uhhh... the point is kinda that they don't need to be? a "smart" contract mechanically and programmatically releases further funds or assigns rights or other a

uhhh... the point is kinda that they don't need to be? a "smart" contract mechanically and programmatically releases further funds or assigns rights or other actions upon completion of a specified input activity. It obviates the need for lawyers and such and serves as a public record of the transaction as well. well, that's one, albeit reasonable, interpretation of a blockchain-enabled "smart contract".