Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Book Chapter Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The future of smart contracts: Pioneering a new era of automated transactions and trust in the digital economy Description An account of the resource The future of smart contracts in decentralized finance (DeFi) is a dynamic and evolving field that holds immense potential for transforming traditional financial systems The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with smart contracts is enhancing their capabilities, enabling efficient processing of data and intelligent decision-making. Smart contracts provide an open and effective replacement for traditional financial structures as they continue to gain popularity. The potential of smart contracts to improve transparency, optimize operating procedures, and transform industries like healthcare, finance, and education is what will determine their future. To support blockchain-based apps and grow the DeFi ecosystem, smart contract platforms like Polkadot, Cardano, and Ethereum must continue to innovate and evolve. The future of smart contracts is largely being shaped by the possibility of multi-chain smart contracts, the incorporation of AI and machine learning technology, and the support for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iyer R.; Maralapalle V.; Patil D.; Irfan M. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived AI-Driven Decentralized Finance and the Future of Finance, pp. 229-256. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IGI Global Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-6321-8.ch010" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-6321-8.ch010</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85207621885&amp;doi=10.4018%2F979-8-3693-6321-8.ch010&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=3520ba62f9fba9428c3d7e1ecd120252" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85207621885&amp;doi=10.4018%2f979-8-3693-6321-8.ch010&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=3520ba62f9fba9428c3d7e1ecd120252</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access Relation A related resource ISBN: 979-836936323-2; 979-836936321-8 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iyer R., Amity University, Mumbai, India; Maralapalle V., Amity University, Maharashtra, India; Patil D., Amity University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Irfan M., Christ University, Bengaluru, India