A smart contract is a self-executing computer program with the terms of the agreement written directly into lines of code. It is stored and replicated on a blockchain network. Smart contracts enable ...

Since its introduction in 2014 the Solidity programming language has become the de facto standard to write smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain network. Solidity is so popular that numerous ...

Today, brands seem more willing than ever to search for smart solutions to streamline processes and improve customer satisfaction. The same goes for financial institutions, which are seeking new ...

Cointelegraph's Jackson DuMont tackles smart contracts in the latest episode of Cryptopedia. He explains how smart contracts work from the basics and provides examples of how they can be utilized in ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as a ...

More businesses are using automated “smart contracts” to handle transactions. Based on blockchain technology, these contracts execute automatically and are lauded as a way to efficiently digitize ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For years, the blockchain industry has been defined by the excitement around smart contracts, or tamper-proof digital agreements that ...

As far as digital currency has come, the passing of bitcoin for purchases is still a relatively primitive transaction. But what if you could program such transactions to occur at preordained times, ...

Smart contracts automate transactions on blockchains, cutting out middlemen and reducing fees. Decentralized finance uses smart contracts for trading, lending, and more without traditional banks.

Despite being groundbreaking, smart contracts are not impervious to flaws that malevolent parties could exploit. Inadequate input validation is a prevalent weakness that enables attackers to affect ...