پیامدهای فن‌آوری بلاک‌چین برای حاکمیت دولت مدرن

ویژگی‌های منحصربه‌فرد فن‌آوری نوپدید بلاک چین و ابزارهای نوین آن همچون رمز ارزها به‌رغم داشتن مزایایی قابل توجه، دشواری‌های گوناگونی را برای دولت‌ها به همراه داشته است. به‌ویژه ساختار مرکزگریز و فرا مکانی بلاک چین، آن را به چالش مهمی برای حاکمیت دولت مدرن، تبدیل کرده است. تاکید بیش از اندازه بر توان حاکمیتی دولت‌ها و نادیده انگاشتن ظرفیت‌های فن‌آوری‌های غیرمتمرکز، نتیجه‌ای جز ساختاری ناکارآمد و ایستا برای دولت‌ها به دنبال نخواهد داشت. از سوی دیگر، انگاره‌های مبتنی بر چیرگی کامل فن‌آوری بلاک چین بر حاکمیت دولت‌ها، دست‌کم بر اساس داده‌های موجود، چندان واقع‌بینانه به نظر نمی‌رسد. نوشتار پیش‌رو با برگرفتن روش توصیفی – تحلیلی، پرسش از پیامدهای بلاک چین برای حاکمیت دولت را بدون گرفتار آمدن در دام یک‌جانبه‌گرایی و دوگانه‌ انگاری‌های ساده‌شده، پاسخ داده است. یافتۀ پژوهش حاضر آن است که توان حاکمیتی دولت‌ها و نیرومندی فن‌آوری بلاک چین، زندگی پیچیده امروزی را در عمل بر پایه کنش‌های دوسویه چارچوب‎بندی کرده است و در آینده نزدیک نیز خواهد کرد؛ هرچند به نظر می‌رسد سویه نخست (دولت) در چنین چارچوبی دست بالاتر را دارد، ولی آینده دورتر چندان قابل‌پیشگیری نیست. در راستای پاسخ به پرسش پیش گفته، آگاهی از ویژگی‌های فن‌آوری یاد شده، شناخت چگونگی واکنش دولت‌ها نسبت به پدیده فوق و ارزیابی چشم‌اندازهای نحوه تعامل دو طرف رابطه (حاکمیت دولت/ بلاک چین) به منظور سیاست‌گذاری درست در خصوص موضوع یادشده، ضروری به نظر می‌رسد.

the impacts of blockchain technology on the sovereignty of the modern state

the unique features of the emerging blockchain technology and its new tools such as cryptocurrencies, despite having significant benefits, have posed various difficulties for states. in particular, the centrifugal structure of the blockchain has made it an important challenge to the sovereignty of the modern state. too much emphasis on the sovereignty of states and ignoring the capabilities of decentralized technologies will result in nothing but an inefficient structure for states. but the assumptions based on the complete domination of blockchain technology over the sovereignty of states, at least based on the available data, do not seem very realistic. the present paper, using a descriptive-analytical method, answers the question of the consequences of blockchain for state governance without falling into the trap of simplistic unilateralism and dualism. the present study finds that the sovereignty of states and the strength of blockchain technology have framed today’s complex life in practice on the basis of interaction and will continue to do so in the near future. although the first party (state) seems to have the upper hand in such a framework, the distant future is unpredictable. to answer the above question, understanding the characteristics of the mentioned technology, recognizing how states react to it and evaluating the perspectives of how the two sides of the relationship interact (sovereignty of the state / blockchain) in order to make the good policy in this regard, it seems necessary.the analysis of what has happened to the states in the last century shows that the application of the sovereignty of the states is gradually eroding. the changes caused by the creation and development of new technologies have forced the governments to take a specific reaction against the mentioned phenomenon. some of the characteristics of blockchain technology such as its decentralized and trans-spatial structure, in particular, some elements on the governments, such as the authority to enact comprehensive laws in a specific territorial area and the authority to print national currency (fiat) and control it from it has faced a serious challenge through various economic and financial policies.any simplistic view regarding the complete dominance of the state’s sovereignty over blockchain technology, as well as the passing of the aforementioned technology from the state’s sovereignty, due to ignoring the other party’s capacity to coordinate with the developments of the day and manage it, does not seem justified. this issue has caused the government’s response to this phenomenon to fluctuate, from complete prohibition to legal restrictions and recognition and even the production of cryptocurrency. it is noteworthy that so far, some governments have not shown any legal or practical reaction to this phenomenon. despite the relativity in the above assessment, it should be acknowledged that the technical ability of each government in dealing with new technologies (here, blockchain) is one of the most important factors in determining the type of government’s response to this phenomenon.despite considering blockchain technology as a threat to the sovereignty of states, the opportunities and advantages of the mentioned technology for exercising the sovereignty of states should not be overlooked. in other words, the blockchain technology with its unique features puts innovative methods and mechanisms in line with the government; a tool that, if governments are equipped with the mentioned technology, will deeply affect the scope and effectiveness of the government’s actions in the two areas of law making and monitoring its implementation. the aforementioned reality, along with the development of virtual space (and its effects on the diminution of the government’s sovereignty in a certain territorial area), doubles the necessity of a justified and