**Smart Contract Development** enables developers to harness the power of the **Rootstock** blockchain to create decentralized applications that are secure, transparent, and efficient. ## What is Smart Contract Development? [Smart Contract Development](/developers/smart-contracts/) involves designing, deploying, and managing contracts that run on the blockchain. These contracts automate transactions, enforce agreements, and power dApps by removing intermediaries. ## How Smart Contracts Work * **Creation:** Developers write the contract code using programming languages like `Solidity`, defining the rules and logic. * **Deployment:** The contract is deployed to the **Rootstock** blockchain, where it becomes immutable and accessible. * **Execution:** Once deployed, smart contracts execute automatically when the predefined conditions are met, ensuring trust and transparency. ## Smart Contract Development tools on Rootstock