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Iran\u2019s Public Relations and Information Center for the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology suggest interest in blockchain by encouraging improvements to \u201cthe infrastructure of blockchain technology with the help of [the] government and private sector.\u201d This latest move indicates Iran is keen on joining other nations in getting a jump on the potential benefits of blockchain technology.<\/p>\n

On Dec. 16, the Tehran Times reported<\/a> the head of the Management Development Department, Alireza Daliri, expressed the need for utilization and development, explaining the benefits of secure ledgers based on \u201cstrong cryptography.\u201d Daliri is a proponent<\/a> of technology-based companies and capital market development, and the \u201capplication of capabilities of these companies,\u201d with a goal of growing the knowledge-based economy.<\/p>\n

From the Vice Presidency of Science and Technology website<\/a>, Daliri outlines their objective:<\/p>\n

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\u201cFinancial support of knowledge-based companies… [and] contributing to the evaluation of technical knowledge and helping in the field of risk-taking for entering products could contribute to the entrance of knowledge-based companies to capital market.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Solidarity on Blockchain Potential<\/h2>\n

Despite understandable concerns of the new technology, Daliri, according to the report, thinks the potential for beneficial use outweighs the \u201cdamages,\u201d for example, cutting down on bureaucratic inefficiencies within government agencies.<\/p>\n

Dalari also expressed interest in working with other governments:<\/p>\n

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\u201c[Iran] should coordinate with other countries in the world in terms of new technologies, with an emphasis on the government\u2019s ability to facilitate activities of the private sector.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Related: New Legal Framework in Switzerland Gives Boost to Blockchain<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The article points out the importance of other countries making advances in blockchain adoption and development, specifically, the latest E.U. Blockchain Forum report<\/a>, which outlines the necessity for blockchain development and implementation of \u201cdigital versions of national currencies,\u201d pointing out the \u201ckey inherent properties\u201d of blockchain security. Although government-issued cryptocurrency is a different beast, the interest in blockchain use is a step towards mainstream acceptance.<\/p>\n

Avoiding Sanctions Using Blockchain<\/h2>\n

In August, Forbes reported<\/a> the Iranian regime announced plans to create a national cryptocurrency with the intent of sidestepping U.S. sanctions reimposed by the Trump administration earlier this year. The coverage contrasts the benefits Dalari mentions by suggesting Iran is taking steps to avoid sanctions\u2014in coordination with Russia\u2014utilizing decentralization inherent in the technology to circumvent the U.S. trade embargo. In effect, the move could add skepticism about Iran\u2019s intent<\/a> for adopting the new technology:<\/p>\n

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\u201cIronically, this authoritarian embrace of blockchain technology conflicts with the ideals of libertarianism and censorship-resistance supported by many cryptocurrency enthusiasts.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Iranian officials, in line with Venezuela,<\/a>\u00a0have also been preventing the exchange of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in an effort to thwart adoption of international, decentralized currency, with the intent of forcing citizens to use a government-issued crypto instead. Again, this defeats some of the common ideology behind blockchain. Additionally, the concerns over sanction violations and government meddling have an impact. Some speculate<\/a> cryptocurrency exchanges are taking notice of potential asset seizure, and, consequently, are avoiding business in Iran.<\/p>\n

Future of Blockchain in Iran<\/h2>\n

Iran notoriously continues to shun Western ideology\u2014in addition to the worrisome pursuit of nuclear weapons. However, the implementation of blockchain technology for social and economic improvements may be a positive step forward.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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