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blog/2025-06-02-intro-to-web3-smart-contracts-compact.mdx

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 As I continue my journey through the world of Web3, I’ve been digging into the building blocks that make privacy-first platforms like Midnight possible (you can catch up on previous posts in the Midnight Dev Diaries!). This week, I focused on two foundational pieces that go hand in hand: smart contracts on Midnight and the Compact language that powers them.
 
-Smart contracts aren’t new to blockchain, but Midnight’s approach is unique. Instead of executing code directly on-chain, Midnight uses smart contracts to define rules that are enforced off-chain through zero-knowledge proofs. At the center of this system is [Compact](https://docs.midnight.network/develop/reference/compact/lang-ref)—a purpose-built language designed to make writing these privacy-preserving contracts both secure and practical.
+Smart contracts aren’t new to blockchain, but Midnight’s approach is unique. Instead of executing code directly on-chain, Midnight uses smart contracts to define rules that are enforced off-chain through zero-knowledge proofs. At the center of this system is [Compact](https://docs.midnight.network/develop/reference/compact/compact-reference)—a purpose-built language designed to make writing these privacy-preserving contracts both secure and practical.
 
 To better understand how this works in practice, I also worked through [Module 2 of the Midnight Developer Academy](https://docs.midnight.network/academy/module-2), which covers key concepts such as contract structure, circuit types, and the relationship between the contract and the external logic that executes it.
 
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 At Midnight, this isn’t just a theoretical improvement—it’s core to how the platform operates. Compact smart contracts let developers write verifiable, auditable logic while keeping inputs and execution off-chain. Combined with ZKPs and shielded transactions, they create an infrastructure that supports real-world use cases without compromising on privacy or decentralization.
 
-If you're learning how to build smart contracts in Web3—or just curious how these pieces fit together—I highly recommend diving into [Module 2 of the Midnight Developer Academy](https://docs.midnight.network/academy/module-2) and reviewing the [Compact Language Reference](https://docs.midnight.network/develop/reference/compact/lang-ref). These resources break down the concepts step by step and show how Midnight’s architecture turns advanced cryptography into practical developer tools.
+If you're learning how to build smart contracts in Web3—or just curious how these pieces fit together—I highly recommend diving into [Module 2 of the Midnight Developer Academy](https://docs.midnight.network/academy/module-2) and reviewing the [Compact Language Reference](https://docs.midnight.network/develop/reference/compact/compact-reference). These resources break down the concepts step by step and show how Midnight’s architecture turns advanced cryptography into practical developer tools.
 
 I’ll be back next week with more insights as I continue to unpack the pieces that make privacy-first systems work in the decentralized world.