smart contracts
Digital Asset to Open Source Smart Contract Language
Digital Asset Holdings has announced it intends to open-source DAML, the smart contracting language it acquired from startup Elevence.
Barclays Collaboration Sets Forth Vision for Smart Contracts Future
Barclays exec Lee Braine discusses a new position paper he believes has codified his bank's view on smart contracts tech.
Bitcoin Smart Contract ‘Federation’ to Launch With 25 Startups
Twenty-five bitcoin companies plan to launch smart contract federation to support new applications for the bitcoin blockchain.
Blockchain Coders Win Grant to Fix Smart Contracts With 'Legalese'
Blockchain startup Legalese has won a grant to develop a smart contracts programming language.
5 Takeaways from CoinDesk’s 'Understanding Ethereum' Report
CoinDesk provides five takeaways and unique data analysis from its latest "Understanding Ethereum" report.
Why Ethereum Needs 'Dumb' Contracts
Ethereum entrepreneur Daniel Cawrey discusses the recent demise of The DAO and how that impacts the future of smart contracts.
Why the Wrong Response to The DAO Attack Could Kill Ethereum
Epiphyte CEO Edan Yago discusses the ongoing crisis at The DAO, and how it may affect the future of Ethereum.
Allianz Tests Blockchain to Boost Catastrophe Bond Trades
Germany-based insurance giant Allianz has tested how blockchain-based smart contracts could be used to handle catastrophe swaps and bonds.
Making Sense of Blockchain Smart Contracts
In this op-ed, Ledger Labs head of operations Josh Stark takes a deep dive into the concept of smart contracts.
Prenup Built in Ethereum Smart Contract Rethinks Marriage Obligations
Two soon-to-be spouses published their wedding prenuptial agreement to the Ethereum blockchain in the form of an open-source smart contract.
