The Distributed Ledger Technology for the Art Market
The Distributed Ledger Technology for the Art Market
Author(s): Camilla ScarpellinoSubject(s): Economy, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Business Economy / Management, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Commercial Law
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: right of ownership; contractual law; commercial law; digital regulation; blockchain; NFTs; registration system; art market
Summary/Abstract: The art market seems exclusive to a limited circle of collectors due to information imbalances regarding artworks and their value. Often, one must turn to experts and auction houses to finalize a deal. In addition to artistic advice, legal consultations are also necessary, often due to third-party claims on the ownership of the artwork or cases of fraud. This article aims to explore the potential advantages of utilizing distributed ledger technology in the art market to verify and record transactions involving whole or parts of artworks, making them traceable and perhaps more easily purchasable.
Journal: Годишник на УНСС
- Issue Year: 2/2023
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 127-136
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English