The US Department of Commerce has begun publishing official economic statistics, including GDP data, directly on public blockchains. This groundbreaking initiative aims to enhance transparency and data security through immutable recording. The pilot program involves nine major blockchain networks, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.
- First-ever publication of US government economic data on multiple blockchains including Bitcoin and Ethereum
- Data includes GDP figures and PCE Price Index distributed through Chainlink and Pyth oracles
- Initiative enables automated trading, tokenized assets, and DeFi risk management based on official macroeconomic data
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