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Systematic Literature Review of Smart Trade Contract Research

스마트 무역계약 연구의 체계적 문헌고찰

  • 이호형 (계명대학교 국제통상학전공)
  • Received : 2023.06.11
  • Accepted : 2023.06.22
  • Published : 2023.06.30
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Abstract

This study provides a systematic review of smart trade contracts, examining the research trends and theoretical background of utilizing smart contracts and blockchain technology for the digitalization and automation of trade contracts. Smart trade contracts are a concept that applies the automated contract system based on blockchain to trade-related transactions. The study analyzes the technical and legal challenges and proposes solutions. The technical aspect covers the development of smart contract platforms, scalability and performance improvements of blockchain networks, and security and privacy concerns. The legal aspect addresses the legal enforceability of smart contracts, automatic execution of contract conditions, and the responsibilities and obligations of contract parties. Smart trade contracts have been found to have applications in various industries such as international trade, supply chain management, finance, insurance, and energy, contributing to the ease of trade finance, efficiency of supply chains, and business model innovation. However, challenges remain in terms of legal regulations, interaction with existing legal frameworks, and technological aspects. Further research is needed, including empirical studies, business model innovation, resolution of legal issues, security and privacy considerations, standardization and collaboration, and user experience studies to address these challenges and explore additional aspects of smart trade contracts.

본 연구는 스마트 무역계약의 체계적 문헌고찰을 통해 스마트계약과 블록체인 기술을 활용한 무역계약의 디지털화와 자동화에 관한 연구 동향과 이론적 배경을 파악하고, 기술적 측면과 법적 측면에서의 도전 과제와 해결 방안을 분석하였다. 스마트 무역계약은 블록체인을 기반으로 한 자동화된 계약 시스템의 개념을 무역과 관련된 거래에 적용한 것이다. 기술적 측면에서는 스마트계약 플랫폼의 개발, 블록체인 네트워크의 확장성과 성능 개선, 보안 및 개인 정보 보호 등을 다루었고, 법적 측면에서는 스마트계약의 법적 구속력, 계약 조건의 자동 이행과 이의 실현 가능성, 계약 당사자의 책임과 의무 등을 다루었다. 스마트 무역계약은 국제무역, 공급망 관리, 금융, 보험, 에너지 등 다양한 산업 분야에서 적용 사례가 발견되고 있으며, 이를 통해 무역금융의 용이성과 공급망의 효율성 향상, 비즈니스 모델 혁신에 이바지할 수 있는 것으로 확인되었다. 그러나 스마트 무역계약의 한계점으로는 법적 규제와의 상호작용 문제, 기술적 측면에서의 도전 과제 등이 있으며, 후속 연구에서는 실증 연구, 비즈니스 모델 혁신, 법적 쟁점 해결, 보안과 개인 정보 보호, 표준화와 협력, 사용자 경험 연구 등 다양한 측면을 고려해야 할 것으로 판단된다.

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