Bhutan Embraces Ethereum for its National ID, Becomes World’s First

Bhutan has embarked on a groundbreaking move, shifting its national ID system from Polygon to the Ethereum blockchain. This transition will empower nearly 800,000 Bhutanese citizens with verifiable IDs and secure access to government services, powered by Ethereum’s innovative technology. The project has been successfully completed, with all citizen credentials expected to be transferred by the first quarter of 2026.