National Blockchain Platform, $NDAChain, Activated in Vietnam: Capable of 3,600 Transactions Per Second and Digital Identity Management
Vietnam has officially launched NDAChain, a national blockchain platform designed to accelerate the country's digital data infrastructure by 2026. The platform, developed and managed by the National Data Association (NDA) under the Innovation & Data Exploitation Center of the National Data Center, Ministry of Public Security, is poised to revolutionize various sectors, including e-government, healthcare, finance, logistics, and education [1][5].
Current Status
NDAChain operates as a Layer-1 permissioned blockchain with a hybrid architecture, combining centralized control and decentralized verification. This design ensures secure, transparent, and scalable data verification for government and enterprise systems [1][3][5]. The platform processes between 1,200 and 3,600 transactions per second while maintaining security using Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKP), encryption, and compliance with W3C Decentralized Identifiers (DID) and GDPR standards [1].
As of mid-2025, NDAChain is being integrated fully with the National Data Center, acting as the trusted verification layer protecting national and citizen data from forgery, leakage, or misuse [5]. Complementary services such as NDA Trace (a product traceability platform conforming to GS1 global standards) and NDAKey (a digital identity verification tool) have been launched to support supply chain transparency and secure online identity verification [1].
Future Plans
Full integration into the National Data Center is expected by the end of 2025, and expansion to local governments, universities, and enterprises will continue through 2026 [5]. The system aims to become the backbone infrastructure for Vietnam’s digital ID systems, smart contracts, and public sector data management as part of a broad digital transformation strategy fostering digital sovereignty and citizen data security [3][5].
The Vietnamese government is actively encouraging collaboration among public agencies, enterprises, and citizens to pilot projects and adopt NDAChain solutions broadly [1]. Layer 2 components are planned to include decentralized identities and AI modules, potentially streamlining operations across finance, healthcare, supply chains, and social services [3].
Use Cases and Integration
NDAChain serves as a security and verification layer for civil and economic data before it reaches the National Data Center, enabling trustworthy governmental and business processes [1][5]. NDA Trace leverages NDAChain to provide transparent traceability of products from production to consumers using QR codes or RFID chips [1]. NDAKey allows digital identity verification during online transactions, enhancing protection against identity theft and fraud [1].
The platform supports the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) and programmable contracts, aligning with global technological standards while preserving administrative control [3].
Regulatory Support
The Vietnamese government has developed a legal framework initiated in 2024 and finalized by mid-2025, providing a regulatory backdrop for NDAChain and broader cryptocurrency and blockchain adoption in the country [1]. The Ministry of Finance and other regulatory entities support this blockchain initiative as a means to advance Vietnam’s digital sovereignty and secure data infrastructure [1][5].
In summary, NDAChain represents Vietnam's pioneering national blockchain, strategically designed to integrate with state and enterprise systems for improved data security, transparency, and digital governance. Its rollout is ongoing, with ambitious plans for nationwide adoption and expansion of use cases in various public and private sectors through 2026 and beyond [1][3][5].
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- The National Data Center in Vietnam plans to complete the full integration of NDAChain, a pioneering national blockchain platform, by the end of 2025, aiming to improve the security and scalability of the country's data verification processes.
- As part of its digital transformation strategy, Vietnam's government intends to develop Layer 2 components for NDAChain, integrating decentralized identities and AI modules, to streamline various operations in sectors such as finance, healthcare, supply chains, and social services.
- The hybrid architecture of NDAChain, which combines centralized control and decentralized verification, ensures secure, transparent, and scalable data verification for government and enterprise systems, making it ideal for sectors like e-government, healthcare, finance, logistics, and education.
- To support the rollout of NDAChain, the Vietnamese government has established a legal framework for cryptocurrency and blockchain adoption, positioning itself as a proponent of digital sovereignty and secure data infrastructure in the region.
- NDAChain's secure infrastructure allows for the tokenization of real-world assets, aligning with global technological standards, while also offering tools like NDA Trace for product traceability and NDAKey for digital identity verification, enhancing overall security and productivity in various industries.
