China Elevates Blockchain and Computing Power to National Infrastructure
TREE NEWS reports: China’s Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission has issued the National Informatization “15th Five-Year Plan,” outlining a sweeping vision for the country’s digital infrastructure through 2030. Among the key initiatives, the plan calls for implementing a national blockchain network project to consolidate the foundation of the “value internet,” accelerating the construction of a nationwide integrated computing power network, and promoting the coordinated development of computing power, electricity, and network resources. The plan also emphasizes optimizing the layout of general, intelligent, and supercomputing power, exploring forward-looking research in space-based computing, and steadily building data circulation and utilization infrastructure.
Blockchain as a Core Component of the Value Internet
The explicit mention of a national blockchain network signals a strategic shift from pilot programs to full-scale infrastructure deployment. Unlike previous plans that treated blockchain as an emerging technology, this document positions it as a foundational layer for the digital economy—one that enables trusted data exchange, digital asset traceability, and cross-sector value transfer. Industry observers note that this could accelerate the integration of blockchain with supply chains, government services, and financial systems, while also providing a regulatory-friendly framework for compliant digital asset innovation. The emphasis on “value internet” suggests a vision where blockchain facilitates the peer-to-peer transfer of value, potentially laying the groundwork for future digital currency and tokenized asset ecosystems.
Computing Power Network to Drive AI and Crypto Synergies
The plan’s focus on a unified computing power network—spanning general, intelligent, and supercomputing—reflects China’s ambition to become a global AI leader. For the crypto and Web3 sector, this has two major implications. First, the buildout of distributed computing resources could benefit decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) that aggregate idle GPU and storage capacity. Second, the coordination of computing, electricity, and network resources may create opportunities for blockchain-based energy trading and carbon credit tokenization. However, the plan’s state-centric approach also raises questions about the role of private and decentralized networks in China’s digital future.
Forward-Looking Perspective
While the plan does not explicitly mention cryptocurrencies or public blockchains, its emphasis on blockchain infrastructure and data circulation infrastructure could pave the way for a more structured and regulated digital asset ecosystem in China. The integration of space-based computing research also hints at long-term ambitions in satellite-based blockchain nodes and global connectivity. As the 15th Five-Year Plan unfolds, market participants should watch for implementation details, particularly regarding standards for interoperability, data security, and cross-border data flows. For now, the plan reinforces China’s commitment to building a sovereign, scalable, and secure digital infrastructure—one that may ultimately intersect with global Web3 developments in unexpected ways.
