Who We Are
Helping Laws Keep Up with Technology
We began in 2018 as PalmettoChain, a grassroots group of builders and policy-minded technologists. We believed—and still do—that every person, business and public agency in South Carolina can benefit from emerging tech done right.
Today, as SCETA, we connect industry, educators and policymakers to:
Explain complex tech in plain English and show how it helps real people and organizations.
Modernize policy and regulation so innovation can thrive responsibly.
Attract investment and jobs by promoting a clear, pro-innovation agenda.
South Carolina can lead—if we keep learning, set clear rules and build wisely.
New technology is changing how we store value, share data and run critical systems. Done well, that means:
Fewer bottlenecks, lower costs and faster services (blockchain, automation).
Better transparency and auditability, while keeping private data secure.
Smarter decisions with AI and modern data infrastructure.
Core resilient energy systems to power homes, businesses and data centers.
What We Do
Advocacy
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Update laws so digital assets and data are treated correctly.
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Enable safe custody and use of digital assets in the state.
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Explore secure voting technologies.
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Protect software developers’ digital expression.
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Allow transparent crypto donations in campaigns.
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Defend the right to compute freely and to own, control and protect your personal data.
Our Progress
We are working to bring over $1 billion of digital infrastructure to South Carolina.
Progress since May 2021
20%
Since we launched in May 2021, we have already reached 20% of that goal through active projects.
Education
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Events, workshops and briefings for business, government and schools.
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Hands-on learning with AI, blockchain/crypto, energy tech, robotics and data centers.
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Practical “how-to” resources: what it is, why it matters, what to do next.
Community
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A growing network of operators, educators, founders, investors and public leaders.
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Member perks: event discounts, showcases, connections and curated updates.