U.S. Space Force Major Calls for Bitcoin Integration in Defense Strategies
A major in the U.S. Space Force, Major Jason Lowery, has written an open letter urging the Department of Defense to integrate Bitcoin as a strategy to revolutionize national defense in cyberspace. In his letter to the Defense Innovation Board, Lowery explained that Bitcoin is not just a financial innovation but also a paradigm change in cybersecurity. He emphasized that the integration of this technology is crucial for the U.S. to maintain its global superpower status. Lowery proposed that proof-of-work technologies, like Bitcoin, can reshape our understanding of warfare in the cyber domain and should be formally investigated for their cybersecurity applications.
Response and Criticism
While some commend Lowery for his initiative, there are critics who argue against his thesis. Bitcoin proponent Jameson Lopp and cybersecurity expert Matthew Pines have expressed disagreement with Lowery’s claims. They argue that cybersecurity is not solely dependent on proof-of-work mechanisms and that there is no singular solution to cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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