Why is “smart contract” a confusing term? Are smart contracts legally enforceable if people don’t understand how they are executed? Could we make human-readable smart contracts, reconciling the ambiguity of real-world law vs. code law?
Note: Apologies for the weird discoloration in the beginning of the video. I am not sure what caused it.
These questions are from the MOOC 10.6 session, which took place on October 11th 2018. If you want early-access to talks and a chance to participate in the monthly live Q&As with Andreas, become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/aantonop
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