ISO/TS 18126

Taxonomy and classification for smart contracts

General information

60.00   Standard under publication   Nov 11, 2026

ISO

ISO/TC 307 Blockchain and distributed ledger technologies

Technical Specification

35.240.99   IT applications in other fields

Scope

This document specifies a taxonomy and classification for smart contracts. It includes a taxonomy of smart contracts concepts, a taxonomy of smart contracts for DLT systems, and a taxonomy of smart contracts application domains, use case purposes, and economic activity sections. It also highlights smart contracts challenges and risks.
The audience includes but is not limited to academics, architects, customers, users, tool developers, regulators, auditors and standards development organizations.

Life cycle

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IN_DEVELOPMENT
ISO/TS 18126
60.00 Standard under publication
Nov 11, 2026