Hedera Foundation CEO Charles Adkins said on Tuesday that integrating blockchain into social platforms will ensure transparent data handling and enable real‑time creator payments without centralized intermediaries.
In an interview with Benzinga, Adkins emphasized blockchain’s capacity to enforce “trust and transparency” on social networks, particularly as governments introduce regulations requiring verifiable transaction histories and user‑data reporting.
“When regulatory regimes demand institutions submit transaction records or user data, a transparent, immutable ledger becomes essential,” he said.
Adkins noted emerging privacy laws such as GDPR and forthcoming AI data‑protection rules will further elevate the need for cryptographically secured user consent and usage verification. “
You’ll want to make sure your data is verified, used correctly and safeguarding consumers,” he explained.
Asked about the U.S. …