What happens if there are bugs in Ethereum smart contracts? Are smart contract developers the new middlemen? What happened during the Bancor hack? Are Ethereum smart contracts and tokens secure? Could someone make centralised contracts still based on the ERC-20 standard?
These questions are from the MOOC 9.6 and 9.7 sessions, and the July monthly Patreon session, which took place on March 23rd, March 30th, and July 28th 2018 respectively. Andreas is a teaching fellow with the University of Nicosia. The first course in their Master of Science in Digital Currency degree, DFIN-511: Introduction to Digital Currencies, is offered for free as an open enrollment MOOC course to anyone interested in learning about the fundamental principles.
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"You can go on the internet and you can use Facebook if you're an idiot" lol
What is Tbc coin or Kringle cash ?
He called all you Facebook users idiots. LOL!!
you look good, baby
Why is the ether (ETH) supply not predictable like bitcoin?
Anthony, what is your thoughts on the size of the ethereum blockchain and node syncing, if the blockchain exponentially increases from 1TB to 3TB to 8TB does it cause issues storing the chain and maintaining decentralisation?
When it comes to smart contract bugs and upgrades, why not put it to a vote? Only if the majority of token holders vote yes can the contract be altered.
Smart contracts using Komodo's crypto conditions can be updated if there are bugs. Andreas, read "Mastering Crypto Conditions" by JL777 when you have a moment.
The last answer would make a nice stand-alone video on what ERC-20 is. Short yet reasonably complete. In any case, excellent video as always!
hi Andreas. What is other use cas of Bitcoin other than DIGITAL CASH or STORE OF VALUE? You have been mentioning, it is the internet of money so many times. what else usecases does bitcoin has?
SCAM SHITCOIN
For non technical users, there is no way of knowing which smart contracts have backdoor super user access etc. Guess someone can come up with that kinda auditing….will be great.
What are your thoughts on ravencoin?
The only fully trustless and decentrialzed exchange (and protocol) existing atm as to my knowledge is 'BLOCK DX', but would be interestning to have your view Andreas on The Blocknet Project, looking further into the the knowldege of what is excaly a truly decentrialzed, trustless and secure Dex – thanks for your continuously and persistent way of educating the space and asnwering a verity of important questions!
Appreciate this set of q's, as having basic concepts described well is so helpful to overall understanding. Thank you!
AA is always clear, and concise.
ERC mansplained
ETC !
Vitalik will rollback the blockchain
Good timing ! About time this was laid bare….
1) listen to andrea
2) understand what is an open Blockchain
3) ignite the 21st century revolution by buying bitcoin
4) save it on an offline wallet paper
5) watch zombie-monkeys fight
6) THANKS ANDREA FOR SHOWING US THE WAY
Eth getting rekt
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