Austin, TX - 2018 Mayors Challenge Champion City

Austin, TX : 2018 Champion City

Using Blockchain to Vouch for Identities of the Homeless

• 947,890

  Population

• Steve Adler

  Mayor

• Directly Elected Mayor

  Type of Government

• 4 years

  Length of Term

The Problem

For the more than 7,000 people who experience homelessness in Austin, lack of ID can mean barriers to, or delays in, their access to housing, employment, and other services critical to dignity, support, and recovery.

The Idea

The City of Austin will use blockchain technology to provide homeless residents with a unique identifier that allows them to access their personal records at any time, enabling access to critical services.