Major Jason Lowery of the U.S. Space Force has applied for a role as a military advisor to the U.S. government, aiming to advocate for the establishment of a “US Hash Force” and a strategic Bitcoin reserve.

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In a recent open letter to the U.S. Defense Innovation Board, Lowery urged the Department of Defense to investigate the national strategic importance of proof-of-work systems like Bitcoin.

His proposal emphasizes the integration of Bitcoin’s proof-of-work technology into national defense strategies, highlighting its potential to enhance cybersecurity and secure digital assets.

He contends that such technologies could play a crucial role in maintaining the United States’ position as a global superpower in an increasingly digital and interconnected world.

The Department of Defense has initiated a security and policy review of Lowery’s thesis, indicating a growing interest in the potential applications of Bitcoin within national defense frameworks.

Lowery’s thesis, “Softwar: A Novel Theory on Power Projection and the National Strategic Significance of Bitcoin,” explores how Bitcoin’s proof-of-work mechanism can serve as a form of cyber power projection.

He argues that this technology could transform cybersecurity and modern warfare by imposing significant physical costs on potential cyber attackers, thereby deterring malicious activities.

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