• Smolenski argues that Bitcoin could be a strategic geopolitical tool for the United States. The decentralized nature of Bitcoin provides a means of projecting soft power and countering the influence of other global powers. Smolenski believes that the U.S. should take a proactive approach to the development and use of blockchain technology.
• Despite the potential benefits of Bitcoin and blockchain, there are challenges to regulating and controlling their use. Smolenski acknowledges the pseudonymous nature of Bitcoin and suggests that a nuanced approach is needed to balance the benefits of blockchain technology with the need for regulation and control.