How India's government can build better contracts with blockchain

Oct 4, 2019

People carry an Indian national flag which according to organisers measures 1100 metres (3609 feet) through a street during Republic Day celebrations on the outskirts of Kolkata, India, January 26, 2019. REUTRS/Rupak De Chowdhuri - RC110E364C40

Smart contracts powered by a decentralized ledger could transform contract enforcement in India Image: REUTERS

Punit Shukla

Project Lead, Blockchain and Digital Assets, World Economic Forum, Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution India

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