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Can the Execution of a Smart Contract Imply a Separate Legal Agreement?

Yes, the execution of a smart contract can imply a separate legal agreement, particularly one that governs the relationship beyond the automated transfer of assets. For instance, interacting with a DeFi protocol might imply an acceptance of its risk disclosures or governance structure, even if those terms are not fully coded into the smart contract itself.

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