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Untangle
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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.
Untangle
By Josh Stark
Jun 4, 2016 at 5:39 p.m. UTC
Jun 4, 2016
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wedding rings
Markets
Technology
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.
wedding rings
By Michael del Castillo
Jun 1, 2016 at 8:48 p.m. UTC
Jun 1, 2016
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gavel, laptop
Markets
Law
BNP Paribas Works With Blockchain Startup to Open Source Law
This blockchian startup is helping BNP Paribas build a foundation for open source law.
gavel, laptop
By Bailey Reutzel
May 5, 2016 at 3:28 p.m. UTC
May 5, 2016
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Blockchain and smart contracts panel
Markets
Smart contracts
Consensus 2016 Panelists Debate Blockchain's Business Impact
Making money off blockchain is no longer just about bitcoin or financial applications. One group of leaders spent today debating that future.
Blockchain and smart contracts panel
By Michael del Castillo
May 3, 2016 at 11:54 a.m. UTC
May 3, 2016
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pencil eraser
Markets
Ethereum
Why Many Smart Contract Use Cases Are Simply Impossible
Coin Sciences CEO Gideon Greenspan attacks common misconceptions that he argues are contributing to outlandish expectations for smart contracts.
pencil eraser
By Gideon Greenspan
Apr 17, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 17, 2016
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receipt, check
Markets
Ethereum
Who Will Pay for Turing-Complete Smart Contracts?
Who needs turing complete smart contracts? The answer, says Counterparty community director Chris DeRose, may very well turn out to be "No one".
receipt, check
By Chris DeRose
Apr 16, 2016 at 4:31 p.m. UTC
Apr 16, 2016
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R3CEV and Microsoft execs
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Startups
R3 Reveals 8 Areas of Focus for Blockchain Bank Trials
R3CEV's top lawyer talks about 8 proof-of-concepts in the works. But the areas he focused on won't necessarily be replaced by the technology.
R3CEV and Microsoft execs
By Michael del Castillo
Apr 14, 2016 at 9:01 p.m. UTC
Apr 14, 2016
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transparency
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Smart contracts
How Blockchain Could Make Trusts More Transparent
Could blockchain help increase the transparency of offshore trusts? Open University lecturer Robert Herian explores in this opinion piece.
transparency
By Robert Herian
Apr 13, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 13, 2016
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code
Markets
Law
How Close Are Smart Contracts to Impacting Real-World Law?
How close are smart contracts to impacting law? Blockchain legal expert Josh Stark explores in this opinion piece.
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By Josh Stark
Apr 11, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 11, 2016
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Ethereum
Why Smart Contracts Need Shrewder People
In this opinion piece, the challenges of blockchain-based smart contracts are explored.
examination
By Professor Michael Mainelli
Apr 2, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. UTC
Apr 2, 2016
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