Digital Chamber Launches State Network to Drive Digital Asset Policies

Digital Chamber Launches State Network to Drive Digital Asset Policies

The Digital Chamber has announced the launch of a new initiative called the "State Network," aimed at driving digital asset policies at the state level across the United States. The initiative is designed to educate lawmakers in the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections. The State Network aims to establish a collaborative ecosystem connecting policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders to advance blockchain adoption across the US, according to a statement released by The Digital Chamber on Monday. Inaugural members of the network include Michael Saylor’s company, Strategy; the proof-of-stake public distributed ledger, Hedera; and blockchain infrastructure research company, Input Output.

Crypto Education a Key Component

Simultaneously, through a partnership with the non-profit Future Caucus, the State Network intends to educate lawmakers in target states and ensure they possess the expertise to aid in constructing crypto policies. Cody Carbone, the CEO of The Digital Chamber, stated in a press release that the collaboration with Future Caucus also seeks to educate future leaders about cryptocurrency. “This partnership will help develop a bench of strong leaders ready to introduce and support digital asset legislation and advocate for crypto policy that will propel states to lead the future of finance.” Cryptocurrency already played a notable role in the 2024 federal elections, with crypto companies spending over $134 million through campaign contributions and media purchases.

Grants Being Offered

In addition to education and advocacy for unified legislation, the State Network also includes a Microgrants Program pilot to facilitate the growth of state blockchain associations, university blockchain clubs, and community innovation groups. Scheduled to launch in 2026, the grants pilot is designed to develop policy tools and sandboxes to further digital asset lawmaking and foster grassroots policy education, according to The Digital Chamber. Anastasia Dellaccio, executive director of the State Network, said the grants are the group’s “first effort to grow advocacy groups prepared to mobilize education and advocacy efforts in state capitals across the nation.” She added, “We are proud to provide tangible support to emerging groups working to educate policymakers on the benefits of developing principled digital asset policy.”

State Network Already Active

Prior to its official launch on Monday, The Digital Chamber stated that its State Network had already begun working in four U.S. states—New York, Arizona, Ohio, and New Hampshire—to educate lawmakers on blockchain technology. A state advocacy tour, the 2026 Digital Asset Tour, is planned for the following year to engage with lawmakers and policymakers in state legislatures nationwide.