{"id":95907,"date":"2024-10-08T20:18:18","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T00:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/?p=95907"},"modified":"2024-10-08T20:19:37","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T00:19:37","slug":"palau-debuts-blockchain-based-savings-bonds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/palau-debuts-blockchain-based-savings-bonds\/","title":{"rendered":"Palau Debuts Blockchain-Based Savings Bonds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Palau's government, Soramitsu, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/japanese-crypto-group-demand-that-paper-gains-no-longer-be-taxed.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"32430\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Japanese ministry<\/a> produced a blockchain-based savings bond prototype to stimulate domestic investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/croc_1728431901356-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Palau Debuts Blockchain-Based Savings Bonds\" class=\"wp-image-95911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/croc_1728431901356-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/croc_1728431901356-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/croc_1728431901356-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/croc_1728431901356-860x484.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/croc_1728431901356.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Palau Debuts Blockchain-Based Savings Bonds <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to allow residents of Palau to engage in <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/mumbai-metaverse-to-showcase-citys-infrastructure-megaprojects.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"71864\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">national infrastructure projects<\/a>, the island nation is introducing a savings bond program based on blockchain technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative was created with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan and the blockchain startup Soramitsu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The so-called &#8220;Palau Invest&#8221; program, according to a news release issued on Tuesday, October 8, aims to empower individuals by giving them a new way to engage in national initiatives and receive returns on their contributions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program is a component of METI's &#8220;Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Project,&#8221; Japan's commitment to aiding emerging economies through <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/china-launches-national-blockchain-technology-innovation-center.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"45094\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">technology innovation<\/a>. It is based on the Hyperledger Iroha 2-based network of the SORA v3 Hub Chain.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is stated that the money raised by the digital savings bonds will go toward important infrastructure initiatives, including building public buildings, roads, and housing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President of Palau Surangel Whipps, Jr. highlighted the initiative's significance, saying it can help &#8220;stimulate job creation, enhance business opportunities, and foster a vibrant economy.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior to the official issuing of savings bonds, a public demonstration phase was initiated at the time of publication to acquaint citizens with the mechanism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No specific date was given, but bonds will eventually be on sale via a mobile app letting people invest from their cellphones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After implementing blockchain-based financial systems in the Asia-Pacific region, including central bank <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-T\/extcoop\/dcgi\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">digital currency initiatives<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\" fill=\"none\" clip-path=\"url(#clip0_31_188)\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M9.16724 14.8891L20.1672 3.88908\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M13.4497 3.53554L20.5208 3.53554L20.5208 10.6066\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M17.5 13.5L17.5 16.26C17.5 17.4179 17.5 17.9968 17.2675 18.4359C17.0799 18.7902 16.7902 19.0799 16.4359 19.2675C15.9968 19.5 15.4179 19.5 14.26 19.5L7.74 19.5C6.58213 19.5 6.0032 19.5 5.56414 19.2675C5.20983 19.0799 4.92007 18.7902 4.73247 18.4359C4.5 17.9968 4.5 17.4179 4.5 16.26L4.5 9.74C4.5 8.58213 4.5 8.0032 4.73247 7.56414C4.92007 7.20983 5.20982 6.92007 5.56414 6.73247C6.0032 6.5 6.58213 6.5 7.74 6.5L11 6.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                        <\/g>\r\n                        <defs>\r\n                            <clipPath id=\"clip0_31_188\">\r\n                                <rect fill=\"white\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\"\/>\r\n                            <\/clipPath>\r\n                        <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a> in Cambodia and Papua New Guinea, Soramitsu views this launch as another significant achievement in its ongoing efforts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Palau&#8217;s government, Soramitsu, and the Japanese ministry produced a blockchain-based savings bond prototype to stimulate domestic investment. 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