In a bold move that puts Wyoming squarely on the crypto map, the state’s Stable Token Commission has officially crowned Hedera as their blockchain of choice. After a rigorous technical evaluation process that wrapped up in Q2 2025, Hedera emerged as the sole candidate standing. No participation trophies here, folks. The other blockchain platforms just couldn’t cut it against Hedera’s blistering 10,000 transactions per second and rock-solid security features.
The decision wasn’t made on a whim. Wyoming’s been cooking up its crypto-friendly reputation since the Stable Token Act of 2023, which laid the groundwork for FRNT, America’s first and only state-issued stablecoin. FRNT isn’t playing around – it’s backed by U.S. dollars and short-term Treasuries with an extra 2% reserve just in case things get dicey. And here’s the kicker: interest from those Treasury holdings goes straight to Wyoming’s schools. Kids learning algebra while blockchain does the heavy lifting. Neat. Like most fiat-backed stablecoins, FRNT maintains its value through direct asset backing.
Wyoming’s crypto strategy wasn’t hasty—they’ve been building their blockchain-friendly cred since establishing FRNT stablecoin in 2023.
FRNT already runs on seven major blockchains including Ethereum and Solana. Hedera makes eight. The stablecoin settles transactions in seconds with minimal costs, making it perfect for government operations like tax refunds and emergency aid. Hedera was specifically selected due to its alignment with compliance and security standards set by the Commission. No more waiting weeks for a check in the mail. Welcome to the 21st century, bureaucracy.
The carbon-negative network also fits Wyoming’s rugged, nature-loving image. Who says cowboys can’t be environmentally conscious? With this partnership, Wyoming continues to position itself as America’s blockchain frontier. Major crypto players are already setting up shop, attracted by regulations that don’t treat them like digital outlaws. Partnerships with companies like LayerZero and Fireblocks have significantly strengthened the FRNT ecosystem’s security and cross-chain capabilities.
While the public can’t buy FRNT tokens yet, regulatory updates are expected soon. Meanwhile, BlackRock’s ETF application for HBAR suggests the big money sees potential in Hedera’s future. Wyoming’s pioneering approach might just set the template for how other states handle digital assets. They’re not following the herd – they’re leading it.
