THE MOST FAMOUS BUT LEAST PROMOTED CYPHERPUNK
Did you know that Julian Assange is a cypherpunk?
In this post, I'll tell you what few people know.
Not only is he considered a cypherpunk, but he is also one of the most influential and active figures in the movement.
What's more, for many, he is the person who put the theory into practice in the most radical way.
He continues to uphold the principles of the movement. Unlike others who have been corrupted by money and power
Do you need me to name names?
You know who I'm talking about.
Let's continue with Julian Assange.
Early activism: He was an active member of the famous Cypherpunks mailing list since the mid-90s (posting under the nickname “Proff”). There, he debated and rubbed shoulders with figures such as Timothy May and Eric Hughes.
Applied philosophy: WikiLeaks is basically the cypherpunk dream come true: using strong cryptography to protect the source (privacy for the weak) and expose the secrets of states (transparency for the powerful).
His book: In 2012, he published Cypherpunks: Freedom and the Future of the Internet, where he argues that cryptography is the only defense we have left against mass surveillance.
You can read my article: The Basics of Cryptoeconomics. Its History and Origin.
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