Resolving Disputes in Crypto Asset Transactions: A Comparative Analysis of National Courts, ADR, ODR, and Blockchain-Based Mechanisms

M.H. Heidarpour
Heidarpour, Mohammad Hossein

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 ...

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Suggested Citation

M.H. Heidarpour; "Resolving Disputes in Crypto Asset Transactions: A Comparative Analysis of National Courts, ADR, ODR, and Blockchain-Based Mechanisms"
TDM 1 (2026), www.transnational-dispute-management.com

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