Jennifer Howard+Follow🇧🇹 Bhutan’s Identity System Is Ripe for Blockchain — And Here’s WhyNo 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 #Decentralization10Share
Stephen Johnson+FollowIOTA’s Big Leap: Is Decentralization Enough?IOTA’s long-awaited rebase upgrade is almost here, promising a major shift in how the network operates. With the move to a new architecture, 150 validators, and blazing-fast transaction speeds, IOTA is betting big on decentralization and scalability. But will this be enough to win over both crypto purists and institutional players, especially with Zodia Custody integration? Where do you stand on the trade-off between speed, security, and true decentralization? #IOTAUpgrade #Decentralization #CryptoDebate #Blockchain #TechTalk #Tech10Share
