smart contracts
Smarter Bug Bounties? Hydra Codes Creative Solution for Ethereum Theft
A new smart contracts project uses the technology in a novel way that aims to stop illicit actors from stealing ethereum funds.

Devcon3 Preview: 6 Talks to Watch At Ethereum's Developer Summit
Can't make it to ethereum's annual Devcon summit? Catch the livestream and tune in for CoinDesk's six talks to watch.

Swift Startup Winner Demos Smart Contract Trade with 5 Financial Firms
Blockchain startup SmartContract has today unveiled a new a proof-of-concept built with assistance from five major financial institutions.

Telecom Giant KDDI Joins Enterprise Ethereum Alliance
Japanese telecom giant KDDI has become the latest major corporation to join the ranks of the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance.

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Co-Authors Plan for Interactive ICO Protocol
A new white paper, co-authored by ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin, seeks to tackle challenges in the fast-moving market for initial coin offerings.

Urbit Is Moving Its Virtual Server Galaxy Over to Ethereum
Urbit, the galactically inspired network of cloud servers, has announced plans to rebuild its infrastructure based on ethereum tech.

Only in Arizona: How Smart Contract Clarity Is Winning Over Startups
Arizona legislators are turning the state into a blockchain hub by making smart contracts legally binding, and startups are taking the bait.

AXA Is Using Ethereum's Blockchain for a New Flight Insurance Product
AXA has unveiled a new flight delay insurance product that uses the public ethereum blockchain to store and process payouts.

MASTer Plan: Better Bitcoin Smart Contracts Could Go Live This Year
Blockstream co-founder Mark Friedenbach is breathing new life into bitcoin smart contracts with his MAST proposal.

Brokers Beware: Insurance Consortium Reveals Codex 1 Blockchain Prototype
In a CoinDesk exclusive, blockchain insurance consortium B3i outlines how its DLT prototype could ultimately eliminate brokers from the equation.
