Understanding of Block chain Application and Smart Contracts

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Thanh Thao Pham , Thi Duyen Vu , Thi Thu Trang Nguyen ,

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Volume 9 - October 2020 (10)

Abstract

The birth of "smart contracts" has based on developments in the emerging field of Blockchain application: computerized transaction protocols that autonomously execute the terms of a contract. With a lot of advantages which I will analyze below, Smart contracts are really offering the promise of increased commercial efficiency, lower transaction and legal costs, and anonymous transacting.

Keywords

Smart contracts, Blockchain

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