Softwar
Softwar is an academic thesis by MIT’s U.S. National Defense Fellow, Major Jason Lowery, that explores Bitcoin as far more than digital money. In the manuscript, Lowery argues that Bitcoin introduces a new era of digital warfare and presents a groundbreaking theory to the U.S. Department of Defense: Bitcoin’s proof‑of‑work network is a novel form of power projection that could redefine national security, cybersecurity, and even the base‑layer architecture of the internet. Drawing on concepts from biology, computer science, anthropology, political science, and evolutionary theory, Lowery frames Bitcoin as a strategic defense technology capable of projecting physical power into and through cyberspace. He concludes that Bitcoin represents a critical national security imperative and urges the United States to support and adopt it rapidly to maintain its position as a global superpower in the 21st century.
ABOUT THE BOOK
In Softwar, MIT’s Major Jason Lowery presents a groundbreaking thesis that Bitcoin’s proof‑of‑work network represents a new era of digital power projection and a critical U.S. national security asset.
Positioning Bitcoin as an electro-cyber defense system, Lowery proposes an “electro-cyber dome” framework where power must be expended to breach network security.
Lowery’s work challenges conventional views of Bitcoin as solely a monetary network. Instead, Softwar frames it as an emergent tool for national strategic defense.
The thesis unexpectedly became a top digital currency bestseller on Amazon, even ranking high in technology and engineering categories despite being academic in nature.
SOFTWAR CONTROVERSY & WITHDRAWAL
Shortly after publication, Softwar was withdrawn from public access, including from the MIT library, reportedly following official directions.
At press time, Softwar had been removed from Amazon, Google shopping listings, Thriftbooks, and other major booksellers, as well as from the MIT Press site.
Despite its removal, portions of the text circulated online, and strong reactions in crypto forums reflect a mix of skepticism and intrigue from readers.