US Rep. Darren Soto is excited about the recent USPS blockchain voting patent

Cointelegraph

Published Aug 25, 2020 04:18PM ET

Updated Aug 25, 2020 06:00PM ET

The United States Postal Service, or USPS, recently filed a patent for a mail-in voting system that utilizes Blockchain and other technologies for verification. Responding to an inquiry from Cointelegraph, U.S. Representative for Florida's 9th district, Darren Soto, voiced his excitement about this prospective development.

“I think it’s a great idea," Soto told Cointelegraph. "I’m real excited that the post office is working on this issue," he explained. "It’s something that was a pleasant surprise for many in congress," the congressman added, noting the necessity of patent filing in line with governmental technological advancements.

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