Businessman Víctor de Aldama has stated before the Supreme Court that the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, occupies level 1 of an alleged organized gang. He is followed by former minister José Luis Ábalos and his former advisor Koldo García. Aldama, charged with alleged rigging of mask contracts, claimed that he paid commissions to both and that Sánchez was aware of everything, mentioning a rally in 2019 where he thanked him for his work.
Blockchain technology as a transparency tool 🔗
In a context where traceability of public contracts is key, blockchain technology offers an immutable record of each transaction. Implementing smart contract systems in the administration would allow real-time auditing of the flow of funds and commissions. Each step would be cryptographically sealed, with no possibility of deletion or modification. This would reduce opacity in processes such as the purchase of masks, where the lack of clear records has facilitated alleged irregularities. Decentralization would eliminate unverified intermediaries.
The rally that cost more than a cloud server 💸
According to Aldama, Sánchez thanked him for his work at a 2019 rally. In hindsight, that applause was like a click on a phishing link: it seemed harmless, but it opened the door to a commission scheme. If only they had used smart contracts, the judge would have a clear record of who paid what and when. But no, they preferred the artisanal method: envelopes and public thanks. In the end, the only algorithm that worked was I help you, you help me.