Blockchain Workgroup

The purpose of the Washington Blockchain Work Group is to examine various potential applications of and policies for blockchain technology including, but not limited to, applications in computing, banking and other financial services, the real estate transaction process, health care, supply chain management, higher education, identity verification, and public recordkeeping to help attract and support employees and new businesses with a supportive ecosystem.

The work group shall submit a report to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2023, on potential uses and impacts of blockchain, including impacts on existing industries, utilities, demand for electricity, and demand for computer processing capacity, and recommended policies that will facilitate the development of blockchain applications and the sector overall in Washington, grow the related workforce, evaluate environmental advantages and concerns, make Washington a favorable place to do business, address racial equity considerations, and improve the lives of Washington residents.

Workgroup Inaugural Meeting

DATE: Dec 1, 2022
TIME: 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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