Blockchains are a new settlement and ownership layer, one that’s programmable, open, and global by default, unlocking new forms of entrepreneurship, creativity, and infrastructure. Growth in monthly active crypto addresses is generally tracking the
Prediction markets are a hot topic again — even cartoon characters are talking about them (cf South Park). But beyond the buzz, what is a prediction market, exactly? How do they work, how are they designed, and what makes them work?
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Most web2 design patterns – generalized solutions to common problems – don’t apply to web3. Smart contracts have entirely different goals and constraints than technologies like databases and APIs— so how can we make sense of this new and changing landscape? Engineering Partner Noah Citron provides an overview and taxonomy of common smart contract design patterns, covers the pitfalls and challenges facing smart contract developers today, and shares approaches and examples for maximizing composability using standard interfaces.