How Does ‘Decentralization’ Complicate Regulatory Enforcement Actions?

Decentralization complicates regulatory enforcement because there is no single, central entity or person to serve with legal papers or compel to act. Regulators must target developers, oracle providers, or interface operators, but the core smart contract remains autonomous.

This lack of a clear intermediary or single point of control makes it difficult to impose fines, compel code changes, or enforce court orders.