Shaitoshi Kusama (pseudonym), head developer of Shiba Inu, called on President-elect Donald Trump to appoint a blockchain advisor within his administration.
The proposal comes as the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly considering implementing a blockchain-based election system.
Kusama explains why President Trump should hire a blockchain advisor
On November 15, Kusama expressed concerns about a blockchain election platform that the Trump campaign is reportedly considering. The rumored systeme-voting” is said to include partnerships with prominent blockchain platforms such as Cardano, Hyperledger, Hedera, and X (formerly Twitter). We aim to build a nationwide electronic voting and identity verification solution.
The eVote initiative aims to combat election fraud by requiring implementation in every state in the United States. Analysts believe this is consistent with President Trump's long-standing emphasis on ensuring election integrity, especially given past controversies surrounding the election process.
While the idea is gaining traction, Kusama argues that its success will depend on the integration of fully homomorphic encryption (FHE). This advanced encryption keeps voter data safe on the blockchain and against external threats.
Kusama warned that without FHE, voters' sensitive information such as identities and preferences could be exposed to decryption attempts by malicious actors. This vulnerability could cause widespread disruption. He emphasized that encryption must be robust enough to resist the threats of quantum computing, and must ensure both on-chain and off-chain security.
“Without FHE, this concept fails, and here's why: Votes need to be encrypted and secured in a quantum-proof way, not just on-chain. A malicious country will decrypt the votes and expose the wallets and who voted for whom, and chaos will ensue,” Kusama said. explained.
For this reason, Shiba Inu developers called on President Trump to appoint a dedicated blockchain advisor to address these challenges. Such appointments could bridge the gap between technology and public policy.
Notably, industry leaders like Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson have expressed interest in working with government policymakers to increase regulatory clarity and foster blockchain innovation. It shows.
If President Trump follows through, the move would coincide with his growing engagement with crypto-focused figures. He recently appointed crypto advocates Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswami to head DOGE, and nominated Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Bitcoin supporter, to be attorney general. Additionally, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his pro-Bitcoin stance, will become Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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