The Expansion of Algorithmic Governance: From Code is Law to Law is Code

Abstract

“Code is law” is a form of regulation whereby technology is used to enforce existing rules. With the advent of Blockchain and Machine Learning, we are witnessing a new trend, whereby technology is progressively taking the upper-hand over these rules.

Keywords

• code-is-law
• blockchain
• smart contracts
• cryptocurrencies
• self-governing
• protocols