New State Network aims to educate lawmakers, support grassroots groups, and strengthen digital asset legislation ahead of 2026 elections
The Digital Chamber has unveiled a nationwide initiative designed to coordinate crypto policy development across U.S. states, marking one of the most ambitious state-level efforts yet to influence digital asset regulation. The program, known as the State Network, seeks to bring lawmakers, industry experts and regulators into a unified ecosystem to advance blockchain adoption.
According to the organization, the network’s inaugural members include well-known industry participants such as Strategy, Hedera, and Input Output.
The launch signals a growing shift toward decentralized policymaking, where states play a larger role in digital asset governance.
A major focus of the initiative is education. Through a collaboration with nonprofit Future Caucus, the State Network intends to equip legislators with practical, technical knowledge of blockchain and crypto markets.
Cody Carbone, CEO of The Digital Chamber, said the partnership is designed to prepare the next generation of policymakers.
“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,” Carbone stated.
The timing reflects the rising political influence of the crypto sector. More than $134 million was spent by crypto companies during the 2024 federal elections, making digital assets a key campaign topic for the first time.
This level of engagement underscores why state lawmakers are seeking clearer frameworks as adoption accelerates.
The initiative also includes a Microgrants Program set to begin in 2026, offering funding to university blockchain clubs, state associations and community innovation groups. The grants will help create policy sandboxes and educational tools aimed at strengthening local advocacy.
Anastasia Dellaccio, executive director of the State Network, described the grants as an early foundation for long-term impact.
“We are proud to provide tangible support to emerging groups working to educate policymakers on the benefits of developing principled digital asset policy,” she said.
Even before the formal launch, the State Network had already begun operations in New York, Arizona, Ohio and New Hampshire, meeting with lawmakers and outlining blockchain opportunities. A national Digital Asset Tour is scheduled for 2026, aiming to bring the dialogue directly to state capitals nationwide.
The initiative reflects a broader trend: crypto policy in the U.S. is shifting from federal debates to state-driven action, where education and grassroots development are set to play a defining role.
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