How to Read a Blockchain Transaction: A Guide for Attorneys
A practical guide for litigators and legal professionals on how to read and interpret blockchain transactions using public block explorers — without needing technical expertise.
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A practical guide for litigators and legal professionals on how to read and interpret blockchain transactions using public block explorers — without needing technical expertise.
What NFT ownership means legally versus on-chain, the types of disputes that arise, what blockchain evidence exists, and the evidentiary questions courts are just beginning to address.
How the distinction between self-custody and custodial cryptocurrency wallets drives discovery strategy, what records exist in each case, and how to prove control when no institution holds records.
A deep dive into blockchain evidence admissibility: FRE 902(13)/(14), Missouri authentication standards, Daubert applied to blockchain forensics, and best practices for laying foundation.
A practitioner's guide to the evidentiary standards governing blockchain evidence under Federal Rules and Missouri law, including authentication, Daubert, and chain of custody.
How wallet ownership is established in litigation: the difference between controlling a private key and proving control to a court's satisfaction, with evidence types explained.
A clear explanation of how blockchain transaction tracing works, what analysts can and cannot determine, and what attorneys should understand before engaging a forensic expert.