Understanding the Use-cases of a Smart Contract

A smart contract is something that takes blockchain beyond cryptocurrencies; it is a blockchain-powered self-executing contract. Basically, the terms of the contract between the two parties are coded into a smart contract that runs on a blockchain. The execution of the contract is controlled by the code and the transactions can be tracked. However, these cannot be reversed and can be altered only when both parties agree to do so. Thus, without the need for a central authority, the contract can be executed in a decentralized manner.

The lifecycle of a Smart Contract

Smart contract development does not start with coding a smart contract. Before that, the agreement needs to be identified but the parties and conditions need to be set.

• Identify an agreement

For a contract to exist, there must be two or more parties. Thus, all the parties that plan to be a part of the smart contract need to come together and decide the events and the outcomes. In short, identifying an agreement would involve the identification of the business process that needs to be executed in the contract. In addition to that, the asset transfer and right transfer also need to be identified.

• Condition setting

A smart contract is automatically triggered when a condition is met or an event occurs. For example, a date or receiving a payment could trigger the execution of a smart contract that might have a certain outcome.

• Coding a smart contract

A smart contract development company helps code the smart contract once the agreement is identified and the conditions are set.

• Encrypting a smart contract messaging

To authenticate and verify the messaging between the parties, encryption is required.

• Execution of a smart contract

Once the parties reach a consensus and the smart contract is authenticated and verified, the blockchain records the smart contract. Once the event occurs, the outcomes are processed and recorded on the blockchain, where it cannot be mutated.

Some of the most popular business use cases of the smart contract are:

•      Digital Identity

With the growing digital presence, it has become very important for individuals and enterprises to secure their digital identities. Smart contracts can be used to manage self-sovereign digital identity and this helps build a user-centric internet for individuals.

It also helps overcome the challenges of existing inefficient KYC processes. Additionally, it reduces the liability of enterprises to safeguard user identification data.

•       Trade finance

The existing processes in trade finance are time-consuming and costly. A lot of paper documentation is required, and the chances of fraud are very high. As a smart contract supports automated compliance, it promises streamlined trades.

•       Land title recording

Property transfers are susceptible to massive fraud. Using smart contracts for property transfers promises an increase in transaction efficiency, integrity, and transparency. Apart from this, the cost of title recording can also be significantly reduced.

•       Supply Chain

Supply chains generate a lot of data that is of tremendous value so that the chain is completely transparent. The visibility of the supply chain at every step reduces the risk of theft and fraud. It significantly simplifies the complex multi-party supply chain system.

•       Insurance

Smart contracts can be processed and verified instantaneously. A lot of work duplication like report and policy verification can be reduced for faster and cost-effective policy processing.

•       Clinical trials

The clinical trials are far from reaching their full potential. This is because the data sharing infrastructure between the clinics and the patients are not quick and trustworthy enough. Smart contracts can help streamline the process as they enable secure data sharing.

Along with offering more visibility, it brings in more efficiency to the ecosystem with low costs. With patients having more confidence in the ecosystem, the clinical trials and researches can be optimized.

Smart contract development services

At Antier Solutions, we offer smart contract development services to provide enterprises with customized smart contracts. These contracts help businesses get rid of intermediaries and automate their time-consuming processes under predefined conditions. Whether you need a smart contract for your real estate business, MLM business, ICO, STO, or any other business, we align our services with your business needs.

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