Мethods of combating offenses in decentralized systems

Keywords: decentralized networks, blockchain, кібер безпека, attacks, criminal law

Abstract

Introduction. This article is devoted to the study of methods of combating offenses in decentralized systems, in particular in blockchain networks. The author analyzes the main approaches to combating such offenses and considers various methods that can be used to prevent, identify and solve the specified problems. The article examines the potential risks and challenges associated with fighting crime in decentralized systems, and highlights the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches.

Summary of the main results of the study. An explanation of the peculiarities and complexity of organizing the work of decentralized networks such as blockchain, and, accordingly, the complexity of detecting and countering offenses in such networks is provided. Clarification is also provided regarding various approaches and methods of combating offenses in decentralized systems, as well as what methods there are for combating such offenses, and what methods the author of the article proposes.

Conclusions. For the first time, a list of the main methods with offenses in decentralized networks such as blockchain has been unified and provided in the context of criminal law. Methods of combating and preventing such offenses from the point of view of various approaches, including legal, technical, organizational, etc., are also considered. Overall, the article offers conclusions on different approaches to preventing and countering crimes in decentralized systems, reviews different methods of combating such crimes, and emphasizes the need for further research in this area.

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2023-06-30
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Rafalskyi, M. (2023). Мethods of combating offenses in decentralized systems. The Journal of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University. Series Law, (35), 24-34. https://doi.org/10.26565/2075-1834-2023-35-03
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Theory and history of state and law; history of political and legal doctrines