Key Takeaways
- Jason Lowery has applied to advise the White House on Bitcoin policy.
- He advocates for Bitcoin's Proof-of-Work as a cybersecurity tool.
- Lowery proposes a U.S. Hash Force to bolster national defense strategies.
Jason Lowery, a U.S. Space Force major and author of Softwar, has applied for an advisory position with the National Security Council (NSC) and the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP). His goal is to advise senior defense leaders on the national security implications of Bitcoin’s Proof-of-Work (PoW) mechanism.
Announcing his application on Twitter, Lowery emphasized the transformative potential of PoW technology for cybersecurity.
He stated:
My goal is to advise the Department of Defense on the national strategic significance of Proof-of-Work (PoW) technology and provide senior leaders with policy recommendations related to a strategic Bitcoin stockpile and the U.S. Hash Force.
Lowery argues that Bitcoin’s PoW can deter cyber threats by imposing physical costs on malicious digital actions. He proposes integrating Bitcoin into national defense strategies, describing the global electric grid as a “macrochip” that could constrain cyber attackers. His concept of a U.S. Hash Force advocates building a strong domestic hashing industry to enhance cybersecurity.
Lowery has previously urged the Pentagon to evaluate Bitcoin’s strategic importance, comparing its potential role in cybersecurity to traditional military deterrents. His ideas have attracted attention from military and political figures, including members of former President Trump’s campaign.
A graduate of MIT and Baylor University, Lowery combines academic research with a decade of military experience advising on defense systems. Through his application, he aims to influence national policy and highlight Bitcoin’s role in protecting digital infrastructure.
