SMART CONTRACTS IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AND FOREIGN EXPERIENCE. COMPARATIVE LEGAL ANALYSIS
The 21st century marked a qualitatively new stage of development, the main characteristic of which is the active use of information and communication technologies. With the advent of blockchain technology optimization of the processes of making business transactions became possible and led to the emergence of such a concept as a smart contract. The article examines the practice of using smart contracts in Russia and abroad, the advantages of smart contracts, and analyzes the scope of application.