"In this new position, I will directly advise and report to the Combatant Commander on strategic priorities affecting the Department of Defense and the Indo-Pacific region."
"It's a humbling responsibility during a critical time for our national security posture. I'm grateful for the trust placed in me to support this level of leadership, and excited to contribute to the mission."
"Bitcoin is a new landscape of military technology and defense, where power is projected not via bullets, missiles or drones, but by commanding more hashing power."
"Those who control enough hashing power can guarantee the confirmation of their Bitcoin transactions, and in extreme cases, those who dominate the hash rate can interfere in the confirmation of their enemies' transactions."
Jason Lowery has been appointed as Special Assistant to the Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. He will advise on strategic priorities affecting the Department of Defense and the Indo-Pacific region. Lowery emphasizes the importance of this role during a critical time for national security. He gained recognition for his views on Bitcoin as a new military technology, suggesting that control over hashing power can influence military operations. His appointment follows discussions about Bitcoin's potential use in international relations, particularly regarding Iran's acceptance of Bitcoin for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
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