Game Theory: Could a “Neutral Energy-Standard” (Bitcoin) resolve the current sovereign stalemate at the Strait of Hormuz?

I’ve been analyzing the current geostrategic situation in the Persian Gulf and the increasing pressure on the Petrodollar. Beyond the headlines, there is a fascinating Game Theory scenario playing out that could position Bitcoin as the only mathematically stable equilibrium for global energy trade.

The Stalemate:
We are seeing a physical blockade of major energy routes. The primary demand from the blockading parties is a shift away from USD settlement toward the Petro-Yuan. For any Western administration, this is a "lose-lose" scenario: entering a costly physical conflict or ceding financial hegemony to a centralized rival (Beijing).

The "Neutral Layer" Thesis:
Could a neutral, decentralized settlement layer (Bitcoin) be the "least-bad" option for all sovereign actors involved? Here is the logic:

1. Denuclearizing Financial Hegemony: If energy is settled in BTC, no single nation (USA or China) controls the ledger. For the U.S., losing the monopoly but preventing a rival's takeover might be the strategic "lesser evil." For regional actors, it provides a censorship-resistant way to stabilize their local currencies (like the Rial).
2. Proof of Work vs. Proof of Violence: Oil is physical energy. Settling it in Bitcoin (Digital Energy) creates a logical "Energy-Standard." It shifts the cost of conflict from kinetic warfare to the competition for hash rate and energy efficiency.
3. The Legislative Pivot: Current trends like the proposed "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve" and initiatives to domesticate mining hardware (addressing the 97% dependency on foreign ASICs) suggest that policy makers are beginning to view Bitcoin as a strategic national security asset rather than just a financial tool.

The Critical Risk (Treasury Recycling):
The elephant in the room is the U.S. Treasury market. If global energy trade moves to a neutral asset, the "recycling" of petrodollars into debt markets stops. This could lead to a massive interest rate shock.

The Question for the Community:
Do you believe sovereign nations are forced into a "Bitcoin Standard" not out of choice, but because the cost of maintaining the legacy system has finally exceeded the cost of adopting a neutral, math-based protocol?

Is "Proof of Work" the final arbiter when political trust and military deterrence have reached their limits?