The Crypto Anarchist Manifesto
The Crypto Anarchist Manifesto
Timothy May, 1988
The Manifesto envisions a future where individuals can communicate and conduct transactions anonymously, outside the control of governments and centralized institutions.
Library
These foundational documents form the bedrock of the Cypherpunk movement. Reading them will provide you with a deep understanding of the ideals and motivations that inspired activists to leverage technology in the defense of individual rights and freedoms.
Add privacy bookKey Documents
These foundational documents form the bedrock of the Cypherpunk movement. Reading them will provide you with a deep understanding of the ideals and motivations that inspired activists to leverage technology in the defense of individual rights and freedoms.
The Cypherpunk Manifesto
The Cypherpunk Manifesto
Eric Hughes, 1993
The Manifesto advocates for privacy in the digital age, distinguishing it from secrecy. It emphasizes using cryptography and anonymous systems to protect privacy.
Crypto Anarchy and Virtual Communities
Crypto Anarchy and Virtual Communities
Timothy C. May, 1994
The essay argues that strong cryptography and virtual networks will transform economic and social systems, enabling untraceable communications and decentralized finance.
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The Cyphernomicon
The Cyphernomicon
Timothy C. May, 1994
An extensive FAQ and philosophical document by Tim May that outlines the principles, goals, and technological foundations of the Cypherpunk movement.
Declaration of independence of cyberspace
Declaration of independence of cyberspace
John Perry Barlow, 1996
The co-founder of the Electronic Frontier Foundation argues that governments have no authority in the digital realm.
Important Articles
These more recent articles and talks assess how technological advancements over the past 30 to 40 years have shaped the Internet and society, evaluating their developments in relation to the original founding values.
A Political History of DAOs
A Political History of DAOs
Kelsie Nabben, 2022
The article explores the Cypherpunks Mailing List, a 1990s forum that influenced the development of cryptocurrencies and decentralized technologies.
The Core of Crypto is Punks and Principles
The Core of Crypto is Punks and Principles
Piergiorgio Catti De Gasperi, 2023
Examines how privacy-focused intellectuals, the Cypherpunks, pioneered the foundation for Web3.
Make Ethereum Cypherpunk Again
Make Ethereum Cypherpunk Again
Vitalik Buterin, 2023
Ethereum co-founder calls for a return to the cypherpunk ideals of a decentralized and open crypto ecosystem.
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