Abstract

Participation in global markets is one of the indicators of legal and economic development, which requires the standardization of laws and an understanding of the limitations, weaknesses, and strengths of commercial regulations. Despite Iran's high potential in the field of electronic transactions, its commercial laws currently face significant weaknesses and limitations in entering the metaverse market. This article, using a descriptive-analytical approach, examines the limitations of Iran's commercial laws in supporting the ownership of metaverse assets. The research findings indicate that the limitations of Iran's commercial laws, sometimes due to their outdated nature, sometimes due to weak technological infrastructure, and at other times due to a cautious stance, impact the protection of ownership in the metaverse. Given the importance of international legal frameworks for protecting digital ownership, decision-making institutions in Iran can work towards reforming and standardizing commercial laws by joining international treaties and identifying the strengths and weaknesses of existing regulations. Proposed measures may include participation in international treaties and currency transfer projects, as well as modernizing laws by recognizing digital assets.