The Bitcoin community has raised concerns over the U.S. military's understanding of Bitcoin following a statement by Admiral Samuel Paparo to the Senate Armed Services Committee. Paparo described Bitcoin as a "computer science tool" involving cryptography, blockchain, and proof-of-work, prompting criticism from Bitcoin educator Matthew Kratter, who questioned the depth of Paparo's knowledge. Kratter criticized the admiral's remarks as superficial, suggesting they lacked a true understanding of Bitcoin's complexities. Meanwhile, Sam Lyman from the Bitcoin Policy Institute highlighted Bitcoin's strategic value, noting its resistance to freezing compared to dollar-pegged stablecoins, which Iran reportedly prefers for oil transactions.