Hathor, a layer-1 blockchain, introduces Nano Contracts, a smart contract platform with built-in MEV and front-running protection. The introduction of decentralized applications (DApps) opened up new ...

Update (25 July, 2025 at 3:00 PM UTC): This article has been updated to add commentary by Shantanu Sontakke, security engineer at web3 security firm Zokyo Smart-contract developers and auditors told ...

Smart contracts are one of the most popular and talked about subjects being built in the blockchain industry. As processes are increasingly digitalised, it is becoming necessary to find a way to make ...

Hacking groups—at least one of which works on behalf of the North Korean government—have found a new and inexpensive way to ...

Cryptocurrencies and other blockchain applications make headlines, but smart contracts play a critical role in allowing blockchains to communicate and share information effectively. Whenever a ...

George Walker became interested in NFTs in March and started learning blockchain code. Kaleb Johnson tweeted about an NFT coding question, and Walker responded offering his help. The pair joined ...

This article was co-authored by Stephen Elam, partner, and Elizabeth Meade, senior associate, Cooke Young and Keidan LLP. What is a smart contract? Smart contracts are computer code that automatically ...

Smart contracts can (among other things) allow users to set extra rules on their bitcoin, requiring these rules be met before the funds can be unlocked. Minsc, created by Bitcoin developer Nadav Ivgi, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write on tech use to drive a positive social and economic impact. Blockchain technology and smart contracts have opened up a ...