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A Survey of Smart Contract Formal Specification and Verification
A smart contract is a computer program which allows users to define and
execute transactions automatically on top of the blockchain platform. Given the
significance of smart contracts in supporting important activities across
industry sectors including supply chain, finance, legal and medical services,
there is a strong demand for verification and validation techniques. Yet, the
vast majority of smart contracts lack any kind of formal specification, which
is essential for establishing their correctness. In this survey, we investigate
formal models and specifications of smart contracts presented in the literature
and present a systematic overview in order to understand the common trends. We
also discuss the current approaches used in verifying such property
specifications and identify gaps with the hope to recognize promising
directions for future work