How to cite a smart contract

Bluebook (22d ed.) citation format, B18 / R18.11.3.

Bluebook (22d ed.) citation format for a smart contract, governed by B18 / R18.11.3. Worked example, required elements, and the rules that apply.

Example

Smart Contract, 0x7D92f5f70cb722FFdfA752135206E7EA95C9DD18 (Ethereum, July 16, 2024, at 16:32 UTC).

Governing rules

B18 / R18.11.3

• 18 — the internet, electronic media & other nonprint resources.
• 18.11.3 — blockchain sources.

Required elements

None.

Optional elements

• Nature of the contract
• Parties
• Contract address
• Network
• Date
• Time

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