A decentralized insurance policy built with blockchain and smart contract technology will provide cover for natural disasters in Puerto Rico.
Smart Contract Pioneer Nick Szabo: Don’t Ditch Decentralization
One of the few cypherpunks in a room full dominated by financial services, Szabo urged blockchain developers not to forget about decentralization.
New Ethereum Tech Brings Security to Scalable State Channels
Researchers have unveiled a new ethereum scaling project with a focus on security, and even Vitalik Buterin wants to see it grow and succeed.
Arizona’s Governor Signs Latest Blockchain Bill Into Law
Arizona’s governor has signed a new bill into law, enabling corporations to legally store information on a blockchain-based platform.
Vitalik Reveals New Idea for Plasma Scaling On Ethereum
Vitalik Buterin discussed a new idea Friday for a scaling solution that envisions how the capabilities of the ethereum blockchain might be expanded.
Fujitsu Touts New Tech to Detect Ethereum Smart Contract Bugs
Japanese IT giant Fujitsu has revealed a new technology that it says could help to mitigate problems with ethereum’s smart contracts.
State Smart Contract Laws? If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It
State-level legislation governing smart contracts in the U.S. would be redundant at best and could potentially undermine the growth of the industry.
California Bill Would Legally Recognize Blockchain Data
A new bill introduced to the California Assembly seeks the legal recognition of blockchain data and smart contracts.
Dogecoin Is Helping Ethereum Solve Its Biggest Issue
Years after it was written off as a joke, dogecoin continues to prove useful, this time factoring into a major ethereum test.
Utility: The Defining Word for Tokens in 2018
A rising token tide may be lifting all boats, but when the water line lowers, utility will likely be their key defense.
BitHalo: Smart Contracts Without the Block Chain Bloat
Decentralized platform BitHalo enables the creation of trustless, two-party transactions and smart contracts.