smart contracts
5 Takeaways from CoinDesk’s 'Understanding Ethereum' Report
CoinDesk provides five takeaways and unique data analysis from its latest "Understanding Ethereum" report.

Why Ethereum Needs 'Dumb' Contracts
Ethereum entrepreneur Daniel Cawrey discusses the recent demise of The DAO and how that impacts the future of smart contracts.

Why the Wrong Response to The DAO Attack Could Kill Ethereum
Epiphyte CEO Edan Yago discusses the ongoing crisis at The DAO, and how it may affect the future of Ethereum.

Allianz Tests Blockchain to Boost Catastrophe Bond Trades
Germany-based insurance giant Allianz has tested how blockchain-based smart contracts could be used to handle catastrophe swaps and bonds.

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.

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.

BNP Paribas Works With Blockchain Startup to Open Source Law
This blockchian startup is helping BNP Paribas build a foundation for open source law.

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.

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.

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".
