Shotoshi Kusama, the anonymous lead developer of Shiba Inu, has requested that the elected President Donald Trump appoint a blockchain advisor to his administration.
This proposal comes in response to reports that the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is exploring the introduction of a blockchain-based election system.
SHIB Core Developer Requests Trump to Appoint 'Blockchain Advisor'
On November 15, Kusama shared concerns about the rumored blockchain voting platform that the Trump team is reportedly reviewing. This rumored system, called "eVote," is said to include partnerships with major blockchain platforms such as Cardano, Hyperledger, Hedera, and X (formerly Twitter). The goal is to create a nationwide electronic voting and identity verification solution.
The eVote initiative aims to combat election fraud by requiring adoption across all U.S. states. Analysts believe this aligns with Trump's long-standing emphasis on election integrity, given the controversies surrounding past electoral processes.
While the idea has gained attention, Kusama argues that its success hinges on the integration of fully homomorphic encryption (FHE). This advanced encryption ensures that voter data remains securely maintained on the blockchain and protected from external threats.
Kusama warned that without FHE, sensitive voter information, such as identity and preferences, could be exposed to decryption attempts by malicious actors, potentially causing widespread disruption. He emphasized that the encryption must be strong enough to withstand quantum computing threats and guarantee both on-chain and off-chain security.
"Without FHE, this concept fails. The reason is that voting is not just protected on the chain... it needs to be encrypted with quantum-proof methods. Otherwise, bad actors can decrypt the votes and reveal who voted for whom. The result is chaos," Kusama explained.
For this reason, the Shiba Inu developer has urged 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's founder Charles Hoskinson have expressed 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 relationships with crypto-centric figures. Recently, he appointed cryptocurrency advocates Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy as leaders of DOGE, and nominated Bitcoin supporter Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, as well as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Bitcoin proponent, as Secretary of Health and Human Services.
