Jason Lowery, a member of the United States Space Force, has called for a formal investigation into using proof-of-work systems like Bitcoin to enhance the country's cybersecurity and national defense. Lowery emphasized that Bitcoin's proof-of-work system could serve as a deterrent against cyberattacks due to the high physical resource costs associated with its mining process. In a letter to the U.S. Defense Innovation Board, he urged the board to advise the Secretary of Defense to explore the "national strategic importance" of proof-of-work systems. Brian Armstrong also highlighted Bitcoin's potential role in defending U.S. interests amid concerns about the dollar's dominance.


A member of the United States Space Force, Jason Lowery, has urged a formal investigation into leveraging proof-of-work systems like Bitcoin to enhance the country's cybersecurity and national defence. Lowery emphasized Bitcoin's potential as a deterrent against cyberattacks due to the high physical resource costs associated with its mining process. In a letter to the U.S. Defense Innovation Board, he called for an exploration of the "national strategic importance" of proof-of-work systems like Bitcoin. Brian Armstrong also highlighted Bitcoin's role in defending U.S. interests, suggesting it could be a natural check and balance complementing the U.S. dollar.


Key Points:

  • Jason Lowery, a member of the U.S. Space Force, has called for a formal investigation into using proof-of-work systems like Bitcoin to enhance the country's cybersecurity.

  • Lowery emphasized Bitcoin's potential as a deterrent against cyberattacks due to the high physical resource costs associated with its mining process.

  • In a letter to the U.S. Defense Innovation Board, Lowery urged the board to advise the Secretary of Defense to explore the "national strategic importance" of proof-of-work systems like Bitcoin.

  • Lowery previously proposed a cybersecurity tool on the Bitcoin base layer in March, suggesting it could transform the country's national security.

  • Brian Armstrong argued that Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies could play a pivotal role in helping the U.S. maintain dominance with the U.S. dollar.

  • Armstrong highlighted Bitcoin as a natural check and balance that could complement the U.S. dollar and be the best defender of long-term American interests.

  • In a separate post, Armstrong suggested that cryptocurrencies could serve as an alternative currency if the U.S. dollar loses dominance, providing an antidote to inflation.

  • Armstrong stressed the importance of moving from dollars to cryptocurrencies, considering them a better alternative than other countries' fiat currencies in the event of a U.S. dollar downfall.


A member of the U.S. Space Force, Jason Lowery, has called for a formal investigation into leveraging proof-of-work systems like Bitcoin to enhance the country's cybersecurity and national defense. Lowery emphasized Bitcoin's potential as a deterrent against cyberattacks due to the high physical resource costs associated with its mining process. In a letter to the U.S. Defense Innovation Board, he urged the board to advise the Secretary of Defense to explore the "national strategic importance" of proof-of-work systems like Bitcoin. Brian Armstrong also highlighted Bitcoin's role in defending U.S. interests, suggesting it could be a natural check and balance complementing the U.S. dollar.


(BRAYDEN LINDREA, COINTELEGRAPH, 2023)