The U.S. Department of Defense urged the integration of BTC to maintain superpower status

A major in the US Space Force urged the Department of Defense to include BTC in the “offset” strategy. He stressed that “the integration of this technology could revolutionize the national defense strategy in cyberspace” and that “solving this problem is essential for the United States to maintain its position as a global superpower and national leader.” ”

“BTC represents not only financial innovation, but also a paradigm shift in cybersecurity”

Major Jason Lowery wrote an open letter to the Defense Innovation Council on Dec. 2 about the “strategic importance of BTC country,” he described on Linkedin. Lowery is an aerospace engineer who serves in the U.S. Space Force, the newest branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. The Defense Innovation Council provides independent advice to Department of Defense (DOD) leaders on emerging technologies and innovative approaches that the Department of Defense should adopt to ensure U.S. technological and military dominance.

“During our time at the Air Force Command and Staff College, we learned about the concept of ‘offset,’ which is a strategy that uses technological advances to balance or weaken an adversary’s traditional military or numerical superiority,” Lowery said. He explained in the letter. "I think a reusable proof-of-work PoW network like BTC represents a 21st-century offset strategy. ”

He claimed that it was a misconception to think that the use of BTC was “limited to the protection of financial information and not almost all forms of data, messages, or command signals,” noting: “As a result, this misconception underestimates the broad strategic significance of the technology for cybersecurity and, as a result, national security.” ”

He also wrote:

BTC represents not only financial innovation, but also a paradigm shift in cybersecurity, which fits perfectly with the concept of strategic offsetting.

After explaining his paper, Lowery stated: "Proof-of-work techniques, represented by BTC, have the potential to significantly reshape our understanding of warfare in the cyber domain. ”

“Given their proven impact, it is recommended that the Department of Defense begin a formal investigation into the cybersecurity applications of these technologies,” he continued, stressing that “the integration of this technology could revolutionize defense strategy in cyberspace and lead to a major shift in cyberspace and why cyber conflicts can be handled.” ”

In closing, Lowery said, “I strongly recommend that the Defense Innovation Council recommend that the Office of the Secretary of Defense prioritize the national strategic importance of investigating BTC and other workload-proof agreements.” ”

“Addressing this issue is critical for the United States to maintain its position as a global superpower and national leader, especially in a world that is increasingly digital and connected and plagued by cybersecurity breaches,” he described.

While many in the crypto community praised Lowery’s initiative, others pointed out that the paper was inaccurate. Jameson Lopp, a BTC supporter, said: "Lowery tells a great story, which is unfortunately nonsense. Citing his analysis, he highlighted key points of disagreement. Peter McCormack also noted that “his argument is wrong,” citing Matthew Pines, director of cybersecurity firm Sentinelone, who explained in a series of posts on X: "Cybersecurity is about ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of networks and data. PoW is a consensus mechanism, not a panacea. ”

Do you think the Ministry of Defense will listen to Lowery’s advice and integrate BTC?