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Cardano & Hedera Thrust Into Spotlight - Will US Implement a Blockchain-based Voting System?

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Austin Hodge
November 15, 2024 • Read Time: 11 minutes

The buzz surrounding a potential federal blockchain-based voting system has sent the cryptocurrency world into overdrive.

As speculations fly, the alleged involvement of Cardano (ADA) and Hedera (HBAR) protocols in crafting an ‘eVote’ platform is catching all the attention. With claims from a World Economic Forum insider about talks involving President Trump and the future Department of Government Efficiency, the blockchain community is alive with chatter.

The stakes are high, as advocates argue this could be a game-changer for election integrity in the United States while potetially addressing prominent voting issues raised by both sides of the aisle . Cardano and Hedera both stand in the spotlight with the former in alleged talks with Trump's team while basking in its ADA token's recent surge.

Despite the lack of official confirmations and the speculative nature of these revelations, the intrigue is palpable.

Let's dive in!

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