Blockchain
Why Blockchain Is a Key Technology for State and Local Governments
COMMENTARY | Blockchains are a promising solution for securing data in health care, finance, voting and other public applications.
County looks to blockchain for records management
Riverside County, California, wants to convert paper-centric services to trusted, secure and private electronic operations with an interagency blockchain platform that would be open to other counties.
States recognizing DAOs as they embrace blockchain
Utah is the latest to recognize decentralized autonomous organizations as legal entities, as state leaders wrestle with the future of smart contracts and corporate governance.
Blockchain offers secure, transparent platform for vital records
The distributed ledger technology can foster greater trust in data management than traditional systems, one expert says.
How blockchain can improve digital evidence collection and collaboration
Blockchain offers an immutable chain of custody that guarantees data integrity, prevents fraud and provides a transparent, auditable system of record for digital assets related to investigations.
How states can prepare for the rise of cryptocurrency
COMMENTARY | By clarifying crypto tax requirements and thinking longer term about blockchain use cases, states can be ready for the distributed, decentralized internet.
New Hampshire could play ‘leading role’ in promoting blockchain, report says
A governor’s commission said it is an “important technological innovation,” and recommended the state play a robust regulatory role to support its growth.
What’s next in government tech
Blockchain, artificial intelligence and augmented and virtual reality offer agencies new opportunities, but modernizing legacy infrastructure will be key, a recent report says.
State gets ready to capitalize on blockchain
A Texas work group found opportunities for the technology in smart contracts, records management and governance models.
Cryptocurrency miners line up to come to Texas, and rural counties are welcoming them
Eager to bring new jobs to their towns and boost their tax base, rural Texas counties are courting companies that produce cryptocurrencies.
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What is proof-of-stake? A computer scientist explains a new way to make cryptocurrencies, NFTs and metaverse transactions
Proof-of-stake as a consensus mechanism may be more energy efficient for blockchain systems, one expert says.
New York state pumps the brakes on crypto mining
With the value of cryptocurrency dropping and environmental concerns moving front and center, New York considers a two-year pause on fossil-fuel powered crypto mining operations.
New York State Pumps the Brakes on Crypto Mining
With the value of cryptocurrency dropping and environmental concerns moving front and center, New York considers a two-year pause on fossil-fuel powered crypto mining operations.
Mayors Endorse an Array of Emerging Technologies
City leaders staked out positions related to drones, public safety, broadband, renewable energy, blockchain technology and more at their 90th annual conference.
Mayors endorse emerging technologies at annual conference
City leaders staked out positions related to drones, public safety, broadband, renewable energy, blockchain technology and more at their 90th annual conference.
In search of a more energy-efficient blockchain
Researchers have built a blockchain whose proof-of-work solves energy use optimization problems, possibly offsetting wasted compute power.
Reno mayor touts potential of blockchain, NFTs as city embarks on new pilot programs
At the U.S. Conference of Mayors' annual meeting Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve encouraged her peers from across the country to explore digital ventures and crypto transactions.
Reno pilots blockchain for historic registry
The city’s “Biggest Little Blockchain” will allow landowners, developers, city employees and the public to access the same record through the online platform.
Blockchain Could Power State Government Processes
States have been experimenting with blockchain-based voting systems, smart contracts for ID management and fintech sandboxes, but implementation challenges exist, report says.
Blockchain can power up government processes, GAO says
States have been experimenting with blockchain-based voting systems, smart contracts for ID management and fintech sandboxes, but implementation challenges exist.
