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The United States Defence Agency is set to adopt blockchain

  • United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has been experimenting with distributed ledger technology (DLT). 
  • The organization will be looking for options for greater methods of hack-proof communication. 
The United States Defence Agency is set to adopt blockchain
Ken ChigboKen ChigboIndependent Analyst


The United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) are exploring blockchain technology. It was reported in a publication entitled “DoD Digital Modernization Strategy”. 

These are steps from the agency to establish a greater hack-proof digital form of communication lines. They have reportedly starting experimenting with distributed ledger technology (DLT), according to a DARPA. 

The recent publication put out by the United States Department of Justice (DoD), conducted by their research arm, details the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has started pointing its searchlight into the revolutionary blockchain technology as part of plans to modernize and advance its digital environment.

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Ken Chigbo

Ken Chigbo

Independent Analyst

Ken has over 8 years exposure to the financial markets. He started his career as an analyst, covering a variety of asset classes; forex, fixed income, commodities and equities.

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