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Can a Vesting Schedule Be Legally Binding in Decentralized Finance?

While smart contracts enforce the technical release, the legal enforceability of a vesting schedule depends on the jurisdiction and the legal agreement (e.g. an employment contract or token grant agreement) backing the smart contract. The code itself acts as an unchangeable technical constraint, but traditional legal frameworks may be needed for dispute resolution.

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