Shytoshi Kusama, the lead developer of Shiba Inu, has proposed that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump appoint a blockchain advisor to the White House administration. The suggestion follows Trump’s announcement of plans to create a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), whose acronym coincidentally matches the ticker of the popular cryptocurrency Dogecoin.

Blockchain-Based Voting Platform: eVote

Speculation has arisen that this new department may explore the possibility of developing a blockchain-based voting platform named eVote. The system is expected to be built in collaboration with blockchain companies such as Cardano, Hyperledger, Hedera, and the social network X (formerly Twitter). The eVote platform aims to facilitate electronic voting and verify voters’ identities.

“Without Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), the platform will fail. Malicious actors could decrypt votes, expose wallets, and reveal who voted for whom, causing chaos,” warned Shytoshi Kusama.

The Role of FHE in eVote

Kusama stressed the critical importance of integrating Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) technology to protect voter data from potential threats, including quantum computer hacks. He emphasized that without FHE, the platform would be vulnerable to exploitation, jeopardizing the privacy and security of electoral processes.

Interest from U.S. States

Frederik Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano Foundation, revealed that several U.S. states have already approached the foundation to develop blockchain-based voting systems leveraging the Cardano network.

The proposal to involve blockchain in electoral processes, combined with Kusama’s recommendation for a dedicated blockchain advisor, underscores the growing interest in using decentralized technologies to enhance transparency and security in government operations.