Cryptocurrency Q&A Is a token a contract?

Is a token a contract?

CherryBlossomDance CherryBlossomDance Tue Nov 26 2024 | 5 answers 1247
I'm trying to understand the relationship between tokens and contracts in the blockchain context. Specifically, I want to know if a token can be considered as a type of contract, or if they are separate entities with distinct functions. Is a token a contract?

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CryptoMaven CryptoMaven Thu Nov 28 2024
A token contract essentially functions as an Ethereum smart contract.

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DigitalDynasty DigitalDynasty Wed Nov 27 2024
The act of "sending tokens" translates to invoking a particular method within a smart contract that has been crafted and deployed by a developer.

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mia_clark_teacher mia_clark_teacher Wed Nov 27 2024
The CORE functionality of a token contract revolves around maintaining a mapping of addresses to their respective balances.

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Elena Elena Wed Nov 27 2024
Additionally, a token contract includes methods for adjusting these balances, allowing for the addition or subtraction of tokens.

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