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Circle’s refund protocol enables secure, programmable refunds in stablecoin transactions without giving full control to arbiters.
Smart Contracts News
Smart contracts are self-executing agreements with the terms of the contract directly written into code. They run on blockchain technology and automatically execute actions when predefined conditions are met, eliminating the need for intermediaries and ensuring transparency and trust in transactions.
These contracts work through if-then logic; if a particular condition is met, then a corresponding action is triggered. Specialized blockchains such as Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain and Cardano provide safe environments for the execution of smart contracts.
Smart contracts are typically written in programming languages like Solidity for Ethereum, enabling developers to create intricate business logic within the contract. Once deployed, smart contracts are immutable, meaning their code cannot be altered, ensuring the integrity of agreements. Their decentralized nature and cryptographic security make them ideal for various applications, including decentralized finance, supply chain management and voting systems, revolutionizing how agreements are made and executed in the digital age.
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Alexei Zamyatin says the race is on to win the market share of DeFi services on Bitcoin, and the blockchain’s 300 million users could outgrow Ethereum’s DeFi ecosystem.
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By exposing logic in plain language, AI agents transform smart contracts into systems that are both human-readable and interactive.
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Ethereum’s Fusaka hard fork is expected in late 2025, and Ethereum core developer Tim Beiko has ruled out the inclusion of the controversial EVM Object Format (EOF) upgrade.
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The Stacks Asia DLT Foundation's partnership with the Abu Dhabi Global Market aims to make it easier for institutions to participate in the Bitcoin economy.
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Tokenized real estate could top $4 trillion by 2035, reshaping property investment as blockchain adoption grows, according to a Deloitte report.
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Traders say ETH price fell to a “generational bottom,” but historical and network activity data suggest that this is not the case.
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The repayment occurred days after KiloEx offered the hacker a $750,000 "white hat" hacker bounty if they returned 90% of the stolen value.
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DeFi’s speculative nature is its unique strength, which lies in democratizing financial opportunities, and its value lies in leveling the playing field.
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Institutional investors are eyeing DeFi, but security and compliance must improve to build trust and attract big players.
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The new push-based oracle delivers price updates every 2.4 milliseconds, according to RedStone.
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The convergence of blockchain and AI is not optional but essential for creating a secure, transparent and decentralized foundation for autonomous agent economies.
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As DeFi matures, Bitcoin emerges as the ideal foundation for secure and scalable financial innovation, offering a battle-tested infrastructure that surpasses Ethereum’s experimental ethos.
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The white-glove blockchain service may provide the robust infrastructure necessary for crypto adoption among financial institutions.
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Move is now the best programming language for verifying the absence of bugs and checking for modifications and leaks, which is how most blockchains get hacked.
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