The Truth about Smart Contracts
We all know that the key feature of a smart contract is that it has trustless execution. That is, you … Continue reading The Truth about Smart Contracts
Category: DAO
Blockchain and the Challengers
While blockchain continues gaining attention, be it in cryptocurrency sphere or other innovative use cases in business world, new technologies … Continue reading Blockchain and the Challengers
The SEC States The Obvious: DAO Tokens Are Securities
“The SEC also had a little message for the people running the platforms where the DAO tokens were traded: We … Continue reading The SEC States The Obvious: DAO Tokens Are Securities
The blockchain came after bankers and now it’s going after lawyers
“A smart contract is like any other contract, whether it’s for a mortgage, a loan, a job or an investment. … Continue reading The blockchain came after bankers and now it’s going after lawyers
In the Future, Ownerless Companies Will Live on the Blockchain
“At its core, the blockchain is powerful for one reason: It solves the problem of proving that when someone sends … Continue reading In the Future, Ownerless Companies Will Live on the Blockchain
Smart Contracts and the Role of Lawyers (Part 2) – About “Code is Law”
“Smart contracts only explicitly model the performance aspect of a real world contract and implicitly assume the form and formation aspects of a … Continue reading Smart Contracts and the Role of Lawyers (Part 2) – About “Code is Law”
Smart Contracts and the Role of Lawyers (Part 1) – About Smart Contracts
“Let’s step back and get our bearings. Credit for the term “smart contract” is usually attributed to computer scientist, Nick … Continue reading Smart Contracts and the Role of Lawyers (Part 1) – About Smart Contracts
Blockchains, Smart Contracts and the Law
“Is The DAO a legal contract? Smart contracts were initially envisioned as having the potential to replace or supplement legal … Continue reading Blockchains, Smart Contracts and the Law
What’s in a Name? — The Disambiguation of Smart Contracts
“Contracts run along a spectrum. For me there are probably 4 or 5 different types of “contract”: Executable computer … Continue reading What’s in a Name? — The Disambiguation of Smart Contracts
How to use humans to make “smart contracts” truly smart
“The fundamental issue is that the “attack” was technically permitted under the terms of the DAO’s code. It was not … Continue reading How to use humans to make “smart contracts” truly smart
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