Smart Contracts

Bitcoin

First Bitcoin Smart Contracts Sidechain Now Secured By 1 in 10 Miners

From miner adoption to a lightning-like network to new partners, RSK, which developed the bitcoin smart contracts sidechain, is building momentum.

Tech  ·  14 May 2018
Ethereum

Moral Food: A Fish’s Trek From ‘Bait to Plate’ on the Ethereum Blockchain

During Ethereal Summit, attendees were invited to track the tuna in their sushi from start to finish through the use of the ethereum blockchain.

Business  ·  13 May 2018
Regulation

White Shoe to Wild West: Lawyers to Launch Blockchain-Only Law Firm

A former Digital Asset executive and a long-time securities lawyer have started a new law firm that will focus exclusively on blockchain clients.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 May 2018
Investments

EOS Revisited: Investors Take Another Look at the Longest-Running ICO

Another blockchain for smart contracts? It turns out the claim is catching the attention of investors as the EOS blockchain heads toward launch.

Markets  ·  8 May 2018
Bitcoin

Bigger Blocks and Smarter Contracts: What’s In Bitcoin Cash’s Next Fork?

Bitcoin cash's most ambitious hard fork upgrade is coming in May, backed by the promise of taking its "on-chain scaling" philosophy to new heights.

Tech  ·  27 April 2018
Smart Contracts

Blockchain Insurance Policy Developed for Hurricane-Prone Puerto Rico

A decentralized insurance policy built with blockchain and smart contract technology will provide cover for natural disasters in Puerto Rico.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 April 2018
Smart Contracts

Smart Contract Pioneer Nick Szabo: Don’t Ditch Decentralization

One of the few cypherpunks in a room full dominated by financial services, Szabo urged blockchain developers not to forget about decentralization.

Business  ·  19 April 2018
Ethereum

New Ethereum Tech Calls on Slavic Gods for Security

Researchers have unveiled a new ethereum scaling project with a focus on security, and even Vitalik Buterin wants to see it grow and succeed.

Tech  ·  19 April 2018
Regulation

Arizona’s Governor Signs Latest Blockchain Bill Into Law

Arizona's governor has signed a new bill into law, enabling corporations to legally store information on a blockchain-based platform.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 April 2018
Ethereum

Vitalik Reveals New Idea for Plasma Scaling On Ethereum

Vitalik Buterin discussed a new idea Friday for a scaling solution that envisions how the capabilities of the ethereum blockchain might be expanded.

Tech  ·  9 March 2018
Ethereum

Fujitsu Touts New Tech to Detect Ethereum Smart Contract Bugs

Japanese IT giant Fujitsu has revealed a new technology that it says could help to mitigate problems with ethereum's smart contracts.

Tech  ·  7 March 2018
Regulation

State-by-State Smart Contract Laws? If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It

State-level legislation governing smart contracts in the U.S. would be redundant at best and could potentially undermine the growth of the industry.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 February 2018
Regulation

California Bill Would Legally Recognize Blockchain Data

A new bill introduced to the California Assembly seeks the legal recognition of blockchain data and smart contracts.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 February 2018
Ethereum

Doge Is Helping Ethereum Solve Its Biggest Issue

Years after it was written off as a joke, dogecoin continues to prove useful, this time factoring into a major ethereum test.

Tech  ·  18 February 2018
Bitcoin

Funny Name or Not, Schnorr Is a Big Deal for Bitcoin

Schnorr signatures are seeing renewed interest from bitcoin developers. But what is the technology and why is it seeing so much attention?

Tech  ·  12 February 2018