Bhutan Now First Country to Anchor National IDs on Ethereum

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Bhutan migrates National Digital ID to Ethereum, first country to use blockchain at population scale.

The system lets 800,000 citizens verify identity, sign documents, and access public services securely.

Ethereum chosen for decentralization, security, transparency, and citizen control over personal data.

Migration moves Bhutan away from centralized databases, reducing hacking and data risks.

Full migration expected by Q1 2026, giving citizens self-sovereign access to government services.

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