Marshall Islands Seeks to Establish a 'Self-Sovereign Identity' With New Blockchain-Based Currency

In the article, "Marshall Islands Seeks to Establish a 'Self-Sovereign Identity' With New Blockchain-Based Currency," Joel Telpner reveals some of the steps the Marshall Islands is taking to launch its national digital currency.

The Marshall Islands’ project says its creation of a Digital Sovereign Currency (SOV), aims to be a "game-changer." It could also pioneer how governments respond to crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. In the interview, Joel discusses how the project still faces "a lot" of challenges ahead, but looks forward to making the work “rewarding."