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What 2016 Taught Us About Smart Contracts
Markit's Jeffrey Billingham recaps the successes and tribulations of a year spent working on smart contract applications.
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Blythe Masters Talks 'Tipping Point' for Business Blockchain Adoption
A new white paper signals Digital Asset's increased efforts to take blockchain tech mainstream.
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Why Smart Contracts Will Need 'Smart Term Sheets' to Match
In the era of smart contracts, lawyers will still have plenty of work ensuring that the devs get the code right, legal experts argue.
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Chamber of Digital Commerce's Smart Contracts Symposium at Microsoft in New York. (Photo: www.JeffreyHolmes.com)
Smart Contract Issues Set Off 'Alarm Bells', Says US Regulator
Representatives of two US regulators have explained how their agencies are approaching the rapidly growing smart contracts industry.
Chamber of Digital Commerce's Smart Contracts Symposium at Microsoft in New York. (Photo: www.JeffreyHolmes.com)

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Toward Metropolis: After Blockchain Repairs, Ethereum Looks Ahead
After months of focusing on network upgrades, ethereum developers are shifting attention toward their next major software release.
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Inside 'Spark': Circle's New Bitcoin-Powered Smart Contract Platform
Overshadowed by its decision to cut bitcoin services, Circle announced new tech yesterday. Here's how it works.
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Relax Lawyers, Nick Szabo Says Smart Contracts Won't Kill Jobs
Smart contract inventor Nick Szabo has said lawyers' roles are "complimentary" to the role of smart contracts.
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Chain Reveals 'Ivy' Smart Contract Language in First Public Demo
Venture-backed startup Chain gives first ever public demo of its Ivy smart contract language.
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Blockchain Pros Debate 'Looming Challenges' for Smart Contracts
Two "looming challenges" may stand between smart contract potential and actual widespread adoption.
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