ODR and Blockchain

Abstract

This presentation is about blockchain in the context of ODR. My job is threefold: explain to you what blockchain is, how it operates and why it is relevant for ODR. In the programme it says: “A primer, and discussion, on what is the blockchain and consideration of its potential role in resolving, if not pre-empting, disputes and thus its relevance to ODR.” However, later this afternoon, there is a session on smart contracts. So for now: just the basics, very briefly.