Among different concepts associated with the term blockchain, smart contracts have been a
prominent one, especially popularized by the Ethereum platform. In this study, we unpack …

Because of the enforcement based on the blockchain technology, smart contracts are
supposed to allow contracting parties to conduct transactions more efficiently than traditional …

This book provides an in-depth analysis of the main debates surrounding blockchain-based
smart contracts and contract law. After having provided a detailed description of the …

Blockchain technology has enabled so-called smart contracts between different parties on a
decentralized network. These self-enforceable and self-executable computerized contracts …

This essay investigates the potential of smart contracts to replace the legal system as an
infrastructure for transactions. It argues that (contract) law remains relevant for most …

Ethereum is a blockchain platform that supports smart contracts. Smart contracts are pieces
of code that perform general-purpose computations. For instance, smart contracts have been …

Chapter 2 investigates the legal dimensions of smart contracts. It analyzes the current legal
framework, describes some relevant practical issues, identifies the main legal questions …

Smart contracts, self-executing agreements based on blockchain technology, are a hotly
debated topic in the tech community, among policy makers, industry stakeholders and in …

We consider some of the techno-economic characteristics of smart contracts relating to real-
world transactions, and the effectiveness of the governance regimes in which they will …

The public debate about smart contracts, meant as self-help remedies grounded on
distributed ledger technology, is filled with alarms and high expectations. They have been …