In an announcement made on March 6, 2025, SERPRO and the Cardano Foundation shared details of their partnership which aims to enhance use of blockchain technologies in the country’s public sector. The collaboration between these two entities is a huge step towards real-world adoption of blockchain technology and Cardano at scale. Here’s a snapshot of the announcement on X (formerly Twitter)
These are the kind of announcements that validate the years spent on research and development within the wider Cardano ecosystem. It marks a pivotal moment for blockchain adoption in Latin America. If Cardano is integrated into Brazil’s public sector infrastructure, it will enhance security, transparency, and efficiency in governmental digital services.
Overview of the Partnership Details and it’s Objectives
SERPRO, established in 1964, is Brazil’s leading government technology provider. It manages over 750 digital solutions, processing 33 billion transactions annually, and handling more than 30.4 petabytes of data across cloud platforms. It supports approximately 90% of the country’s federal administration systems. The partnership with the Cardano Foundation focuses on three core areas: technological innovation, digital infrastructure enhancement, and blockchain education. By taking advantage of Cardano’s proof-of-stake blockchain, known for its scalability, energy efficiency, and robust security, the initiative seeks to modernize public administration processes and deliver tangible benefits to Brazil’s 203 million citizens.
A key component of this collaboration will be the launch of the Cardano Academy program. The program is set to provide training on blockchain fundamentals to SERPRO’s 8,000 employees, including 2,000 developers. The education program includes masterclasses, technical workshops, and certification courses aimed at building expertise in decentralized technologies. This investment in education will equip Brazil’s workforce with digital skills that can improve governance and service delivery.
This collaboration marks SERPRO’s first educational partnership with an international organization, as noted by Alexandre Gonçalves de Amorim, SERPRO’s Director-President. According to Amorim and SERPRO, the partnership represents a significant step forward in bringing blockchain technology to the heart of public sector innovation. “By combining SERPRO’s extensive public sector expertise with Cardano’s blockchain infrastructure, we’re positioning Brazil at the forefront of digital government transformation,” Amorim said.
Frederik Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano Foundation, highlighted the potential impact: “Our collaboration with SERPRO represents a transformative step in modernizing Brazil’s public sector infrastructure through blockchain education and technology.” The initiative aligns with Brazil’s existing leadership in digital governance, where it ranks second globally in digital government maturity, according to the World Bank’s 2023 GovTech Maturity Index.
Potential applications and regional significance
The partnership will explore practical blockchain use cases such as digital identity management, secure data storage, and fraud prevention. All these are areas where Cardano’s decentralized architecture can provide significant advantages.
Quoting Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano Foundation, “I’m happy to share the success of our proactive efforts in Latin America! We’ve secured a groundbreaking partnership with SERPRO, the world’s largest public IT company. This collaboration is a major milestone in advancing blockchain adoption within the public sector, not only in Brazil but across Latin America. Our work goes beyond regional impact – the integration of Cardano’s technology with SERPRO will help accelerate digital transformation, enhance data integrity, and promote blockchain education within Brazil’s federal administration, as we expect to impact the whole public sector that uses SERPRO’s tech, now providing 95% of all public sector technology in Brazil with also cloud computing, Digital IDs, data validation and data centers to other countries of LATAM, such as Paraguay and Argentina.”
He also mentioned that this partnership marks the beginning of a series of interlinked collaborations that will continue to position Cardano and the Foundation as global leaders in blockchain infrastructure and education for the public sector.
Brazil has already implemented blockchain solutions in sectors like tax compliance and real estate. This collaboration will build on that foundation. It’s successful implementation will position Brazil as a model for blockchain adoption in public administration across Latin America, a region increasingly embracing digital transformation.
This move follows the Cardano Foundation’s earlier engagement in Brazil with Petrobras, the state-owned oil company, in December 2023. Rafael Fraga, the Foundation’s LATAM Business Development Lead, who facilitated both partnerships, emphasized, “This collaboration with SERPRO demonstrates our commitment to advancing blockchain adoption at the governmental level.”
Brazil’s digital context and challenges ahead
Brazil’s digital infrastructure is already advanced, with SERPRO playing a central role in mitigating fraud and improving operational efficiency. The addition of Cardano’s blockchain could further enhance these efforts by introducing decentralized data accountability. However, challenges such as regulatory frameworks, technical integration, and scalability should be addressed to ensure the partnership’s success. As of the time of writing, no specific implementation timelines or pilot projects have been publicly detailed, but updates are anticipated as the collaboration progresses.
Other Cardano Foundation Partnerships
The Cardano Foundation has a history of forging strategic alliances to promote blockchain adoption globally. Notable examples include:
- Petrobras (December 2023): The Cardano Foundation partnered with Brazil’s state-owned oil company to provide blockchain education to its employees. This collaboration laid the groundwork for potential enterprise applications in the energy sector. This initiative, also led by Rafael Fraga, mirrors the SERPRO partnership’s educational focus.
- FC Barcelona (January 2025): The Foundation teamed up with the Spanish football club to empower fans through blockchain-based initiatives. This includes job opportunities and technology training for young supporters. This partnership highlights Cardano’s versatility beyond governmental applications.
These partnerships reflect the Cardano Foundation’s strategy of targeting different sectors from government, enterprise, environmental, and cultural. There’s no better way to drive adoption and demonstrate blockchain’s practical utility if some of these partnerships come to fruition.
Final words
The Cardano Foundation’s partnership with SERPRO positions Brazil at the forefront of blockchain innovation in the public sector. If you look at SERPRO’s extensive infrastructure alongside Cardano’s advanced technology and educational resources, this collaboration has the potential to redefine digital governance in Latin America. It’s strategic partnerships like this that demonstrate blockchain’s potential from theory to transformative reality. As Brazil continues to lead in digital maturity, the success of this initiative could inspire similar efforts in other parts of the world. This will further solidify Cardano’s role as a pioneer in blockchain technology.
