Address States in GAYA

Each address on GAYA can exist in one of two possible states:

1. Non-existent: The address is unassigned, meaning no smart contract is deployed at this location, and no balance is associated with it.

2. Active: A smart contract is deployed and operational at this address, capable of holding GayaCoins and executing logic as defined by its code.

Unlike some networks that introduce intermediary states, such as “uninitialized” or “frozen,” GAYA simplifies address status by maintaining only active and non-existent states. This approach minimizes confusion and ensures clarity in tracking and managing smart contract lifecycles.