Shytoshi Kusama, the pseudonymous lead developer of Shiba Inu, has called on President-elect Donald Trump to appoint a blockchain advisor to his administration.
This suggestion comes as the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly exploring the implementation of a blockchain-based election system.
Kusama explains why Trump should hire a blockchain advisor
On November 15, Kusama raised concerns over the rumor that the blockchain election platform was under review by Trump’s team. The supposed system, dubbed “eVote,” would involve partnerships with leading blockchain platforms such as Cardano, Hyperledger, Hedera and X (formerly Twitter). It aims to create a national electronic voting and identity verification solution.
The eVote initiative aims to combat voter fraud by requiring its adoption in all U.S. states. Analysts say this fits with Trump’s long-standing focus on ensuring the integrity of elections, particularly in light of controversies surrounding past election processes.
Although the idea has gained traction, Kusama insists that its success depends on the integration of fully homomorphic encryption (FHE). This advanced encryption ensures that voter data remains secure both on the blockchain and against external threats.
Kusama warned that without FHE, sensitive voter information, such as identities and preferences, could be exposed to decryption attempts by malicious actors. This vulnerability could lead to widespread disruption. He emphasized that encryption must be robust enough to withstand threats from quantum computing, ensuring security both on-chain and off-chain.
“Without FHE, this concept fails. Here’s why. Votes need to be protected, not just on-chain… encrypted in a quantum-proof way. Otherwise, the bad actor’s country decodes the votes and publishes the wallets and who voted for whom. Chaos ensues,” Kusama explained.
For this reason, the Shiba Inu developer called on Trump to appoint a dedicated blockchain advisor to address these challenges. Such an appointment could bridge the gap between technology and public policy.
Notably, industry leaders like Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson have expressed interest in collaborating with government policymakers to clarify regulations and foster blockchain innovation.
If Trump follows through, the move would align with his growing engagement with crypto-focused figures. Recently, he named crypto advocates Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head DOGE and named Bitcoin supporter Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz as attorney general. Additionally, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his pro-Bitcoin stance, is set to become Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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