Vietnam Unveils NDAChain to Fortify Digital Data Infrastructure and Accelerate Digitization by 2025

Vietnam has unveiled NDAChain, a national blockchain platform designed to fortify its digital data infrastructure and accelerate digitization across government and private sectors by 2025. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Public Security’s Data Innovation and Exploitation Centre, represents a strategic pivot toward decentralized infrastructure to address vulnerabilities in centralized systems, including cyberattack risks and scalability challenges [1]. Developed by the National Data Association, NDAChain operates as a hybrid blockchain architecture, merging centralized control with decentralized trust mechanisms to enhance interoperability and cybersecurity [2]. The platform is supported by 49 validating nodes managed by state institutions and major private firms like Zalo, Masan, and SunGroup, ensuring a collaborative framework for data governance [3].

NDAChain’s technical foundation includes a permissioned Layer 1 blockchain utilizing a Proof of Authority (PoA) consensus model, augmented by zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) to safeguard transactional privacy and data integrity [4]. This hybrid model enables the platform to process up to 3,600 transactions per second, a critical feature for supporting national-scale operations in sectors such as finance, healthcare, education, and logistics [5]. The integration of NDA DID, a decentralized identity solution, and NDAKey, a fraud-detection tool, further strengthens the system’s capacity to verify counterparts in sensitive transactions and combat impersonation scams in Vietnam’s expanding digital economy [6].

The government’s phased rollout plan aims for full integration into key national systems by the end of 2025, including the National Data Centre, local governments, and major universities [7]. A subsequent phase will focus on international collaboration and the development of industry-specific Layer 2 applications, such as logistics tracking and public health management, to tailor blockchain solutions to critical sectors [8]. This approach aligns with Vietnam’s broader digital modernization agenda, positioning NDAChain as a backbone for e-government services while adhering to global standards like GDPR and W3C [9].

Analysts highlight that the platform’s success will depend on adoption rates and seamless integration with existing systems [10]. While NDAChain’s technical specifications demonstrate scalability and performance, real-world implementation will require addressing public awareness gaps and building trust among stakeholders [11]. The initiative also reflects global trends in blockchain-based governance, with Vietnam emerging as a leader in Southeast Asia’s digital transformation. However, challenges such as technical hurdles in early-stage testing and ensuring cross-sector compliance remain critical to its long-term viability [12].

Vietnam’s emphasis on sovereign control over digital infrastructure, coupled with its alignment with international data standards, underscores a strategic effort to attract foreign investment and ensure cross-border compliance [13]. By prioritizing secure, tamper-proof records and streamlined administrative processes, NDAChain not only enhances governance efficiency but also establishes a precedent for nations exploring blockchain solutions to bolster digital resilience [14].

Sources:

[1] [PR Newswire] (https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vietnam-launches-ndachain-the-national-blockchain-platform-to-accelerate-digital-data-infrastructure-by-2026-302513864.html)

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[5] [CoinCentral] (https://coincentral.com/vietnam-launches-ndachain-to-drive-digital-transformation/)

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[7] [The Cryptobasic] (https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/07/25/vietnam-launches-ndachain-its-new-national-blockchain/)

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