Blockchain is all about trust, having faith that this trustless ecosystem offers a viable alternative to centralized authorities. Mention trust and government in the same sentence, and you most likely get dirty looks and an earful of complaints.
Who trusts the government? A recent poll found that trust in the American government stood at 20 percent but ranked higher when asked about the government’s response to specific areas.1 In other words, if citizens believe the government is meeting their needs, they love it. If not, then not so much.
Looking to increase trust, lower costs, and secure their data, governments worldwide have implemented, plan to implement, or are studying the implementation of blockchain technology. ...
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