Correction: This story originally claimed incorrectly that Jason Lowery had been appointed to the position of Special Assistant to the Commander INDOPACOM in April 2026. He actually got the position as early as August 2025.
Jason Lowery, former Deputy Director of Technology & Innovation at the United States Space Force, and author of Softwar: A Novel Theory on Power Projection and the National Strategic Significance of Bitcoin, announced his role as Special Assistant to the Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command back in August 2025. This week, his Commander, Admiral Samuel Paparo, spoke at a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, mentioning Bitcoin in a positive light, and as a technological tool for “power projection”, terminology popularized by Lowery in his academic work on Bitcoin.
In a LinkedIn update back in August 2025, Lowert shared his honor of receiving the appointment, explaining that “In this new position, I will directly advise and report to the Combatant Commander on strategic priorities affecting the Department of Defense and the Indo-Pacific region.” Lowery added, “It’s a humbling responsibility during a critical time for our national security posture. I’m grateful for the trust placed in me to support this level of leadership, and excited to contribute to the mission.”
