WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 15, 2026) – America250, the national nonpartisan organization charged by Congress to lead the commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, today announced a partnership with Hedera, the enterprise-grade public distributed ledger network. The collaboration reflects Hedera’s commitment to advancing American innovation and supporting a once-in-a-generation celebration that brings the nation together.
America250 is leading a nationwide celebration and commemoration to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026 through programs that celebrate the country’s history, foster unity, and inspire reflection and renewal. Hedera will support these efforts through storytelling, community engagement, and technology-driven experiences that help make the Semiquincentennial accessible to all Americans.
“As U.S. Air Force veterans and technologists, Dr. Leemon Baird and I founded Hedera after seeing a gap in the market,” said Mance Harmon, Co-founder of Hedera. “Hedera helps make digital interactions secure, transparent, and verifiable. With the country nearing its 250th anniversary, we’re excited to work with America250 to help more people take part in the celebration.”
Hedera is governed by Hedera Council, a rotating group of leading global institutions that provide oversight and help ensure the network’s long-term stability. Only Hedera combines scalable technology, institutional governance, and built-in compliance in one public network, giving enterprises and developers a trusted foundation to build on. The America250 partnership reflects Hedera’s focus on practical innovation and public-purpose technology for moments that bring people together.
“For generations, American innovation has shaped the world, and Hedera embodies that legacy through its forward-thinking approach to trust, transparency, and connectivity,” said Rosie Rios, Chair of America250. “Together, we will harness technology to bring the Semiquincentennial to life in new and engaging ways for people and communities nationwide.”
For more information on Hedera’s involvement with America250 or opportunities to build on the Hedera network, visit Hedera.com. To learn more about America250 and its national commemorative efforts, visit America250.org.
About Hedera
Hedera is the trust layer of the digital economy—a public, permissioned distributed ledger network powered by hashgraph consensus. Governed by global institutions, Hedera delivers secure, scalable, and compliant infrastructure for enterprise tokenization, with private and hybrid deployments available through HashSphere for regulated use cases.
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About America250
America250’s mission is to celebrate and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking America’s Semiquincentennial. We aim to inspire our fellow Americans to reflect on our past, strengthen our love of country, and renew our commitment to the ideals of democracy through programs that educate, engage, and unite us as a nation. America250 will foster shared experiences that spark imagination, showcase the rich tapestry of our American stories, inspire service in our communities, honor the enduring strength, and celebrate the resilience of the United States of America.