加拿大很少有機會在區塊鏈創新中超越美國

在過去的幾年中，圍繞區塊鏈的全球論述一直由美國主導 - 其立法僵局

Over the past several years, global discourse around blockchain has been dominated by the United States — with its legislative gridlock, inter-agency turf wars, and intermittent moments of regulatory clarity. As the U.S. continued to grapple with its internal contradictions, other jurisdictions stepped into the limelight. Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, and Gibraltar each positioned themselves as crypto hubs. Yet, each of them faced a critical limitation: none were natural centers of technological innovation at global scale.

在過去的幾年中，圍繞區塊鏈的全球論述一直由美國主導 - 其立法僵局，機構間草皮戰爭和間歇性的監管清晰度。當美國繼續努力應對其內部矛盾時，其他司法管轄區陷入了眾人矚目的焦點。瑞士，新加坡，香港，迪拜和直布羅陀都將自己定位為加密輪轂。然而，他們每個人都面臨著一個關鍵的限制：在全球範圍內，沒有任何技術創新的自然中心。

Canada, by contrast, holds an often-overlooked but exceptionally strategic position. Not only is it geographically and culturally aligned with the U.S., but it also shares a kindred entrepreneurial ethos. More importantly, Canada has deep, organic roots in blockchain innovation. Ethereum — arguably the most important programmable blockchain platform, second only to Bitcoin by market capitalization — was conceived in Toronto. William Mougayar, a Toronto-based author, penned the best-selling book, "The Business Blockchain." Blockstream, the core Bitcoin infrastructure company, is based in Montreal. It is commonplace to find Canadian engineers, developers, and executives playing pivotal roles in leading U.S. blockchain firms. Thousands more contribute independently as blockchain technologists and software developers.

相比之下，加拿大擁有一個經常被忽視但具有特殊戰略性的立場。它不僅在地理和文化上與美國保持一致，而且還具有親切的企業家精神。更重要的是，加拿大在區塊鏈創新中具有深厚的有機根源。以太坊（Ethereum）是多倫多（Toronto）構思的，這是最重要的可編程區塊鏈平台，僅次於市值，僅次於比特幣。多倫多的作家威廉·穆加亞爾（William Mougayar）寫了最暢銷的書《商業區塊鏈》。核心比特幣基礎設施公司BlockStream總部位於蒙特利爾。找到加拿大工程師，開發人員和高管在領先的美國區塊鏈公司中扮演關鍵角色是很普遍的。成千上萬的人作為區塊鏈技術人員和軟件開發人員獨立貢獻。

Beyond this historical significance and talent base, Canada has a critical structural advantage: agility. Where the U.S. is weighed down by institutional complexity, Canada can be nimble.

除了這一歷史意義和人才基礎之外，加拿大還具有關鍵的結構優勢：敏捷性。在製度上的複雜性使美國權衡的地方，加拿大可能會敏捷。

In the U.S., the path to coherent crypto regulation remains tangled in bureaucratic inertia. Legislation shuttles between the House and Senate, often stalling or contradicting itself. Agencies such as the SEC and CFTC continue to compete for jurisdiction. Even with the appointment of a White House crypto czar and an executive director, implementation continues to lag. For all its ambition, the U.S. regulatory machine moves like a supertanker — slow to pivot and burdened by procedural friction.

在美國，連貫的加密調節的途徑在官僚慣性中仍然糾結。立法在眾議院和參議院之間穿梭，經常停滯或矛盾。 SEC和CFTC等機構繼續爭奪管轄權。即使任命了白宮加密沙皇和執行董事，實施仍然滯後。儘管如此，美國的監管機器還是像超級貨車一樣移動的，對程序摩擦的旋轉速度和負擔很慢。

Canada, in contrast, benefits from fewer layers of government, closer coordination between agencies, and a regulatory culture that — when sufficiently motivated — can respond with speed and clarity. This structural simplicity presents a rare opportunity: Canada can leapfrog the U.S. by becoming the first G7 nation to adopt a coherent, innovation-friendly blockchain strategy.

相比之下，加拿大受益於更少的政府層次，代理機構之間更緊密的協調以及一種監管文化，如果充分動機，則可以以速度和清晰度做出反應。這種結構性簡單是一個難得的機會：加拿大可以通過成為第一個採用連貫，創新的區塊鏈戰略的G7國家來超越美國。

Here’s what that plan could look like:

該計劃可能是這樣：

* **Complete the pending legislation to create a clear regulatory framework for crypto assets, encompassing both federal and provincial coordination. This should be done by Q3 2024.*

***完成待定的立法，為加密資產建立明確的監管框架，包括聯邦和省級協調。這應該由第三季度2024來完成。 *

* In parallel, initiate a national conversation on the broader implications of blockchain technology, engaging economists, legal scholars, and technologists in a series of roundtable discussions to be completed by Q1 2025.*

*同時，在一系列圓桌會議上，與第1季度的討論進行了有關區塊鏈技術，參與經濟學家，法律學者和技術人員更廣泛含義的全國對話。

* Task a joint committee of Parliament and the Senate to study how Canada can best integrate into the global DeFi ecosystem, presenting its recommendations by mid-2025.*

*任務是一個議會和參議院聯合委員會，以研究加拿大如何最好地整合到全球生態系統中，並於2025年中提出建議。

* Appoint a high-level task force to develop a strategy for promoting cross-border interoperability of blockchain systems, especially with the U.S. and other G7 nations, with a report due by Q4 2025.*

*任命一個高級工作組制定策略，以促進區塊鏈系統的跨境互操作性，尤其是在美國和其他G7國家，並在第4222號Q4的報告。 **

* Finally, create a national fund to invest in promising blockchain startups, focusing on deep tech innovations in areas such as privacy-enhancing technologies, zero-knowledge proofs, and scalable consensus protocols. The goal would be to deploy $100 million over the next two years, with a focus on startups founded or operating in Canada.

*最後，創建一個國家基金來投資有希望的區塊鏈初創公司，重點關注諸如增強隱私技術，零知識證明和可擴展共識協議等領域的深度技術創新。目標是在未來兩年內部署1億美元，重點關注在加拿大成立或經營的初創公司。

All of these steps are part of a larger imperative: future-proofing Canada’s economy. Blockchain is no longer an emerging technology — it is actively reshaping sectors such as finance, digital identity, supply chains, and gaming. Countries that lead in its adoption will reap the economic dividends and shape the architecture of the digital age.

所有這些步驟都是較大當務之急的一部分：適合未來的加拿大經濟。區塊鏈不再是一種新興技術，它正在積極重塑金融，數字身份，供應鍊和遊戲等領域。領導其採用的國家將獲得經濟紅利並塑造數字時代的建築。

The U.S. may have scale, momentum, and an aggressive mindset, but it is also paralyzed by internal conflict and structural inefficiencies. Canada, by contrast, is small enough to be agile, yet large enough to make an impact.

美國可能具有規模，動力和積極的心態，但內部衝突和結構性低效率也使它癱瘓。相比之下，加拿大足夠小，可以敏捷，但足夠大，可以產生影響。

Canada must act. The opportunity to lead in blockchain innovation is still open. Canada is uniquely positioned to seize it. No matter the outcome of the election on April 28, any serious national agenda must include a bold and forward-thinking blockchain policy.

加拿大必須採取行動。領導區塊鏈創新的機會仍然開放。加拿大唯一地抓住了它。無論4月28日的選舉結果如何，任何嚴重的國家議程都必須包括大膽而前瞻性的區塊鏈政策。