The book delves into a comprehensive analysis of the defining characteristics of blockchain technology, offering a nuanced exploration of how this groundbreaking innovation is reshaping and revolutionizing traditional legal frameworks. It affords particular emphasis to smart contracts, providing an in-depth examination of their structure and functionality, while also shedding light on real-world applications that leverage blockchain across various sectors. In doing so, the book underscores the regulatory challenges inherent in this rapidly evolving field, elucidating the critical issues and complexities confronted by lawmakers as they endeavor to craft suitable and effective legal regulations.