U.S. Makes History: GDP Data Goes Onchain for First Time
The U.S. government published **GDP data directly onchain** for the first time through Pyth Network's partnership with the Department of Commerce.
**What changed:**
- GDP data previously lived in PDFs and spreadsheets
- Now instantly accessible, verifiable, and tamper-proof on 100+ blockchains
- Available to 600+ applications without intermediaries
**Why it matters:**
- Enables transparent financial models and automated contracts
- Provides faster market access and reliable developer inputs
- Builds citizen confidence in shared economic information
**The bigger picture:**
By putting America's most important economic metric onchain, the government signals that critical data can live in open, transparent systems. This validates blockchain as a tool for economic innovation.
Pyth initially offers quarterly GDP releases going back 5 years, with plans to expand to broader economic datasets. The move positions the U.S. as a leader in financial transparency and opens new frontiers for tokenization and data accountability.
*What other economic indicators should follow GDP onto the blockchain?*
