The government of the Philippines will notarize documents on the Polygon blockchain, aiming to enhance transparency and prevent document falsification. The initiative, powered by Bayanichain, marks a precedent for transparency and accountability in public finance. The blockchain system allows users to verify documents via a website or QR code scan.

The implementation coincided with Polygon’s Heimdall v2 mainnet experiencing a temporary outage due to a suspected consensus bug. The issue was resolved within hours, preventing a complete network halt. Despite this setback, the blockchain notarization initiative in the Philippines continues to move forward, emphasizing the importance of blockchain technology in enhancing governance and public policy.

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