We’re getting ready to release our new smart contract language (in fact, you can already get started programming in a local environment using alpha builds as described here). The language is based on LISP and has two defining characteristics that add to stability, security, and precision:
The language is not intended to be compiled.
The language is not Turing complete. This allows us to guarantee that static analysis can be performed in a fast and efficient manner.
One crucial step is creating a name for this language. Again, we want to communicate stability , security , and precision . Some names the core team have generated are below.
Greek mythology theme such as Atlas or Gaia
Apollo
Titan
Tellus
Athena
Trident
Javelin
Metaphors for stability or trust
Polaris
Carbon
Radon
Radium
Sirius
Neutron
Metaphors for accuracy
Photon
Sniper
Arrow
Laser
Ray
Other ideas
Regulus
Basilisk
Minerva
SLIC
FLASC
ALPS
Proof
Mise
Writ
Treaty
Tabula
Plinth
Parlay
Faro
Cinch
Tempo
Lemma
We want your feedback
Which name is best and why?
Which name is worst and why?
Are there other codebases with these names? Or similar names?
I like the idea of keeping with the Greek mythology theme. I vote for Trident, as it’s a tool used by a god vs a character in and of itself. Javalin is pretty dope too.
One thing about Apollo is that it stays with our theme of Greek mythology (Gaia storage, Atlas network) but also has the project Apollo meaning for accuracy and precisely landing a spacecraft.
Your Definition = A smart contract is composed of two parts - then the name of your new smart contracting language should be CENTAUR, a 2-part Mythical Creature - Strong, Fast, Unbridled
Ceous - is a good one - an elder titan, son of Gaia. As we’re pertaining to Blockstack’s “Smart” Contract and its different language design - this titan god of intelligence and deep questioning fits the name for it. -> The Smartest Contract there is while questioning other SC’s existing designs.
How about a word in Asian language to add a bit more international flavor to the collection of words we already use?
Yan - means “language” in Chinese
Jian - means “sword” in Chinese, also means “see” (different characters are used for these two different meanings but with the same pronunciation)
Ke - means “carve” also means “guest” (different characters are used for these two different meanings but with the same pronunciation) - “carving” smart contracts onto the blockchain - immutable and precise.
If you are looking for 2-3 syllables words, we have a lot of choices in Chinese.
Trident was used as a layout engine in Internet Explorer. However, I like the idea of tools of greek mythology!
Tellus is too close to Telos and Tezos.
Bringing in a different culture is a great idea.
As Atlas is going away, the name could be from a different mytholgoy than the Greek one. What about Amrit or Kundali ? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KuṇḍaliGuardian of the north. Related to Amrita (immortality - in greek mytho.: ambrosia).
I’d like to propose that we also need to brainstorm names that are completely unique, meaning they have no or few existing github repos, npm packages, and crypto projects. I started a list of names that could serve this purpose. Looking for more ideas please:
