TLDR:
- The Chainlink Blockchain Scorecard ranks all 50 states on crypto infrastructure progress.
- Texas, Utah, and Arizona are leading in blockchain pilots and crypto-friendly laws.
- 36% of U.S. states have launched pro-crypto task forces to support adoption.
- The tool promotes state-led action to build tokenized U.S. financial infrastructure.
Chainlink has launched a new tool called Tokenized in America, aiming to track how each U.S. state is progressing in blockchain adoption.
The initiative arrives as part of Crypto Week and was developed in collaboration with the Blockchain Association. While national policies often dominate crypto discussions, this project brings attention to what states are doing individually.
It’s a data-driven push to help policymakers and institutions understand how blockchain infrastructure is shaping across the country. The effort underscores how state-level action could drive broader adoption of tokenized financial assets.
Chainlink Partners With Blockchain Association
According to Chainlink, the project provides a 50-state view through a Blockchain Scorecard, breaking down progress across six categories.
These include legislative support, blockchain pilots, workforce concentration, Bitcoin reserves, and more. Each state is then ranked as a Trailblazer, Accelerator, Initiator, or Explorer.
Texas, Arizona, and Utah were named Trailblazers. These states show strong traction in launching pilots, forming task forces, and engaging in blockchain-friendly legislation.
Meanwhile, North Carolina, California, and Wyoming earned recognition as Accelerators, also showing promising developments but with slightly less momentum.
Chainlink noted that while federal regulation remains a major topic, the role of states is becoming more critical. Nearly half of U.S. states now show legislative support for blockchain-related initiatives.
About 36% have launched pro-crypto task forces, and 22% have experimented with blockchain pilots.
As part of Crypto Week, Chainlink is excited to launch Tokenized in America in partnership with @BlockchainAssn.
This new industry resource tracks the progress of U.S. state-level government initiatives advancing tokenization and blockchain adoption
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— Chainlink (@chainlink) July 15, 2025
The findings indicate growing institutional interest at the local level, which could speed up the U.S. transition to tokenized financial infrastructure. The report calls this a “generational opportunity” for regions that act early.
Building Tokenized Infrastructure at the Source
The broader vision, as explained in Chainlink’s blog post, is to make the U.S. a leading hub for issuing and distributing tokenized assets. The project stresses that the origin point of tokenized asset issuance could define global financial leadership in Web3.
By embedding compliance and ownership records directly into digital assets, states can simplify settlement processes and reduce operational costs. Identity oracles can automate regulatory checks, allowing tokens to travel seamlessly across borders while maintaining compliance.
Chainlink argues that the U.S. still has a chance to lead the global tokenization wave if it embraces state-level infrastructure. While most stablecoins are pegged to the U.S. dollar, many are issued offshore, missing an opportunity for regulatory and economic benefits at home.
By enabling fintech firms, institutions, and developers to build on strong blockchain frameworks locally, the U.S. can compete in the next financial era. The Tokenized in America map now serves as a starting point for tracking which states are stepping forward and which are falling behind.
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