We explain the mechanics of smart contracts. We then highlight benefits of smart contracts such as overcoming commitment problems. We also discuss limitations such as the difficulty for smart contracts to access information external to the blockchain and the difficulty of integrating smart...

This paper presents a new hybrid forecasting engine for day-ahead peak load prediction in Iran National Grid (ING). In this forecasting engine the seasonal data bases of the historical peak load demand on the similar days with their weather information given for three cities (Tehran, Tabriz and...