Ethereum Foundation: Ethereum Can Be Used for Government Applications Such as Digital Identity, Public Records, and Asset Tokenization

Odaily News The Global Policy Strategy Team of the Ethereum Foundation has released a policy guide targeting governments and institutions, positioning Ethereum as critical public infrastructure. The report states that Ethereum has maintained uninterrupted operation since its launch in 2015, secured by approximately $76 billion in staked ETH as of March 2026, and features a geographically diverse validator network, multiple independent client implementations, and a vast developer ecosystem. The Foundation notes that many digital services today rely on centralized intermediaries, posing risks such as single points of failure, cyberattacks, or political pressure, while Ethereum’s decentralized architecture is better suited for applications like digital identity, public records, and asset tokenization. The report highlights that real-world implementations—such as decentralized identity initiatives in Bhutan and Buenos Aires, and a land registry project in India based on Ethereum—demonstrate that governments have begun exploring this technology.