US military running Bitcoin node to test national security applications, admiral tells Congress
The Block
Admiral Samuel Paparo confirmed the U.S. military is running a Bitcoin node to test its potential for cybersecurity and network defense applications.Summary
During a House Armed Services Committee hearing, Admiral Samuel Paparo revealed that the U.S. military is currently operating a node on the Bitcoin network. The initiative is part of an experimental effort to evaluate the protocol's utility for cybersecurity and network defense, rather than for financial asset accumulation. Paparo emphasized that the military views Bitcoin primarily as a computer science tool, focusing on its cryptography, blockchain structure, and proof-of-work mechanisms as potential assets for securing national military networks.
(Source：The Block)