Kraus, Daniel; Obrist, Thierry; Hari, Olivier --- "Blockchains, Smart Contracts, Decentralised Autonomous Organisations and the Law" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2019) [2019] ELECD 427

Editor(s): Kraus, Daniel; Obrist, Thierry; Hari, Olivier

Title: Blockchains, Smart Contracts, Decentralised Autonomous Organisations and the Law

Topics: Commercial Law

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Date of Publication: 26 April 2019

Number of pages: c 384

ISBN: 9781788115124

Abstract/Description:

The growth of Blockchain technology presents a number of legal questions for lawyers, regulators and industry participants alike. Primarily, regulators must allow Blockchain technology to develop whilst also ensuring it is not being abused. This book addresses the challenges posed by various applications of Blockchain technology, such as cryptocurrencies, smart contracts and initial coin offerings, across different fields of law. Contributors explore whether the problems posed by Blockchain and its applications can be addressed within the present legal system or whether significant rethinking is required.