Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as a ...

One benefit of blockchain includes its ability to harness the power of smart contracts. What is a Smart Contract? Although the term “smart contract” sounds like a legal instrument, a smart contract is ...

Smart contracts are revolutionizing the way artists and stakeholders deal with rights, royalties and cooperation. By ...

As the world rapidly changes, businesses need to find ways to adapt in order to stay ahead. As a part of this adaptation, I think smart contracts are one of the most transformative technologies in ...

Cointelegraph's Jackson DuMont tackles smart contracts in the latest episode of Cryptopedia. He explains how smart contracts work from the basics and provides examples of how they can be utilized in ...

CFOs and finance departments are always looking for reductions in cost and increases in speed and efficiency in business engagements. One option that’s attracting more attention is the smart contract.

Smart contracts are often mentioned in blockchain-themed patent applications and recited in claims. However, Examiners without a thorough understanding of this concept or unfamiliar with blockchain ...

The insurance industry is on the verge of a monumental shift, driven by the integration of blockchain technology and smart contracts. Bob Brzyski For life and health insurance agents and agency owners ...

Smart contracts are digital contracts on a blockchain that automatically execute when conditions are met. They operate on “if/when...then...” logic and are ...

Smart contracts are potentially one of the most useful tools associated with blockchain, and they can enable the transfer of everything from bitcoin and fiat currency to goods transported around the ...

Beyond the everyday hype of rising and falling cryptocurrency valuations is a burgeoning ecosystem of solutions built on the blockchain. Financial services and supply chain use cases are among those ...

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, ...