What Is a Smart Contract “Time-Lock” Function?

A time-lock function is a specific piece of code written into a smart contract that restricts the execution of certain functions (like withdrawing funds or changing parameters) until a predetermined future block number or timestamp is reached. It is a fundamental security mechanism used to create a verifiable delay for critical actions, preventing instantaneous, malicious changes by developers.

What Is the Role of a Time-Lock in a Crypto Settlement Process?
What Role Does the Maintenance Margin Rate Play in Determining the Liquidation Price?
Can a Smart Contract Execution Be Reversed after Consensus Is Reached?
What Is the Difference between a “Day Order” and a “Good-Til-Date” (GTD) Order?
What Is the Difference between a View Function and a State-Changing Function?
How Can Investors Check a token’S Contract for Potential’rug Pull’ Functions?
What Is the “Fee Market” and Why Is Its Development Critical for Bitcoin’s Future?
How Does the Block Time of a Blockchain Influence the Confirmation Waiting Period?

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