Smart Contracts-Fintech: Reflexiones para el debate jurídico

Abstract

espanolSe ofrece una aproximacion critica, al tiempo que proactiva, a los denominados contratos inteligentes. Se examina el funcionamiento de la herramienta tecnologica. Se analizan cuestiones juridicas que suponen un reto a la hora de implementar programas informaticos cumpliendo con los requisitos legales establecidos por el Derecho de los contratos. Se concluye formulando algunas preguntas que propicien el debate juridico en torno a los llamados contratos inteligentes. EnglishThis paper offers a critical approach, while proactive, to the so-called smart contracts. We take a look to how the technological tool works. We analyze legal issues that pose a challenge when implementing computer programs that should accomplish with the legal requirements established by the law of contracts. We conclude by formulating some questions that propitiate the legal debate around the so-called smart contracts.