The promise of smart contracts, which automatically execute their terms on the blockchain without need of intermediaries, has caught the eye of many in the legal tech industry. But before such contracts can go mainstream, they have to fix a glaring problem: security lapses being easily exploited by cybercriminals.

Some investors, however, believe a recent legal tech startup has the answer. Sagewise, which markets itself as a “safety net for smart contracts,” recently closed on a $1.25 million funding round led by Wavemaker Genesis.