Bold plans for economic growth through real-world tokenization of citizens with projects like Tokenize the Border™
Innovate NY PAC, an independent political organization, reiterated its support for Andrew Cuomo in the New York mayoral race, highlighting his leadership and commitment to making New York a global capital of technology, crypto innovation, and economic opportunity.
In line with that vision, Innovate NY PAC is advancing a pioneering policy framework known as Civic Real-World Tokenization through initiatives such as Tokenize the Border™, a project aimed at transforming immigration and border controls into engines of clean energy development, job creation, and bilateral cooperation.
“Andrew Cuomo’s leadership embodies the forward-thinking, results-driven approach New York City needs to lead in the next era of innovation,” said Innovate NY PAC Chairman Eddie Francis Cullen (EFC). “Projects like Tokenize the Border™ demonstrate how technology can transform challenges like immigration into opportunities for prosperity, security, and shared growth.”
About the Tokenize the Border™ model
Tokenize the Border™ leverages blockchain to establish digital trade zones, smart checkpoints, and clean energy corridors, transforming traditional border costs into sustainable, revenue-generating infrastructure. The model predicts an annual trade surplus of $500 billion, 2 million new jobs in education, health care and housing, and a 40% increase in cross-border trade efficiency.
By pioneering the implementation of these citizen tokenization frameworks, New York City is establishing itself as a national leader in applying advanced technologies to global challenges, opening new markets for New York-based fintech, construction, and clean energy companies, attracting international investment, and creating highly skilled jobs in blockchain engineering, infrastructure, and policy development.
Why is it important to New York City?
Under models such as Tokenize the Border™, New York City would generate an estimated $4.2 billion in new annual revenue through fintech, trade, and construction contracts related to the deployment of tokenized infrastructure and blockchain logistics.
$1.5 billion annually in blockchain infrastructure and compliance systems built by New York fintech companies $1.2 billion annually in engineering, design and smart checkpoint technology sourced from New York-based construction and AI companies $800 million annually in clean energy project financing and tokenized green bonds underwritten by the city’s financial sector $700 million annually in research, software and education innovation through partnerships with local universities and technology incubators
These new revenue streams will not only strengthen New York’s technology ecosystem, but also redefine the city’s role as a global hub for civic innovation and public finance. By leading the national implementation of a tokenized border and trade system, New York will become the command center of the infrastructure economy for the next decade, firmly anchoring jobs, capital, and technology leadership in the city.
Why is it important nationally?
Traditional immigration and border strategies cost the U.S. government approximately $250 billion annually and often reduce trade and productivity. In contrast, Tokenize the Border™ projects $200 billion in operational savings over five years, a 95% reduction in human trafficking and smuggling, and a +4.0% GDP impact from infrastructure-led economic expansion.
By shifting the focus from execution to innovation, this initiative demonstrates how New York City’s innovation leadership can create national solutions that combine transparency, safety, and economic growth.
About Innovate NY PAC
Innovate NY PAC is an independent spending committee dedicated to advancing New York City’s innovation, technology-driven economic growth, and public financing model. This organization operates independently of any candidate or campaign and does not communicate or coordinate strategy with candidates or their committees.
Analysis prepared by Innovate NY PAC Policy & Research Team. It shows how Civic Real-World Asset Tokenization can generate sustainable public revenue and job creation through investments in blockchain-based infrastructure and clean energy.
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