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Smarter Than You Thought - Smart Contracts on Bitcoin

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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...

ERC-20 and ERC-721: What are they and how do you use them?

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ERC stands for Ethereum Requests for Comments and is used by Ethereum developers. In order to execute a token in the Ethereum ecosystem, the developers need to abide by a set of rules established by the ERC. Tokens developed compliant to ERCs called ERC tokens have become popular over the years. The property of the ERC token that attracts its users most is the fact that it can be traded. This exchange is possible only if its value is standard. Let’s look at two well-known ERC tokens and their characteristics. Ethereum Smart Contracts ERC-20 ERC-20 tokens represent a certain value and come under fungible tokens. Much like currency, they can be interchanged with other ERC-20 tokens as they all are the same. These tokens have the nature of being divisible, meaning you could send someone 0.5 of your token. A majority of the tokens on the Ethereum platform follow ERC-20. For a token to be considered as an ERC-20 token, it needs to fulfill the conditions set by ERC-20. The prima...

Smart energy management with blockchain smart contracts

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Blockchain has been embraced in various industries that have clearly seen its potential and positive effect. One of the industries that have not yet explored blockchain to its fullest is the energy sector. The possibilities with blockchain in the energy sector are limitless. The direct peer-to-peer system allows energy producers to directly connect with those who are in need of energy. Another indispensable application of blockchain is a smart contract. These smart contracts are digital contracts that run on a secure blockchain network. They can be coded in a way to execute payments from buyer to seller as soon as the energy is delivered. Everything is recorded on the blockchain network and therefore there is more accountable management of energy resources. Smart contracts can really be effective in businesses especially in major industries like energy. For smart contract development that is a cut above the rest, Blockchain App Factory is the ideal company to approach. Their ...

How to Write Upgradeable Smart Contracts in Solidity?

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Smart Contracts - Are They Really Smart? Smart contracts govern the way in which a blockchain function. The immutability of the blockchain extends into smart contracts as well - a smart contract once coded cannot be modified. This is one of the primary reasons for the blockchain and the data in the blockchain being super-secure. There is no way to edit the data on the blockchain, and there is no way to circumvent the conditions laid out on the smart contract.   Smart contract development This advantage has made blockchain highly dependable for financial transactions, maximizing security and minimizing efforts and expenses, both in time and money. However, sometimes, the biggest boon also becomes the biggest bane. Any software is supposed to have some room to ‘evolve’ and smart contracts, by virtue of their immutability, lack that attribute. Anything that doesn’t change according to the changing times cannot be honored with the prefix ‘smart’, and smart contracts should not ...

Build highly secure smart contracts and rule the crypto-world

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Today, smart contracts have become a necessity for all the companies that have adopted blockchain technology for developing their products and services. If you are thinking of achieving massive success in the crypto space, adopting smart contracts is one of the definite things you must do for more efficient and seamless processing of agreements among the various parties in a network. In fact, Ethereum-based custom smart contract development can be a boon for your business in many ways: Eliminates the need for any third-party intermediaries Promotes an efficient and automated business process Ensures data security and trust between parties Saves operating costs Blockchain App Factory is one of the leading blockchain and cryptocurrency development companies that have expert teams of experienced full-stack blockchain developers. We offer a wide range of smart contract development services using Ethereum and can actually guide you through the whole process of development e...

How smart contracts are transforming the E-commerce industry

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The blockchain technology has successfully commanded the attention of the general public for a while now. Although it was the popularity of bitcoins that essentially put blockchain on the roadmap to familiarity, blockchain technology has begun to revolutionize the way the E-commerce industry operates with the introduction of smart contracts. The application of blockchain technology is best observed in the way smart contracts are designed. Smart contracts are basically agreements that auto-execute when all the parties involved fulfill the terms and conditions required. These agreements are then stored on blocks of data protected by cryptographic encryption. Smart contracts have proven extremely important for E-commerce operations. When a user makes a purchase through an e-commerce platform, the smart contract is programmed to release the value of the purchase into the seller’s wallet only after both the buyer and seller have met the conditions required to meet the transaction p...

How are Smart Contracts Executed in Hyperledger?

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The heart of the blockchain lies in smart contracts. Smart contracts embed the logic with which the blockchain is supposed to function. The blockchain might be a nascent technology but with its features that promise transparency and security, the blockchain is expected to penetrate every industry including but not limited to art, finance, and an internet of things. Its global acceptance can only be attributed to smart contracts. The implementation of the smart contract can be a taxing process. It requires technical expertise and extensive coding knowledge. It also has to be mentioned that the understanding of the business logic needs to add up with the already required skills. However,  Hyperledger makes it marginally easy for organizations to implement smart contracts. Hyperledger Smart Contracts Smart Contracts... A Bit in Detail The complexity of the smart contract is directly proportional to the complexity of the strategy that would help solve your business problem ...

Smart contracts for High Security and Scam-Free Agreements

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Smart contracts are digital contracts that help set some rules and help in regulating transactions. Smart contract development can enable an immutable and scam-free business to exist as it is immune to manipulation. It does not require the involvement of third parties to verify any transaction as it does so automatically. Smart Contract Development & Auditing If there is any fraudulent activity taking place, the smart contract becomes a void agreement. Smart contracts is built on blockchain technology, therefore anyone on blockchain can inspect these smart contracts. They are transparent and therefore heighten security when compared to traditional contracts. It is important to test the smart contract after its development to ensure that there are no vulnerabilities. Hackers and frauds can be avoided easily by upping security and guaranteeing the strength of a smart contract with intense QA tests. Smart contract auditing is carried out for this purpose and prevents the e...