Baltimore, MD undertakes a pilot of blockchain technology for vacant property record management
Baltimore seeks accurate records for the ownership of 13,600 vacant residential properties. A partnership with Medici Land Governance will produce a blockchain platform for record gathering and storage. This system enables timely property transfers from owners to the city and buyers. A three-year pilot compares the platform's effectiveness with current documentation methods. Future uses of the technology may include smart contracts for contractors and tokenized property ownership.
Baltimore, MD
United States
Sutter County, CA streamlines the delivery of certified vital records with blockchain technology
Sutter County worked with state legislators on implementing the electronic issuance of records as required by new state law. The Clerk-Recorder's Office was the first in the U.S. to issue birth and death records on the blockchain. Project partner Titan Seal generates a digital hash certifying the authenticity of a document based on a publicly available blockchain record. This system reduces processing times for vital records and streamlines document verification by local and state agencies.
Sutter County, CA
United States
Lugano, CH collaborates with Tether on Plan ₿ initiative for blockchain technology adoption
Lugano's partnership with Tether works toward making the city a European leader in the use of decentralized digital currencies. Plan ₿ enables payments of all council taxes and fees in cryptocurrencies with future uses in retail settings. Two-week Plan ₿ Summer School sessions combine lectures on blockchain use with pitch competitions for cash prizes. Additional components of Plan ₿ include a 100 million CFH investment pool and an R&D hub with space for 300 innovators.
Lugano, CH
Switzerland
Mendoza, MZ partnered with Belo Cash S.A. to launch a Crypto-Friendly City initiative
The city of Mendoza signed a collaborative agreement with Belo Cash S.A. to launch a Crypto-Friendly City initiative. The agreement allows local merchants to receive cryptocurrencies through various platforms including Belo, an innovative application that allows cryptocurrency transactions. The Crypto-Friendly City initiative promotes safe tourism by allowing visitors to pay directly with cryptocurrency without changing their original currency.
Mendoza, MZ
Argentina
Madrid, MD MIL Summer Camp trains local innovators and entrepreneurs on artificial intelligence
The city-run Madrid Innovation Lab (MIL) offers the one-month camp at no cost for all residents. Daily workshops are geared toward university students and business owners interested in real-world AI applications. Weekly visits to the Accenture Digital Hub dig deeper into industrial uses of machine learning and other AI principles. MBIT School staffers host training sessions on digital skills and innovation throughout the camp.
Madrid, MD
Spain
Reno, NV The Biggest Little Blockchain pilot adds transparency and security to records management
Reno partnered with BlockApps for the first municipal-run blockchain platform in the United States. The STRATO platform will first handle Certificate of Appropriateness requests to the city's Register of Historic Places. Blockchain technology protects records from deletion and loss while streamlining the record request process. City officials are hopeful that The Biggest Little Blockchain can be deployed for permitting, licensing, and resident requests following the pilot.
Reno, NV
United States
Fort Worth, TX pursues the first municipal Bitcoin mining operation in the United States
The city accepted a gift of three Bitcoin mining rigs from the Texas Blockchain Council. These machines connect to a private server in Fort Worth's climate-controlled data center. Operational costs for around-the-clock mining are offset by Bitcoin converted into cash at preset intervals. City officials evaluated the technology's requirements, security needs, and potential uses during the six-month pilot.
Fort Worth, TX
United States
Santa Cruz County, CA experiments with HUMBL digital wallet for county services
The County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the use of HUMBL blockchain technology for the pilot. A customized digital wallet will be tested for frequently used services like marriage licenses, library cards, and planning permits. This technology offers automatic verification of payment methods and credentials without third-party vendors. Santa Cruz County will evaluate how the digital wallet supports its transparency and accessibility goals.
Santa Cruz County, CA
United States
Dublin, OH partners with Software Verde to launch a digital identity pilot project with blockchain
The city of Dublin is partnering with Software Verde to launch a digital identity pilot project that will allow users to obtain a custom minted token stored on a blockchain. Users with this identity token can use the mobile app to verify their residency, respond to custom surveys, and earn Dublin Points a local community currency. The identity manager utilizes a decentralized permissioned blockchain and Dublin Points transactions are funded through the Bitcoin Cash Simple Ledger Protocol.
Dublin, OH
United States
Philadelphia, PA is examining the potential use of crypto technologies within city government
The city of Philadelphia's Chief Information Officer and Office of Innovation and Technology launched an initiative to examine the potential use of crypto technology within city government. The discovery process involves informal conversations with experts requesting that they share their ideas related to blockchain, smart contracts, Web 3.0 technologies, etc. Providers could receive funding for local business pilots that prioritize disadvantaged communities, maintain privacy, and scale upward.
Philadelphia, PA
United States
Miami, FL is partnering with PlanetWatch to deploy air quality sensors with blockchain technology
The city of Miami has partnered with PlanetWatch to deploy a network of decentralized air quality monitoring sensors built on the Algorand blockchain. Residents can voluntarily host the air quality sensors to collect green data and receive "Planets" tokens as compensation which can be redeemed for discounted products and services. The information gathered will be used to detect pollution hotspots and provide a database of environmental analytics to help protect the health of Miami’s residents.
Miami, FL
United States
Williston, ND the first city to install a government-hosted cryptocurrency kiosk in a U.S. airport
The City of Williston partnered with Coin Cloud to host a Digital Cryptocurrency Machine (DCM) at the Williston Basin International Airport. This DCM is the first government-hosted cryptocurrency kiosk to be installed in a United States airport. The DCM is convenient for users who prefer not to use their bank or debit card or who are unbanked without access to traditional financial services. The DCM allows users to purchase and sell cryptocurrency directly using a digital wallet.
Williston, ND
United States