Musk exits DOGE role, leaves behind unfinished pilot

- Elon Musk Resigns from Special Government Position, Continues Advisory Role - DOGE Initiative Pilot Test Results Not Yet Released [Unblock Media] May 31, 2025 — Despite Elon Musk officially resigning from his special position in the U.S. government, his influence on technology policy remains significant. As expectations and questions arise around the 'DOGE Initiative' that Musk proposed, attention is focused on how his advisory role may shape related policies in the future. This change symbolizes Musk stepping down from direct administrative authority. However, he continues to be cited as a key advisor on AI, renewable energy, and aerospace policy within the informal network of the White House's technology advisory group. Additionally, he is reportedly involved in policy adjustments regarding the startup ecosystem and the use of blockchain-based digital assets. The 'DOGE Initiative' proposed by Musk includes pilot tests for using Dogecoin in government public payment systems and experiments in blockchain-based micro-payments, yet specific financial outcomes or test results have not been disclosed. According to insiders, "The primary structural design of the initiative has been completed, with the results of the pilot and budget execution details to be released sequentially." Experts suggest that without substantial data to impact the market, optimistic prospects alone may not gain policy credibility. However, they acknowledge that Musk's brand and technical understanding drive market expectations. Musk continues to provide direct advisory on AI policy guidelines and the sustainable energy industry structure based on his advanced industry experience with Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and xAI. Notably, his directions on small modular reactors, AI agent regulatory standards, and satellite-based communications strategies have been adopted as government agendas. In the area of virtual assets, Musk's discussion on public use cases for Dogecoin and the potential for experimenting with decentralized identity systems are likely to serve as references for future blockchain-related government strategies. The effectiveness and credibility of policies lie in their implementation. Criticisms have been raised that most information related to the DOGE Initiative relies solely on 'market expectations' without clear updates since its initial announcement. Government officials stated that to enhance policy transparency, quarterly disclosures of the DOGE Initiative's budget execution, technical implementation methods, and external audit reports will be made. Additionally, a phased introduction of a policy monitoring system by external expert groups is planned. As of May 31 (UTC), Dogecoin (DOGE) is trading at $0.174, up 2.3% over the past 24 hours. Patterns of slight rebounds occur whenever there is news related to Musk. Analysts continue to view Musk's issues as a key variable influencing DOGE's short-term momentum.