Wet code vs. Dry code

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Nick Szabo's distinction between traditional human-interpreted legal contracts ('wet code') and mathematically formalized, computer-executable smart contracts ('dry code'), highlighting the shift from reliance on human interpretation to automated, high-integrity execution.

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Nick Szabo — The Quiet Master of Cryptocurrency | Co-Hosted by Naval Ravikant | The Tim Ferriss Show

Nick Szabo — The Quiet Master of Cryptocurrency | Co-Hosted by Naval Ravikant | The Tim Ferriss Show

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Nick Szabo's distinction between traditional human-interpreted legal contracts ('wet code') and mathematically formalized, computer-executable smart contracts ('dry code'), highlighting the shift from reliance on human interpretation to automated, high-integrity execution.