Shocking Revelation... U.S. Military Directly Operates Bitcoin Nodes

▲ U.S. military reveals operation of Bitcoin nodes / AI-generated image

The market's attention is once again focused as it has been revealed that the U.S. military is utilizing Bitcoin not merely as an asset, but as 'military technology'.

According to the cryptocurrency specialized media Bitcoinist on April 24 (local time), it has been confirmed that the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) is actually operating nodes on the Bitcoin (BTC) network and conducting experiments related to cybersecurity.

Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of INDOPACOM, stated at a hearing of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, “We are currently operating nodes on the Bitcoin network and using them for monitoring and network protection experiments, not for mining.” He defined Bitcoin as a computer science-based tool, not a financial asset.

Paparo particularly praised Bitcoin's core structures, cryptography, blockchain, and proof-of-work mechanism, from a military perspective. He explained that this technology directly influences the strengthening of network security and the concept of 'power projection', emphasizing its significant importance for national security.

Furthermore, he stated that Bitcoin's decentralized structure and zero-trust-based value transfer system can be utilized not only for protecting digital assets but also in strategic competitive environments. This suggests its potential use in cyber warfare, beyond simple finance.

Previously, Paparo expressed a similar stance at a Senate hearing, calling Bitcoin “a protocol that will endure and an important computer science tool.” Currently, Bitcoin is trading at around $78,370, and discussions about its technological and strategic value are simultaneously expanding.

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