A Study of Ethereum’s Transition from Proof-of-Work to Proof-of-Stake in Preventing Smart Contracts Criminal Activities
Oliver J. Hall,
Stavros Shiaeles,
Fudong Li
Abstract:With the ever-increasing advancement in blockchain technology, security is a significant concern when substantial investments are involved. This paper explores known smart contract exploits used in previous and current years. The purpose of this research is to provide a point of reference for users interacting with blockchain technology or smart contract developers. The primary research gathered in this paper analyses unique smart contracts deployed on a blockchain by investigating the Solidity code involved a… Show more
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