Smarter Than You Thought - Smart Contracts on Bitcoin
Bitcoin is, without question, one of the greatest things that happened to the world of fintech. Not only did it bring in the awesomeness of blockchain technology but also introduced a new dimension of transactions by providing enhanced security and transparency. As we all know, blockchain is an immutable, transparent and secure digital ledger that stores information. This property of the blockchain makes it an ideal candidate for effecting financial transactions governed by a set of self-executing rules called smart contracts. Smart contract on Bitcoin Introducing Smart Contracts A smart contract contains a set of rules and conditions that the transacting parties need to agree to in order to effect a transaction. The smart contract is what elevates the utility-value of blockchain. This would mean that there is no need for a trusted third party or any other intermediaries to ensure the upkeeping of the trust. This also translates to lower cost, faster transaction times, and h