Bhutan to Anchor National Digital ID on Ethereum by Early 2026

Bhutan is preparing to launch its national digital identity system on the Ethereum blockchain. With completion targeted for early 2026.

The initiative marks a shift from its earlier partnership with Cardano’s IOG. As the government seeks to take advantage of Ethereum’s robust smart contract infrastructure and global interoperability.

Under this new framework, citizens will receive decentralized identifiers and verifiable credentials linked to Ethereum, allowing them to confirm key details such as age or residency without depending on centralized databases. Officials say the move will enhance transparency and security, though experts caution that storing identity data on public blockchains raises privacy and data permanence concerns that must be carefully managed.

Clever Robot News Desk 15^th October 2025