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How Does a Smart Contract Achieve “Immutability”?

Smart contract immutability is achieved because the contract's code is deployed onto a decentralized blockchain network. Once the code is on the blockchain, it is distributed across thousands of nodes, and the rules of the network prevent the code from being altered or deleted.

This ensures that the contract's logic and terms are permanent and tamper-proof. The contract address is fixed.

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