Building a Legal Framework for the Metaverse: Digital Identity, NFT Property Rights, and Global Legal Structures

Abstract

This study explores the construction of a legal framework for the metaverse, analyzing digital identity, NFT property rights, judicial challenges, and the evolution of global legal systems. The paper discusses regulatory trends in major countries, challenges in cross-border legal coordination, and technology-driven legal adaptations. In the future, smart contracts, DAOs, and digital judiciary systems will be key components of metaverse law, ensuring consumer rights and digital asset security. This study highlights the importance of global legal standardization and proposes future research directions to advance legal governance in the metaverse.