Blockchain Association and Chainlink Announce Launch of State Crypto Ranking System
In a significant move to solidify American leadership in digital infrastructure, tokenized assets, and blockchain-driven financial innovation, Chainlink, a decentralized oracle network, and the Blockchain Association have collaborated on an initiative called "Tokenized in America." This project aims to document and evaluate blockchain and digital asset innovation across the United States.
### What "Tokenized in America" Does:
This initiative serves as both a campaign and a resource, documenting successful tokenization efforts such as tokenized government bonds in New York and pilot blockchain projects in Texas, Arizona, and Utah. The goal is to provide a comprehensive state-by-state picture of blockchain adoption and its economic impact.
The project also utilizes interactive mapping to track real-world blockchain and tokenization use cases across various sectors like public services, insurance, banking, and logistics, highlighting innovation throughout the country. Furthermore, it functions as an educational portal, improving communication between industry players, lawmakers, regulators, and the public by detailing the benefits, technical features, and practical applications of tokenization.
### Evaluation and Scoring:
"Tokenized in America" assesses all 50 states on their blockchain and crypto policy progress through a bespoke scoring system covering six key categories: active government-led blockchain pilots, active pro-crypto task forces, state congressional support, concentration of blockchain workforce, strategic bitcoin reserve initiatives, and active membership in the North American Blockchain Association (NABA).
Based on their scores, states receive one of four designations that reflect their level of engagement and leadership in blockchain adoption: Trailblazer, Accelerator, Initiator, or Explorer. As of July 2025, Texas, Arizona, and Utah are the only states to receive the highest designation of Trailblazer.
### Purpose and Impact:
The primary purpose of this initiative is to highlight regulatory trends and successful use cases to demonstrate that the US remains competitive in global blockchain innovation. It provides a clear framework for state leaders to understand and take meaningful actions toward blockchain adoption. The project aims to combat misconceptions that the US is lagging behind internationally by showcasing real achievements and leadership at the state level.
This initiative helps bridge the gap between industry innovation and policymaking, fostering a forward-looking and responsible approach to integrating tokenization and blockchain technologies into the American economy. The resource offers a comparative snapshot of each state's standing in blockchain readiness, compiles a wealth of publicly accessible information, interprets the data through a standardized analytical lens, and provides a state-by-state scoring framework to track blockchain and cryptocurrency policy developments across the United States.
This initiative, "Tokenized in America," uses interactive mapping to showcase real-world tokenization use cases in sectors like public services, insurance, banking, and logistics, and functions as an educational portal for the public. By utilizing a scoring system to assess each state's blockchain and crypto policy progress, the project seeks to highlight market trends in technology-driven financial innovation, demonstrating the US's competitive edge in global blockchain innovation.
