Admiral Paparo: U.S. military runs Bitcoin node for cyber and operational tests amid reserve talks

Admiral Samuel Paparo told congressional lawmakers that the U.S. military operates an active Bitcoin node and has conducted experimental and operational tests on the network ^{[1] [2]}.

Reporting describes the activity as cybersecurity and operational testing and notes the disclosure occurred amid broader discussion of a proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and federal interest in crypto infrastructure ^{[3] [1] [4]}.

Public reports do not provide detailed information about the scope, locations, or technical configuration of the military’s node or the specific tests conducted ^{[1] [2]}.

The disclosure highlights an intersection of national-security activity and blockchain infrastructure, though available reports offer limited technical or operational detail ^{[1] [2]}.