Digital Assets
Overview
Digital assets are “tokenized” representations of real-world assets or digitally native assets that exist solely in digital form.
Tokenization is the process of converting rights to an asset into a digital token on a blockchain. In simpler terms, it's about transforming assets into digital versions that can be easily traded or managed online.
Digital assets are typically recorded on a blockchain (or distributed ledger), enabling secure ownership, transferability and programmability of the digital asset.
Whilst they may require robust protection against cyber threats, as well as many other legal considerations, digital assets represent a wide range of invaluable resources for organisations – and can be an essential tool for operations, brand reputation, and competitive advantage
Our expertise
Our IT lawyers are at the forefront of the digital assets landscape, providing invaluable and practical support to organisations navigating a complex and rapidly evolving field. Our expertise spans across various aspects of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, NFTs and blockchain technology.
We also provide expert guidance on areas include data security, intellectual property rights, and compliance with evolving regulations. We help ensure that blockchain initiatives are legally sound and technically robust, helping organisations mitigate risks and leverage the full potential of blockchain technology. Find out more below.
Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies are digital assets that rely on an encrypted network to execute, verify and record transactions, independent of a centralised authority such as a government or bank.
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)
NFTs are unique digital assets that represent ownership or proof of authenticity of a specific item or piece of content, such as digital artwork, music, videos, in-game items and other collectibles.
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Jaskeerat Sanghera
Managing Associate
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