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#302: Dean Tribble, CEO of Agoric, on Distributed Systems, JavaScript in Crypto, MetaMask Snaps, and Institutional Adoption of DeFi

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Exploring the Evolution of Smart Contracts and Decentralized Systems

In this chapter, the host welcomes Dean Tribble, an 'OG' in the crypto space, and they discuss the evolution of smart contracts from the first one built in 1989 to present-day Ethereum and Solidity. They delve into the decentralized nature of blockchain systems, highlighting the elimination of trusted intermediaries and the reliance on software to enforce contract terms. The chapter also explores the importance of secure programming environments and the need for better techniques to address security hazards in the blockchain world.

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