Smart Contracts by Elian Wildgrove

"Smart Contracts" explores the revolutionary potential of digital agreements and their execution on blockchain technology, impacting finance, law, and various business sectors. These self-executing contracts promise increased efficiency, transparency, and security by automating agreement terms. One intriguing insight is their capacity to transform traditional contract law, shifting from paper-based systems to self-executing code. Furthermore, smart contracts can enhance traceability in supply chain management and facilitate decentralized lending platforms in finance. The book progresses logically, beginning with fundamental concepts and technical aspects of smart contract development on platforms like Ethereum, Cardano, and Solana. It addresses legal and regulatory considerations, such as enforceability, jurisdictional issues, and compliance requirements, before delving into practical applications in decentralized finance (DeFi), intellectual property rights, and voting systems. This approach offers a comprehensive understanding, supported by real-world examples and case studies, while acknowledging challenges like security vulnerabilities and regulatory uncertainty.