Speculation is growing about a potential new US voting system that could use blockchain technology, with the Cardano (ADA) and Hedera (HBAR) protocols at the forefront of this initiative.
Plans for an “eVote” platform?
According to To Sean, Member of the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the United Nations (UN), President Trump and the incoming Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are exploring a federal system for voting and identity verification.
Sean revealed this information on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), suggesting that the proposed system will be developed in collaboration with several major players, including Hedera Protocol.
The proposed legislation would supposedly require all states to implement the “eVote” platform, which is allegedly designed to “improve election integrity” in the United States.
Sean claims that sources close to the matter indicate this President-elect Trump He expressed his motivation in particular to implement such a system to combat voter fraud, expressing concern about potential irregularities in the upcoming 2028 elections.
Sean also noted that Hedera has received recognition from both the State Department and the State Department The white house For its commitment to strengthening democratic processes, which was perhaps the main reason for its alleged involvement in such a development.
Cardano founder is allegedly in talks with Trump
Adding to the speculation, another user Highlight Cardano has made significant progress in this area, having worked with the state of Wyoming on voting systems over the past few years.
User mentioned Cardano development for Decentralized identity systemis currently used for student IDs in regions such as East Africa, suggesting that this experience positions the platform well for future voting applications.
Notably, Cardano blockchain founder Charles Hoskinson is also allegedly in talks with the Trump administration about these initiatives.
Jake Huffman, a Republican and president of the National Young Republicans, has expressed his support for the idea, It is usefulHe added: “This is the way to save the elections.” “I have called for the formation of an ‘Election Blockchain Task Force’ in 2021 to explore the same concept, but it has been left out of the state’s election integrity reforms.”
Despite the growing hype, it is important to note that no official statements have been made by the founders of Cardano or Hedera regarding their participation in this proposed voting system.
Additionally, Sean has yet to provide specific sources for his claims, and no official announcement has been made by the president-elect’s administration.
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