Vietnam has officially unveiled NDAChain, a groundbreaking national blockchain platform that positions the Southeast Asian nation as a global leader in government-backed distributed ledger technology.
Launched on July 25, 2025, this Layer-1 permissioned blockchain delivers an impressive 3,600 transactions per second while serving as the technological backbone for Vietnam’s ambitious digital transformation strategy across government services, supply chains, and digital identity systems.
Developed by the National Data Association under the Ministry of Public Security, NDAChain represents more than just technological innovation—it’s a strategic declaration of digital sovereignty that addresses critical vulnerabilities in traditional centralized data systems.
With over 20 million crypto users representing nearly 20% of the population, Vietnam already ranks among the world’s top five nations for cryptocurrency adoption, making this government-backed infrastructure a natural evolution of the country’s blockchain-forward approach.
The platform operates through a consortium of 49 validator nodes, combining government agencies with major private sector partners including Zalo, SunGroup, Masan, Sovico, VNVC, and MISA. This public-private collaboration demonstrates Vietnam’s commitment to balancing state oversight with private sector innovation, creating a hybrid model that maximizes both performance and accountability.
NDAChain’s technical architecture utilizes Proof-of-Authority consensus enhanced by Zero-Knowledge Proofs, enabling rapid transaction processing while maintaining privacy and security standards. The platform achieves sub-second latency at approximately 0.5 seconds per transaction, making it suitable for real-time applications across national infrastructure systems.
Revolutionary Digital Identity
The platform’s most significant applications center on NDA DID (Decentralized Identity) and NDATrace product verification systems, both designed to integrate seamlessly with existing national infrastructure.
NDA DID enables secure digital identity verification compatible with Vietnam’s existing VNeID system, allowing citizens to authenticate themselves for online services, government transactions, and digital contracts without compromising personal data security.
This decentralized identity framework addresses growing concerns about fraud and impersonation as Vietnam’s economy becomes increasingly digitized. Citizens can now verify identity claims in real-time while maintaining control over their personal information, representing a significant advancement in both security and privacy protection.
NDATrace transforms Vietnam’s export economy by providing each product with a unique digital passport compliant with international GS1 standards and compatible with the European Union’s EBSI system. Manufacturers can embed QR codes or RFID chips containing immutable records of a product’s journey from production to consumption, enabling anti-counterfeit verification, real-time tracking, and enhanced consumer transparency.
This traceability system positions Vietnamese products competitively in global markets where authenticity verification and supply chain transparency are increasingly valued by consumers and regulatory bodies alike.
National Development Goals
NDAChain’s launch aligns with Vietnam’s comprehensive National Blockchain Strategy, formalized through Decision No. 1236/QĐ-TTg in 2024.
The ambitious roadmap targets development of 20 major blockchain platforms, establishment of at least three blockchain testing laboratories, and positioning Vietnam among Asia’s top 10 blockchain research hubs by promoting “Make in Vietnam” technology solutions.
The government has outlined a phased implementation extending through 2026, beginning with full integration into the National Data Center and key government agencies in 2025, followed by expansion to local governments, academic institutions, and enterprises in 2026.
Future applications will include blockchain-based e-notarization, digital education certificates, healthcare records management, and regulatory-compliant financial identity tools.
