Category: Smart Contracts

  • Smart Contract Audits

    Freelance/Marketplace Name Website Description Code Arena code4rena.com Auditors compete to keep high severity bugs out of production.  Sherlock sherlock.xyz Combining standard & competition based audits. Finaudit findaudit.xyz Smart contract audit telegram linking projects with auditors. Traditional Name Website Description Consensys Diligence consensys.io One of the longest running and most reputable smart contract audit shops connected…

  • Smart Contracts Arrive On Stellar Ecosystem

    Smart Contracts Arrive On Stellar Ecosystem

    Stellar Starts Smart Contract Rollout for ‘Soroban’ in Phases. Implementation of the “Protocol 20” upgrade on the Stellar blockchain has begun, signaling the start of a phased release aimed at bringing Ethereum-like smart contracts into the platform’s payment-focused framework as part of an ongoing initiative called Soroban. “The Stellar smart contracts tech stack is in…

  • New VC Law To Accelerate web3 Growth in Japan

    New VC Law To Accelerate web3 Growth in Japan

    Cabinet Approval for New Crypto Investment Structures On Friday, Japan’s Cabinet approved legislation called the Industrial Competitiveness Enhancement Act. This is to be enacted through an inclusion in the bill of a provision that would permit limited liability partnerships (LLPs), a structure commonly used by venture capital (VC) firms, to invest in crypto assets. Evolving…

  • Smart Contract use of Require Statements; A Cautionary Tale

    Smart Contract use of Require Statements; A Cautionary Tale

    In March 2023, Euler Finance was hacked for $200 million, thereby drawing attention to one of the critical DeFi protocol elements: the importance of adherence to the core protocol invariants. Such an incident highlighted that developers must not focus only on the functional safety of a program but also should focus on ensuring that the…

  • What Are Intent Engines in Smart Contracts?

    What Are Intent Engines in Smart Contracts?

    The Evolution and New Challenges Blockchain APIs are open by default, providing users with far too many choices in Web3 environments—a complexity that presents itself regarding optionality. Such a sea of decision trees and possible actions would best be explored by an automated system, requiring the user to be simply capable and not overwhelmed. Evolution…

  • How AI and Smart Contracts can Work in Harmony

    How AI and Smart Contracts can Work in Harmony

    Introduction to AI and Blockchain Integration So, we’re talking about mixing AI with blockchain, and it’s pretty much like adding a turbocharger to your car. It’s a game changer. OpenAI is leading the charge in shaking up a bunch of industries, and now it’s blockchain’s turn to get a makeover. Transforming Smart Contracts with AI…

  • How to do Smart Contract Testing

    How to do Smart Contract Testing

    Introduction to Smart Contract Testing When we talk about smart contract testing, it’s like double-checking everything in your smart contract (which is just a fancy term for a self-running agreement that lives on the blockchain) to make sure it does what it’s supposed to do without any hiccups. Think of it as proofreading your essay…

  • Smart Contract Diagram Key Features & Applications

    Smart Contract Diagram Key Features & Applications

    This diagram outlines key features and applications of smart contracts.

  • Citi Goes Live On Two Smart Contract Platforms for Equities, Loan Syndication.

    Citi Goes Live On Two Smart Contract Platforms for Equities, Loan Syndication.

    To further enhance the effectiveness and protection of financial transactions in different areas, Citi Securities Services recently started to operate on two major smart contract platforms which could have a positive impact on the industry in terms of efficiency. HKEX Synapse: One of the platforms where Citi has linked its services with is HKEX Synapse…

  • ARK Predicts Smart Contract Economy to Grow Massively

    ARK Predicts Smart Contract Economy to Grow Massively

    Ark Invest, a beacon in the investment world, has thrown its weight behind an audacious claim: the realm of smart contracts is on the brink of exploding into the trillions. Diving deep in their “Big Ideas 2024,” they serve up an eye-popping picture: smart contracts, those digital magicians; conjuring up $450 billion in yearly fees…