Shytoshi Kusama, the pseudonymous lead developer of Shiba Inu, has called on President-elect Donald Trump to appoint a blockchain advisor in his administration.
The suggestion comes as the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reportedly explores implementing a blockchain-based election system.
Kusama Explains Why Trump Should Hire a Blockchain Advisor
On November 15, Kusama shared concerns about the rumored blockchain election platform reportedly under review by Trump’s team. The rumored system, dubbed “eVote,” is said to involve partnerships with prominent blockchain platforms like Cardano, Hyperledger, Hedera, and X (formerly Twitter). It aims to create a nationwide electronic voting and identity verification solution.
The eVote initiative seeks to combat election fraud by requiring its adoption across all US states. Analysts believe this aligns with Trump’s long-standing emphasis on ensuring election integrity, particularly in light of controversies surrounding past electoral processes.
While the idea has gained traction, Kusama insists that its success depends on integrating Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE). This advanced encryption ensures 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 resist quantum computing threats, ensuring both on-chain and off-chain security.
“Without FHE, this concept fails. Here is why. Votes to be protected, not just on chain… encrypted in a way that is quantum proof. Otherwise, bad actor country decodes the votes and publishes wallets & who voted for whom. Chaos ensues,” Kusama explained.
Due to this, the Shiba Inu developer called on Trump to appoint a dedicated blockchain advisor to tackle these challenges. Such an appointment could bridge the gap between technology and public policy.
Notably, industry leaders like Cardano’s founder, Charles Hoskinson, have shown interest in collaborating with government policymakers to develop regulatory clarity and foster blockchain innovation.
If Trump follows through, this move would align with his growing engagement with crypto-focused figures. Recently, he appointed crypto advocates Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead DOGE and nominated Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz, a Bitcoin supporter, as Attorney General. Additionally, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his pro-Bitcoin stance, is set to become the Secretary of Health and Human Services.