The small European nation of Liechtenstein, with a population of about 40,000 people, is launching a state-backed blockchain infrastructure network in a move to combine state surveillance with digital innovation.
The Liechtenstein Trust Integrity Network (LTIN), operated by Telecom Liechtenstein, provides blockchain services designed for institutions that require compliance with European regulations.
According to a press release, the platform operates under Liechtenstein's blockchain law and is compliant with the EU's upcoming Cryptoassets Market Regulation (MiCAR).
LTIN's initial partners include Bank Frick, Bitcoin Swiss, Solstice, and Zilliqa. Together, the companies aim to develop a secure transaction, verification and identity system that keeps data and governance within European jurisdiction. The project also has a sustainability pledge, committing to using 100% renewable energy throughout its operations.
LTIN Chairman Franz Wilnsperger said the initiative extends Liechtenstein's reputation for regulatory accuracy to blockchain. For businesses, this means reduced compliance risks when deploying distributed ledger technology for financial, trade, or identity services.
As a public-private partnership, LTIN plans to welcome more participants from the institutional digital asset market, the press release states. The move reflects a broader trend in which small European countries such as Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Luxembourg are positioning themselves as trusted hubs for regulated blockchain activity.
