The Empowerment of Blockchain in Facilitating Smart Regulation:An In-Depth Investigation into the Flexible Governance Framework of Algorithms in Antitrust Contexts
The monopolistic behaviors observed within platform markets,which often utilize opaque algorithmic processes described as'black boxes,'exhibit notable characteristics such as a lack of transparency,remarkable operational efficiency,significant potential for harm,and a pronounced reliance on multiple stakeholders,thereby rendering the challenge of platform anti-monopoly governance a pressing global concern that warrants immediate attention.The conventional governance structure,which is typically characterized by a simplistic"government-enterprise"approach that operates in a linear and unidirectional manner,along with the inflexible regulatory methodologies that predominantly embody a command-and-control framework,tends to inadvertently create a regulatory paradox encapsulated by the adage of"tight control leading to stagnation and chaos ensuing upon relaxation of oversight."Consequently,the imperative to achieve an equilibrium between fostering economic development and implementing effective regulation,as well as balancing innovation with appropriate oversight mechanisms,represents a critical issue that necessitates urgent resolution within the realm of contemporary platform economy governance.This research endeavors to explore this pressing issue through the lens of smart regulation theory,integrating insights from flexible social network governance frameworks,and employing blockchain technology as an innovative tool to advance a dynamic and adaptable anti-monopoly governance model tailored specifically for the governance of platform data and algorithmic processes.Firstly,by deconstructing platform algorithmic behavior and leveraging blockchain technology's advantages in temporal continuity and spatial consistency,a state observation mechanism for distributed algorithmic behavior on platforms is established.Secondly,the model adopts a networked collaborative governance paradigm and the PMA(Platform-Manager-Agent)three-tier principal-agent model,integrating a comprehensive regulatory system that encompasses pre-event platform self-certification,mid-event peer verification and relative transaction party evidence provision,and post-event regulatory confirmation.Finally,by establishing a normative framework for collaborative behavior among diverse platform economy stakeholders that emphasizes mutual supervision and checks,the governance structure and operational mechanism are designed to progressively release the constraint intensity from platform self-regulation to peer regulation,social oversight,and government regulation.To this end,the study first endeavors to dissect and analyze the operational behaviors of platform algorithms,leveraging the intrinsic advantages offered by blockchain technology,particularly in terms of its capabilities related to temporal continuity and spatial consistency,in order to establish a comprehensive state observation mechanism that effectively monitors the distributed behaviors exhibited by these algorithms within platforms.Furthermore,the research proposes the implementation of a networked collaborative governance model,augmented by the PMA three-tier proxy framework,to facilitate an all-encompassing process for the supervision and verification of various stages of platform self-certification,peer certification,and subsequent oversight and validation,thereby ensuring a robust and transparent regulatory environment,and ultimately culminating in the establishment of a collaborative code of conduct that empowers diverse stakeholders within the platform economy to engage in mutual supervision and control,thereby gradually enhancing the autonomy of platforms while simultaneously instituting a system of peer governance,social oversight,and governmental regulatory constraints that collectively shape the governance architecture and operational dynamics of this evolving economic landscape.This manuscript elucidates the inherent theoretical framework of smart regulation and adaptable governance within social networks,particularly concerning flexibility and multifaceted governance.The two concepts exhibit considerable alignment and mutual reinforcement in these domains.By integrating smart regulation with adaptable governance of social networks,this manuscript presents an innovative anti-monopoly adaptable governance model for the platform economy,underpinned by blockchain technology.This model not only augments the adaptability of governance but also enhances the collaboration among various stakeholders,thereby offering a novel approach to anti-monopoly governance.
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