Introduction
Advantages of Smart Contracts
- Automated execution of tasks, reducing the need for manual intervention
- Reduced costs and time spent on intermediaries and legal processes
- Increased transparency and trust between parties
- Reduction in errors and disputes
- Improved efficiency and security
Use Cases
- Supply chain management, to track the movement of goods and payments
- Real estate transactions, to automate the transfer of ownership and payments
- Insurance claims processing, to automate the verification and payout of claims
- Financial services, such as digital identities, loans, and fund transfers
Challenges
- Legal and regulatory uncertainties
- Limited programming language options, requiring specialized skills
- Inflexibility of Smart Contracts once deployed
- Dependence on blockchain technology, which is still in its early stages