Reconceptualizing Jurisdiction and Legal Identity in the Metaverse: Elements of a Digital Code Architecture

Oleksii Kostenko and Dmytro Zhuravlov
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Oleksii Kostenko: State Scientific Institution “Institute of Information, Security and Law of the National Academy of Legal Sciences of Ukraine†, 3-A Askoldiv Alley, 01010 Kyiv, Ukraine
Dmytro Zhuravlov: Office of the President of Ukraine, Bankova 11, 01220 Kyiv, Ukraine

Metaverse Science, Society and Law, 2025, vol. 1, issue 1

Abstract: The rapid evolution of immersive technologies, decentralized platforms, and AI-driven systems within the Metaverse has exposed significant limitations in traditional legal regulation. This article proposes a modular Digital Code Model as a forward-looking legal framework designed to address the complexities of metaverse environments. Anchored in principles of semantic interoperability, algorithmic governance, and jurisdictional adaptability, the model introduces a layered legal architecture capable of responding dynamically to emerging digital phenomena. Key components include electronic jurisdiction, digital legal personality, AI-powered legal monitoring, and rights-based oversight mechanisms. Emphasizing the need for transnational coherence, machine-readability, and human-centric safeguards, the proposed model offers a scalable solution for regulating virtual spaces, ensuring legal predictability while preserving technological innovation and individual rights. The article outlines the theoretical foundations, structural modules, and implementation pathways of the Digital Code, positioning it as a foundational legal infrastructure for the governance of the Metaverse.

Keywords: Digital Law; Digital Code; Metaverse; Artificial Intelligence; Digital Transformation; Legal Regulation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.69635/mssl.2025.1.1.13

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