Beyond Speculation: Bridging Ethereum with Societal Trust Systems

thereum is often perceived primarily as a speculative tool. Yet its true potential lies in becoming the coordination layer for public goods and everyday life. This talk explores how Ethereum can move beyond speculation by integrating with societal trust systems — national-scale digital identity infrastructures that provide reliable verification and inclusivity. By connecting Ethereum’s trustless architecture with existing tru

From the perspective of real-world implementation and user experience, the discussion will explore:
• The role of Ethereum as social infrastructure
• Why its foundational values matter in the context of digital ID
• How government-led systems like Japan’s My Number intersect with Ethereum’s philosophy
• What a “coexistence model” between centralized frameworks and decentralized innovation could look like