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 ...

In a world where most of the infrastructure behind processes, applications, and agreements relies on centralized entities, smart contracts are a novel concept that fosters trust and removes the need ...

Smart contracts can (among other things) allow users to set extra rules on their bitcoin, requiring these rules be met before the funds can be unlocked. Minsc, created by Bitcoin developer Nadav Ivgi, ...

Aashika’s near two decades stint in business and finance journalism has led her to report, write, edit and lead teams covering public investing, private investing and personal investing both in India ...

A pair of researchers from Salus Security, a blockchain security company with offices in North America, Europe and Asia, recently published research showcasing GPT-4’s talents when it comes to parsing ...

With the growth of DeFi and Web3-based products, many entrepreneurs may be looking to blockchain technology not only as a source of greater financial flexibility but also as a means of safeguarding ...

Researchers at cybersecurity company Group-IB found that DeadLock, a ransomware family discovered in July 2025, is now using smart contracts, or self-executing programs, on the popular Polygon (POL) ...

An influential panel of experts in the UK has published a legal statement on the status of cryptoassets and smart contracts under English law. This development will help to move English law towards a ...

When the discussions are finished, the negotiations are concluded, and the contract is signed, the real work begins on a capital project. Thousands of cubic yards of concrete, miles of wiring and pipe ...