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What are smart contracts?

Smart contracts are growing in importance in the financial sector and beyond; they have the potential to increase commercial efficiency, lower transaction and legal costs and increase transparency. 

However, they also pose a number of challenges. This video explains what smart contracts are and what types of transactions they are most suitable for.

The video accompanies the report: Smart Contracts: Legal Framework and Proposed Guidelines for Lawmakers.

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