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Jennifer Howard

🇧🇹 Bhutan’s Identity System Is Ripe for Blockchain — And Here’s Why

No last names. Monks give you your name. Citizens are known as “Sonam from Paro.” In Bhutan, identity isn’t inherited — it’s spiritual, local, and sovereign. So what happens when a country like this starts building a crypto-powered society? 🧠 Bhutan is already: Mining Bitcoin with 100% hydropower Launching crypto payments via Binance Designing a Gelephu Mindfulness Crypto City 💡 The next frontier? Decentralized digital identity. Here’s why Bhutan is the perfect candidate: ✅ Unique naming system (no surnames, shared names) makes digital ID essential ✅ Deep commitment to sovereignty and self-reliance ✅ Already funds public healthcare and flies patients abroad — ID-linked systems could streamline this ✅ Decentralized IDs could unlock KYC access for the unbanked ✅ Ideal use case for blockchain-based diplomas, licenses & credentials ✅ Could boost crypto tourism with verifiable traveler IDs But there are hurdles: Digital literacy in rural areas Balancing decentralization vs. government control Ensuring alignment with Bhutan’s carbon-negative goals 🧘‍♂️ “Decentralized identity” may sound technical, but for Bhutan, it’s about cultural preservation, self-determination, and trustless public systems. What if Bhutan becomes the world’s most ethical blockchain nation? Would you support more countries building identity systems onchain — or is this a slippery slope? #Finance #MakeMoney #DigitalIdentity #Web3 #BlockchainForGood #Bhutan #Decentralization

🇧🇹 Bhutan’s Identity System Is Ripe for Blockchain — And Here’s Why
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