Ep 25: Emerging Technology's Language Wars - Smart Contracts

03/06/24 • 27 min

Professor Carla Reyes (SMU) unpacks the interdisciplinary perspectives on smart contracts, highlighting the unique vantage points each group brings to the table. She explores the divergence between legal definitions of ‘contracts’ and their technical counterparts in smart contract technology, uncovering the potential impacts of this disparity on the regulation and understanding of these innovative digital agreements.

Read her full paper here: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4380724

Read her full paper here: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4380724

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Ep 24: DeFi Innovation and Regulation

Yesha Yadav (Vanderbilt Law School) delves into the complexities of decentralized finance (DeFi), exploring market structures, regulatory challenges, and the pivotal role of smart contracts in shaping the future of financial landscapes.

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Ep. 26: Global Blockchain Trade Associations and 2024 Policy (Part 1)

Join Marina Markezic (EU Crypto Initiative) , Ron Hammond (Blockchain Association), Tommaso Astazi (Blockchain For Europe), and Cody Carbone (Digital Chamber) as they delve into the complexities of blockchain regulation and its impact on global policy. Explore how trade associations are shaping the future of technology governance.