Texas, Arizona, and Utah have been recognized as leaders in blockchain policy and innovation according to a new scorecard launched by Chainlink and the Blockchain Association. The resource, named Tokenized in America, evaluates how all 50 U.S. states are progressing in areas such as blockchain policy and workforce concentration.
The scorecard assesses states across six categories: active government-led blockchain pilots, active pro-crypto task forces, state congressional support, blockchain workforce concentration, strategic Bitcoin reserve initiatives, and membership in the North American Blockchain Association (NABA). States receive one of four designations: Trailblazer, Accelerator, Initiator, or Explorer.
Texas, Arizona, and Utah earned the top designation of Trailblazer for their strong performance in both policy and ecosystem development. Other states like North Carolina, California, New Hampshire, and Wyoming also showed strong engagement.
Sarah Milby from the Blockchain Association said that the scorecard provides "state leaders the clarity and tools to take meaningful action." Adam Minehardt from Chainlink Labs added that it highlights "the important role these states are playing when it comes to digital assets."
With federal activity ongoing and more states advancing digital asset legislation and exploring blockchain pilots, state-level adoption is gaining momentum. A study by BNY Mellon indicates that 97 percent of institutional investors believe tokenization will revolutionize asset management. Fast-moving states are gaining advantages in investment attraction and economic growth.
To see how each state ranks on blockchain matters or to get involved with Chainlink Labs' Government Affairs team, visit tokenizedinamerica.com or contact [email protected].
Chainlink serves as a global standard for connecting blockchains with real-world data. It supports critical use cases across DeFi and other sectors. Meanwhile, the Blockchain Association represents leading investors and companies advocating for a forward-looking crypto policy framework.
