Rumors are swirling about a potential new blockchain-based voting system for the US, possibly using Cardano (ADA) and Hedera (HBAR). Let’s break it down.
A Blockchain-Based “eVote”?
According to a social media post by Shawn, a member of the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the United Nations (UN), President Trump and a new Department of Government Efficiency are exploring a federal blockchain voting and identity system. This “eVote” platform, supposedly built with Cardano, Hedera, Hyperledger, and X (formerly Twitter), would allegedly force all states to adopt it to improve election integrity.
The claim is that President Trump wants this system to fight voter fraud, especially concerning the 2028 election. Hedera’s past work with the State Department and White House might explain its alleged involvement.
Cardano’s Role
Adding fuel to the fire, another user pointed out Cardano’s experience with Wyoming’s voting systems and its decentralized identity system used for student IDs in East Africa. This experience, they argue, makes Cardano a strong contender for a national voting system. It’s even been rumored that Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson is in talks with the Trump administration.
Jake Hoffman, a Republican and chair of the National Young Republicans, voiced support, saying this is the way to secure elections.
Important Caveats
It’s crucial to remember that none of the involved parties – Cardano, Hedera, or the Trump administration – have officially confirmed these claims. Shawn’s source remains unverified. Take this information with a grain of salt.
ADA’s Price Surge
Interestingly, Cardano’s ADA token has seen a massive 77% price increase in two weeks, significantly outperforming other top cryptocurrencies. Whether this is related to the voting system rumors is purely speculative.
