Cypherpunk
Cypherpunk is a movement focused on advocating for strong encryption, digital privacy, and the use of cryptographic tools to protect personal freedoms in the digital world. Emerging in the late 1980s and 1990s, it emphasizes the importance of privacy as a fundamental human right, opposing mass surveillance and government overreach. Key figures include Timothy C. May, who articulated the philosophy in his Crypto Anarchist Manifesto, and Julian Assange, known for his involvement in Wikileaks. Notable works in this domain include the development of the PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) encryption standard by Phil Zimmermann, and the creation of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, which embodies the principles of decentralization and financial privacy. The cypherpunk movement continues to influence digital security, blockchain technology, and privacy-focused innovations.
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