-determinism can break consensus across nodes and is avoided in blockchain VMs. |
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Deterministic contracts always produce the same output given the same input and state — essential for consensus. Non-determinism can break consensus across nodes and is avoided in blockchain VMs.