- Cardano partners with Brazil’s SERPRO to deploy blockchain solutions in federal IT systems, enhancing transparency and operational efficiency.
- SERPRO processes 33B annual transactions; collaboration integrates Cardano’s blockchain for auditability and decentralized public-sector workflows.
The Cardano Foundation has entered a strategic alliance with Brazil’s Serviço Federal de Processamento de Dados (SERPRO) to accelerate blockchain adoption across federal agencies. The partnership focuses on deploying decentralized solutions and enhancing digital literacy through specialized training programs.
SERPRO, Brazil’s largest state-owned IT enterprise, supports 90% of the federal administration’s IT infrastructure, processing 33 billion annual transactions and managing over 30.4 petabytes of data across cloud platforms. The collaboration aims to integrate Cardano’s blockchain technology into public-sector workflows, targeting improvements in transparency, auditability, and operational efficiency.
“Our collaboration with SERPRO represents a transformative step in the modernization of Brazil’s public sector infrastructure through education and blockchain technology,” Gregaard said.
A core component of the initiative involves the Cardano Academy, which will deliver blockchain education to SERPRO staff through masterclasses, technical workshops, and certification courses. Frederik Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano Foundation, emphasized the alliance’s role in advancing decentralized governance frameworks. Alexandre Gonçalves de Amorim, SERPRO’s president, stated the initiative positions Brazil as a leader in public-sector modernization via blockchain-driven solutions.
Brazil ranks second globally in digital governance maturity, per World Bank metrics, with SERPRO central to this achievement. This marks SERPRO’s first international educational partnership, while the Cardano Foundation previously collaborated with a Brazilian energy firm in December 2023 on a blockchain pilot for resource traceability.
Concurrently, the ADA token, Cardano’s native cryptocurrency, experienced price volatility following U.S. regulatory developments. ADA initially surged after being named in discussions about potential inclusion in federal digital asset reserves but later dropped 7.52% amid broader market corrections tied to Bitcoin-focused executive orders.
At press time, ADA traded at $0.87, reflecting shifting investor sentiment toward altcoins.
The Cardano-SERPRO partnership underscores the growing interplay between regulatory developments and digital asset valuations. By prioritizing blockchain education and infrastructure upgrades, the initiative seeks to establish scalable use cases for decentralized protocols in public administration, potentially influencing global approaches to government-digitization efforts.
