Cypherpunk - past, present and future(s). A new episode from the Option Plus podcast, a recording from MoneroKon 2024. I talk about the importance of anonymity in increasing personal freedom by detaching physical actions from identities that can be targeted. We celebrate the progress made in utilizing cypherpunk technologies and acknowledge the revolutionary impact of projects like Bitcoin. Bitcoin has become a significant reserve asset globally (number 6!). I discuss the remaining challenges facing the cypherpunk movement, such as the need for truly private peer-to-peer markets, improved reputation mechanisms, better coordination, and a shift towards prioritizing anonymity over mere privacy. Additionally, building "pipes" between different cypherpunk technologies, like the old school unix pipe.

Cypherpunk: Past, present and future – Hack Yourself!