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Arbitration of cryptoasset and smart contract disputes: arbitration unchained?

21 July 2023

This article considers the use of arbitration for disputes relating to cryptoassets and smart contracts. Arbitration has many features that make it well suited in this context and it is fast becoming the dispute resolution option of choice in the crypto sector. The inherent flexibility of arbitration and party autonomy can help to address many of the unique technical challenges arising from cryptoassets. However, technology, unique procedural options and public policy issues also give rise to specific concerns when arbitration is used.

This article was originally published on Practical Law and is reproduced with the permission of the publishers. For further information visit www.practicallaw.com

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