1

What are the chances to create such a smart contract whose function is executed automatically at certain point of time (timestamp) ?
        I actually mean that i can write some functions of smart contract and this contract can have a functionality that once it is deployed to the network, i can stop my node but the one particular function of smart contract is executed.
Please let me know if more explanation is needed. Thanks !

EDIT 1 :
My question is different from How can a contract run itself at a later time? question , i am aware about ethereum-alarm-clock and Answer in given link states "For the service to operate, it requires people to initiate the transactions that execute scheduled calls." I just want it completely automated. In case of any confusion or suggestion, leave a comment

Aniket
  • 3,545
  • 2
  • 20
  • 42
  • the second part of your question isn't clear for me: i can stop my node but the one particular function of smart contract is executed. – Badr Bellaj Aug 17 '17 at 12:59
  • I just want that when my node is running, i can set a time for a smart contract function execution, this logic can be in smart contract itself. And once time is set , i can close my node still contract function is executed. Is it clear now? – Aniket Aug 17 '17 at 13:14
  • @RichardHorrocks Thanks for the comment. Answer in your link states "For the service to operate, it requires people to initiate the transactions that execute scheduled calls." I just want it completely automated. Please let me know your further queries. – Aniket Aug 17 '17 at 13:36
  • Hi there. As per the answer in that duplicate question, and as stated below, what you're trying to do isn't strictly possible. I think the question I linked to already covers what you're asking :-) – Richard Horrocks Aug 17 '17 at 15:11
  • @RichardHorrocks That's what i wanted to know...chances to do that. Thanks for the confirmation. – Aniket Aug 21 '17 at 06:43

1 Answers1

3

No. Completely automated execution of a contract function is not possible.

If you wanted to you could pre-sign a transaction that calls that function, and then setup a web based service (cron?) to submit the transaction to the chain at an appropriate time.

But 100% automated.. no. Impossible.

Thomas Clowes
  • 4,385
  • 2
  • 19
  • 43
  • Ok, if in future you find something, that can make it possible, i will be happy to know. Thanks for the answer. – Aniket Aug 21 '17 at 06:41