Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell News Block: A Four-Star Admiral Just Confirmed the U.S. Military Is Running a Bitcoin Node
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Apr 27, 2026 A military leader told Congress the U.S. is running a Bitcoin node and testing the protocol for network security. Discussion covers Bitcoin as strategic computing infrastructure and a tool for power projection. The conversation highlights Bitcoin's technical resilience, decentralization, and its role beyond being just an asset. References to conferences and ongoing research frames the story.
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Military Framing Of Bitcoin As A Strategic Tool
- Admiral Samuel Paparo frames Bitcoin as a computer science tool with strategic value beyond economics.
- He highlighted cryptography, blockchain, and proof-of-work as mechanisms that impose real costs and secure networks for power projection.
U.S. Military Running A Bitcoin Node
- Admiral Paparo confirmed the U.S. military is running a Bitcoin node and using it in operational cybersecurity tests.
- He said tests are underway to secure and protect networks using the Bitcoin protocol, signaling practical military adoption.
Advisor Link Between Bitcoin Advocacy And Command
- Jason Lowry, a former Space Force officer and author of Softwar, advises Admiral Paparo at Indo-Pacific Command.
- Lowry's appointment links national-security thinking about Bitcoin to Paparo's stance before Congress.
