Author: Raphael Baumann

Home office, video conference platforms, online shopping and other digital solutions are booming in times of the coronavirus. Is it possible to vote during a general assembly with an ERC 20 token? For the first time, the population is making widespread use of new technologies that allow distances to be bridged despite current restrictions on freedom. Much of this will remain, even when the crisis is over. Because we have realised that it is practical. This also applies to the virtual general meeting. As part of the revision of the company law, the virtual general meeting will be introduced…

This is the second part of the inheritance of digital values series. After the summary in the first part, which mainly presented the special features of inheritance law, concrete procedures for implementation will be considered here. Access and distribution Since the technical know-how and the individual needs in terms of security, practicability and availability of the crypto assets  during the lifetime of the deceased differ greatly,  there is no all-inclusive  plan. Each plan is ultimately individual and adapted to the needs of the original owner. A distinction must be made between the plan for how the heirs are to be…

Death is a fact of life. They say that without death, life wouldn’t be appreciated at all. But hardly anyone wants to deal with death. However, as far as crypto-vision is concerned, I think it’s a good idea to deal with the concept of death. In this two-part series, the technical and legal challenges for owners of crypto-valuables will be exhibited. While the first part focuses on specialities in the inheritance of cryptovaluables and the position of heirs, the second part deals with practical implementation, including model contracts. Most people are afraid to think about their own death. Therefore it…