Definition ∞ Multi-Party Transactions involve financial or data exchanges requiring the agreement and participation of three or more distinct entities. These complex operations often benefit from distributed ledger technology, which ensures transparency and immutability among all participants. Such transactions are common in supply chain finance, syndicated loans, or complex contractual agreements. They reduce the need for a central intermediary.
Context ∞ The efficiency and security of multi-party transactions are a growing focus for industries seeking to streamline complex business processes. Blockchain solutions are increasingly being explored to automate and verify agreements between numerous parties without reliance on a single authority. Discussions center on the legal enforceability and scalability of these decentralized transaction models.