Can an External Event Override the Execution of a Smart Contract? ⎊ Path

Can an External Event Override the Execution of a Smart Contract?

No, a smart contract's execution is purely deterministic based on its code and on-chain data. However, an external event, like a change in market price reported by an oracle, can trigger a pre-coded execution path.

The external event itself does not override the code; it merely fulfills a condition that the code is programmed to react to.

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