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Commercial AI models were able to autonomously generate real-world smart contract exploits worth millions; the costs of such attacks are falling rapidly.
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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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The move could challenge other prediction platforms by providing Kalshi users with greater anonymity through tokenized buys and sales on the Solana blockchain.
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Eclipse combines high-throughput execution with Ethereum settlement in a way no other L2 has attempted. Cointelegraph Research breaks down the architecture and the milestones that will define its trajectory.
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With Python running natively onchain, developers can build smart contracts using regular programming practices while ensuring reliability and efficiency.
49989 - Opinion
Point-in-time audits fail in composable, adversarial markets. AI-powered continuous assurance using solvers and simulation replaces episodic security checks.
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Equity lending’s outdated batch settlements and manual reconciliations are failing markets. Onchain infrastructure offers real-time, programmable solutions.
2153 - Opinion
While tokenization transforms trillion-dollar markets, the $10 billion domain industry remains stuck in Web2 trading that takes months.
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Nansen unveiled an AI agent to simplify onchain crypto trading with natural conversation, aiming to bring more value to Ethereum and EVM networks.
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The adoption of TEEs in crypto is accelerating. But what does this technology truly offer?
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Yala’s Bitcoin-collateralized YU stablecoin dropped as low as $0.2046 after an attempted protocol attack, failing to restore its $1 peg.
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AI-powered DeFi creates new security risks. This calls for transparent, rigorous auditing to protect decentralized systems.
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Car buyers face opaque waitlists and massive markups on new models. Tokenizing reservations could create transparent, tradable queue positions worth trillions.
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Explore the top Web3 jobs in 2025, salary ranges and how to start in the best-paying blockchain careers.
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Growing decentralized trading and memecoin speculation from big investors are driving Avalanche’s blockchain activity, according to Nansen analysts.
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Tether has scrapped plans to end USDT on Omni, Bitcoin Cash SLP, Kusama, EOS and Algorand, allowing it to continue in a limited capacity.
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