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I've been reading a lot about Ethereum, and I am really interested in blockchain tech -- but I also wonder about this. I am really curious as to whether it wou
by 52-6F-62 9y ago
I've been reading a lot about Ethereum, and I am really interested in blockchain tech -- but I also wonder about this.
I am really curious as to whether it would be possible to develop new languages for the handling of smart contracts, or if it is possible to develop smart contracts (using a library or other resource) with existing, popular languages like c++, python, or javascript. I know web3 is already quite accessible and while I haven't looked at the source, it seems relatively easy to work with. But the core language for smart contracts... I think Eth would benefit from some flexibility on the development end. Or maybe I just don't know enough.
Anyway, I think that would be a big leap.
- RexetBlell 9y agoI know that Consensys (who is looking to hire hundreds of engineers https://consensys.net/open-positions/ https://consensys.net/open-positions/) is working on a special smart contract language that would be easy for lawyers to learn. The language compiles into EVM bytecode.
- DennisP 9y agoThere are several languages that compile to the EVM. Also there's a somewhat speculative project to transition to a restricted version of WASM, which would let languages like C and Rust be compiled into smart contracts on Ethereum.
- 52-6F-62 9y agoInteresting. All I knew of previously was Solidity, and it seemed... practical but limited. That said, I haven't done a deep dive yet. Thanks