The article shows that the technological precursors of decentralization require a reexamination of technological infrastructure for decentralized systems. Highlighting the past and present events in technology development that helped usher in the age of decentralization, the article examines the...

This chapter presents a technical perspective on decentralized structures. The purpose of the chapter is to provide guideposts and an overview of the technical possibilities and limitations for the creation of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). A core precept for the creation of DAOs...

In an age of constant, complex and disruptive technological innovation, knowing what, when, and how to structure regulatory interventions has become more difficult. Regulators find themselves in a situation where they believe they must opt for either reckless action (regulation without...