Law of code : blockchain and the law in Australia / Michael Bacina, Steven Pettigrove.

Chatswood, N.S.W. : LexisNexis Australia, 2025.

1st edition

202411

Blockchains (Databases) -- Law and legislation.

Part A: Introduction to blockchain

1. Introduction to blockchain technology

2. Smart contracts

3. Non-fungible tokens

4. Decentralised autonomous organisations

Part B: Specific legal areas

5. Property

6. Contract law

7. Intellectual property law

8. Taxation

9. Privacy law

10. Financial services

11. Disputes and insolvency

12. Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing and sanctions

13. Payments, stablecoins and CBDCs.

Law of Code: Blockchain and Digital Assets in Australia is an essential book for practitioners and students looking to understand the interaction between blockchain technology and the law. The authors have taken a systemic approach in dividing this book into two sections. Firstly, the book provides the reader with an introduction to blockchain technology, including an explanation of blockchain and distributed ledger technology, smart contracts, non-fungible tokens and decentralised autonomous organisations. The second part of the book examines and explores specific legal practice areas and how blockchain technology is or may be covered under existing legal regimes, including summaries of case law. Features: An approachable book for those wishing to understand the interaction between blockchain technology and the law ; Written by leading experts ; Case studies of different areas of legal practice. - Publisher's website.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9780409358889

xlix, 532 pages ; 24 cm