MatchAwards Offers Blockchain-Based Solution as U.S. Shutdown Disrupts Federal Data Access

With federal portals periodically going dark during government funding lapses, thousands of contractors, lenders, and local business networks are left waiting on data to return. MatchAwards.com today announced a counter-cycle solution: the FollowTheMoney Key, a blockchain-powered, AI-driven digital access tool designed to keep real-world opportunity signals visible even when Washington stalls.

“When Washington shuts down, the blockchain doesn’t,” said Clarence Briggs, founder and CEO of MatchAwards.com and parent company AIT, Inc. “Our AI maps projects that were funded but unawarded, agencies with unspent obligations, and markets poised to restart first when appropriations resume. Key holders can keep moving while others wait for systems to come back online.”

The FollowTheMoney Key operates as a live data credential backed by MatchAwards’ AI engine and the MAPU (MatchAwards Platform Utility) Token. Together, they analyze extensive U.S. public-sector and private-sector spend signals to surface emerging opportunities, risk indicators, and potential misconduct—even amid outages or slowdowns.

What the FollowTheMoney Key Delivers

• Predictive restart mapping: Identifies which agencies, programs, and industry verticals are likely to recover first, supporting early-mover planning.
• On-chain integrity: Publishes selected AI insights to blockchain for a tamper-evident transparency layer across opportunity and fraud-detection outputs.
• Anomaly detection: Flags irregular spend patterns and potential overbilling during periods of limited oversight.
• Always-on access: Maintains continuity of opportunity signals for contractors, investors, and Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) when federal portals are inaccessible.

Partnerships are already validating the approach.

“We at the National Veterans Chamber of Commerce are thrilled about our collaboration with MatchAwards,” said Joseph Molina, founder and CEO. “This partnership enhances our ability to connect entrepreneurs with procurement contracts, grants, and business opportunities—opening new doors for growth.”

Roadmap: From Signals to Decisions

MatchAwards is preparing the POW² Analytics Suite for advanced statistical insights and an On-Chain Underwriting framework to extend blockchain verification across MAPU Tokens and FollowTheMoney Keys. The company plans third-party security reviews of core smart contracts as part of its rollout.

Bottom line: Even in a shutdown, MatchAwards’ blockchain-anchored approach keeps business flowing by preserving visibility, accountability, and speed to action.

Learn more: https://matchawards.com/followthemoney
Watch the overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4Xcj3AgmFQ

About MatchAwards.com

MatchAwards.com helps businesses, lenders, and EDOs navigate public-sector and private-sector opportunities through AI-driven analytics and blockchain-anchored transparency. The platform’s FollowTheMoney Key and MAPU Token provide real-time access to opportunity signals, risk alerts, and on-chain verification, designed to expedite decisions and enhance accountability.