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# Smart Nodes Vs Smart Contracts

<figure><img src="https://1601318288-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fk5uKvq0JuExmkwhRaMbK%2Fuploads%2F9UCSZ9FtOb13dUA41Q3F%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=8f08e609-6a67-4d44-950a-e71fc2b1b8d5" alt=""><figcaption><p>Credit: Hbarsuite</p></figcaption></figure>