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The Kansas legislature is considering a bill proposing an unconventional way to form state reserves. Bill No. 352 proposes the creation of a special fund for the collection and management of digital assets such as bitcoin and altcoins. The fund's management functions are expected to be assigned to the state Treasurer.

According to the draft, the fund will be replenished not through direct purchases, but by combining various sources. These include unclaimed digital assets, as well as income from them. These revenues include staking fees, interest from decentralized financial protocols, and funds received through airdrops.

The bill provides a detailed legal definition of the term "airdrop" – it is a free distribution of tokens to network participants on equal terms.
The fund will be managed within strict budget regulations. Expenses will be possible only according to approved appropriations. The rule is also established: 10% of the profits from each investment of the fund must be transferred to the main budget of the state.

However, there are flaws in the proposal. The specific sources of initial capital, the names of the legislative authors, as well as details on risk assessment and cybersecurity are not specified. These points will become key in further discussions and possible implementation.

In general, the bill shows the recognition of digital assets as part of the modern financial system, even at the state level. Its importance lies not in its instant implementation, but in the beginning of a discussion of methods, risks and opportunities for integrating crypto assets into traditional financial institutions.