US Conference of Mayors Blockchain position

What is happening? At the annual meeting of the US Conference of Mayors, the mayors say blockchain offers a unique opportunity and support sharing best practices.

Why is this important? “cities need coherent guidelines for the testing, adoption and use of blockchain technologies to help communities grow their economies and better deliver public services”

How will this be important? An author of the blockchain resolution was Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve. Reno announced a pilot program to put the city’s registry of historic properties on the blockchain.

Governing | Mayors Endorse an Array of Emerging Technologies