Paths to Decentralized Legal Systems

Creating private laws for crypto now is totally feasible... There are basically four sources of law natural, positive (from governments), international, and private law. Right now, contemporary private law lets us build these private legal systems. Thanks to the New York Convention, decisions can be enforced globally.

I’d argue we already have a pretty decentralized form of law with referendums. When people get to vote on stuff, that’s decentralization in action. Just like Wikipedia says, a referendum is a direct vote on proposals by everyone.

But is arbitration really effective for resolving disputes in crypto? Small cases might work, but with major civil or criminal issues, we definitely need proper judicial systems. Most cases we see are scams or stolen funds, which need government intervention to sort out.

Interesting point. But I reckon no law can truly prevent anyone from influencing referendums. Freedom of speech protects that. Honestly, trying to silence influence is just attacking expression rights... Getting to a decentralized law system seems super far-off right now.

Honestly, thinking about decentralized law feels kinda impossible. Laws are typically centralized, right? Everyone’s bound by the same laws, or they face penalties. Maybe it could work on a local level where communities create their own laws based on their traditions?

Totally on the same page. Decentralized laws don’t need to take over existing legal frameworks. Instead, they could supplement those systems for specific groups. Like, think about corporate laws or community rules for special interests.

But are you narrowing down the definition of law? It’s not just what governments decide. People can also create their own laws voluntarily through private law, leading to more decentralized legal systems.

Great point there. I’ve read studies on contracts from big companies. They usually favor national legal systems over arbitration, even if arbitration has its perks. Remember, arbitration can’t tackle everything. It can only decide on issues within its agreement scope.

We’ve actually seen revolutions before. Kings lost power, and now even governments must follow the law. We should discuss what part of the law the government should control and what can be left for us to handle.

Yeah, decentralized law has its limits. But think about massive industries like international sports, governed by private laws. They run huge events and many sports organizations operate under their own legal frameworks.

Cool points. But governments have limited law-making power, especially post-French Revolution. Now it’s more about parliaments making laws while governments enforce them. It’s all about checks and balances.

If we’re talking about contract scopes, those can still be addressed in civil court. Domestic laws provide a neutral ground. I still believe arbitration isn’t the best fit here, especially with all the unique situations we’ve got.

Yeah, real life is messy. There’ll be overlaps and inconsistencies with national laws. But I'm pushing for more local control. Making local units or communities more autonomous is the way to lean into decentralization.

Thanks for your thoughts! I get why you emphasize government branches. My point was about overall governance; parliaments play a big role there. Just trying to simplify the discussion for everyone.

Right, but impartiality is key in arbitration. Big companies prefer it to avoid home court advantages. Domestic courts can be biased. Ever tried winning a case in certain countries? Good luck with that.

What about religious decentralized jurisdictions like those without clear monarchies? Caliphate or papal authority... does that factor in?

You’re missing the point! There are multiple branches in most governments. Elections happen, parties propose governments, and parliaments vote on laws. You need to study the structure better before proposing solutions.

Appreciate your input. I see where we differ in defining government. For me, parliament is part of it. Looking at governance broadly helps in understanding the system better.

Can we genuinely have decentralized laws? Absolutely! Environments differ, and our customs and traditions shape our laws. But some crimes, like murder, will always attract serious penalties.

I’m with you on this. Cryptocurrency isn’t the end-all, be-all. It’s part of the digital space, and the laws we create around it will need constant adjustments. If people want decentralized laws, governing bodies will need to play ball with existing laws.