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Marlowe

Marlowe

9.9
A programming language for writing financial contracts on Cardano
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: Marlowe
  • This is Marlowe.
  • Crowne & Marlowe
  • Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability
  • Marlowe-Crowne scale

Examples

  • Marlowe is a programming language designed specifically for creating and managing financial contracts on the Cardano blockchain.

  • This is Marlowe.

    Lady in the Lake (1946)

  • Developers use Marlowe to simulate various financial scenarios in their smart contracts.

  • By utilizing Marlowe, programmers can execute complex financial agreements with ease on the Cardano platform.

Surface Forms

Marlowe main

Etymology

Marlowe is the name of a programming language that takes its name from the playwright Christopher Marlowe, whose family name comes from old English mere 'lake' + hlaw 'hill' meaning 'hill by a lake'. Naming the language Marlowe links it to a famous writer, which fits because the language is used for 'writing' financial contracts.