relative to the use of and disputes over blockchain and digital currencies.

HB 639 establishes New Hampshire's first comprehensive legal framework for blockchain technology and digital assets, creating a new "Blockchain Basic Laws" chapter (Chapter 359-V) in state law. It defines key terms like "blockchain," "digital asset," and "digital asset mining business" (a business using over 1 megawatt of energy for blockchain operations) while prohibiting electricity rate discrimination against such businesses. The law aims to attract blockchain innovators by positioning New Hampshire as a business-friendly jurisdiction with clear regulations, protecting investors and consumers through defined legal standards. It directly affects blockchain companies, digital asset miners, and consumers using blockchain-based services within the state.