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Trusted Hardware Can Help Bitcoin Scale, But At What Cost?
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Dec 27, 2016 at 8:31 p.m. UTC
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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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Dec 22, 2016 at 12:58 p.m. UTC
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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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Dec 13, 2016 at 1:01 p.m. UTC
Dec 13, 2016
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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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Dec 9, 2016 at 2:36 p.m. UTC
Dec 9, 2016
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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.
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Dec 9, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Dec 9, 2016
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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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Dec 8, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. UTC
Dec 8, 2016
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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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Dec 8, 2016 at 3:05 p.m. UTC
Dec 8, 2016
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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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Dec 8, 2016 at 1:55 p.m. UTC
Dec 8, 2016
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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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Dec 7, 2016 at 7:45 p.m. UTC
Dec 7, 2016
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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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Michael del Castillo
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Nov 30, 2016 at 2:46 p.m. UTC
Nov 30, 2016
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