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Record Nr.

UNINA9910557340603321

Autore

Schrepel Thibault

Titolo

Blockchain + antitrust : the decentralization formula / / Thibault Schrepel

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Northampton : , : Edward Elgar Publishing, , 2021

ISBN

1-80088-553-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (304 pages)

Disciplina

343.0999

Soggetti

Technology and law

Blockchains (Databases) - Law and legislation

Antitrust law

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents: Preface -- Introduction: The decentralization -- Part 1 a common ambition -- 1. Blockchain: From ideology to implementation -- 2. Blockchain's toolbox -- 3. Blockchain and darwin -- 4. Decentralization? -- 5. Comes antitrust: The paradox -- Part 2 best frenemies? -- 6. The theory of the firm -- 7. The theory of granularity -- 8. Collusion on blockchain -- 9. Collusion using blockchain -- 10. Blockchain power -- 11. Blockchain and monopolization -- 12. Blockchain and merger control -- Part 3 allies -- 13. Law + technology -- 14. Running the formula -- 15. Blockchain's future -- Index.

Sommario/riassunto

"This innovative and original book explores the relationship between blockchain and antitrust, highlighting the mutual benefits that stem from cooperation between the two and providing a unique perspective on how law and technology could cooperate. Delivering a legal, economic, and technical analysis of antitrust and blockchain, Thibault Schrepel provides a well-rounded examination of their mutual flaws and the limitations that occur when they ignore each other. He explores the anticompetitive practices that may arise in the field as well as covering enforcement issues before showcasing the potential of blockchain and antitrust to complement one another. He offers different ways of creating effective regulations and enforcement mechanisms for the purpose of benefiting their common interests.



Covering key topics such as decentralization, blockchain evolution, and the objectives of competition law, this book will be of particular interest to academics and students researching at the intersection of law and technology. It will also be useful for legal practitioners interested in blockchain, as well as antitrust agencies and policy-makers"--