Bhutan just became the first nation to anchor its national digital identity system on Ethereum. 800,000 citizens. Bhutan chose Ethereum for something that actually matters: its citizens' digital identity. Why would a sovereign nation choose Ethereum over using enterprise solutions? the same reason Mario Draghi calls Europe's 80% dependency on foreign digital infrastructure an "existential challenge." They don't want to be held hostage. Bhutan just showed there's another way: build on neutral protocols that no one owns but everyone can verify. I'm guessing nations need - - Systems that outlive any single company - Infrastructure, they can't be locked out of - Protocols that won't change based on quarterly earnings Speed and fees matter for traders. Sovereignty and neutrality matter for nations.

We’re excited to share an update from the Ethereum Foundation’s EcoDev team, focused on helping builders, founders, and communities grow on Ethereum. From infrastructure to impact, here’s how EcoDev is helping the ecosystem grow.