As the global legal system shifts toward a multipolar digital economy, a new contender is rising to establish authenticity in courts from Lagos to Mumbai, Brasilia to Beijing: blockchain technology.
In the swiftly developing BRICS+ countries, the “Admissibility Gap” has become a common obstacle.
As trade between these nations grows, their legal systems face a challenge: how to verify digital documents across borders without falling prey to manipulation, deepfakes, or jurisdictional disputes.
The answer is the “Digital Witness” – a resilient, decentralized record of truth.
Legal Change: Connecting Local Laws with Global Technology Across BRICS+, legal frameworks are evolving to support digital practices, such as
- In Nigeria: The foundation rests on Section 84 of the Evidence Act, which demands proof of system integrity.
- In India: The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023 (formerly Section 65B of the Evidence Act) emphasizes the reliability of electronic records.
- In Brazil, the Civil Framework of the Internet establishes principles for preserving digital logs.
Blockchain meets these requirements through Functional Equivalence.
A blockchain-certified hash – a unique digital fingerprint – serves as conclusive proof of integrity. When a document is “stamped” on a decentralized ledger, it creates an unalterable audit trail that satisfies modern jurisdictional standards for “regularity of use” and “data integrity.”
Protecting the Growing Creative Industry.
The importance extends beyond courtrooms. In thriving tech hubs of the Global South, IP theft is a multibillion-dollar issue. Traditional trademarking is crucial but often slow and limited geographically. Blockchain provides a “Provisional Shield,” enabling creators to establish a “Date of Creation” instantly and offering a globally recognized, immediate secondary proof.
LutinX: Infrastructure for the Global South.
Despite apparent benefits, many law firms in emerging markets hesitate due to technical complexity and high costs. LutinX has entered as a disruptive force, localizing blockchain for BRICS+ legal professionals. LutinX is not a cryptocurrency platform; it’s a comprehensive legal suite allowing firms to timestamp evidence instantly with L.Stamp and manage IP transfers through CZone.
Its Blockchain-certified Digital Archive, The Booklet®, provides lawyers with a “Certificate of Authenticity” cryptographically linked to the document, automating compliance at just $50 annually.
The Conclusion As BRICS+ countries shift toward a unified, digital-first trade and legal system, firms face the question: how quickly can they adopt blockchain? With legal frameworks supporting cryptographic proof and solutions like LutinX making it accessible, the “Digital Witness” stands ready to testify globally.
