He’s a computer scientist, legal and cryptographer best known for his pioneering research in digital contracts and cryptocurrency.
The phrase and concept of “smart contracts” were developed by Nick with the goal of bringing what he calls the “highly evolved” practices of contract law and practice for the design of electronic commerce protocols between strangers on the Internet. Nick also designed Bit Gold, which many consider the precursor to Bitcoin."A premier thinker about history, law and economics, and the lessons they have for security." -- Adam Shostack, Emergent Chaos
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