what is verified contract?

a contract whose source code is published on the block explorer and matches what is actually deployed.

verified means you can read what it does, not that the code is safe or honest. for an upgradeable contract, check that the code it points to is verified too, and remember that code can be swapped later.

related words

upgradeable contract (proxy) a setup where a contract's code can be replaced while its address and balances stay the same.
whitepaper a document in which a project explains what it is building, how it works and how its token is meant to work.
renounced ownership when a contract's owner role is given up.

part of the topic whitepapers: free articles, more words and the guide.

checked 2026-10-20. education, not advice. found a mistake? see corrections.