Ethereum smart contracts are like recipes for computers to follow. They need to be secure and easy to use, but sometimes they can be hard to understand or make mistakes. To help solve this problem, researchers analyzed millions of transactions and interviewed developers to see where they were going wrong. They found five main issues:
- It’s like trying to build a house without a blueprint – developers need clear instructions on how to use the cryptography tools in Ethereum smart contracts.
- It’s like trying to cook a meal without a recipe – developers need help understanding which steps to take and how to do them securely.
- It’s like trying to drive a car with no GPS – developers need better tools to evaluate the security of their smart contracts.
- It’s like trying to play a game without rules – developers need clear guidelines on how to use cryptography in Ethereum smart contracts.
- It’s like trying to fix a car engine without instructions – developers need more support and resources to fix common problems with crypto APIs (application programming interfaces) in Ethereum smart contracts.
To address these issues, the researchers proposed some solutions, such as providing detailed instructions for each step of the process, creating new tools to help evaluate security, and developing better guidelines for using cryptography in smart contracts. By understanding the common problems and proposing solutions, this study aims to make Ethereum smart contracts more secure and easier to use for developers.
