Last updated on December 17th, 2025 at 02:53 pm
Quick Breakdown
- The Digital Chamber launches State Network to strengthen state-based digital asset policy ahead of the 2026 elections.
- Partnership with Future Caucus will focus on educating current and future lawmakers.
- A Microgrants Program, set for 2026, will support blockchain communities and policy-focused research groups.
The Digital Chamber has introduced a new nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening digital asset regulation and literacy at the state level, positioning policymakers ahead of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
We’re thrilled to welcome our inaugural members: @Hedera, @Strategy, @Trondao, @InputOutputHK, and @Cryptocom. pic.twitter.com/Q2NJU9ZNm5
— The Digital Chamber (@DigitalChamber) November 17, 2025
The program, known as the State Network, was officially launched on Monday and is designed to connect legislators, regulators, and industry players committed to expanding blockchain adoption nationwide.
Industry leaders join as founding members
According to the announcement, the inaugural cohort includes Michael Saylor’s enterprise Strategy, Hedera, and Input Output, the company behind research-driven blockchain infrastructure. These early members are expected to support collaboration, knowledge exchange, and coordinated advocacy efforts across states, helping shape policy that encourages responsible blockchain innovation.
Legislator education at the core of the initiative
Central to the State Network’s strategy is its partnership with the nonprofit Future Caucus, which will help train lawmakers on emerging concepts in cryptocurrency and blockchain. Cody Carbone, CEO of The Digital Chamber, said the collaboration aims to build a new generation of informed leaders capable of drafting and supporting digital asset legislation that aligns with future financial trends.
The push comes against a backdrop of increasing political influence from the digital asset sector. During the 2024 federal election cycle, crypto-focused organizations reportedly spent over $134 million on campaign efforts and political messaging.
Microgrants to support grassroots blockchain innovation
Beyond policy coordination and legislative training, the State Network plans to launch a Microgrants Program in 2026. The pilot will provide funding for state-level blockchain associations, university-led blockchain clubs, and community innovation organizations.
Meanwhile, North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis cautioned that the U.S. Congress is running out of time to advance digital asset legislation before election-year politics derail progress.
State-level engagement already underway
Prior to its official debut, the State Network had already begun legislative engagement efforts across New York, Arizona, Ohio and New Hampshire, focusing on blockchain literacy for policymakers. The organization is also preparing for a 2026 Digital Asset Tour, a nationwide advocacy campaign expected to involve direct briefing sessions and collaborative workshops with lawmakers in multiple state legislatures.
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