Shytoshi Kusama, the pseudonymous lead developer of Shiba Inu, is urging President-elect Donald Trump to appoint a blockchain advisor within his administration.
The suggestion comes as the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is said to be exploring the implementation of a blockchain-based election system.
Kusama’s Argument for a Blockchain Advisor
On November 15, Kusama expressed concerns about the rumored blockchain election platform that is reportedly being considered by Trump’s team. The alleged system, known as “eVote,” is said to involve collaborations with major blockchain platforms like Cardano, Hyperledger, Hedera, and X (formerly Twitter), with the goal of creating a nationwide electronic voting and identity verification solution.
The eVote project aims to address election fraud by mandating its adoption across all states in the US. Analysts believe this aligns with Trump’s ongoing focus on ensuring election integrity, especially in light of past electoral controversies.
While the concept has gained traction, Kusama stresses that its success hinges on the integration of Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE). This cutting-edge encryption technology ensures that voter data remains secure both on the blockchain and against external threats.
Kusama cautioned that without FHE, sensitive voter information, such as identities and voting preferences, could be vulnerable to decryption attempts by malicious entities, potentially causing widespread disruption. He emphasized the need for encryption strong enough to withstand threats from quantum computing, guaranteeing security both on-chain and off-chain.
“Without FHE, this concept is doomed to fail. The votes need to be protected, not just on the chain… encrypted in a manner that is quantum-resistant. Otherwise, a malicious country could decrypt the votes, expose wallets, and reveal voting patterns. This would lead to chaos,” Kusama explained.
As a result, the developer of Shiba Inu is calling on Trump to appoint a dedicated blockchain advisor to address these challenges, bridging the gap between technology and public policy.
It is worth noting that key industry figures like Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, have expressed interest in collaborating with government officials to establish regulatory clarity and support blockchain innovation.
If Trump acts on this suggestion, it would be in line with his increasing interaction with prominent figures in the crypto space. Recently, he appointed crypto advocates Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead DOGE, and nominated Bitcoin supporter and Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz as Attorney General. Additionally, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a pro-Bitcoin advocate, is slated to become the Secretary of Health and Human Services.