Resolving Disputes in Crypto Asset Transactions: A Comparative Analysis of National Courts, ADR, ODR, and Blockchain-Based Mechanisms
Article from: TDM 1 (2026), in Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies
Abstract
The proliferation of crypto asset trading and blockchain-based transactions has intensified the complexity of dispute resolution, challenging the adequacy of traditional legal mechanisms. This article undertakes a comparative analysis of dispute resolution pathways in the crypto sphere, including national court litigation, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), platform- integrated online dispute resolution (ODR), and decentralized mechanisms such as Kleros. It highlights the shortcomings of litigation in addressing cross-border, pseudonymous disputes and evaluates arbitration and ...











