Enhancing E-Commerce through Blockchain (DLTs): The Regulatory Paradox for Digital Governance

Author:

Guarín Duque Gustavo1,Zuluaga Torres Julián David2

Affiliation:

1. Department of Law , Universidad Externado de Colombia Facultad de Derecho , Bogota , Colombia

2. Department of Law, Universidad Externado de Colombia , Bogota , Colombia

Abstract

Abstract Nowadays, the emergence of Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLTs) and the rapidly developing of the digital economy have the potential to transform the current international regulatory framework. Thus, the current developments of DLTs in e-commerce demand a closer analysis of the implications for global governance and international trade. While the Internet has enhanced the development of new platforms for international trade, DLTs may be instruments to unleash the potential of e-commerce. In this scenario, DLTs could drive, strength and promote e-commerce transactions by diminishing inefficiencies. For instance, it could significantly reduce intermediation costs, facilitating the use and interoperability of smart contracts and single window systems. Indeed, customs operations are very complex and involve different types of intermediaries across borders, creating unnecessary obstacles to trade that could be reduced by the application of DLTs. There is where the regulatory paradox enters into place. The operability of DLTs in e-commerce raises significant regulatory challenges posing new policy questions. For this reason, it is crucial to achieving common understandings among relevant stakeholders to identify a set of principles that guide a country’s regulatory frameworks to facilitate the interoperability of e-commerce. One of the main pieces of the puzzle of proposing a set of principles is how to deal with an appropriate level of intervention from regulators in order to promote trust in international transactions, transparency, efficiency, security and operability among regulatory frameworks. This paper will examine current developments, initiatives, and proposals from different approaches: It will start with an overview of the opportunities that DLTs will create to promote e-commerce. Then, it will explore the current international economic legal framework in light of the application of DLTs in e-commerce, taking into consideration policy recommendations from international institutions and initiatives in some specific jurisdictions. From those views, a set of principles will be identified.

Publisher

Walter de Gruyter GmbH

Subject

Law,Political Science and International Relations

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