The Journal of Modern Research on Administrative Law

The Journal of Modern Research on Administrative Law

The Role of Smart Contracts in Enhancing Transparency and Fairness in Two-Sided Platforms in Iranian and American Administrative Law

Document Type : Original Article

Author
Assistant Professor of the Department of Law, Faculty of Literature, Lorestan University
10.22034/mral.2025.2056208.1712
Abstract
This research aims to examine smart contracts based on blockchain as an innovative tool for facilitating digital exchanges with minimal transaction costs while enhancing transparency, efficiency, and trust in administrative contracts, particularly within Iran's legal and administrative system. The study revisits the precise meaning of this concept, explaining its enforceability and legal legitimacy within the framework of existing laws, with particular emphasis on the role of two-sided platforms. Two-sided platforms refer to systems that simultaneously act as intermediaries (facilitating communication between contracting parties) and supervisors (ensuring enforcement and compliance with laws), providing a suitable foundation for implementing smart contracts. Using an analytical-descriptive approach, this research examines the theoretical concepts of smart contracts and the role of two-sided platforms. Findings indicate that smart contracts, leveraging self-executing codes and blockchain, can make the recording, monitoring, and enforcement of contractual obligations more secure and transparent, thereby playing an effective role in managing public assets and safeguarding property rights. Two-sided platforms, by fulfilling intermediary and supervisory roles, help reduce legal contradictions. However, the legal acceptance of this technology remains limited in many jurisdictions, including Iran and the United States, with challenges such as non-compliance with specific legal frameworks still present. The results demonstrate that the RBAC mechanism can facilitate secure and efficient role allocation and collaborative rights management. To fully harness the potential of smart contracts, it is essential to develop comprehensive legal frameworks and revise existing laws.
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Volume 7, Issue 22
seventh year, 22th issue, ّSpring 2025
Spring 2025
Pages 452-477

  • Receive Date 17 March 2025
  • Revise Date 11 April 2025
  • Accept Date 27 March 2025