Ask HN: What Could the New "Doge Department" Mean for Government and Tech?

Trump just announced a new "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, aiming to make government operations more efficient. Dogecoin’s price crazily jumped after the news!

I’m wondering:

- What changes could Musk and Ramaswamy realistically bring to government with this department, aside from firing staff? - Could this idea spread to other countries in Europe? - Is Dogecoin's reaction an indicator of anything deeper in Blockchain, or is this just another hype cycle? - What could this mean for tech companies and businesses?

Would love to hear everyone’s thoughts!