smart contracts
Algorand and Blockstack Are Building a Multi-Chain Smart Contract Language
Clarity, a new open-source programming language, promises to deliver less-buggy smart contracts.
Bug in 'Timelocked' Bitcoin Contracts Could Spur Miners to Steal From Each Other
A widespread bug has compromised a special type of bitcoin transaction that is supposed to discourage miners from cheating, new research shows.
Enigma Blockchain Has a New Name and a Privacy Boost in the Works
The Enigma mainnet was rebranded the Secret Network after an on-chain proposal by the community unanimously passed on May 17.
Market Wrap: Here's Why Ether's Price Has Jumped 65% So Far This Year
Ether is outperforming bitcoin in 2020 but has lower liquidity and different technical dynamics than the world’s largest cryptocurrency.
Base Layer Blockchain Harmony Adds Staking to Open Up Validator Set
Harmony announced Tuesday that its mainnet has incorporated staking, allowing users to earn ONE tokens for locking in their current holdings.
IBM Blockchain to Offer Decentralized Smart Contract Option
IBM is implementing the Hyperledger Fabric 2.0 base layer to support smart contract governance on its blockchain platform.
Tezos Becomes Latest Blockchain to Tap Chainlink for Oracle Services
Chainlink has integrated with yet another blockchain, this time Ethereum rival Tezos.
Binance Unveils Smart Contract Blockchain but Claims It's No Ethereum Rival
The new Binance Smart Chain will be compatible with Ethereum, however.
Ready Layer One: Base Layer Protocols Team for Virtual Developer Event
A virtual conference is being organized by a bevy of base-layer protocols – the Web3 Foundation, Near, Cosmos, Tezos, Protocol Labs and Polkadot.
Overstock's VC Wing Leads $8.2M Funding Round in GrainChain
GrainChain, a blockchain platform for tracing commodities, raised $8.2 million from Medici and Eden Block.
