{"id":41380,"date":"2025-03-07T09:09:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T08:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biblus.accasoftware.com\/en\/?p=41380"},"modified":"2026-09-02T15:58:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T13:58:49","slug":"smart-contracts-what-are-they-and-how-do-they-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biblus.accasoftware.com\/en\/smart-contracts-what-are-they-and-how-do-they-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Contracts: What are they and how do they work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"sommario\">Smart contracts: intelligent contracts that allows you to speed up procedures and operations securely<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>When talking about Blockchain, the term <em>smart contracts<\/em> often comes up too.<\/p>\n<p>But what are <em>smart contracts<\/em>? How do these &#8220;intelligent contracts&#8221; actually work? What benefits do they bring?<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we will answer these and other questions on the topic.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in Blockchain, or simply want to start exploring this subject, I propose a series of <strong>useful articles on the topic<\/strong> and a <strong>practical app to certify your documents<\/strong> thanks to <em>Bitcoin Blockchain.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/biblus.accasoftware.com\/en\/blockchain-and-bim-potential-and-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blockchain and BIM: advantages and potential<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/biblus.accasoftware.com\/en\/how-to-certify-files-using-usbim-blockchain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to certify files using usBIM.blockchain<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_55725\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55725\" class=\"wp-image-55725 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/biblus.accasoftware.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Smart-contract-and-blockchain.jpg\" alt=\"Image highlighting the existing link between smart contracts and blockchain\" width=\"500\" height=\"373\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-55725\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-55725 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/biblus.accasoftware.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Smart-contract-and-blockchain.jpg\" alt=\"Image highlighting the existing link between smart contracts and blockchain\" width=\"500\" height=\"373\" \/><\/noscript> Existing link between smart contracts and blockchain<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-smart-contract\">What is a smart contract<\/h2>\n<p>A <strong>smart contract<\/strong> is an innovative contractual form that allows two or more parties to enter into any contract <strong>without the need for intermediaries<\/strong> (notaries, banks, etc.) and without meeting in person.<\/p>\n<p>Everything happens automatically, thanks to computer codes that validate the contractual formula <strong>automatically<\/strong>, upon the occurrence of certain conditions predetermined by the parties themselves. This way, the possibility for one of the parties involved to arbitrarily decide not to comply with payments and\/or established conditions is eliminated.<\/p>\n<p>In practice, smart contracts are software programs executed in a distributed manner by miners (those who provide their computers for the <i>mining<\/i> process) of a blockchain-based network.<\/p>\n<p>Smart contracts accept parameters (as input) through incoming blockchain transactions, process these parameters according to a deterministic algorithm, and generate (as output) a change of state in the smart contract&#8217;s memory or a new blockchain transaction.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"uses\">Uses<\/h2>\n<p>The fields of application for a smart contract are numerous and can potentially affect all areas where there exists a set of data that can be collected and processed by software to determine when and if the conditions set forth in the contract itself are met.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s look at some practical examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>real estate transactions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>contracting of works<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>insurance policies<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>currency exchange<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>management of stocks<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>bills or circular checks<\/strong> to freeze the amount to be transferred and release it on a specific date<\/li>\n<li><strong>financial transactions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>corporate operations<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>protection of intellectual property.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-the-smart-contract-works\">How the smart contract works<\/h2>\n<p>Everything begins with the stipulation of a contract.<\/p>\n<p>The parties write the clauses in a smart contract and subsequently, the \u201csmart contract\u201d is registered on the Blockchain. The validators of the Blockchain (the nodes of the blockchain) verify the accuracy of the information provided, and the digital agreement becomes part of a block.<\/p>\n<p>At this point, the validators of the Blockchain verify the block through the <em>Proof of Work<\/em> (PoW) mechanism and receive cryptocurrency as a reward.<\/p>\n<p>Once the operation is completed, the block containing the smart contract is added to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accasoftware.com\/en\/usbim-blockchain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blockchain<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>From this point forward, the responsibility of monitoring that the conditions of the contract are met in reality is entrusted to a third agent (such as a smartphone application). When the application sends a signal to the Blockchain that one or more conditions have been met, the latter automates the execution of the smart contract.<\/p>\n<h3>Practical examples of smart contracts<\/h3>\n<p>To better understand how this can be applied in everyday life, let\u2019s explain it with some examples.<\/p>\n<p>One of the <a href=\"https:\/\/biblus.accasoftware.com\/en\/practical-application-example-in-construction-and-bim\/\">examples of the application of smart contracts<\/a> is the parametric insurance policy provided by some well-known airlines, through the Ethereum platform.<\/p>\n<p>In practice, the smart contract receives information about the flight departure times and, in case of delay, if a policy has been activated, it automatically triggers the refund.<\/p>\n<p>Or, let\u2019s imagine that Michele wants to buy Chiara&#8217;s house, and that this agreement is recorded on the Ethereum Blockchain through a smart contract.<\/p>\n<p>This smart contract contains an agreement between the two, and states that: \u201cWHEN Michele pays the agreed amount to Chiara, THEN Michele will receive ownership of the house.\u201d Everything is executed automatically upon the occurrence of the stipulated condition, and Michele can feel secure in transferring the agreed sum for the sale.<\/p>\n<p>In a similar situation, without the use of a smart contract, the two parties would have had to pay many fees, involve intermediaries, and meet in a physical location to sign a contract.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_55724\" style=\"width: 704px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55724\" class=\"wp-image-55724 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/biblus.accasoftware.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Execution-of-a-smart-contract.jpg\" alt=\"Image showing the conditions that must be met for the agreement to be valid through the smart contract\" width=\"694\" height=\"639\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-55724\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-55724 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/biblus.accasoftware.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Execution-of-a-smart-contract.jpg\" alt=\"Image showing the conditions that must be met for the agreement to be valid through the smart contract\" width=\"694\" height=\"639\" \/><\/noscript> Conditions that must be met for the agreement to be valid through the smart contract<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"smart-contracts-in-construction\">Smart contracts in construction<\/h2>\n<p>The number of contracts signed throughout the life cycle of a building (from contracting, to buying and selling, to maintenance work, to rental agreements, etc.) is truly considerable.<br \/>\nThanks to smart contracts and <a href=\"https:\/\/biblus.accasoftware.com\/en\/blockchain-in-construction-the-digital-revolution-that-is-transforming-the-construction-sector\/\">Blockchain in the construction sector<\/a>, many tasks and activities could be fully automated.<br \/>\nFor example, payment processes. In the construction sector, in fact, many service providers (professionals, companies, craftsmen, subcontractors, lawyers, etc.) often work together on the same project, generating complex contractual procedures.<br \/>\nIf a single step is missing in the process, the entire payment chain gets blocked, creating a high risk, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises, which depend on timely payments to ensure their liquidity.<br \/>\nThis does not happen if all parties involved in the project are part of a Blockchain: each transaction is governed by a smart contract in which all the services that the interested parties must provide to be paid are agreed upon. The parties involved are registered in the digital system via an ID and can certify whether a service has been provided or not, using any device. The system sends a notification to the interested parties, and the appointed auditor can mark the work as completed or report any defects found, even from a mobile device.<br \/>\nAccording to the principle of Blockchain, <strong>individual transactions are based on one another<\/strong>: a transaction is only possible if the previous transactions have been confirmed.<br \/>\nIn addition to making payment processes more efficient, smart contracts allow for building trust among the contracting parties, reducing costs, and avoiding human errors, as administrative tasks are fully automated.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"smart-contracts-advantages-and-limitations\">Smart contracts: advantages and limitations<\/h2>\n<p>The use of smart contracts brings numerous advantages that make this new tool preferable for operations that have, until now, relied on traditional contracts.<\/p>\n<h3>Advantages<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>security of compliance with contractual conditions by all<\/strong> &#8211; the information exchanged on the Blockchain is encrypted, making it one of the safest virtual places to store data. Furthermore, recorded transactions are impossible to modify and therefore immutable<\/li>\n<li><strong>independence of the contracting parties<\/strong>, avoiding the intermediation of third parties<\/li>\n<li><strong>reduction of costs<\/strong>, as there are no professional fees required<\/li>\n<li>use of automated processes resulting in a<strong> reduction of human errors<\/strong>, increased accuracy and precision. Typographical errors or logical defects are not possible in smart contracts, making them absolutely precise<\/li>\n<li><strong>guarantee of security<\/strong> thanks to the presence of an encrypted system that protects documents from attacks by hackers or those who want to arbitrarily modify the content of the documents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Limitations<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>irrevocability<\/strong> &#8211; compared to a traditional contract, once the clauses of a smart contract are accepted, it is not possible to reach a consensual termination of the established bond. This aspect can be considered an advantage in many ways but can, in other cases, represent a limitation. A solution to this problem could be the self-destruction function introduced, for example, by <em>Ethereum<\/em>. Often used to remove smart contracts that are no longer in use to improve Blockchain performance<\/li>\n<li><strong>need for an intermediary<\/strong> &#8211; in cases where the parties involved do not have the technical-digital skills to set up a smart contract, it is necessary to refer to an intermediary who translates from human language to machine language<\/li>\n<li><strong>absence of territoriality<\/strong> &#8211; all actions take place in a digitized and decentralized manner, leading to difficulties in attributing a jurisdiction, especially in cases of disputes where it is necessary to establish an applicable legal system. This difficulty could be resolved by creating specific international bodies or integrating national laws to include this type of contract among those legally valid, at least when both parties are in the same territory<\/li>\n<li><strong>lack of flexibility<\/strong> &#8211; in cases where agreements are not standardizable, it can become complex to find suitable programming language for the case.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"the-main-differences-between-traditional-contracts-and-smart-contracts\">The main differences between traditional contracts and smart contracts<\/h2>\n<p>In the table below, I present the main differences between a traditional contract and a smart contract. It is evident that with the smart contract, the efficiency of operations increases, making the parties involved less and less dependent on the involvement of intermediaries.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-wrapper\"><table class=\"table table-striped table-hover table-header table-bordered\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 152px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 19px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center; height: 19px;\"><strong>TRADITIONAL CONTRACT<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center; height: 19px;\"><strong>SMART CONTRACT<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 19px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 19px;\">Manual payment<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 19px;\">Automatic payment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 19px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 19px;\">Takes several days<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 19px;\">Takes a few minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 19px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 19px;\">Expensive<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 19px;\">Inexpensive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 19px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 19px;\">Physical presence<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 19px;\">Virtual presence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 19px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 19px;\">Intermediary required<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 19px;\">No intermediary required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 19px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 19px;\">Security deposit<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 19px;\">No deposit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_32027\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32027\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32027 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/biblus.accasoftware.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Differences-between-traditional-contract-and-smart-contract.jpg\" alt=\"Difference between traditional contract and smart contract\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-32027\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32027 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/biblus.accasoftware.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Differences-between-traditional-contract-and-smart-contract.jpg\" alt=\"Difference between traditional contract and smart contract\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" \/><\/noscript> Difference between traditional contract and smart contract<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"future-prospects-of-smart-contracts-in-construction\">Future Prospects of Smart Contracts in Construction<\/h2>\n<p>The future prospects of smart contracts in construction are extremely promising, due to their ability to radically transform contract management and project execution. Integration with blockchain technology allows for the automation of numerous processes, ensuring greater transparency, reduced errors, and security in transactions. As digitalization advances and the adoption of innovative tools in the construction sector increases, smart contracts could become a key element in optimizing resource management, adherence to timelines, and traceability of operations.<\/p>\n<h3>Benefits and Future Applications<\/h3>\n<p>One of the most relevant aspects for the future of smart contracts in construction is their ability to automate payments and manage contractual conditions. This means that payments to suppliers, subcontractors, or professionals involved can be executed automatically only upon reaching specific project milestones, reducing the risk of payment delays or contractual disputes. Moreover, the use of blockchain makes each transaction immutable and easily verifiable, increasing trust among the parties involved.<\/p>\n<p>Another rapidly growing area of application involves the integration of smart contracts with <strong>BIM<\/strong>. This combination will enable real-time management and updates of a project&#8217;s life cycle, improving coordination between designers, builders, and suppliers. For example, any design change recorded in the BIM model could automatically trigger a smart contract to renegotiate deadlines or supplies, reducing communication times and the risk of error.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, artificial intelligence applied to smart contracts could further enhance resource optimization and risk management by analyzing historical data to predict potential delays or inefficiencies and suggesting corrective actions in real time.<\/p>\n<h3>Challenges to Overcome<\/h3>\n<p>Despite numerous opportunities, widespread adoption of smart contracts in construction presents some significant challenges. One of the main issues relates to <strong>standardization<\/strong>: currently, there are no universally recognized protocols for the use of smart contracts in the construction sector, and this can create difficulties in interoperability between different companies and digital platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Another obstacle is represented by <strong>regulatory compliance<\/strong>. Since smart contracts are based on self-executing code, they must be compatible with local regulations and existing contractual laws in each country. Currently, the regulation of blockchain and digital contracts is still evolving, and legislative adjustments will be necessary to ensure their safe and legally binding application.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, <strong>training and adoption by industry operators<\/strong> represent another critical point. Many construction professionals are still unfamiliar with blockchain technology and smart contracts, so investment in training and awareness will be necessary to promote their diffusion and practical use on construction sites.<\/p>\n<h3>Growth Prospects and Future Impacts<\/h3>\n<p>Looking to the future, it is predicted that the adoption of smart contracts in construction will grow in parallel with the evolution of blockchain and digital technologies. In the future, blockchain will generate significant economic value, with direct impacts on procurement management, transparency of construction processes, and reduction of operational costs.<\/p>\n<p>A particularly promising application concerns the creation of <strong>performance-based payment systems<\/strong>, where funds are released only when certain conditions are met. This approach could reduce disputes between parties and improve trust within supply chains.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, smart contracts could <strong>promote sustainability in construction<\/strong> by improving resource management and reducing waste thanks to their ability to monitor and optimize the consumption of materials and energy on construction sites.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the growing interest from public entities and financial institutions suggests that in the future smart contracts could also be adopted for the management of public infrastructure, promoting greater efficiency in civil and urban construction projects.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>1. What is a smart contract?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A smart contract is a self-executing digital contract based on Blockchain. The contract clauses are written in code and are automatically executed when predetermined conditions are met, without the need for intermediaries such as notaries or banks.<\/p>\n<h3>2. How do smart contracts work?<\/h3>\n<p>Smart contracts operate on the Blockchain, a decentralized network. They receive input through transactions, process the data according to a deterministic algorithm, and generate output such as state changes or new transactions. The entire process is verified by the nodes of the Blockchain.<\/p>\n<h3>3. What are the advantages of smart contracts compared to traditional contracts?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Automation: execution is immediate upon the occurrence of conditions<\/li>\n<li>Security: data is encrypted and immutable<\/li>\n<li>Cost reduction: eliminates intermediaries and professional fees<\/li>\n<li>Reliability: cannot be unilaterally modified<\/li>\n<li>Efficiency: transactions are faster and more transparent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. What are the limitations of smart contracts?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Irrevocability: once activated, they cannot be easily modified or canceled<\/li>\n<li>Need for technical skills: an expert may be needed for coding<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty of legal application: the absence of territoriality complicates regulation in case of disputes<\/li>\n<li>Lack of flexibility: contracts must be highly standardizable to function<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5. Which sectors can benefit the most from smart contracts?<\/h3>\n<p>Smart contracts can be applied in various fields, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Construction: automated management of payments and contracts<\/li>\n<li>Real Estate: buying and selling without intermediaries<\/li>\n<li>Insurance: automated management of reimbursements (e.g., flight delays)<\/li>\n<li>Finance: secure transactions and management of securities<\/li>\n<li>Intellectual Property: automated protection of copyrights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>6. How is a smart contract registered on the Blockchain?<\/h3>\n<p>The contracting parties enter the clauses into the digital contract, which is then registered on the Blockchain. The nodes validate the contract through a mechanism such as Proof of Work (PoW) and, once confirmed, the contract becomes a permanent part of the Blockchain.<\/p>\n<h3>7. How can smart contracts revolutionize the construction industry?<\/h3>\n<p>Smart contracts can automate payments to suppliers and professionals involved in a construction project. If a service is completed and verified, payment is released immediately, reducing delays and disputes.<\/p>\n<h3>8. What is the future of smart contracts in construction?<\/h3>\n<p>With the evolution of Blockchain and integration with BIM, smart contracts will be able to automate entire construction processes, improving resource management, reducing costs and waste, and ensuring greater transparency and security in operations.<\/p>\n<p>Discover how to achieve maximum security in compliance with contractual conditions with the potential of <a class=\"access\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accasoftware.com\/en\/usbim-blockchain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BIM and blockchain<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"international-product-banner-desktop\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"product-banner-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accasoftware.com\/en\/bim-management-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" 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width=\"600\" height=\"500\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smart contracts: intelligent contracts that allows you to speed up procedures and operations securely<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":54,"featured_media":41385,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_data_scadenza_evento":"","_evento_nome":"","_evento_data":"","_evento_luogo":"","_evento_cta":"","keyword_en":"smart contracts","keyword_es":"","keyword_fr":"","keyword_de":"","keyword_ptb":"","_note_content":"<table dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-baot=\"1\"><colgroup><col width=\"29\" \/><col width=\"353\" \/><col width=\"171\" \/><\/colgroup>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>EN<\/td>\r\n<td>smart contracts<\/td>\r\n<td>4400<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>EN<\/td>\r\n<td>smart contract<\/td>\r\n<td>2900<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>EN<\/td>\r\n<td>what are 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