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# Account Abstraction

Account abstraction represents a fundamental shift in how user accounts and interactions with a blockchain are conceptualized and implemented. It is a design principle aimed at generalizing the roles and functionalities of accounts within a blockchain network, effectively blurring the distinctions between different types of accounts.