Winning the China–US Blockchain Race: Constellation’s Digital Evidence Reclaims U.S. Leadership

China’s charging ahead in blockchain, and the U.S. risks falling behind. Benjamin Diggles, co-founder of Constellation Network, shared a stark warning in a recent discussion, citing insights from Eric Bethl, former World Bank director.

China’s state-driven blockchain strategy—backed by $54B, state-owned giants, and global infrastructure like the Blockchain-based Service Network (BSN)—is reshaping the digital landscape. Meanwhile, America’s stuck debating crypto scandals and regulations.

Watch the full discussion: Posted Video
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China’s Blockchain Playbook

🔸Massive Investment: $54B roadmap, integrated into national 5-year plans.

🔸Industrial Power: China Mobile, Alibaba, and Huawei align blockchain with logistics, payments, and energy.

🔸Human Capital: 500,000+ professionals trained, with incentives like Shenzhen residency for certifications.

🔸Global Reach: BSN’s “digital Belt and Road” spans 20 countries, exporting state-controlled blockchain.

As Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi warns, China’s grip on blockchain infrastructure could dominate global systems. The U.S., distracted by memecoins and collapses, isn’t keeping pace.
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Why America’s Lagging

▫️Tech Fatigue: Leaders fixate on crypto failures, missing blockchain’s potential for secure data in supply chains, logistics, and identity.

▫️Bureaucratic Gridlock: 400+ federal agencies, legacy systems, and silos slow adoption to a crawl.

▫️Trust Deficit: Scandals (remember the $6,000 toilet seat?) erode faith in data integrity without tamper-proof systems.

Blockchain isn’t just crypto—it’s the new internet, built on provable trust. Ignoring it hands adversaries a strategic edge.
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Constellation’s Game-Changer: Digital Evidence

Constellation Network, battle-tested with the DoD’s Iron Spider network, is launching Digital Evidence—a plug-and-play solution for enterprises and government:

✅Seamless Signing: Sensors, devices, or apps (e.g., Panasonic Toughbooks) feed data into Constellation’s Layer 0 network, instantly signed with a cryptographic “smart check mark” for provenance.

✅Immutable Storage: Data batches to a high-throughput blockchain, accessible via BI dashboards or explorers.

✅Real-World Impact: First responders log evidence—biometrics, hazardous readings—on rugged devices, ensuring unassailable audit trails.

Pilots with Fortune 500s and agencies prove it: Digital Evidence delivers compliance, security, and trust in minutes.
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2025: The Tipping Point
With regulatory clarity emerging, global data sovereignty talks heating up, and enterprises craving audit trails, the U.S. has a window to lead. Constellation’s U.S.-based, defense-grade Layer 0 network is ready to:

▫️Drive federal data transparency mandates.
▫️Equip states with tamper-proof identity and procurement.
▫️Embed blockchain into enterprise supply chains and IoT.
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A Call to Action:
Cheer every innovator, support competitors, and push for public-sector adoption. The blockchain pie is massive—there’s room for all.

“We’re not changing the world,” Diggles says. “We’re building for a changing world.” In an era of fading digital trust, Constellation’s smart check mark proves integrity.

It’s time for America to deploy, not debate.
Join the charge with Constellation Network to secure U.S. leadership in blockchain. 🇺🇸