Illinois Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Task Force Issues Final Report

The State of Illinois Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Task Force issued its final report to the general assembly. The report, released on Jan. 31, is primarily accessible on the InterPlanetary File System, a blockchain-based file storage system. The task force report concluded that “blockchain technology and its built-in encryption can facilitate highly-secure methods for interacting with government and keeping paperless records, increasing data accuracy and providing better cybersecurity protections for Illinois residents.”