Since its introduction in 2014 the Solidity programming language has become the de facto standard to write smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain network. Solidity is so popular that numerous ...

This second course of the Blockchain series focuses on the computational element of blockchain technology. Smart contracts allow for implementing user-defined operations of arbitrary complexity that ...

The Ethereum network brought smart contracts into the blockchain space, making concepts like decentralized finance (DeFi) possible. Smart contracts can automatically execute processes once certain ...

You might be surprised how well your current programming skills translate to the blockchain and Web3. Let's get started with smart contract development using Ethereum and Solidity. For programmers ...

Few things have been more exciting in this 21st century than the development of cryptocurrency. Whether you don't really understand the phenomenon and would like to, or already follow it closely but ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as a ...

Learning a new language takes time, energy and perseverance. However, only when you apply the language in the right setting does it really stick in your mind. The most popular programming languages in ...

What is a smart contract? Smart contracts are a ground-breaking layer of blockchain technology that allows users to communicate and transact with one another via a “robotic middleman.” A smart ...