The U.S. Military Is Running a Bitcoin Node, Admiral Paparo Reveals
The U.S. military operates a Bitcoin node for operational tests to secure networks using the Bitcoin protocol.Summary
Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), has confirmed that the U.S. military is running an active node on the Bitcoin network. This participation is for operational tests aimed at securing and protecting networks using the Bitcoin protocol. Paparo previously testified before Congress, framing Bitcoin not as a financial asset but as a valuable computer science tool due to its combination of cryptography, blockchain, and proof-of-work. He highlighted its potential for secure, trustless value transfer and its relevance to national power. Running a Bitcoin node means the military directly participates in the network, validating transactions and enforcing protocol rules without third-party reliance, indicating active experimentation with Bitcoin's cryptographic architecture as a defensive tool.
(Source：Bitcoin Magazine)