China Leads Global Blockchain Patent Race with Dominance

The blockchain space is witnessing a serious volume of patent applications, with a recent press conference revealing who is the undisputed leader: China. As per recent information shared by Wang Jianwei, deputy director of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, China entailed the most blockchain patent filings globally.

China Accounts for 84% of Global Blockchain Patents. This remarkable figure underscores China's commitment to blockchain technology, even 23 de sept. de 2025 as the country maintains a ban on cryptocurrencies. Despite the country's ban on cryptocurrencies, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) stated on Tuesday in a news conference that the 21 de sept. de 2025 blockchain patent application landscape is heavily dominated by Chinese entities.

In 2025, China ranked first globally in the number of blockchain patent filings with about 33,000 applications, taking up 63.2% of the global application, followed by a substantial margin. The country's dedication to blockchain innovation is evident in its impressive volume of patent applications.

This leadership position signifies China's strategic focus on leveraging blockchain technology across various sectors, from supply chain management to digital identity solutions. The sheer number of patents filed points to a vibrant and competitive blockchain ecosystem within China, poised to shape the future of this transformative technology.