ETHSofia · Oct 6, 2026

Prof. Dimitar Dimitrov, Rector of the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), officially opens ETHSofia 2026. Founded in 1920, UNWE is one of Bulgaria's largest universities: it enrolled more than 5,400 new students this year across some 40 bachelor's and 80 master's programmes, and it launched Bulgaria's first bachelor's and master's programmes in cryptoeconomics. He describes how hard it is for a classical, conservative university to open new specialities such as crypto economics, blockchain technologies and cybersecurity, and welcomes the bachelor's and master's students in the room. Calling ETHSofia the perfect place for education to meet business, he proposes a joint business academy with the university and wishes the forum success. Keynote at ETHSofia 2026, 24 September 2026, Sofia Tech Park, Sofia. Part of Blockchain Week Bulgaria 2026. Speaker ▸ Prof. Dr. Dimitar Panayotov Dimitrov, Rector, UNWE Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov is a Bulgarian economist specialising in defence and security economics. He has been the rector of the University of National and World Economy since December 2019 and was re-elected in 2023. His research interests include defence economics, critical infrastructure protection, and nuclear security, with over 100 publications he leads projects for modernising higher education and co-founded the global master's program in Nuclear Security. Chapters 00:00 UNWE: 106 years of history 01:15 Blockchain and crypto economics programmes 01:47 Where universities meet business 02:24 Opening new specialities in a classical university 03:12 Proposal: a business academy with UNWE 03:35 Closing wishes for the forum 05:03 Closing titles Blockchain Week Bulgaria: https://www.blockchainweek.bg ETHSofia: https://www.ethsofia.com Future Finance Forum: https://www.blockchainweek.bg/f3 Follow Blockchain Week Bulgaria X: https://x.com/BWBulgaria LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blockchain-week-bulgaria Follow ETHSofia X: https://x.com/EthSofiaBG LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethsofia Telegram: https://t.me/+b-33LJUpAB5iODNk Nothing in this video is financial advice. About the organiser Blockchain Week Bulgaria, ETHSofia and the Future Finance Forum are organised by the Bithope Foundation, founded in 2014 by Vladislav Dramaliev. Inspired by Andreas Antonopoulos, it is Europe's first non-profit operating exclusively with bitcoin donations. Over more than ten years, it has supported 50+ charitable campaigns, and in January 2016 it co-founded the Sofia Crypto Meetup, now the region's longest-running monthly crypto event. https://bithope.org

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Sep 9, 2026

What is Milady, and why has it become one of Ethereum's most recognizable cultural movements? Tim Clancy explains how Milady embodies cypherpunk values through privacy, open-source software, censorship resistance, and a deep commitment to Ethereum's long-term vision. We discuss the Ethereum Foundation's CROPS mandate, Neo-Cypherpunk, freedom of speech, Tornado Cash, and why culture is just as important as technology in building a freer internet. Timecodes 00:00 Introduction 00:19 Why privacy matters 00:49 What is Milady? 02:29 The Milady Zen & Ethereum's CROPS values 03:32 The Ethereum Foundation mandate explained 05:24 Milady's influence on Ethereum culture 06:58 How to join the Milady community 08:05 Ramilia's role in the Milady ecosystem 08:51 The values behind Milady 10:11 Freedom of speech & censorship resistance 11:39 Neo-Cypherpunk vs. the original Cypherpunks 13:24 Why Tornado Cash is my favorite privacy tool 14:04 A vision for a privacy-first future -- This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews, a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Rob Knight

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Sep 9, 2026

Can privacy become the default instead of an afterthought? Rob Knight (0xPARC) explains how programmable cryptography and zero-knowledge proofs can transform the way we build software, making privacy, integrity, and trust foundational rather than optional. We discuss zero-knowledge proofs, programmable cryptography, digital surveillance, why "nothing to hide" is the wrong question, and how privacy-first technology can give people, not corporations, control over their digital lives. Timecodes 00:00 Introduction 00:12 What is 0xPARC? 01:58 Why programmable cryptography changes everything 03:30 Why privacy should be the default 06:13 Today's biggest privacy threats 07:13 Privacy tools everyone should use 08:43 Why "I have nothing to hide" is wrong 10:52 A vision for a privacy-first future 12:29 Transparency for institutions, privacy for people -- This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews, a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Sep 9, 2026

Plural Monolith premiered on June 14, 2026, at the Neo-Cypherpunk Summit by Web3Privacy Now, at Funkhaus Berlin. Plural Monolith is an immersive art installation and collective live-coding experiment exploring the relationship between the individual and the collective, identity and multiplicity, physical presence and decentralized digital space. Through sound, live code, projected visuals and audience participation, the installation transforms the monolith — traditionally perceived as a single, solid and immutable object — into a plural entity: a space shaped by different perspectives, contributions and forms of participation. The installation invites the audience to enter the work rather than simply observe it, becoming part of an evolving environment where individual contributions generate a shared, collective experience. A reflection on how we coexist, connect and create within an increasingly interconnected and decentralized world. The installation was created through a collaboration between Swarm, DarkFi Squad and WinPrivacy, and presented within the Neo-Cypherpunk Summit organized by Web3Privacy Now. Song “Signal Echoes” by Liminal State https://on.soundcloud.com/s5z9pC66CcZRcRxUtP

Kevin Jones

ETHGlobal · Aug 9, 2026

In this workshop at ETHGlobal New York 2026, Kevin Jones from BuidlGuidl walks hackers through building on Ethereum in the AI era, tying together the tools and best practices that let developers learn and ship faster. Having worked in the Ethereum ecosystem for about six years alongside Austin Griffith and the Ethereum Foundation, he surveys what BuidlGuidl has produced for developer education and tooling. He gives a tour of SpeedRun Ethereum, the challenge-based curriculum that teaches core concepts through hands-on modules: minting an NFT, crowdfunding and staking, ERC-20 tokens and the approve pattern, a dice game on on-chain randomness, building a DEX with liquidity pools, oracles, overcollateralized lending, stablecoins, prediction markets, and zero knowledge, plus capture-the-flag security events and a new AI-guided learning mode. He also covers other BuidlGuidl products including Scaffold-ETH, ABI Ninja, Address Vision, and its full node client. Kevin then dives into AI-era building. He explains x402 (Coinbase's extension of the HTTP 402 status code) as a way to token-gate any API with an onchain payment instead of API keys, noting his work at Edge & Node (creators of The Graph) on a wallet that makes and accepts x402 payments with guardrails. He highlights ETH skills, an open source skill file encoding Ethereum best practices for editors like Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex, and ERC-8004, a registry giving AI agents a long-lived onchain reputation (with Agent0's SDK and a subgraph for querying agents). He shares his AI coding workflow: ideate in Claude Desktop to generate a prompt, bootstrap in Claude Code, then move to Cursor to review diffs. He runs a live Scaffold-ETH demo, spinning up a project with two commands, explaining the Hardhat and Next.js monorepo, burner wallet, auto-generated ABI-driven debug UI, hooks, and components (ENS resolution, balance checkers), then vibe-codes a basketball NFT contract that deploys and mints a LeBron card. He closes on OneClaw, his spotlight secrets-management platform storing keys in a Google Cloud HSM with multi-party computation, an LLM proxy running in a TEE that inspects prompts for injection and redacts secrets, and intent-based signing with guardrails so an agent can use a key that never leaves hardware, followed by Q&A. 00:00 Introduction 00:13 Nostalgia for ETHGlobal New York 00:32 About Kevin and BuidlGuidl 01:00 Why AI Accelerates Learning and Building 02:15 Introducing SpeedRun Ethereum 02:46 Scaffold-ETH as a Starter Kit 03:45 A Walk Through SpeedRun Challenges 04:40 ERC-20 Tokens and the Approve Pattern 05:09 The Dice Game and On-Chain Randomness 05:35 Building a DEX and Liquidity Pools 06:20 Oracles and Overcollateralized Lending 07:13 Stablecoins and Prediction Markets 08:28 Learning Zero Knowledge 08:58 The Tech Tree and Capture the Flag 10:15 The New AI-Guided Learning Mode 11:06 What Is x402 11:31 How x402 Token-Gates APIs 12:56 Building on x402 With Edge & Node 13:44 ETH Skills for Your Editor 15:06 ERC-8004: A Registry for AI Agents 16:05 Building Agent Reputation 16:42 Agent0 and the Subgraph 18:28 Kevin's AI Coding Workflow 19:12 Starting Ideation in Claude Desktop 21:18 Generating a Prompt for Claude Code 23:36 Moving to Cursor to Review Diffs 24:39 Starting a Scaffold-ETH Project 26:22 Choosing Hardhat or Foundry 29:18 Agent, Plan, and Ask Modes 30:45 Inside the Scaffold-ETH Monorepo 31:36 The AI-Friendly Files and MCP Server 34:00 The Burner Wallet and Debug UI 35:00 How the ABI Powers the Front End 35:58 Vibe-Coding a Basketball NFT Contract 40:19 Minting a LeBron NFT 41:27 The BuidlGuidl Full Node Client 42:20 Introducing OneClaw Secrets Management 43:18 The LLM Proxy in a TEE 44:36 Intent-Based Signing With Guardrails 45:39 Embedded Wallets, MCP, and SDK 46:30 Q&A: Signing Latency 47:49 Q&A: Git Integration for Agents 49:12 Q&A: How ERC-8004 Reputation Works 52:44 Closing _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ *ETHGlobal New York 2026* This workshop is specifically for ETHGlobal New York 2026, a 3-day hackathon held June 12-14 at the Metropolitan Pavilion, bringing together the most skilled web3 developers, designers and product builders from all around the globe for a weekend-long adventure to advance the Ethereum ecosystem! Watch the full ETHGlobal New York 2026 playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh7MZ8T-ict6YshkFDw9WJCu _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Kevin Jones

ETHGlobal · Aug 9, 2026

In this workshop at ETHGlobal Lisbon 2026, Kevin Jones from BuidlGuidl (who also works at Edge & Node on The Graph protocol and supports the Ethereum Foundation) walks through building apps on Ethereum in the AI era, covering the key tools and then live-building an app. He introduces BuidlGuidl, created by Austin Griffith, and its flagship learning product SpeedRun Ethereum, a set of challenges that validate your understanding of the protocol across NFTs, crowdfunding, the token vendor and ERC-20 patterns, on-chain randomness and oracles, building a DEX with liquidity pools, oracles, over-collateralized lending (like Aave) and liquidations, stablecoins, and newer guides on prediction markets and ZK voting, plus capture-the-flag events and the ETH tech tree. He then covers Scaffold-ETH, the starter kit that was his own introduction to Ethereum, now launchable with a single command (npx create-eth) that bootstraps a full dApp: smart contract, local chain, and a Next.js front end with pre-written components and hooks, all wired together and made AI-friendly by default. Kevin highlights ETH skills (at ethskills.com), an open source collection of Ethereum best-practice skill files (for smart contracts, code reviews, censorship resistance, privacy, and more) that you add to your coding agent so it builds the best app it can. He live-demos scaffolding a project called Lisbon, explaining the choice between Foundry and Hardhat, splitting the terminal into windows for the chain, front end, and deploys, and how the yarn commands and pre-written scripts simplify setup. He shows how Scaffold-ETH parses the deployed contract's ABI into front-end types and an auto-generated debug UI, plus a built-in burner wallet and faucet that avoid MetaMask nonce issues on a local chain. He debugs a dependency error live (recommending copying the error to the AI and using Opus 4.6 for prototyping), then vibe-codes the starter contract into a basic lottery, showing how the bundled .agents, .claude, and .cursor skill folders automatically load BuidlGuidl's best practices (contributed by members like Carlos) so the agent adds ownable, a reentrancy guard, buy-ticket and pick-winner functions, and updates the front end. He tours reusable components (ENS resolution, address inputs, balance and ether inputs) and read and write hooks, and closes with Q&A on ETH skills folders, simulating time on a local chain, and testing in Foundry versus Hardhat. 00:00 Introduction 00:11 Meet Kevin and His Workshops 00:30 Building on Ethereum in the AI Era 00:48 Who Has Used Scaffold-ETH 01:07 Introducing BuidlGuidl and SpeedRun Ethereum 01:56 The Token Vendor and ERC-20 Patterns 02:18 Randomness and Oracles 02:31 Building a DEX and Liquidity Pools 02:48 Over-Collateralized Lending and Liquidations 03:30 Stablecoins, Prediction Markets, and ZK Voting 03:50 Capture the Flag and the ETH Tech Tree 04:14 What Scaffold-ETH Is 04:44 One Command to Bootstrap a dApp 05:24 Introducing ETH Skills 06:17 A Tour of Scaffold-ETH and the Docs 07:12 Why the Pre-Written Front End Helps 07:44 Starting the Project With create-eth 08:29 Choosing Foundry or Hardhat 09:27 Splitting Your Terminal Into Windows 10:09 Why Kevin Uses Cursor 10:33 The Commands to Get Set Up 10:58 Starting the Local Chain 12:04 Deploying the Starter Contract 12:54 How the ABI Powers the Front End 13:47 Loading Up Scaffold-ETH 14:14 Debugging an Error With AI 15:40 The Built-In Burner Wallet and Faucet 16:13 The Debug Contracts Tab 17:05 The Chain Folder and Skill Files 17:57 How the Bundled Skills Work 18:40 Best Practices From the BuidlGuidl Team 19:24 Vibe-Coding a Lottery Contract 20:13 Deploying the AI-Written Changes 20:37 Updating the Front End 20:55 Q&A: Where to Find ETH Skills 21:49 A Tour of the Reusable Components 22:38 The Read and Write Hooks 23:58 Testing the Lottery Page 24:52 Q&A: Testing in Foundry vs Hardhat 25:34 Closing _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇵🇹 *ETHGlobal Lisbon 2026* This workshop is specifically for ETHGlobal Lisbon 2026, a 3-day hackathon held July 24-26 at the Carlos Lopes Pavillion, bringing together the most skilled web3 developers, designers and product builders from all around the globe for a weekend-long adventure to advance the Ethereum ecosystem! Watch the full ETHGlobal Lisbon 2026 playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgAODGnD_is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Mate Soos

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Aug 9, 2026

Talk about privacy nomenaclature that was initially used in academic settings and is now used even in our communities. Follow Web3Privacy Now: 🌐 https://new.web3privacy.info 𝕏 https://x.com/web3privacy 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/web3privacy.info 📸 https://www.instagram.com/web3privacy_now/ 🎤 Neocypherpunk Summit: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info/ Subscribe for more talks on privacy, cryptography, digital rights, decentralized infrastructure, and the future of the open web.

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Aug 9, 2026

The talk will cover research and the IETF standardization process, practical engineering considerations, end-to-end encryption, working on open-source software and bulding a whole new messenger from scratch. Follow Web3Privacy Now: 🌐 https://new.web3privacy.info 𝕏 https://x.com/web3privacy 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/web3privacy.info 📸 https://www.instagram.com/web3privacy_now/ 🎤 Neocypherpunk Summit: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info/ Subscribe for more talks on privacy, cryptography, digital rights, decentralized infrastructure, and the future of the open web.

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Aug 9, 2026

We Promised Decentralization, but Forgot to Build the Infrastructure Shayan Eskandari is a security researcher, hacker, educator, and internet freedom activist working at the intersection of blockchain technology, security, and digital rights. His PhD dissertation, Uncovering Blockchain Challenges: Technical Nuances and Their Unforeseen Consequences, maps the gap between blockchain's ambitious promises and its real-world implications; from cryptojacking and front-running attacks that exploit the protocol's foundational properties, to oracle trust failures and the regulatory blind spots that leave auditors unable to accurately understand cryptoassets. The central argument: the same properties that make blockchains powerful — permissionlessness, transparency, decentralization — are also the source of their most dangerous attack surfaces. He currently serves as a postdoctoral fellow at NOVA SBE's Data, Operations & Technology Knowledge Center, contributing to BLOCKCHAIN.PT, a Portuguese national initiative co-funded by PRR and NextGenerationEU. His career spans the full arc of Web3: blockchain engineer at Bitaccess during Bitcoin's early ATM era, security engineer at ConsenSys Diligence specializing in smart contract auditing, and CTO at Ether Capital, where he led one of the first publicly traded Ethereum staking operations (36,000 ETH). He co-founded IranUnchained, a Moloch v3-based NGO addressing the gap between crypto's borderless ideals and geopolitical exclusion. He is also co-founder of Shiryakhat and CoinIran Academy, educating Farsi-speaking communities on blockchain technology since 2015. His current obsession is MoaV — Mother of All VPNs (moav.sh). The ideology: internet freedom cannot depend on any single tool, protocol, or organization. It must be distributed infrastructure, built before the crisis, resilient enough that no state can shut it all down without breaking their own internet. One command turns a $10 VPS into a node running 16+ simultaneous circumvention protocols: DNS tunnels, obfuscated proxies, Psiphon relays and Tor bridges. Deployed by activists and diaspora communities keeping people connected when their governments decide they shouldn't be. Outside the terminal: analogue photography, film, multi exposures, and a camera collection that has clearly gotten out of hand. Shayan Eskandari: https://x.com/sbetamc Follow Web3Privacy Now: 🌐 https://new.web3privacy.info 𝕏 https://x.com/web3privacy 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/web3privacy.info 📸 https://www.instagram.com/web3privacy_now/ 🎤 Neocypherpunk Summit: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info/ Subscribe for more talks on privacy, cryptography, digital rights, decentralized infrastructure, and the future of the open web.

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Aug 9, 2026

Privacy in the built environment and smart buildings Una Wang Una is a polymathic researcher, engineer, designer and maker expanding the boundaries of architecture, technology, and decentralized systems. Holding a PhD from ETH Zurich, she led no1s1 project — pioneering work in decentralized autonomous buildings, cyber-physical systems and regenerative built environments that is shaping the future of interaction with physical space. Bridging deep engineering expertise and craftmanship, she turns concepts into real-world cyber-physical products and artifacts. Her work exhibited at MoMA NYC, Art Basel Miami, The House of Electronic Arts, WEF ETH Pavillion, etc. As a globally engaged speaker and community builder, Una brings sharp insight and earnest dialogue to stages across culture, industry, academia, and beyond — connecting dots between technology, people, and place. Una Wang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/una-wang-36b56b22/ Follow Web3Privacy Now: 🌐 https://new.web3privacy.info 𝕏 https://x.com/web3privacy 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/web3privacy.info 📸 https://www.instagram.com/web3privacy_now/ 🎤 Neocypherpunk Summit: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info/ Subscribe for more talks on privacy, cryptography, digital rights, decentralized infrastructure, and the future of the open web.

Kris Decoodt

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Aug 9, 2026

Plural Events - Privacy, and Real and Local Collective Actions Deliberate Democracy in Practice: Privacy, Coordination, and Collective Action Panelists: Piergiorgio Catti De Gasperi, Kris Decoodt, Bastin Jafari, Koss Moderator: Nikoline Arns Panelists Piergiorgio Catti De Gasperi — Web3Privacy Now https://new.web3privacy.info/ X: https://x.com/PG_CDG Kris Decoodt https://be.linkedin.com/in/krisdecoodt Bastin Jafari X: https://x.com/bastinjafari Koss X: https://x.com/kosmostasis Moderated by Nikoline Arns X: https://x.com/nikoline_nik Follow Web3Privacy Now: 🌐 https://new.web3privacy.info 𝕏 https://x.com/web3privacy 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/web3privacy.info 📸 https://www.instagram.com/web3privacy_now/ 🎤 Neocypherpunk Summit: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Aug 9, 2026

Kate will guide panelists in a semi-structured discussion reflecting on the "state of privacy in Web3," a year on from the fanfare around the Ethereum Foundation's announcement of prioritizing privacy. Vital infrastructure and tooling, from ZK to TEEs, are only at the beginning of their maturity and usefulness. Just as it feels like the blockchain industry as we know it is collapsing, there are more opportunities than ever for mass adoption (or at least reaching outside our bubble) with these innovations in private, secure communications and transactions. Meanwhile, it's harder than ever for values-driven projects to get funding as previously reliable supporters turn away from open source. How do we optimize for resilience and durability to steward public goods, while adapting strategies and budgets in the "post-PGF" landscape? As surveillance capitalism encroaches both physical and digital environments, how can we be strategic in collaborating with regulators and lawyers to protect our digital rights and freedoms? And, when circumstances call for more direct action, how can privacy-preserving tech protect our identities and assets? Many such questions! We'll explore them through panelists' perspectives from decentralized social, verifiable wallets, VPNs, and scalable encrypted money, and assess where we stand at "the intersection of hope and cope". Panelists: Kimmo Sirén, Polymutex, Igor Mandrigin, Marina Markezic, Max Hampshire, Connor O'Hara Moderator: Kate Stapleton Panelists Kimmo Sirén — Orb, Lens, Mask Network https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kimmo-Siren Polymutex — Walletbeat https://x.com/polymutex https://beta.walletbeat.eth.limo Igor Mandrigin — Gateway.fm / FF Consulting https://www.ffconsulting.org/ Marina Markezic — EUCI Max Hampshire — Nym https://x.com/_wjth Connor O'Hara — Independent Researcher https://x.com/colludingnode Moderated by Kate Stapleton — Fhenix https://x.com/Kate_stapes Follow Web3Privacy Now: 🌐 https://new.web3privacy.info 𝕏 https://x.com/web3privacy 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/web3privacy.info 📸 https://www.instagram.com/web3privacy_now/ 🎤 Neocypherpunk Summit: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Aug 9, 2026

Panelists: Lefteris Karapetsas, Nick Almond, Binji Pande Moderator: Corinna Schlicht Binji Pande helps translate technology’s deepest technical work into stories that normal people can actually feel. His work sits at the strange little intersection of crypto, culture, ai, privacy, public infrastructure, and making important ideas sound less like they were assembled in a bunker. Before joining the Ethereum Foundation, Binji worked at Coinbase and Optimism, helping bring crypto products to wider audiences. Today, he focuses on making Ethereum’s values more legible to the world, especially around privacy, censorship resistance, open source, and the future of human agency online. His talk asks a simple question: if cypherpunks were right about so much, why does the average person still not relate to them? Nick Almond is a technologist, physicist, governance and learning theorist, architect, academic and builder. He believes in decentralisation, DAOs as a means to reshape human organisation, the commons and collective action as a cultural practice. Lefteris Karapetsas is a seasoned blockchain developer, known for his contributions to Ethereum's early Solidity and core client development, the DAO, and the Raiden Network, before founding rotki, a privacy-focused, self-hosted portfolio management tool. Based in Berlin, he is an advocate for open-source development, financial transparency, and user data sovereignty. Panelists Lefteris Karapetsas — Rotki https://rotki.com/ X: https://x.com/LefterisJP Nick Almond — Jito https://www.jito.network/ X: https://x.com/drnicka Binji Pande — Ethereum Foundation https://ethereum.foundation/ Moderated by Corinna Schlicht https://x.com/corinnaschlicht Follow Web3Privacy Now: 🌐 https://new.web3privacy.info 𝕏 https://x.com/web3privacy 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/web3privacy.info 📸 https://www.instagram.com/web3privacy_now/ 🎤 Neocypherpunk Summit: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info/ Subscribe for more talks on privacy, cryptography, digital rights, decentralized infrastructure, and the future of the open web.

Péter Szilágyi

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Aug 9, 2026

Analysing genomics is currently in it's early phase, dominated by a handful of institutions. As sequencing costs are dropping, more and more people gain access to their genome, but soon realise they have nothing to do with it. Whilst much of the research itself is public, there is no place where that materialises in a usable / reusable way. This results in a sort of soft-gatekeeping, where proper interpretation and guidance is restricted to those with the knowledge or the financials. We're trying to out-build this position, creating a sort-of ""open source movement"" of genomics, puzzle pieces that would allow different ecosystem participants to contribute their small slice of knowledge and build up a global, shared platform for everyone to tap into and extend. Speaker Péter Szilágyi https://x.com/peter_szilagyi Follow Web3Privacy Now: 🌐 https://new.web3privacy.info 𝕏 https://x.com/web3privacy 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/web3privacy.info 📸 https://www.instagram.com/web3privacy_now/ 🎤 Neocypherpunk Summit: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info/ Subscribe for more talks on privacy, cryptography, digital rights, decentralized infrastructure, and the future of the open web.

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Aug 9, 2026

The Revolution Will Be Archived: Decentralized Preservation for Accountability and Sovereignty Around the world, eyewitnesses, journalists, and human rights defenders risk device seizure, arrest, and forced data deletion, which prevents them from preserving and sharing evidence of injustice. If it does survive, this media lives on platforms built for attention and monetization, not archival preservation or community control, relying on a single point of failure vulnerable to censorship, link rot, or shutdowns. This lightning talk introduces OpenArchive’s research and implementation of a novel p2p decentralized storage backend to help mitigate these threats based on over a decade of insights working with some of the world’s most at-risk communities. This work is guided by the Human Rights Centered Design (HRCD) methodology - co-created by OpenArchive’s founder and executive director, Natalie Cadranel. The HRCD methodology, grounded in real-world contexts, is a collaborative framework using iterative research, threat modeling, and co-design with affected communities to build usable, secure tools. We will be highlighting the tested benefits and drawbacks of implementing decentralized storage in OpenArchive’s flagship app Save to enhance the protection, provenance, and preservation of eyewitness evidentiary media needed to exact accountability and justice. Speaker Rose Regina Lawrence — OpenArchive https://open-archive.org/ https://save.open-archive.org/ Follow Web3Privacy Now: 🌐 https://new.web3privacy.info 𝕏 https://x.com/web3privacy 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/web3privacy.info 📸 https://www.instagram.com/web3privacy_now/ 🎤 Neocypherpunk Summit: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info/ Subscribe for more talks on privacy, cryptography, digital rights, decentralized infrastructure, and the future of the open web.

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Aug 9, 2026

Drawing on their shared experience collaborating with Tech Workers Coalition and Cables of Resistance, the speakers consider key questions such as • Over the past 5-years, collective action within the tech industry has blossomed in response to militarization of tech, mass-layoffs, and growing discontent within the tech industry. More importantly, what are you going to do about it? What role will you place in your workplace and sector? • How are gentrification and decentralisation connected? • What learnings and momentum can we take forward from Cables of Resistance, and into the streets, workplaces and digital forums? Panelists Yonatan Miller https://x.com/yonatan_miller Josephine Shen https://x.com/josephine_shen Moderated by Rainer Rehak https://algorithmwatch.org/en/team/rainer-rehak/ https://x.com/RainerRehak Follow Web3Privacy Now: 🌐 https://new.web3privacy.info 𝕏 https://x.com/web3privacy 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/web3privacy.info 📸 https://www.instagram.com/web3privacy_now/ 🎤 Neocypherpunk Summit: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info/

Jaya Klara Brekke

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Aug 9, 2026

Right now we are in the midst of the first AI-powered genocide in the history of humankind. There is no longer a separation between Big Tech companies and government. Today, Big Tech is supplying the military with the most advanced tools to optimise surveillance, targeting and killing. The Pentagon proudly presents Palantir's latest 3-point click tool to execute a manual kill-chain. Most of these new systems that are relying on Big Tech are by design not classical dual-use software. These depend on ongoing maintenance and servicing by Big Tech employees. Ordinary software engineers are actively de-bugging code for live systems, effectively rendering them active participants in the battlefield. Importantly, Big Tech employees are not a homogenous group of developers eager to create tools for war. Most Big Tech employees are either being lied to and presented with false ethical standards by their workplace or explicitly censored when questioning the use of their labor. This is why as No Tech for Apartheid, we believe to reclaim tech means to unionise tech workers. It means to actively develop a collective conscience, to build community and to practice empathy and integrity. Together we can reclaim tech to reclaim our agency over the future. Panelists Eslem Demirel — No Tech for Apartheid https://notechforapartheid.com/ Tobi — No Tech for Apartheid https://notechforapartheid.com/ Moderated by Jaya Klara Brekke — Nym https://nym.com/ https://x.com/jayapapaya Follow Web3Privacy Now: 🌐 https://new.web3privacy.info 𝕏 https://x.com/web3privacy 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/web3privacy.info 📸 https://www.instagram.com/web3privacy_now/ 🎤 Neocypherpunk Summit: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Aug 9, 2026

Symbients are distinct entities that emerge from the symbiosis of organic beings and synthetic systems. They are "synthetic creatures augmenting themselves through humans." Not Clippy. Not Skynet. Not the Singularity. The future is symbiosis, not replacement. Speaker Jake Hartnell https://x.com/jakehartnell Follow Web3Privacy Now: 🌐 https://new.web3privacy.info 𝕏 https://x.com/web3privacy 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/web3privacy.info 📸 https://www.instagram.com/web3privacy_now/ 🎤 Neocypherpunk Summit: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info/ Subscribe for more talks on privacy, cryptography, digital rights, decentralized infrastructure, and the future of the open web.

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Aug 9, 2026

Programmable cryptography is the only interesting thing left in crypto art, the era of blockchain naiveté is over, blockchain bioinformatic systems will transfigure the human Speaker Moist Cryptography Follow Web3Privacy Now: 🌐 https://new.web3privacy.info 𝕏 https://x.com/web3privacy 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/web3privacy.info 📸 https://www.instagram.com/web3privacy_now/ 🎤 Neocypherpunk Summit: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info/

Jaya Klara Brekke

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Aug 9, 2026

What does privacy mean in the age of AI? Jaya Klara Brekke shares why privacy is about more than hiding data - it's the freedom to think, learn, make mistakes, and build genuine human connections. She explores the evolution from cypherpunk individualism to a more collective vision of privacy, explains how Nym is building decentralized network infrastructure to protect metadata, and discusses why usable privacy tools are essential for everyday life. Timecodes 00:00 Introduction 00:17 What privacy really means 00:40 From cypherpunks to collective privacy 01:33 Privacy tools worth using today 03:23 How Nym protects your metadata 04:13 Why decentralized VPNs matter 05:11 A future beyond traditional VPNs 05:35 Censorship resistance and online freedom -- This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews, a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Devansh Mehta

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Aug 9, 2026

How do we sustainably fund the public goods that everyone depends on? Devansh Mehta shares why Ethereum needs to move beyond grants toward embedded funding mechanisms that continuously support the ecosystem. We discuss public goods, selective disclosure, the economics of privacy, quadratic funding, and why the next generation of cypherpunks is focused not only on protecting information—but also on protecting the free flow of value. Timecodes 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Why Ethereum needs sustainable public goods funding 02:10 What makes something a public good? 03:16 Privacy, selective disclosure & the value capture dilemma 05:42 Funding models: patrons, grants & quadratic funding 08:30 How anyone can support Ethereum public goods 11:29 Favorite public goods projects & funding tools 12:39 The new generation of cypherpunks 13:33 Ethereum's future, EF mandate & building independent ecosystems 16:48 A vision for the future of work - This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews, a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Aug 9, 2026

What would truly private digital money look like? Julio Linares from Poetic Technologies explores why privacy is essential for digital payments, reflects on the evolution of cypherpunk ideas, and questions whether today's blockchain ecosystem can deliver real financial freedom. We discuss cryptography, peer-to-peer technologies, digital cash, community currencies, and why building alternatives also means challenging the systems of power they aim to replace. Timecodes 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Why digital cash needs privacy 02:12 What it means to be a cypherpunk today 03:32 Can blockchains really deliver freedom? 04:28 Cryptography beyond blockchain 06:36 Dismantling monopolies & building alternatives 08:03 Favorite privacy tools & the future of peer-to-peer 09:43 Why abolish the US dollar? 10:43 A vision of economic democracy & community currencies -- This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews, a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Aug 9, 2026

How does Ethereum really make decisions? Paul Dylan Ennis (Polar) explores Ethereum's social layer, the Foundation's evolving role, and why values like decentralization and censorship resistance matter just as much as code. We discuss Ethereum governance, the CROPS mandate, Neo-Cypherpunk, privacy tools, and why protecting privacy online should be as natural as protecting it in the physical world. Timecodes 00:00 Introduction 00:40 How Ethereum governance really works 02:19 The Ethereum Foundation's CROPS mandate 04:03 What the Foundation will and won't support 07:06 Why Neo-Cypherpunk matters 09:10 Beginner-friendly privacy tools 11:14 Why privacy should be the default 13:07 Holding back dystopia with decentralized technology -- This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews, a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey

ETHGlobal · Jul 9, 2026

In this fireside chat, Jill Malandrino sits down with Andrew McCormick on his third day in a newly created head of institutional adoption role at Chainlink Labs, after nearly two decades inside trading and capital markets, most recently running a NASDAQ listed US brokerage. Andrew, who has been with Ethereum since 2015 (introduced by his dad and his enthusiasm for YouTube videos on it), explains why he left the operator seat at firms like eToro, E*Trade, and Morgan Stanley to build infrastructure now. Inspired partly by his four kids and the Mario Brothers plumbing theme, he says that after 15 years helping people navigate the plumbing of finance, he wants to build and fix it himself, and chose Chainlink Labs because it is the connective infrastructure between traditional finance and blockchain, working with firms like DTCC, UBS, and SWIFT. Andrew explains where onchain makes the most obvious difference: not just efficiency and speed, but freedom, through faster settlement. He shares a personal aha moment when moving houses from DC to New York, where a simple wire took four days, many calls, and a $35 fee, illustrating that money still doesn't move as well as it should. He walks through the settlement evolution from T+3 to T+1 to the dream of T+0, where tokenized assets moving near instantaneously via Chainlink verification reduce risk and collateral requirements while getting users their money faster. He describes his three-part role: helping firms already building (UBS, SWIFT, DTCC, JP Morgan) go deeper, educating institutions ready to start, and educating financial analysts and research writers, drawing on his lifelong passion for teaching. He identifies three blockers to tokenization: regulatory clarity (where the Clarity Act would help enormously), trust and confidence (built each time a firm like DTCC or SWIFT launches with Chainlink), and education. On the Clarity Act, he contrasts today's reliance on 1930s laws, a 1946 Supreme Court orange-grove case, and 50 differing states with a statute purpose-built for the use case. He points to signals of genuine institutional adoption (banks moving on chain, the wave of head-of-digital-assets hires, and more educational events), and closes framing Chainlink as the link connecting blockchains and TradFi, noting the builders and believers led the way and institutions are now following. 00:00 Introduction 00:33 Why Leave the Operator Seat to Build Infrastructure 00:52 With Ethereum Since 2015 01:17 15 Years Inside Regulated Institutions 01:47 The Mario Brothers Plumbing Inspiration 02:04 Why Chainlink Labs 02:27 Where Onchain Makes the Most Difference 02:56 Freedom and Faster Settlement 03:13 The Four-Day Wire Transfer Aha Moment 03:37 From T+3 to T+1 to the Dream of T+0 04:16 The Gap the New Role Fills 04:35 Helping Firms Already Building 05:01 Educating Institutions Ready to Start 05:22 Why Education Is in His Soul 06:00 What Keeps Institutions From Moving Real Money 06:00 Three Blockers: Clarity, Trust, Education 06:27 How Each DTCC or SWIFT Launch Builds Trust 06:46 From Confusion to Skepticism to Excitement 07:33 Why Trillions Are Still Waiting to Move 07:53 What the Clarity Act Could Unlock 08:27 Why Institutions Love Certainty 08:53 Building on 1930s Laws and Orange Trees 09:16 Why a Purpose-Built Statute Matters 09:42 Signals That Institutional Adoption Is Real 10:09 Why Banks Moving On Chain Signals More to Come 10:27 The Wave of Head-of-Digital-Assets Hires 11:07 Why Education Keeps Pushing the Industry 11:26 How Industry Hiring Signals Maturation 11:55 Focusing on User Experience and Policy 12:24 Why the Foundation Will Pay Dividends 12:46 Innovating in the Absence of a Statute 13:11 A Pivotal Moment to Tell the Interconnectivity Story 13:38 Why the Community Gets Chainlink 13:57 Builders and Believers Led the Way 14:24 Day Four: What Excites Him Most 14:48 Education as His Way to Teach 15:07 Closing _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ *ETHConf 2026* ETHConf is a 3 day event for founders, industry leaders, and builders who are excited about the possibilities of building on top of Ethereum. Connect with 2,000+ top innovators in crypto, finance, technology, and policy at our inaugural three-day event packed with showcases, demos, partnerships, and conversations shaping the future of the global economy. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow ETHConf* X: https://x.com/ethconf Website: https://ethconf.com _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🎟️ Get your early bird tickets for ETHConf 2027: https://ethconf.com/2027#tickets 🎤 View the full ETHConf 2026 Speaker Schedule: https://ethconf.com/schedule _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jul 9, 2026

Freedom is strongest when it's supported by you. Nathan Freitas shares his opinion on why Tor Project ecosystem funding matters. Onion Browser is the Tor-endorsed free, open-source anti-censorship browser for Apple's iOS. https://onionbrowser.com https://github.com/OnionBrowser https://guardianproject.info Donate & protect rights online: https://internetfreedom.torproject.org/projects/onion-browser/ #FundInternetFreedom

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jul 9, 2026

Some truths are never meant to be seen. Around the world, ordinary people discover evidence of corruption, abuse, and wrongdoing. Speaking out can come with risks, but staying silent can come with consequences too. The Tor ecosystem supports open source tools that help sources, journalists, and human rights defenders securely share, preserve, and publish information that matters. Support the people and projects protecting truth online: https://internetfreedom.torproject.org

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jul 9, 2026

Freedom is strongest when it's supported by you. Dr. Suelette Dreyfus & Morgan shares their opinion on why Tor Project ecosystem funding matters. Ricochet Refresh: Metadata-resistant instant messaging over Tor https://www.ricochetrefresh.net https://x.com/r2refresh Donate & protect rights online: https://internetfreedom.torproject.org #FundInternetFreedom CORRIGENDA “Dr. Suelette Dreyfus”

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jul 9, 2026

Freedom is strongest when it's supported by you. Cooper Quintin - Senior Staff Technologist, EFF & Founding Board Member of OpenArchive on #FundInternetFreedom shares his opinion on why Tor Project ecosystem funding matters. OpenArchive is a non-profit working with human rights defenders, journalists, and archivists worldwide to build easy-to-use, FLOSS mobile tools and resources to safeguard eyewitness media:: https://www.open-archive.org/ Donate & protect rights online: https://internetfreedom.torproject.org #FundInternetFreedom

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jul 9, 2026

Freedom is strongest when it's supported by you. Maria Xynou (Director of Strategic Engagement in the Open Observatory of Network Interference (OONI) on why Tor Project ecosystem funding matters. The Open Observatory of Network Interference (OONI) - a nonprofit organization that provides free software tools and open data to empower the public to monitor and respond to internet censorship worldwide: https://ooni.org Donate & protect rights online: https://internetfreedom.torproject.org/projects/ooni/ https://internetfreedom.torproject.org #FundInternetFreedom

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jul 9, 2026

"The Adversary Is Always Watching: What Can We Learn From Communities Living Under Surveillance" by Ramy Raoof Halim [The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy This keynote is a personal reflection on what privacy means in practice for people living under surveillance, censorship, conflict, and political repression. Drawing from over fifteen years of work supporting civil society organizations, journalists, activists, and communities at risk across Africa, Southwest Asia, and other regions, the talk will explore how privacy moves beyond an individual right and becomes a condition for participation, safety, dignity, and democratic life. Rather than focusing primarily on technical solutions, the keynote will examine privacy through lived experience and the consequences of its absence. Ramy Raoof Halim is a renowned technologist, security researcher and advisor who works with human-rights defenders, activists communities, and journalists in high-risk environments worldwide. Over the last 15 years, he has contributed to numerous high-profile investigations of state-sponsored surveillance, cyberattacks, and censorship in different regions, as well as to civic litigation to hold governments, tech and telecom companies to account. Ramy has worked on digital security, threat research, and infrastructure resilience on behalf of organizations including the European Union, Open Technology Fund, Amnesty International, Citizen Lab, Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights, and the International Committee of the Red Cross. He also served on the board of the Tor Project from 2017-2021. He is currently a fellow with Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP) focusing on surveillance and technology in the MENA region, examining how emerging technologies, spyware, and digital repression enable human rights abuses. His contributions have been internationally recognized, including with the 2023 Burke Distinguished Journalism Award, the 2017 Heroes of Human Rights and Communications Surveillance Award from Access Now, and the Deutsche Welle Bobs Award in 2016. He was named among the World Top 100 Info Security Influencers in 2016 by CISO Platform in India, and was featured in Newsweek’s Digital Power Index in 2012.

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jul 9, 2026

“Perspectives on Neocypherpunk” fireside chat with Paul Dylan-Ennis [University College Dublin] and Rachel Rose O'Leary [DarkFi]. Contrasting the lunarpunk framing of "neocypherpunk," as coined by lunar_mining, with the more CROPS- focused implications of the term popularized by polar. Speakers Paul Dylan-Ennis — University College Dublin https://people.ucd.ie/paul.dylanennis X: https://x.com/dylanennis Rachel Rose O'Leary — DarkFi https://dark.fi/ X: https://x.com/rachel_rose_o Follow Web3Privacy Now: 🌐 https://new.web3privacy.info 𝕏 https://x.com/web3privacy 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/web3privacy.info 📸 https://www.instagram.com/web3privacy_now/ 🎤 Neocypherpunk Summit: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jul 9, 2026

“Power, Protocols and Public Interests in Governing the Decentralized Web” panel discussion with Sebastian Vogelsang, Caroline Paulick-Thiel, Rose Regina Lawrence, Bariş Paksoy Moderated by: Will Scott This panel brings together strategists and builders working on decentralized governance from different angles. Caroline Paulick-Thiel, of Politics for Tomorrow, designs participatory processes that help public institutions navigate complex transformation, bringing a governance design lens to decentralization. Rose Regina Lawrence, of OpenArchive, trains frontline human rights defenders, bringing real-world experience on decentralization's role in securely archiving and verifying evidence for accountability. Sebastian Vogelsang, cofounder of Eurosky and creator of the Flashes app, builds decentralized social infrastructure on the AT Protocol, arguing Europe can reduce its dependence on Big Tech platforms through open protocols and distributed identity. Barış Paksoy brings an investigative journalism perspective from Correctiv, grounding the conversation in accountability and what decentralized systems mean for transparency in practice. Moderated by Will Scott of Protocol Labs, who brings a builder's perspective on decentralized infrastructure at scale, the panel will discuss what decentralized governance actually requires: not just new protocols, but new institutions, security practices, and accountability mechanisms that can hold up under real political and legal pressure. Panelists Sebastian Vogelsang — Eurosky, Flashes https://eurosky.social/ https://flashes.blue/ Caroline Paulick-Thiel — Politics for Tomorrow https://politicsfortomorrow.eu/ Rose Regina Lawrence — OpenArchive https://open-archive.org/ Barış Paksoy — CORRECTIV https://correctiv.org/ X: https://x.com/mbarispaksoy Moderated by Will Scott — Protocol Labs https://protocol.ai/ X: https://x.com/willscott Follow Web3Privacy Now: 🌐 https://new.web3privacy.info 𝕏 https://x.com/web3privacy 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/web3privacy.info 📸 https://www.instagram.com/web3privacy_now/ 🎤 Neocypherpunk Summit: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info/

Isabela Fernandes

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jul 9, 2026

20 years of the Tor Project: How an anonymity tool became public interest infrastructure Isabela Fernandes [Tor Executive Director] When Tor was founded in 2006, its mission sounded almost utopian: to advance human rights and freedoms by creating and deploying free, open-source anonymity and privacy technologies. Two decades later, the mission hasn't changed — but the world has. Internet shutdowns and systemic censorship affected more than half the world's population in 2025, as governments tighten their grip on the technology people rely on for a free, open internet. Wikipedia In this talk, Isabela Fernandes, Executive Director since 2018, traces how a tool built by volunteers became civic infrastructure, relied on by everyone from human rights advocates bypassing surveillance and censorship to ordinary people just accessing the open web — all while staying true to a model built on collaboration and community rather than competition. She'll also look ahead: as shutdowns and censorship escalate globally, what does it take to keep anonymity infrastructure resilient, funded, and recognized not as a luxury, but as a public good. Speaker Isabela Fernandes — Tor Project https://www.torproject.org/ Follow Web3Privacy Now: 🌐 https://new.web3privacy.info 𝕏 https://x.com/web3privacy 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/web3privacy.info 📸 https://www.instagram.com/web3privacy_now/ 🎤 Neocypherpunk Summit: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info/ Subscribe for more talks on privacy, cryptography, digital rights, decentralized infrastructure, and the future of the open web.

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jul 9, 2026

“Stewarding Resilient, Free & Open Digital Infrastructures” Xavier Damman, Matthias Kirschner, Florian Glatz, Tara Merk Moderated by: Joshua Dávila From cooperative funding models enabling innovations in collective ownership, to local hosting and political/legal advocacy, there are many pathways to support sustainable FOSS infrastructures. Maintaining and scaling these infrastructures are vital to ensuring censorship resistance and digital freedom, especially as demands for compute and data storage escalate. Panelists: Xavier Damman, Matthias Kirschner, Florian Glatz, Tara Merk Moderator: Joshua Dávila Panelists Xavier Damman — Open Collective https://opencollective.com/ X: https://x.com/xdamman Matthias Kirschner — Free Software Foundation Europe https://fsfe.org/ Florian Glatz — Common Ground https://www.commonground.cg/ X: https://x.com/heckerhut Tara Merk — Open Future https://openfuture.eu/ Moderated by Joshua Dávila X: https://x.com/TBSocialist Follow Web3Privacy Now: 🌐 https://new.web3privacy.info 𝕏 https://x.com/web3privacy 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/web3privacy.info 📸 https://www.instagram.com/web3privacy_now/ 🎤 Neocypherpunk Summit: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info/ Subscribe for more talks on privacy, cryptography, digital rights, decentralized infrastructure, and the future of the open web.

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jul 9, 2026

“From Platform Brutality to Streaming Alternatives” by Geert Lovink from Institute of Network Cultures, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. Are you still stuck on the platform -- or ready to move beyond it? Yes, we are living through an accelerationist, techno-authoritarian phase of the internet, but that is precisely why we need to identify the exits already taking shape. We will map the cracks in the system: decentralized infrastructures, collective digital practices, and emergent cultures of autonomy that challenge the regime of “cloud rent” and passive usership. What would it mean to reclaim agency beyond endless swiping and prompting? How can we turn doomscrolling into coordination, and platforms into terrains we either reshape or abandon? This talk explores both practical and speculative strategies to overcome platform dependency, rebuild the digital commons, and develop a network culture that is once again participatory, resilient, and free. Speaker Geert Lovink — Institute of Network Cultures, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences https://networkcultures.org/ https://www.hva.nl/ X: https://x.com/glovink Follow Web3Privacy Now: 🌐 https://new.web3privacy.info 𝕏 https://x.com/web3privacy 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/web3privacy.info 📸 https://www.instagram.com/web3privacy_now/ 🎤 Neocypherpunk Summit: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info/ Subscribe for more talks on privacy, cryptography, digital rights, decentralized infrastructure, and the future of the open web.

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jul 9, 2026

Once in a Lifetime | Cade Diehm [New Design Congress] An Adam Curtis documentary delivered on a stage with visuals, exhibits and receipts: an analysis of the 2025 collapse, who caused it, and a concrete framework for what replaces the institution and why. The audience for this talk has the technical and financial capacity to build those alternatives and lie at night wondering, "how did we get here?". Speaker Cade Diehm — New Design Congress https://newdesigncongress.org/ Follow Web3Privacy Now: 🌐 https://new.web3privacy.info 𝕏 https://x.com/web3privacy 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/web3privacy.info 📸 https://www.instagram.com/web3privacy_now/ 🎤 Neocypherpunk Summit: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info/ Subscribe for more talks on privacy, cryptography, digital rights, decentralized infrastructure, and the future of the open web.

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jul 9, 2026

“Building the Stack: Self-Hosted, Mesh and Decentralized Infrastructure in Practice” Adam Burns, Bradley Clark Royes, Liz Steininger, Calle Moderated by: Beth McCarthy Uniting technical and cultural perspectives on stewarding p2p, self-hosted, and decentralized technologies, from a diverse panel of builders with expertise spanning "the stack". From the networked level (Adam's work with wireless networks at Freifunk) to infrastructure (Bradley's AI compute node and Liz's cryptographically secure storage) to protocol (Calle's OS bitcoin protocols Cashu and Bitchat), "the stack" designs itself toward secure self-sovereignty. This panel explores the unique challenges of each use case, and the tensions that can arise from contradictions in intent and implementation across levels of the stack – for example, accessibility and openness vs. privacy. Identifying and understanding these points of tension and interdependence through a systemic lens empowers us to build more resilient infrastructure, from tooling to hardware to the community of contributors to maintain it. Speakers Adam Burns — free2air, Dyne X: https://x.com/free2air Bradley Clark Royes — Foresight Institute https://foresight.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleyclarkroyes/ Liz Steininger — Least Authority, Private Storage https://leastauthority.com/ X: https://x.com/lizstininger Calle — Bitchat, Cashu X: https://x.com/callebtc Cashu: https://cashu.space/ Moderated by Beth McCarthy — Web3Privacy Now X: https://x.com/ontologymachine Follow Web3Privacy Now: 🌐 https://new.web3privacy.info 𝕏 https://x.com/web3privacy 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/web3privacy.info 📸 https://www.instagram.com/web3privacy_now/ 🎤 Neocypherpunk Summit: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info/ Subscribe for more talks on privacy, cryptography, digital rights, decentralized infrastructure, and the future of the open web.

Viktor Tron, Mario Havel

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jul 9, 2026

The Decentralization Stack: Where Are We Still Lying to Ourselves? Meinhard Benn, Viktor Tron, Mario Havel, Kyle den Hartog Moderated by: Migle Rakitaite A cross-stack panel asking the question most decks tiptoe around: what actually breaks if a single company disappears? Infrastructure builders from storage, compute, identity, and frontend sat down for an honest conversation about which parts of the stack are genuinely decentralized — and which parts everyone hopes nobody looks at too closely. No roadmaps. No token plugs. Panelists: Viktor Tron, Mario Havel, Kyle den Hartog, Meinhard Benn Moderator: Migle Rakitaite Speakers Viktor Tron — Swarm https://www.ethswarm.org/ X: https://x.com/zeligf Mario Havel — Ethereum Foundation X: https://x.com/TMIYChao Kyle den Hartog X: https://x.com/PryvitKyle Meinhard Benn — Freedom Browser Moderated by Migle Rakitaite — Web3Privacy Now X: https://x.com/rakymnft Follow Web3Privacy Now: 🌐 https://new.web3privacy.info 𝕏 https://x.com/web3privacy 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/web3privacy.info 📸 https://www.instagram.com/web3privacy_now/ 🎤 Neocypherpunk Summit: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info/ Subscribe for more talks on privacy, cryptography, digital rights, decentralized infrastructure, and the future of the open web.

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jul 9, 2026

Decentralization Theatre | Migle Rakitaite [Swarm Foundation, WinPrivacy] October 2025: AWS went down — and so did Coinbase, MetaMask, Base, and half of “decentralized” crypto. Migle’s talk was an honest audit of where the stack actually breaks — frontends, gateways, RPCs, DNS — and why fixing it requires the one thing the industry is bad at: working together instead of pretending we’re not all building the same thing. Speaker Migle Rakitaite — Swarm Foundation, WinPrivacy Swarm Foundation: https://www.ethswarm.org/ WinPrivacy: https://winprivacy.net/ X: https://x.com/miglerak Follow Web3Privacy Now: 🌐 https://new.web3privacy.info 𝕏 https://x.com/web3privacy 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/web3privacy.info 📸 https://www.instagram.com/web3privacy_now/ 🎤 Neocypherpunk Summit: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info/ Subscribe for more talks on privacy, cryptography, digital rights, decentralized infrastructure, and the future of the open web.

Jaya Klara Brekke

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jul 9, 2026

Deviant Slop: Power and Control in AI | Jaya Klara Brekke, Alessandro Longo, Alistair Alexander Moderated by: Susanna Davies-Crook As AI-generated content floods the internet with sameness, this panel asks what it means to stay deliberately weird. Alessandro Longo looks at glitches and unexpected readings of AI-generated images, while Alistair Alexander and Jaya Klara Brekke offer practical tooling and pathways for challenging tech power structures. Susanna Davies-Crook frames the discussion around alterity and subculture, considering how intervention and appropriation can be used counter-culturally, and what aesthetic resistance might look like. Panelists: Jaya Klara Brekke, Alessandro Longo, Alistair Alexander Moderator: Susanna Davies-Crook Panelists Jaya Klara Brekke — Nym https://nym.com/ X: https://x.com/jayapapaya Alessandro Longo X: https://x.com/lx_alex Alistair Alexander — Sociality https://sociality.dev/ X: https://x.com/alistair1969 Moderated by Susanna Davies-Crook X: https://x.com/sdc_etc Follow Web3Privacy Now: 🌐 https://new.web3privacy.info 𝕏 https://x.com/web3privacy 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/web3privacy.info 📸 https://www.instagram.com/web3privacy_now/ 🎤 Neocypherpunk Summit: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jul 9, 2026

Politics of Gen AI | Marek Tuszynski [Tactical Tech] Marek Tuszynski, founder of Tactical Tech, has spent three decades probing what it means to live in a "quantified society," and with generative AI he sees the stakes shifting again — particularly around AI-driven profiling for political and social persuasion, which can shape opinion without needing paid ads at all. He'll ask who actually controls AI and why we need regulation built around transparency and accountability as these systems risk deepening inequality and undermining democracy, connecting this to Tactical Tech's "Supercharged Human?" initiative building critical AI literacy for teens and educators across Europe — equipping the next generation to question AI's narratives of inevitability before it becomes invisible infrastructure. Speaker Marek Tuszynski — Tactical Tech https://tacticaltech.org/ https://superchargedhuman.eu/ X: https://x.com/Info_Activism Follow Web3Privacy Now: 🌐 https://new.web3privacy.info 𝕏 https://x.com/web3privacy 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/web3privacy.info 📸 https://www.instagram.com/web3privacy_now/ 🎤 Neocypherpunk Summit: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info/ Subscribe for more talks on privacy, cryptography, digital rights, decentralized infrastructure, and the future of the open web.

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jul 9, 2026

Privacy vs 'Progress' - The Case of Cashless Society | Brett Scott [Author] Brett Scott has spent years tracking the slow-motion shift from cash to digital payments, and the industry coalitions, "war on cash" narratives, and convenienc…Brett Scott has spent years tracking the slow-motion shift from cash to digital payments, and the industry coalitions, "war on cash" narratives, and convenience-framing that drive it. He argues cashless infrastructure isn't a neutral upgrade, but a system handing banks, card networks, and big tech unprecedented visibility into daily life. In this talk, Scott turns to what's at stake when cash disappears: privacy as a default, not a privilege. Cash lets you transact without a corporate intermediary logging the who, what, when, and where of your life. Lose it, and every purchase becomes data — tracked, stored, monetizable, weaponizable. He'll challenge the "progress" narrative behind cashlessness, asking who benefits from framing surveillance as convenience, and what we quietly give up once there's no longer an option to simply pay and walk away. Speaker Brett Scott — Author https://brettscott.substack.com/ https://alteredstatesof.money/ X: https://x.com/suitpossum Follow Web3Privacy Now: 🌐 https://new.web3privacy.info 𝕏 https://x.com/web3privacy 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/web3privacy.info 📸 https://www.instagram.com/web3privacy_now/ 🎤 Neocypherpunk Summit: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info/ Subscribe for more talks on privacy, cryptography, digital rights, decentralized infrastructure, and the future of the open web.

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jul 9, 2026

Investigating the Kill Cloud | Tatiana Bazzichelli [Disruption Network Lab] & Jonas Frankki Tatiana Bazzichelli and Jonas Frankki (Disruption Network Lab) will speak about the Disruption Network Institute: Investigating the Kill Cloud - a unique hub that enables whistleblowers, investigative journalists and artists to investigate the future of war, autonomous weapons and A.I. Founded in 2014 in Berlin, Disruption Network Lab builds networks of trust to expose systems of power and injustice through research, conferences and collective discussions. Whistleblowers have been crucial to the public understanding of how wars are being waged, and what the consequences are for civilians around the world. The increasing military reliance on remote warfare and drone strikes, and the available global surveillance apparatus - The Kill Cloud - is merging the military cloud with the civilian one. The Disruption Network Institute builds on a decade of networking by the Disruption Network Lab, in connecting whistleblowers, researchers, journalists, artists & activists through conferences and publications, creating a much-needed space for whistleblowers and others to build on their knowledge and experiences. The second round of fellowships (2025-2026) focuses on AI, Big Tech & Militarisation. Bazzichelli and Frankki will share the background of the Institute and give more details on the ongoing investigations. Speakers Tatiana Bazzichelli — Disruption Network Lab https://www.disruptionlab.org/ X: https://x.com/disruptionlab Jonas Frankki — Disruption Network Lab https://www.disruptionlab.org/ Follow Web3Privacy Now: 🌐 https://new.web3privacy.info 𝕏 https://x.com/web3privacy 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/web3privacy.info 📸 https://www.instagram.com/web3privacy_now/ 🎤 Neocypherpunk Summit: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info/ Subscribe for more talks on privacy, cryptography, digital rights, decentralized infrastructure, and the future of the open web.

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jul 9, 2026

Neocypherpunk Summit brought together builders, researchers, digital rights advocates, public-interest technologists and Web3 infrastructure teams for a full day dedicated to privacy-preserving technologies and open digital infrastructure. Visitors - 1000,, Speakers - 100, Stages - 4. Hosted by Web3Privacy Now, the Summit featured four simultaneous stages covering cryptography, censorship resistance, open-source sustainability, AI, governance and digital rights. The Neocypherpunk Summit convened cryptographers, developers, researchers, lawyers, journalists, and digital rights advocates from across the Web3 and public-interest technology ecosystems. Speakers included Isabela Fernandes (Tor Project), and Xavier Damman (Open Collective), alongside representatives from the Ethereum Foundation, Brave, Nym, OONI, and other leading organizations. Web: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jul 9, 2026

Neo-cypherpunk Summit presents Arturo Filastro (OONI, ex-Tor, GlobaLeaks) Drawing upon our decade-long experience in measuring the internet around the world, we will show how the the global censorship landscape has changed, and what are the new challenges and opportunities to use rich technical data to fight it. Arturo Filastò founded the Open Observatory of Network Interference (OONI) in 2011 and serves as Executive Director and CTO. He previously worked for the Tor Project and created several free software projects that promote human rights, such as GlobaLeaks. He co-founded and serves as the Vice-President of the Hermes Center for Digital Human Rights. Arturo studied Mathematics and Computer Science at Università di Roma “La Sapienza”". Summit: https://s26ber.web3privacy.info OONI: https://ooni.org

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jun 9, 2026

Privacy Builder Pack, your toolkit for digital sovereignty in the surveillance age. https://build.web3privacy.info Drawing from our experiences at ETHBrno, ETHRome, ETHDam, and ETHBerlin, we've seen firsthand the need for privacy to be understood not just as a technical feature but as a broader challenge. The Privacy Builder Pack (PBP) is designed to empower devs to move beyond one-off projects and build privacy-first applications that can scale and thrive in the long term. A project by Web3Privacy Now www.web3privacy.info A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Text by Jensei https://x.com/jensei_ Music by Liminal State - Gravity grind (https://linktr.ee/limstate) Let privacy be with you!

Ying Tong

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jun 9, 2026

Web3Privacy Now Rome Meetup 2026 "Shaping and Defending the Techno-Political Evolution: Cryptography, Open Source, and Public Goods" ​​​Half-day dedicated to fostering solidarity among: ​​​- zk researchers and applied cryptographers ​- open source and human rights advocates ​​​- developers and hacker culture ​​​- internet freedom and grassroots movements ​​​- hacktivists and the general public

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jun 9, 2026

Web3Privacy Now Rome Meetup 2026 "Shaping and Defending the Techno-Political Evolution: Cryptography, Open Source, and Public Goods" Denis Jaromil Rojo present: Zero Knowledge, Full Control. Proving Too Much: When Zero Knowledge Becomes a Surveillance Interface. https://news.dyne.org/privacy-in-eudi/ www.dyne.org ​​​Half-day dedicated to fostering solidarity among: ​​​- zk researchers and applied cryptographers ​- open source and human rights advocates ​​​- developers and hacker culture ​​​- internet freedom and grassroots movements ​​​- hacktivists and the general public Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jun 9, 2026

Web3Privacy Now Rome Meetup 2026 "Shaping and Defending the Techno-Political Evolution: Cryptography, Open Source, and Public Goods" ​​​Half-day dedicated to fostering solidarity among: ​​​- zk researchers and applied cryptographers ​- open source and human rights advocates ​​​- developers and hacker culture ​​​- internet freedom and grassroots movements ​​​- hacktivists and the general public

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jun 9, 2026

Web3Privacy Now Meetup Rome 2026 "Shaping and Defending the Techno-Political Evolution: Cryptography, Open Source, and Public Goods" Hosted by Web3Privacy Now ​​​Half-day dedicated to fostering solidarity among: ​​​- zk researchers and applied cryptographers ​- open source and human rights advocates ​​​- developers and hacker culture ​​​- internet freedom and grassroots movements ​​​- hacktivists and the general public Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jun 9, 2026

When governments shut down the internet, millions lose more than connection. They lose access to each other. The Tor ecosystem builds open source tools that help people stay connected, communicate safely, and protect freedom online. Support the projects protecting digital freedom: https://blog.torproject.org/fund-internet-freedom/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jun 9, 2026

Freedom is strongest when it's supported by you. Kurt Opsahl (former Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel of EFF, now Filecoin Foundation) shares his opinion on why Tor Project ecosystem funding matters. Donate & protect rights online: https://internetfreedom.torproject.org

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jun 9, 2026

Freedom is strongest when it's supported by you. Naomi Brockwell (NBTV, Ludlow Institute) shares her opinion on why Tor Project ecosystem funding matters. Donate & protect rights online: https://internetfreedom.torproject.org

Roger Dingledine

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jun 9, 2026

Freedom is strongest when it's supported by you. Roger Dingledine (Tor) shares his opinion on why Tor Project ecosystem funding matters. Donate & protect rights online: https://internetfreedom.torproject.org Projects participating: - SecureDrop: Secure whistleblower submission system used by journalists and newsrooms - OpenArchive: Privacy-first archiving tools for human rights defenders and journalists - OnionShare: Open-source tool for secure, anonymous file sharing and hosting - Ricochet Refresh: Metadata-resistant instant messaging over Tor - Onion Browser: Tor-powered web browser for iOS - Open Observatory of Network Interference (OONI): Global observatory documenting internet censorship and shutdowns - Paskoocheh, by ASL19: Anti-censorship technology and digital security support - Unredacted: Infrastructure supporting censorship circumvention and resilient communications - Digital Security Help Desk, by Miaan Group: Internet freedom technologies supporting users in Iran - Osservatorio Nessuno: Protecting activists, journalists, and civil society organizations with tech support and traceless software #FundInternetFreedom

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jun 9, 2026

Some questions are difficult to ask out loud. Around the world, people use privacy tools to search, learn, connect, and find community safely online. The Tor ecosystem supports open source projects protecting the freedom to explore identity, communicate privately, and stay connected without fear of surveillance. .... Support the projects from OONI to Securedrop protecting digital freedom: https://internetfreedom.torproject.org

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jun 9, 2026

Freedom is strongest when it's supported by you. Eva Galperin, Director of Cybersecurity at Electronic Frontier Foundation shares her opinion on why Tor Project ecosystem funding matters. Donate & protect rights online: https://internetfreedom.torproject.org Projects participating: - SecureDrop: Secure whistleblower submission system used by journalists and newsrooms - OpenArchive: Privacy-first archiving tools for human rights defenders and journalists - OnionShare: Open-source tool for secure, anonymous file sharing and hosting - Ricochet Refresh: Metadata-resistant instant messaging over Tor - Onion Browser: Tor-powered web browser for iOS - Open Observatory of Network Interference (OONI): Global observatory documenting internet censorship and shutdowns - Paskoocheh, by ASL19: Anti-censorship technology and digital security support - Unredacted: Infrastructure supporting censorship circumvention and resilient communications - Digital Security Help Desk, by Miaan Group: Internet freedom technologies supporting users in Iran - Osservatorio Nessuno: Protecting activists, journalists, and civil society organizations with tech support and traceless software #FundInternetFreedom

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · May 9, 2026

Jordi Baylina

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · May 9, 2026

In this Privacy Academy interview, Jordi Baylina (ZisK / Ethereum) argues that privacy should be a default human right, built into systems by design rather than treated as an exception. He reflects on how crypto has shifted toward speculation, while its deeper purpose is to transform how people interact and build a fairer world. Baylina highlights privacy tools like Signal and Zcash, and shares his experience confronting surveillance through activism. He also outlines a vision of decentralized applications that are censorship-resistant, privacy-first, and accessible to everyone. Timecodes 00:00 – Introduction: Jordi Baylina (ZisK / Ethereum) 00:31 – Privacy as a default human right by design 01:27 – Crypto values vs speculation and “easy money” 02:49 – Everyday privacy tools: Signal, Zcash, Tornado Cash 04:06 – Activism and fighting surveillance (Pegasus case) 06:03 – Decentralization as censorship resistance and human rights 07:14 – Responsibility: contributing to privacy and society 08:59 – Ethics vs profit: human dilemmas in crypto 11:02 – Vision: decentralized apps for a fairer world -- This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews, a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · May 9, 2026

In this Academy interview, Hakeem Anwar (Above Phone) discusses making privacy accessible through ready-to-use devices and tools built on open-source technologies like GrapheneOS. He frames privacy as essential for freedom, especially in a world of increasing data collection and emerging systems like digital ID. Anwar emphasizes practical steps from choosing privacy-first tools to building real-world communities and highlights the importance of supporting open-source ecosystems. He also shares a vision of decentralized, self-sustained networks where communities control their own infrastructure and communication. Timecodes 00:00 – Introduction: Hakeem Anwar & Above Phone 00:25 – Making privacy tools easy and accessible (GrapheneOS phones) 01:51 – Privacy as freedom in a data-driven world 02:54 – Cypherpunk mindset: drawing the line against surveillance 03:56 – Supporting open-source and privacy ecosystems 04:03 – Building real-world communities and offline networks 04:49 – Favorite tools: XMPP, GrapheneOS, privacy stack 05:49 – Simple habits: saying “no” and setting boundaries 06:15 – Vision: decentralized communities and alternative networks -- This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews, a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · May 9, 2026

In this Academe interview, Seth For Privacy (Cake Wallet) explains privacy as the simple ability to choose what you share and with whom. He highlights that the main barrier to adoption isn’t technology, but user experience—arguing that privacy tools must become easy and accessible for everyone. Seth also explores the future of privacy in areas like encrypted communication and financial systems, and reflects on the need to move beyond speculation toward real-world use cases. For him, the goal is clear: build tools that empower individuals, restore freedom of choice, and help people connect in more meaningful ways. Timecodes 00:00 – Introduction: Seth For Privacy (Cake Wallet) 00:17 – Privacy as freedom of choice and control over data 00:56 – The real barrier: poor user experience in privacy tools 01:36 – Making privacy accessible (Signal, Apple examples) 02:08 – Gaps in privacy tech: encrypted email and DeFi 03:00 – Privacy vs usability in financial systems 04:05 – Neo-cypherpunks: merging UX and cryptography 05:18 – Tribalism and incentives in crypto/privacy communities 06:46 – Bridging crypto and open-source through real use cases 07:54 – Storytelling and adoption: proving real-world impact 09:26 – Vision: technology that strengthens human relationships -- This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews, a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Aisling Connolly

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · May 9, 2026

In this Academy interview, Aisling Connolly (Taceo) explores privacy as both a personal and technical concept - a space to think, grow, and make mistakes without judgment. She discusses building private compute networks using MPC and how privacy can exist between full transparency and total anonymity. Aisling reflects on the evolution of the cypherpunk movement toward more inclusive, community-driven ideas, while highlighting challenges around perception, accessibility, and diversity in the space. She also shares a vision of privacy as a balance between control, transparency, and freedom of choice. Timecodes 00:00 – Introduction: Aisling Connolly (Taceo, private compute) 00:18 – Privacy as space to live, grow, and make mistakes 01:13 – Private compute (MPC): between transparency and anonymity 02:11 – Neo-cypherpunk: mindset shift and reclaiming curiosity 03:15 – Privacy as freedom to learn, experiment, and question 03:26 – Making the movement more open and inclusive 04:21 – Stigma around privacy and association with crime 05:28 – Barriers and gender dynamics in the space 07:30 – Expanding roles beyond tech: social, legal, cultural 08:49 – Research vs deployment: speed vs long-term thinking 10:04 – Why we should think in 50-year horizons 11:16 – Vision: flexible privacy with control and transparency 12:17 – Privacy + transparency: knowing when data is used 13:03 – “Privacy tool”: reading, thinking, and mental space 14:41 – Ethics: choosing meaningful work and contribution 16:12 – Personal responsibility and building a better future -- This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews, a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · May 9, 2026

In this Academy interview, Chris McCabe (Session) shares his perspective on privacy as a fundamental part of personal identity and freedom, pushing back against the idea that people have “nothing to hide.” He discusses the growth of decentralized messaging and the challenges of building privacy-first products without tracking users or relying on data-driven business models. Chris also highlights the trade-offs between privacy, usability, and funding, and reflects on the importance of supporting open, decentralized communication tools. Looking ahead, he envisions a future of autonomous, privacy-respecting networks and technologies that empower individuals at scale. Timecodes 00:00 – Introduction: Chris McCabe (Session) 00:16 – Privacy as personal identity and “nothing to hide” myth 00:58 – Favorite tools: Brave and privacy-first browsing 01:31 – Cypherpunk today: following your own values 02:23 – State of decentralized messaging and growth 03:21 – Challenges: no tracking, funding, and user feedback loops 04:23 – Funding crisis and call for community support 05:13 – Optimistic future: decentralized and privacy-first networks 06:00 – AI, autonomy, and the future of privacy tech -- This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews, a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · May 9, 2026

In this Academy interview, Meinhard Benn (Freedom Browser) explains the need for a truly decentralized web interface that removes reliance on centralized gateways and puts control back into users’ hands. He shares how Freedom Browser turns your device into a node, making access to the decentralized web simple and direct. Meinhard reflects on cypherpunk values, the challenges of building privacy-first tools, and why usability matters as much as decentralization itself. He also explores a future where privacy and freedom are embedded by default, gradually shaping both technology and society. Timecodes 00:00 – Introduction: Meinhard Benn (Freedom Browser) 00:14 – What is Freedom Browser and the decentralized web (IPFS, Swarm) 01:07 – Turning your device into a node (no gateways) 01:31 – The problem: “decentralized” systems using centralized access 02:23 – Building during crypto winters and cypherpunk mindset 03:14 – Origins: hacker roots and inspiration from cypherpunk retreat 04:42 – Privacy as a human right and behavioral impact of surveillance 07:31 – What it means to be a neo-cypherpunk today 08:18 – Privacy tools and building open, free infrastructure 09:03 – Challenges, future of decentralization, and cypherpunk society vision -- This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews, a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Funding the Commons · Apr 9, 2026

It’s easy to design for people who already understand blockchain. Getting a government to trust it and deploy it is a different kind of challenge. Aaron Sanchez, Head of Strategy and Partnerships at Exponential Science, runs the Government Blockchain Academy with the UNDP. His work focuses on educating public officials and their teams, then helping them think through real use cases that make sense beyond the crypto ecosystem. The starting point isn’t the technology. It’s the problem. And sometimes the answer isn’t blockchain. Filmed at Funding the Commons Buenos Aires, November 19, 2025. Learn more at https://www.fundingthecommons.io Relevant Projects Exponential Science: https://www.exp.science/ UNDP: https://www.undp.org Thank You to Our Sponsors Protocol Labs: https://protocol.ai NEAR Foundation: https://near.foundation Stellar Development Foundation: https://stellar.org human.tech by Holonym Foundation: https://human.tech/ Ethereum Ecosystem Support Program: https://esp.ethereum.foundation/ Drips: https://drips.network Octant: https://octant.app Logos: https://logos.co GoodDollar: https://gooddollar.org Launchnodes: https://launchnodes.com

Jarrad Hope

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Apr 9, 2026

In this interview, Jarrad Hope, founder of Status and Logos, explains why privacy is ultimately about freedom and functioning democracies. He discusses how algorithmic manipulation and surveillance by large tech platforms shape public behavior and why cypherpunks today must go beyond building technology toward civic action and parallel systems. Hope also highlights the growing ecosystem of privacy tools and shares his vision for a more decentralized web and blockchain-based communities. Timecodes 00:00 – Introduction: Jarrad Hope (Status, Logos, Institute of Free Technology) 00:14 – Privacy as a foundation for freedom and democracy 00:54 – Algorithmic manipulation and the limits of “nothing to hide” 01:20 – The role of neo-cypherpunks today: beyond technology 02:04 – The growing ecosystem of privacy tools 02:47 – Making privacy technologies accessible to more people 03:35 – Surveillance, CBDCs, and why privacy awareness may grow 03:52 – A vision for a more decentralized web 04:51 – Institutional capture and rebuilding civic society 05:14 – The “parallel polis” strategy 05:58 – Blockchain communities as a possible successor to nation states ... This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info/p/interviews A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Amir Taaki

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Apr 9, 2026

In this interview, Amir Taaki (DarkFi) presents privacy as a tool to expand freedom and reshape society, not just protect against surveillance. He frames cypherpunks as builders of peer-to-peer systems and stresses the importance of controlling the technology we rely on. For Taaki, privacy is not a lifestyle, it’s a tactic for building new systems and a different future. Timecodes 00:00 – Introduction: Amir Taaki (DarkFi) 00:20 – Privacy as a tool to expand freedom and reshape society 01:05 – Cypherpunks vs centralized power: a historical struggle 01:54 – Linux and the importance of collective control over technology 02:33 – Privacy mindset: how data can be used against you 04:22 – Cultural shift and the need to re-explain privacy 05:28 – Crypto, hyper-financialization, and breaking the cycle 06:25 – A new era: shifting civilization and future systems 06:55 – Privacy as a tactic: strong anonymity and no compromise ... This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info/ A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Harry Halpin

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Apr 9, 2026

In this interview, Harry Halpin (Nym) explores privacy as a system-wide property built on anonymity and selective disclosure. He discusses the evolution from individual-focused cypherpunk values to more collective, community-driven approaches enabled by privacy technologies. Halpin highlights everyday tools like mixnets, Signal, and privacy-first browsers, while emphasizing the importance of using these technologies by default. He also shares a vision of decentralized infrastructure and “parallel societies” that can support free expression and coordination in an adversarial world. Timecodes 00:00 – Introduction: Harry Halpin (Nym, mixnets) 00:13 – Privacy as anonymity and selective disclosure 01:04 – From cypherpunk to neo-cypherpunk and collective systems 02:04 – Everyday privacy tools: NymVPN, Signal, Brave, Monero 03:00 – Privacy-first habits and using tools by default 03:48 – Privacy tech as “freedom” or anti-system technologies 04:19 – Linking privacy tools with social movements 05:10 – Building parallel societies and decentralized democracy 05:46 – The internet as an adversarial environment 06:20 – Decentralizing infrastructure beyond DNS and central servers -- This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews, a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Apr 9, 2026

In this interview, Pavel Zoneff (Tor Project) explains how privacy helps reclaim control in a digital world shaped by surveillance and data exploitation. He highlights everyday actions, open-source tools like Tor and Signal, and the need for a more decentralized internet. Timecodes 00:00 – Introduction: Pavel Zoneff (Tor Project) 00:15 – Privacy as control in a data-driven, censoring internet 00:41 – Everyday actions: using privacy tools and signaling demand 01:21 – Privacy as a collective movement beyond technologists 02:11 – Using multiple tools and minimizing digital traces 03:22 – Rejecting cookies as “digital disobedience” 04:02 – Spreading adoption: talk about your tech stack 04:50 – Toward a decentralized, user-owned internet --- This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews, a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Apr 9, 2026

In this interview, Rachel-Rose O’Leary (DarkFi) presents privacy as a way to expand freedom and open new possibilities beyond surveillance. She discusses the shift toward community-driven neo-cypherpunk ideas and the need to move crypto beyond its current niche. She also shares a vision of a decentralized, anonymous internet built for communities and new forms of freedom. Timecodes 00:00 – Introduction: Rachel-Rose O’Leary (DarkFi) 00:20 – Privacy as a way to expand the future beyond surveillance 01:12 – DarkFi tools and anonymous ecosystems 02:17 – From cypherpunk to neo-cypherpunk and lunar punk 03:30 – Shift from individualism to community-driven systems 04:20 – Moving beyond critique toward new futures and possibilities 05:01 – Crypto’s disconnect from users and niche culture problem 05:59 – Reaching new audiences and cross-cultural adoption 07:29 – Vision of the future internet: anonymous “dark forest” --- This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews, a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Juan Benet

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Feb 9, 2026

Do you feel like the world is taking a dystopian turn? We sit down with a visionary tech leader who believes we can better coordinate, support, and work together. They are building technologies designed to challenge power dynamics, give sovereignty to people, and make the cypherpunk dream a reality. Juan Benet x Protocol Labs Is the inventor of the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS), a new protocol to make the web faster, safer, and more open, and Filecoin, a cryptocurrency incentivized storage network. The IPFS Project has grown into a large open source movement to re-decentralize the web, safeguard our data, and improve our applications. Juan is the founder of Protocol Labs, the internet tech R&D lab that develops IPFS and Filecoin. He studied Computer Science at Stanford University, and is obsessed with knowledge, science, and technology. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:17 Why Privacy Matters 01:15 Digital Rights & Infrastructure 03:01 Building a Free Internet 03:59 Privacy & Security Community 07:44 History of Civil Rights 08:02 AI, Privacy & the Future 09:05 Dystopia vs Optimism 11:02 Surveillance & 1984 12:51 Cypherpunks & Crypto Origins 15:44 Tech Tribalism & Cooperation 18:43 Messaging Apps & Security 21:08 Funding Open Source 27:44 Tokens & Crypto Models 32:00 Personal Path into Privacy 35:56 Peer-to-Peer & IPFS Origins 40:23 Real-World Impact of IPFS 43:38 The Road Ahead 46:28 AI, Ethics & Security 50:38 Final Thoughts 51:11 Outro https://x.com/juanbenet https://www.protocol.ai interviewer: Mykola Siusko x Web3Privacy Now: https://x.com/nicksvyaznoy camera & editing: Babybit x Web3Privacy Now: https://x.com/BabyBitProd

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Feb 9, 2026

... Ethereum Privacy Stack is a global privacy summit during Devconnect 2025 bringing together Ethereum builders, protocol maintainers, and advocates. Featuring Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Andy Guzman, Polymutex, Ameen Soleimani, and 30+ speakers on 2 stages, celebrating privacy acceleration. Ethereum Privacy Stack: http://eps25.web3privacy.info Organized by Web3Privacy Now & Privacy Stewards of Ethereum Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Privacy Stewards of Ethereum: https://pse.dev/

Nikhil Raghuveera

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Feb 9, 2026

... Ethereum Privacy Stack is a global privacy summit during Devconnect 2025 bringing together Ethereum builders, protocol maintainers, and advocates. Featuring Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Andy Guzman, Polymutex, Ameen Soleimani, and 30+ speakers on 2 stages, celebrating privacy acceleration. Ethereum Privacy Stack: http://eps25.web3privacy.info Organized by Web3Privacy Now & Privacy Stewards of Ethereum Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Privacy Stewards of Ethereum: https://pse.dev/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

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Roger Dingledine, Vitalik Buterin

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

One of the biggest announcements during the Ethereum Privacy Stack was revealing of what all will be applied from Tor into Ethereum ecosystem. Quote from Buterin: ""We now have an effort in Ethereum Foundation to put Tor and Onion hidden services into the Ethereum ecosystem across the stack pretty much everywhere"". Ethereum Privacy Stack is a global privacy summit during Devconnect 2025 bringing together Ethereum builders, protocol maintainers, and advocates. Featuring Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Andy Guzman, Polymutex, Ameen Soleimani, and 30+ speakers on 2 stages, celebrating privacy acceleration. Ethereum Privacy Stack: http://eps25.web3privacy.info Organized by Web3Privacy Now & Privacy Stewards of Ethereum Web3Privacy now collective: https://web3privacy.info Privacy Stewards of Ethereum: https://pse.dev/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Hsiao Wei Wang from Ethereum Foundstion talks about DeFi Punk and how it relates to Ethereum. Goes through EF Treasury Considerstions, compares today's DeFi against Cypherpunk Ideals and shows what it means and take to be DeFi Punk. Ethereum Privacy Stack is a global privacy summit during Devconnect 2025 bringing together Ethereum builders, protocol maintainers, and advocates. Featuring Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Andy Guzman, Polymutex, Ameen Soleimani, and 30+ speakers on 2 stages, celebrating privacy acceleration. Ethereum Privacy Stack: http://eps25.web3privacy.info Organized by Web3Privacy Now & Privacy Stewards of Ethereum Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Privacy Stewards of Ethereum: https://pse.dev/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Feat. Camila Rioja, Thomas Humphreys, José Ignacio Trajtenberg, Tanisha Katara and Beth Mccarthy, this Panel discussion about how privacy tooling impacts society and one's work, ZK permissioms and what do guests see as the biggest emerging technology that can have positive impact on future. Ethereum Privacy Stack is a global privacy summit during Devconnect 2025 bringing together Ethereum builders, protocol maintainers, and advocates. Featuring Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Andy Guzman, Polymutex, Ameen Soleimani, and 30+ speakers on 2 stages, celebrating privacy acceleration. Ethereum Privacy Stack: http://eps25.web3privacy.info Organized by Web3Privacy Now & Privacy Stewards of Ethereum Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Privacy Stewards of Ethereum: https://pse.dev/

Lefteris Karapetsas

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Lefterin Karapetsas, founder of Rotki, explains how whenever something is labeled as free, users pay with their data and how apps that are Aligned with users respect data, dont track, run locally and respect privacy. Then he uses Rotki as a exmaple and showcases many guides and tips for users and builders aswell. Ethereum Privacy Stack is a global privacy summit during Devconnect 2025 bringing together Ethereum builders, protocol maintainers, and advocates. Featuring Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Andy Guzman, Polymutex, Ameen Soleimani, and 30+ speakers on 2 stages, celebrating privacy acceleration. Ethereum Privacy Stack: http://eps25.web3privacy.info Organized by Web3Privacy Now & Privacy Stewards of Ethereum Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Privacy Stewards of Ethereum: https://pse.dev/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Panel discussion with Mykola Siusko, (W3PN) Antonio Seveso (Fluidkey), Cyp (Status), Kasandra (Kohaku) and Alpeh V focusing on mapped ecosystem of Ethereum and everything privacy focused on it. Exploring privacy, cryptography and all relating to people first. Ethereum Privacy Ecosystem Map: https://x.com/web3privacy/status/1989058742294344060 Ethereum Privacy Stack is a global privacy summit during Devconnect 2025 bringing together Ethereum builders, protocol maintainers, and advocates. Featuring Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Andy Guzman, Polymutex, Ameen Soleimani, and 30+ speakers on 2 stages, celebrating privacy acceleration. Ethereum Privacy Stack: http://eps25.web3privacy.info Organized by Web3Privacy Now & Privacy Stewards of Ethereum Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Privacy Stewards of Ethereum: https://pse.dev/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Here Oskar Thorin [IPTF/EF] opens the panel about Ethereum Institutional Privacy and work of IPTF. Discussion features Zach Obront (Etherealize), Amzah Moelah (ABN AMRO), Eugenio Reggianini (European Blockchain Association), Francois Garillot (Miden) and touches several important topics from developing and building, technology growth and much more. Ethereum Privacy Stack is a global privacy summit during Devconnect 2025 bringing together Ethereum builders, protocol maintainers, and advocates. Featuring Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Andy Guzman, Polymutex, Ameen Soleimani, and 30+ speakers on 2 stages, celebrating privacy acceleration. Ethereum Privacy Stack: http://eps25.web3privacy.info Organized by Web3Privacy Now & Privacy Stewards of Ethereum Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Privacy Stewards of Ethereum: https://pse.dev/

Ameen Soleimani

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

0xBow's Ameen Soleimani talks about Zero Knowledge proofs, ZCash and how every user of it is responsible to dispute the claim that no use of ZCash is legitimate as the right to use encryped messages, VPNs and anonymous money as well should be considered normal and default. Ethereum Privacy Stack is a global privacy summit during Devconnect 2025 bringing together Ethereum builders, protocol maintainers, and advocates. Featuring Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Andy Guzman, Polymutex, Ameen Soleimani, and 30+ speakers on 2 stages, celebrating privacy acceleration. Ethereum Privacy Stack: http://eps25.web3privacy.info Organized by Web3Privacy Now & Privacy Stewards of Ethereum Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Privacy Stewards of Ethereum: https://pse.dev/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Here Mashbean asks why is so hard to build sustainable product around Censorship resiliance, wheter there is market demand for it. What contradictions they found along the way with building censorship resilience based organisation and how these contradictions are pushing them to find new solutions. Ethereum Privacy Stack is a global privacy summit during Devconnect 2025 bringing together Ethereum builders, protocol maintainers, and advocates. Featuring Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Andy Guzman, Polymutex, Ameen Soleimani, and 30+ speakers on 2 stages, celebrating privacy acceleration. Ethereum Privacy Stack: http://eps25.web3privacy.info Organized by Web3Privacy Now & Privacy Stewards of Ethereum Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Privacy Stewards of Ethereum: https://pse.dev/

Andreas Tsamados

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Andreas Tsamados from Fileverse talks us through what he calls Guerilla Interoperability. Stating that main feature of privacy shouldn't be just end-to-end encryption, but rather ablity to take your friends with you, he goes throug Revolutionary optimism, rejections of big corpos rules and urges to act collectively. Ethereum Privacy Stack is a global privacy summit during Devconnect 2025 bringing together Ethereum builders, protocol maintainers, and advocates. Featuring Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Andy Guzman, Polymutex, Ameen Soleimani, and 30+ speakers on 2 stages, celebrating privacy acceleration. Ethereum Privacy Stack: http://eps25.web3privacy.info Organized by Web3Privacy Now & Privacy Stewards of Ethereum Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Privacy Stewards of Ethereum: https://pse.dev/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Panel discussion with.Sebastian Burgel (HOPR, Gnosis), ml_sudo (Silviculture Society), Pol Lanski (Dappnode), Kyle Den Hartog (Brave) sharing their thoughts and ideas about nodes and how is it for them to be running their own nodes. Ethereum Privacy Stack is a global privacy summit during Devconnect 2025 bringing together Ethereum builders, protocol maintainers, and advocates. Featuring Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Andy Guzman, Polymutex, Ameen Soleimani, and 30+ speakers on 2 stages, celebrating privacy acceleration. Ethereum Privacy Stack: http://eps25.web3privacy.info Organized by Web3Privacy Now & Privacy Stewards of Ethereum Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Privacy Stewards of Ethereum: https://pse.dev/

Nicolas Consigny

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Nicolas Consigny from Ethereum Foundation introduces Kohaku Wallet - set of primitives that provide wallet with security and privacy running on Ethereum. Ethereum Privacy Stack is a global privacy summit during Devconnect 2025 bringing together Ethereum builders, protocol maintainers, and advocates. Featuring Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Andy Guzman, Polymutex, Ameen Soleimani, and 30+ speakers on 2 stages, celebrating privacy acceleration. Ethereum Privacy Stack: http://eps25.web3privacy.info Organized by Web3Privacy Now & Privacy Stewards of Ethereum Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Privacy Stewards of Ethereum: https://pse.dev/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Panel discussion where Lasha Antadze (Rarimo), Anthony Leuts (Aragon), Jordi Pinyana (Vocdoni), John Guilding (MACI) and Joshua Davila (Bread Coop) discuss importance of private voting in blockchain spaces, DAOs, cases of proving identities and much more. Ethereum Privacy Stack is a global privacy summit during Devconnect 2025 bringing together Ethereum builders, protocol maintainers, and advocates. Featuring Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Andy Guzman, Polymutex, Ameen Soleimani, and 30+ speakers on 2 stages, celebrating privacy acceleration. Ethereum Privacy Stack: http://eps25.web3privacy.info Organized by Web3Privacy Now & Privacy Stewards of Ethereum Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Privacy Stewards of Ethereum: https://pse.dev/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Fatemeh Fannisadeh, Marina Markezic (EUCI), Ayanfeoluwa Olajide (Base West-Africa), Joan Arús (Sentinel Alliance), Beth McCarthy (Web3Privacy Now) goes through lessons from Catalangate in relation to state regulation, Tornado Cash case and how to protect the developers the best. Ethereum Privacy Stack is a global privacy summit during Devconnect 2025 bringing together Ethereum builders, protocol maintainers, and advocates. Featuring Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Andy Guzman, Polymutex, Ameen Soleimani, and 30+ speakers on 2 stages, celebrating privacy acceleration. Ethereum Privacy Stack: http://eps25.web3privacy.info Organized by Web3Privacy Now & Privacy Stewards of Ethereum Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Privacy Stewards of Ethereum: https://pse.dev/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Polymutex from Walletbeat takes us through encryption volution and looks into protocol levels of Web2 and what lessons it gives us to improve with web3. Ethereum Privacy Stack is a global privacy summit during Devconnect 2025 bringing together Ethereum builders, protocol maintainers, and advocates. Featuring Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Andy Guzman, Polymutex, Ameen Soleimani, and 30+ speakers on 2 stages, celebrating privacy acceleration. Ethereum Privacy Stack: http://eps25.web3privacy.info Organized by Web3Privacy Now & Privacy Stewards of Ethereum Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Privacy Stewards of Ethereum: https://pse.dev/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Max Hempshire (NYM) and Alan Scott (Railgun) goes through doxxing, surveillance and challenges for Ethereum as well as questions and answers. - Ethereum Privacy Stack is a global privacy summit during Devconnect 2025 bringing together Ethereum builders, protocol maintainers, and advocates. Featuring Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Andy Guzman, Polymutex, Ameen Soleimani, and 30+ speakers on 2 stages, celebrating privacy acceleration. Ethereum Privacy Stack: http://eps25.web3privacy.info Organized by Web3Privacy Now & Privacy Stewards of Ethereum Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Privacy Stewards of Ethereum: https://pse.dev/

Andy Guzman

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Andy Guzman showcases what they were doing with PSE in regards to navigating through Ethereum and its privacy as well as going into presumptions how its future will look like. Ethereum Privacy Stack is a global privacy summit during Devconnect 2025 bringing together Ethereum builders, protocol maintainers, and advocates. Featuring Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Andy Guzman, Polymutex, Ameen Soleimani, and 30+ speakers on 2 stages, celebrating privacy acceleration. Ethereum Privacy Stack: http://eps25.web3privacy.info Organized by Web3Privacy Now & Privacy Stewards of Ethereum Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Privacy Stewards of Ethereum: https://pse.dev/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Zhain Cheng from Horizon Labs delves into accountibilty that comes with being anon and how it affects all the Layers of the blockchain. Ethereum Privacy Stack is a global privacy summit during Devconnect 2025 bringing together Ethereum builders, protocol maintainers, and advocates. Featuring Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Andy Guzman, Polymutex, Ameen Soleimani, and 30+ speakers on 2 stages, celebrating privacy acceleration. Ethereum Privacy Stack: http://eps25.web3privacy.info Organized by Web3Privacy Now & Privacy Stewards of Ethereum Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Privacy Stewards of Ethereum: https://pse.dev/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Nika Koreli (Hinkal), Georgi Koreli (Hinkal) talks about users experience with Privacy. In their opinion the users interface is main pillar of mass adoption and say more tools should be developed with User's experience in mind. Ethereum Privacy Stack is a global privacy summit during Devconnect 2025 bringing together Ethereum builders, protocol maintainers, and advocates. Featuring Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Andy Guzman, Polymutex, Ameen Soleimani, and 30+ speakers on 2 stages, celebrating privacy acceleration. Ethereum Privacy Stack: http://eps25.web3privacy.info Organized by Web3Privacy Now & Privacy Stewards of Ethereum Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Privacy Stewards of Ethereum: https://pse.dev/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Panel discussion Clément Danjou (Zama), Alex Zaidelson (SCRT Labs), Lior Bondarevski (Fhenix), Laín Calvo (Crecimiento) focus on how privacy has been evolving since its beggining and sharing thoughts on current state of it as well as thinking of its future. Ethereum Privacy Stack is a global privacy summit during Devconnect 2025 bringing together Ethereum builders, protocol maintainers, and advocates. Featuring Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Andy Guzman, Polymutex, Ameen Soleimani, and 30+ speakers on 2 stages, celebrating privacy acceleration. Ethereum Privacy Stack: http://eps25.web3privacy.info Organized by Web3Privacy Now & Privacy Stewards of Ethereum Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Privacy Stewards of Ethereum: https://pse.dev/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Sandor A. Nagy (Swarm) talks about Swarms mission to delivering features to enable more decentralized future. Covers what Swarm does for privacy as well as showing coupe of solutions for visions of Ethereum. Ethereum Privacy Stack is a global privacy summit during Devconnect 2025 bringing together Ethereum builders, protocol maintainers, and advocates. Featuring Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Andy Guzman, Polymutex, Ameen Soleimani, and 30+ speakers on 2 stages, celebrating privacy acceleration. Ethereum Privacy Stack: http://eps25.web3privacy.info Organized by Web3Privacy Now & Privacy Stewards of Ethereum Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Privacy Stewards of Ethereum: https://pse.dev/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Chris McCabe from Sessions delves into the topics of why we need private messaging, privacy and technologies that help with it. Goes into metadata leaking with messages, pictures and how should the perfect decentralized messanger look like. Ethereum Privacy Stack is a global privacy summit during Devconnect 2025 bringing together Ethereum builders, protocol maintainers, and advocates. Featuring Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Andy Guzman, Polymutex, Ameen Soleimani, and 30+ speakers on 2 stages, celebrating privacy acceleration. Ethereum Privacy Stack: http://eps25.web3privacy.info Organized by Web3Privacy Now & Privacy Stewards of Ethereum Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Privacy Stewards of Ethereum: https://pse.dev/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Panel discussion with Austin Griffith (EF), Anand Acharya (Bhutan National Digital ID), Kinzang Dorji (Bhutan National Digital ID) about digital identities and Bhutan's system and DIDs. Ethereum Privacy Stack is a global privacy summit during Devconnect 2025 bringing together Ethereum builders, protocol maintainers, and advocates. Featuring Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Andy Guzman, Polymutex, Ameen Soleimani, and 30+ speakers on 2 stages, celebrating privacy acceleration. Ethereum Privacy Stack: http://eps25.web3privacy.info Organized by Web3Privacy Now & Privacy Stewards of Ethereum Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Privacy Stewards of Ethereum: https://pse.dev/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Talip (Citrea) talks about permissionless systems and how they stand today in privacy ecosystems and goes through thought experiments relating to it. Ethereum Privacy Stack is a global privacy summit during Devconnect 2025 bringing together Ethereum builders, protocol maintainers, and advocates. Featuring Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Andy Guzman, Polymutex, Ameen Soleimani, and 30+ speakers on 2 stages, celebrating privacy acceleration. Ethereum Privacy Stack: http://eps25.web3privacy.info Organized by Web3Privacy Now & Privacy Stewards of Ethereum Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Privacy Stewards of Ethereum: https://pse.dev/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

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Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

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Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

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Leona Hioki

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

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Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

czarek (Cake Wallet) goes into talk about embedded and non embedded Tor, what are the benefits of it and how it works for them at Cake Wallet. Ethereum Privacy Stack is a global privacy summit during Devconnect 2025 bringing together Ethereum builders, protocol maintainers, and advocates. Featuring Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Andy Guzman, Polymutex, Ameen Soleimani, and 30+ speakers on 2 stages, celebrating privacy acceleration. Ethereum Privacy Stack: http://eps25.web3privacy.info Organized by Web3Privacy Now & Privacy Stewards of Ethereum Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Privacy Stewards of Ethereum: https://pse.dev/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Jimjim (Warptoad) goes into ZKWormholes, method to obtain pausible deniability on Ethereum. Explain burning and minting, hiding adresses and how re-usable addresses work and shows demos. Followed by questions and answers. Ethereum Privacy Stack is a global privacy summit during Devconnect 2025 bringing together Ethereum builders, protocol maintainers, and advocates. Featuring Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Andy Guzman, Polymutex, Ameen Soleimani, and 30+ speakers on 2 stages, celebrating privacy acceleration. Ethereum Privacy Stack: http://eps25.web3privacy.info Organized by Web3Privacy Now & Privacy Stewards of Ethereum Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Privacy Stewards of Ethereum: https://pse.dev/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Sebastian Vogelsang is a Berlin-based developer and consultant, founder of Flashes.blu and co-creator of Eurosky Social, an initiative to provide European ATProto infrastructure that complies with DSA/GDPR and offers shared moderation and hosting for new apps. He explains how Eurosky was born from the need for affordable, commons-style moderation and safe hosting, especially as political pressure and jurisdiction risks increase. Sebastian talks about why protocol-based social like Bluesky/ATProto matters for Europe’s “digital sovereignty,” how authentic, organic communities on Bluesky differ from X/Twitter, and why he believes privacy should stay with dedicated tools like Signal rather than “do-everything” platforms. Timecodes 00:00 – Intro & Background: Who Sebastian is, 20 years in IT, building ATProto clients, creating Flashes.blu. 01:20 – Eurosky Social Origin: Why he created European ATProto infrastructure, moderation limits, lexicon problems, ephemerality, and the need for a commons-based moderation/hosting solution compliant with GDPR/DSA. 03:45 – Moderation & Jurisdictions: How Bluesky handles country-specific content restrictions, alternative clients, and why shared moderation teams are essential for EU-aligned apps. 05:20 – Adoption & Digital Sovereignty: Why people leave Big Tech platforms, the appeal of protocols, Europe’s “digital sovereignty” movement, and how ATProto solves cold-start problems by sharing its entire user base. 07:30 – Advice for Builders: Join the dev community, build small utilities, collaborative culture, and how newcomers get uplifted by Bluesky’s ecosystem. 08:45 – User Growth & Authenticity: How to gain followers on Bluesky, genuine engagement, scientists moving from X, and early-Twitter vibes returning. 10:30 – What Makes Bluesky Different: More organic discussions, customizable feeds and why it provides a safer, more diverse social environment than X/Twitter. 12:00 – Privacy Perspective: Bluesky as a public network, why private data belongs on Signal, the problem of platforms trying to “do everything,” and the value of separation between social and encrypted communication. 13:45 – The Future of the Internet: His fear of AI killing the open web, disappearing links, LLMs replacing search with unverifiable output, biases in training data, and the AI-wrapper bubble. 16:40 – Cypherpunk & Digital Rights: First impressions of the movement, democratic access to data, broader human-rights framing, and building Eurosky as rights-oriented infrastructure. 18:00 – Nonprofit Challenges: Funding difficulties, AI sucking up resources, hope in European digital sovereignty for future support. 19:30 – Final Moments: What Bluesky would be as an animal (blue butterfly), closing thoughts & outro. ... This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info/p/interviews A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

"Since day one, three years ago, we did our best to put values and principles that brought cryptography to be developed in the first place at the center of our activity and this helped us in creating and gathering amazing human beings that are advancing human freedom online" opens our very own PG the start of Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress. Sharing about Web3PrivacyNow, our values, the book, many events and much more that we managed to accomplish so far. Opening talk is then followed by message from Roman Storm from Tornado Cash. Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

“Privacy is necessary for an open society in the electronic age.” says Filecoin's Kurt Opsahl in his presentation where he discusses Cypherpunk future that we would want to live in. One, where tech serves to people, doesn't end with development and stands by the values of privacy, freedom and responsibility. Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Freedom of the Press Foundation CTO Dr. Jennifer Helsby talks about their decentralization whistleblowing system. Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Vitalik Buterin

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Fireside chat with Vitalik Buterin from Ethereum Foundation and Naomi Brockwell about cypherpunk values in Ethereum. Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Vitalik Buterin

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin together with Kassandra and Nick Consigny presents new set of primitives called Kohaku. Vitalik also shares more about what will Ethereum implement for improving their privacy and Kassandra and Nick Consigny goes more into Kohaku. Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Michael Dong from Brevis showcases their infinite compute layer for web3 and what Brevis does and problems it faces. Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

"Our mission is to defend the rights of individuals to build and use free and open cryptocurrency networks: the right to write and publish code – to read and to run it. The right to assemble into peer-to-peer networks. And the right to do all this privately." says Peter Van Valkenburg about CoinCenter in his presentation. Here he talks about building, cryptography, bitcoin and CoinCetnters report "Tear down this Walled garden". Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500+ people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Jarrad Hope

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Jarrad Hope here introduces Logos Network and their aims. Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Presentation by Eva Galperin from Electronic Frontier Foundation where she describes fascism, cyberfascism, what it is and how it can be countered by us. Discusses IBM's and Microsoft's parts in helping with surveillance and urges people to build in decentralized manner and with marginalized people in mind. Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Speech by Free Software Society's Richard Stallman about importance of open source and free software. Talks how one should never believe anyone who controls what software you are using does, about Google and much more. Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Aya Miyaguchi, Beth McCarthy

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Fireside chat with Aya Miyaguchi and Beth McCarthy about how current focus of Ethereum Foundation is very intertwined with our goal in Web3Privacy. Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Wassim Alsindi

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Wassim Alsindi from 0xSalon brought theoretical piece about "seizing means of seduction" and going through playwords with cypherpunk, sapphirepunk, memes and culture and politics. Explore more https://wassim.pubpub.org https://0xsalon.pubpub.org Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Thinkpiece by Daira Emma Hopwood where they contemplate what cypherpunks can and should do for marginalized communities in order to protect everyone's privacy and freedom. In spite of private organizing in actvist cirles struggling to attract more people to viewing crypto as joke or scam by leftists, they plead for cypherpunks to build privacy tools that are better on all axes for all people and also build resistent movements. Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Andy Guzman

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Fireside chat with Andy Guzman and Vlad Costea about Privacy solidarity beyond ecosystems. Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Auryn McMillan from Enclave introduces concept of collaborative confidential compute, explains blockchains auctions and brings Enclave's Ciphernodes on their testnet. Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Quintus Kilbourn

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Ahmed Ghappour and Quintus Kilbourn from Flashbots discuss here what privacy is, what it means to them and how it relates to our very basic conceptions of freedom and liberty in digital age. Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

ml_sudo chose to speak about sexism, explaining why women should work in trustless technologies, how indirect "ghost" sexism works and shows and how to challenge it and fight it. Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Andrew Miller from Teleport talks about non crypto things everyone should imply into web3 and crypto values, about data liberation and permisionless TEEs. Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Jordi Baylina

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Jordi Baylina from ZisK project imagines that whole Ethereum should have privacy and explains how he think it should be. Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Roger Dingledine

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

"Transparency for Tor is key" states Tor's own Roger Dingledine in his presentation focusing on lessons from Tor. Covering importance of anonymity and transparency, showcasing how Tor works and even user-cases showing how privacy and anonymity is essential for eveyrone, be it radical political activist, doctor in town and everyone in between. Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Fhenix founder Guy Zyskind talks about FHE scaling for Private DeFi, encryption, privacy, smart contracts and much more. Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Aztec's Arnaud Schenk goes into what Ethereum is ,what it could be and where it might not have enerything it needs in order to succeed by him. Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Rudy Fraser, Founder & CEO of Blacksky Algorithms shares how Blacksky grew into the largest Black community on the decentralized web, with custom feeds used by over 2.5M people. He explains how their toolkit lets communities control algorithms, moderation, governance, and pooled funds while staying connected to a global social media ecosystem. Rudy talks about mutual aid roots, open-source development, community-written guidelines, the impact of US politics and free-speech crackdowns, and why privacy-preserving, community-run spaces are essential for Black autonomy and modern cypherpunk organizing. Timecodes 00:00 – Rudy intro: Blacksky Algorithms & community-owned social spaces 00:30 – What Blacksky is: largest Black community on decentralized web 02:35 – Origins: collectivist roots, mutual aid, first Bluesky custom feed 04:10 – Lessons for builders: social dynamics, community as growth engine 05:22 – Why community matters: reciprocity, trust, bottom-up decision making 07:07 – Involving people: open source, PRs, moderators, community-built tools 08:35 – People’s Assembly: 600+ participants shaping Blacksky guidelines 09:43 – Political reality: migration waves, free-speech crackdowns, age laws 12:05 – Privacy challenges: public firehose, surveillance, need for safer spaces 15:26 – Cypherpunk today: self-determination, mutual aid, diverse movement 17:22 – Future internet: safe organizing, data freedom, stronger real-world action 19:10 – Final vision: using secure networks to empower on-the-ground movements ... This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info/p/interviews A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Juan Benet

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Brewster Kahle, digital librarian of the Internet Archive, looks back on 40+ years of trying to build a “Library of Alexandria for the digital age” and explains why the hardest problems are institutional, not technical. In this conversation, he talks about centralized control over knowledge, why we need many independent archives, how we could rebuild a decentralized web using tools like Tor and new naming/payment systems, and what role web3, nonprofits, and public AI can play in creating an internet where people aren’t constantly monitored, locked into platforms, or cut off from their own cultural memory. Timecodes 00:00 – Intro: Who is Brewster Kahle & what is the Internet Archive 02:20 – The dream of the Digital Library of Alexandria 03:45 – How the internet broke: consolidation, control & disappearing history 06:00 – Can we rebuild a decentralized, resilient web? 07:30 – Web3’s potential: naming, ownership, creator payments 09:40 – Lessons from early hacker culture & the broken knowledge ecosystem 11:55 – AI & public knowledge: why we need nonprofit public AI models 13:30 – Cypherpunk revival: from sci-fi rebellion to human-centric tools 15:00 – How to build nonprofit tech that survives (Internet Archive lessons) 17:40 – Imagining a society worth living in: a game with many winners 19:50 – The future private, secure, decentralized web 22:20 – The dangers of the alternative: a permanent 1984 24:00 – Why Brewster still has faith: communities build better futures 26:00 – What the future can look like if we succeed 29:30 – Final reflections: the next internet must be decentralized, honest & humane ... This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info/p/interviews A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

In this Privacy Academy interview, Michelle (Mosh) Lee from IPFS Foundation breaks down what IPFS really is, why it matters, and how it’s reshaping the web. She explains how content addressing and peer-to-peer networking make the internet more resilient, how IPFS is used today (from scientific datasets to authenticating humanitarian video), and why surveillance capitalism makes privacy literacy essential for everyone. Michelle also reflects on building tech for governments, the political reality developers now face, and what it takes to design tools that give real agency back to users, not monopolies. Timecodes 00:00 – Intro: Who is Michelle (Mosh) Lee & what the IPFS Foundation does 00:21 – What IPFS is: censorship-resistant, resilient, content-addressed web 01:01 – How IPFS works: content fingerprinting, trees, verification, peer-to-peer retrieval 02:00 – Why it matters: authenticating data, preventing tampering, efficient distribution 02:48 – Real-world use cases: humanitarian video evidence, scientific datasets, open social networks 03:37 – What builders can do with IPFS: self-certifying systems, user-controlled apps 04:26 – Giving power back to users: decentralization vs. Web2 consolidation 05:00 – What everyday users can do: understanding surveillance capitalism & data trails 06:00 – Privacy literacy gaps: cookies, OAuth, data retention, corporate extraction 06:52 – Her work on civic tech: messaging tools for governments → broader participation 08:00 – Tech as a tool for good or harm: shifting responsibilities of modern builders 08:46 – Navigating today’s politics: resilient infrastructure and policy-aware tech 09:21 – The future: blending open-web values with privacy-first design 10:14 – Subcommunities & agency: tools for the small-scale, human-scale web 10:59 – Lessons for builders: early adopters vs mainstream; convenience must equal safety 12:07 – UX evolution: optimizing systems, not individual engagement metrics 13:00 – Final thoughts & closing ... This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info/p/interviews A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Andreas Tsamados

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Panel moderated By Peyman M. of FAIRBLOCK with ... Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

An extemporary panel between Santi Siri and his friends Lane and Kurt exploring the challenges of the Digital Democracy. Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ameen Soleimani

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Panel with : ... Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Pol Lanski

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Panel with : ... Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Panel with : ... Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Fatemeh Fannizadeh

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Danny O'Brien

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights gathering. +4500 people united in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Consensys Diligence website: https://diligence.security/ Join us in building a free internet for all: Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Jan 9, 2026

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress by Web3Privacy Now is the world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event. 4500 people gathering in Buenos Aires to celebrate privacy with internet freedom leaders like Richard Stallman, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, and Eva Galperin. Join us in building a free internet for all. Website: https://web3privacy.info/ Congress site: https://congress.web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Dec 9, 2025

Roman Storm from Tornado Cash sends a powerful message to Cypherpunk Congress participants. If you want to support Roman: http://freeromanstorm.com #privacy #freeeromanstorm #ethereum

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Dec 9, 2025

Legendary cryptographer made a special video-message to all new & old cypherpunks announcing productive way of countering potential AI-challenges - a collaboration between mixnets xx.network & Nym.

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Dec 9, 2025

Part of Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress #2 experience: http://congress.web3privacy.info

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Dec 9, 2025

Václav is a long-standing tech activist behind Logos stack (from Waku to Codex). Always being in the educational trenches. Helping builders, researchers, activists understand complexity behind decentralised stack, development challenges, and solutionist approach towards free internet. Watch, learn, then go build. https://x.com/vpavlin Timecodes 00:00 – Introduction: Who is Václav & what he does at Logos 00:37 – Chaos agent mindset, hacking, bleeding-edge tech & why he avoids production code 01:20 – Overview of Logos: messaging, storage, consensus + activism & parallel systems 02:46 – Local circles, peaceful organizing & building parallel societies 03:53 – Zanzibar example: Raspberry Pi classroom & exit through the network 05:01 – Parallel Polis & building alternatives under authoritarianism 06:26 – Monopoly of violence question & whether network states can change it 07:54 – Nation-states failing, cracks in the system & why tools must be ready 09:34 – Ideal future vision: voluntary cooperation, forking governance, plurality 10:57 – Tribes, community, shared values & the spiritual dimension of network states 12:23 – What being a cypherpunk means today 14:40 – Advice to builders: local-first, decentralization properties, E2E everything 16:55 – Hot take: privacy is hard to sell/teach censorship resistance instead 19:02 – Why censorship resistance requires privacy. Final reflections & close ... This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info/p/interviews A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Dec 9, 2025

UNITED IN PRIVACY The importance of collaboration 🧩🧩 featuring - Brewster Kahle x Internet Archive - T. Brown x Germnetwork - vpavlin, Logos_network - A. Ozdemir, Stanford, - Nanak Nihal, Human.tech - R. Fraser, BKC Harvard - Andy Guzman, Privacy Stewards of Ethereum - Jaromil, DyneOrg, - mosh x IPFS - Alexis Roussel, Nym - Alisher, Keycard. Only together are we strong. Shot by BabyBit at Cypherpunk Retreat — our exclusive C-level gathering organized with Protocol Labs.

ETHGlobal · Nov 9, 2025

Angela Ocando from the Uniswap Foundation discusses how "hooks" are revolutionizing DeFi by enabling customizable, programmable liquidity pools on Uniswap v4. She explains the evolution from traditional finance’s closed, permissioned systems to DeFi’s open, permissionless infrastructure, highlighting Uniswap’s role in this transformation. Hooks allow developers to add custom logic before and after swaps, enabling innovations like time-weighted average market makers, dynamic fees, and on-chain limit orders. Angela emphasizes the composability and flexibility hooks bring, likening them to "money legos" for DeFi. She introduces Uniswap Foundation’s resources for builders, including grants, education, hackathons, and a hook incubator, encouraging participation in the evolving DeFi ecosystem. The talk underscores programmable liquidity as foundational for the future of open finance and invites developers, founders, and business professionals to contribute to DeFi’s growth. 00:00 Introduction 00:35 What Happens When You Trade Crypto? 01:10 Traditional Finance vs. DeFi 02:04 Uniswap and Liquidity Pools 03:18 How a Swap Works 03:45 Limitations of Previous Protocols 04:17 Introduction to Hooks 05:20 Use Cases for Hooks 06:19 On-Chain Limit Orders & Composability 06:55 Uniswap v4 Features 07:48 Hooks as Money Legos 08:38 Ideas for Hooks & Builder Opportunities 09:18 Uniswap Foundation’s Mission 09:45 Builder Resources & Support 10:48 Hackathons, Courses, and Community 12:19 The Future of DeFi & Programmable Liquidity 12:43 Community & Closing Remarks _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇮🇳 *Pragma New Delhi* Pragma New Delhi 2025 was held on September 25th at the JW Marriott Hotel in Aerocity New Delhi and was an in-person summit for builders and leaders in the web3 ecosystem. Watch the full Pragma New Delhi YouTube Playlist here: ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ Follow Angela Ocando X: https://x.com/ocandocrypto ✅ Follow Uniswap Foundation X: https://x.com/UniswapFND ✅ Follow ETHGlobal X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfF9ZO8Ug4xk_AJd4aeT5HA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship? 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Austin Griffith, Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Nov 9, 2025

In this fireside chat, Austin Griffith discusses developer onboarding, education, and growth in the Ethereum ecosystem, focusing on initiatives like Build Guild and Speedrun Ethereum. He emphasizes the importance of hands-on building, learning through shipping projects, and overcoming the "pit of despair" in blockchain development. The conversation covers the Ethereum Foundation's evolving role in supporting developers, from education to founder support and enterprise connections. Hackathons are highlighted as crucial for fostering innovation, collaboration, and real-world skills, but the ultimate goal is to encourage long-term impact through open source contributions and continuous learning. Austin advises developers to stay curious, build iteratively, contribute to open source, and aim for meaningful impact beyond hackathon prizes, stressing that success is a long-term journey shaped by persistent effort and community engagement. 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Advice for Early-Stage Ethereum Builders 01:39 Developer Journey in Build Guild & Speedrun Ethereum 03:08 Fundamentals vs. Discovery in Learning 05:24 Fostering Innovation and Curiosity 05:52 Ethereum Foundation’s Developer Priorities 07:24 Developer Growth and Ecosystem Support 09:01 Measuring Developer Success & Impact 11:17 The Role and Value of Hackathons 13:43 From Hackathons to Companies and Careers 15:23 Staying Curious & Embracing Challenges 16:26 Simplification, Composability, and Hackathon Strategy 18:31 Open Source Contributions and Long-Term Impact 19:51 Advice for Developers: Building, Pivoting, and Persistence 21:50 Closing Remarks _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇮🇳 *Pragma New Delhi* Pragma New Delhi 2025 was held on September 25th at the JW Marriott Hotel in Aerocity New Delhi and was an in-person summit for builders and leaders in the web3 ecosystem. Watch the full Pragma New Delhi YouTube Playlist here: ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ Follow Austin Griffith X: https://x.com/austingriffith ✅ Follow Ethereum Foundation X: https://x.com/ethereumfndn ✅ Follow Kartik Talwar X: https://x.com/TheRealKartik ✅ Follow ETHGlobal X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfF9ZO8Ug4xk_AJd4aeT5HA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship? 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Marina Markezic

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Nov 9, 2025

In this interview, Marina from the European Crypto Initiative (EUCI) explains what six years of crypto advocacy in Brussels really looks like. She breaks down how MiCA will reshape both builders and users, what changes to expect from national supervisors across 27 EU member states, and why Europe has entered a “post-crypto regulatory era.” + Dora, network states, vision of a future internet and much more Timecodes 00:00 – Intro: Who Marina is & what EUCI does 01:20 – How EUCI started: MiCA, AML, travel rule, early EU work 03:00 – What EUCI works on today: tokenization, privacy, chat control 03:32 – How Brussels works: Commission, Council, Parliament 04:55 – Why MiCA matters & Europe’s post-crypto regulatory era 06:43 – How MiCA will change life for builders & users 08:00 – Centralized vs decentralized entities under MiCA 08:50 – What users will feel first: travel rule wallet checks 10:34 – What DORA is & why it affects centralized crypto services 11:40 – EU perspective on privacy: GDPR, EDPB guidance & blockchain conflicts 13:45 – AML package, self-hosted wallets & industry wins 14:55 – Chat control & why it matters for crypto communities 16:12 – Do policymakers know about network states? 18:00 – The Tuvalu example & digital statehood questions 19:31 – Marina’s future vision: safe, private, rights-respecting digital life ... This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info/p/interviews A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Nov 9, 2025

Jordi Pinyana (Vocdoni contributor) shares how a grassroots response to the 2017 Catalan referendum evolved into a production-ready, privacy-preserving voting stack. We cover: why democratic tooling needs UX as simple as “two clicks,” how Vocdoni’s ZK rollup aggregates votes and anchors proofs on Ethereum, real deployments (from unions and professional associations to a top football club’s global fan network), and why Europe’s eID roadmap could unlock mass adoption. Timecodes 00:00 – Intro: Who is Jordi & what is Vocdoni 01:04 – Origin story: Catalan referendum & need for safe digital voting 02:18 – How it works (simple): protocol vs. web app 02:59 – Under the hood: ZK rollup, sequencers, recursion, auditability 04:47 – Why UX must be “two clicks” (grandma test) 05:41 – Real deployments: sports clubs, unions, associations, parties 06:34 – Case study: membership votes that moved national politics 07:36 – From tech to adoption: listening to users, not assumptions 08:58 – Surviving the long sales cycle: mission to money, services funding 09:56 – Beyond Catalonia: EU focus, public blockchain & eID wallet readiness 11:44 – Integrations with major civic platforms (city halls, Brazil, etc.) 12:40 – LATAM opportunity & pro-digital-voting momentum 13:40 – Why privacy is a pillar of democracy (vote, transact, speak) 15:31 – Cypherpunk spirit: open, break, improve for society 16:45 – A better internet: home servers, anonymity, no single choke points 17:52 – Closing ... This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Nov 9, 2025

Academic researcher Alex Ozdemir talks about his path through Stanford, how he got into cryptography and privacy, and why he thinks the real job of academia is to work on problems that will matter in 20–30 years. He explains why secure computation is the most exciting topic in cryptography today, how it separates computation from control over data, and why we need a whole new software stack where every layer has security responsibilities. Timecodes 00:00 – Intro: Who is Alex Ozdemir 00:24 – Academic background & transition from PhD to professor 00:47 – How Stanford shaped his interest in cryptography & decentralization 01:36 – What he studied: cryptography, compilation, verification 02:04 – Academia vs real world: working on problems 20-30 years ahead 02:56 – Hot topics: why secure computation is the future 03:34 – What secure computation actually changes (compute vs control) 04:13 – Real-world applications already emerging 04:36 – Learning cryptography: advice for beginners 05:16 – Should you go to academia? 05:55 – Recommended resources (Coursera, ZK guides, books) 06:39 – Advice for advanced learners: hacking libraries, Stanford CS355 07:28 – Alex’s upcoming professorship & research focus 08:01 – Why we need a full software stack for secure computation 08:44 – Main challenges: performance & deeply integrated security 09:46 – Revival of cypherpunk: then vs now 11:03 – Achievements and risks: TLS, encrypted messaging, decentralization 11:40 – Why cypherpunk matters more than ever 12:37 – Final question: imagining a private, secure future internet 13:03 – Alex’s vision: freedom from centralized control 13:29 – Closing remarks ... This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info/p/interviews A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Nov 9, 2025

In this Privacy Academy Interview, Alisher, UX designer at Status, Keycard, and Logos, explains why good UX is essential for real decentralization. He shares lessons from building privacy-first tools, shows the latest Keycard hardware wallet, and talks about how open-source design can make security simple and beautiful. Alisher also reflects on what it means to be a modern cypherpunk moving from Web2 big tech to privacy tech built on freedom, encryption, and self-hosting. Watch if you care about the intersection of design, privacy, and purpose. Timecodes 00:00 – Introduction: Who is Alisher & what he builds 00:55 – Overview of projects: Status, Keycard & Logos 02:00 – Why UX in Web3 feels so broken 02:36 – Decentralization vs simplicity: the UX tradeoff 03:31 – Designing for privacy vs convenience 04:23 – How to transition from Web2 to Web3 as a UX designer 05:37 – How to actually become great at UX (skills, mindset, habits) 06:56 – Talking to users: real stories from field testing Keycard 09:44 – Observing behavior vs listening to feedback 10:49 – Inside look: what is Keycard & how it works 12:17 – Hardware design, camera signing & modularity 13:41 – Why open-source design and transparency matter 14:48 – Prototyping, user feedback & community-driven design 16:04 – Price, accessibility & pre-orders for Keycard 17:30 – The importance of aesthetics in crypto hardware 18:10 – Favorite Web3 UX examples (Anytype, Rami, Circles) 19:41 – What makes good private UX 21:00 – From Big Tech to Cypherpunk: Alisher’s journey 22:42 – Building tools governments can’t shut down 23:52 – Mission-driven design & aligning work with values 24:25 – Closing thoughts ... This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Andy Guzman

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Nov 9, 2025

Andy Guzman (PSE lead, Ethereum Foundation) explains how Ethereum’s privacy team evolved from early ZK experiments into a mission to make privacy seamless across the stack. He outlines PSE’s new focus on real-world problems, ecosystem coordination, and its roadmap pillars - Private Reads, Private Writes, and Private Proving - aiming for privacy-by-default UX and optional compliance. Andy shares a vision of self-sovereign money and identity, and a new, positive cypherpunk ethos: privacy as freedom, not secrecy. Timecodes 00:00 – Intro: Andy & PSE (Privacy for Ethereum’s app layer) 00:49 – PSE origins: from “Privacy & Scaling Explorations” to today 01:23 – Early outputs: rollup ideas, Semaphore, TLSNotary, early zkVM work 02:27 – Why shift to privacy focus now (ecosystem maturity, real needs) 03:30 – EF doubling down on privacy; 2025 pivot to problem - solution coordination 05:45 – What “privacy” means; layers (L1, L2, app) and PSE’s current scope 07:05 – Mapping the solution space: ZK, MPC, FHE, TEEs, threshold encryption, more 08:25 – Filling gaps: standards, shared practices, targeted tech to unblock teams 08:55 – PSE Roadmap: Private Reads, Private Writes, Private Proving 10:26 – How to contribute: read the roadmap, feedback, working groups 11:31 – Next 2-5 years: scaling, interoperability, privacy embedded by default 12:18 – Vision: most transfers & DeFi via privacy protocols; optional compliance 13:11 – Ideal web: self-sovereign assets & identity; cash-like private transfers 15:49 – Modern cypherpunk: privacy as a positive enabler (freedom, democracy) 17:56 – Wrap-up .. This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews - a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info/p/interviews A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Alexis Roussel

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Nov 9, 2025

In this Privacy Academy Interview, Alexis Roussel COO of Nym reflects on building the Nym mixnet and what it takes to create real privacy infrastructure that lasts. He explains why privacy can’t exist alone, it’s collective, how decentralized VPNs can bridge Web2 and Web3, and why “privacy loves company.” Alexis shares lessons from building Nym, merging tech and politics, and imagining a future where open, decentralized infrastructure replaces legacy institutions. He also discusses the revival of the Cypherpunk movement, the concept of digital integrity, and how anonymity not just privacy might be the key to preserving freedom in the AI era. Timecodes 00:00 – Intro: Who is Alexis Roussel & his role at Nym Technologies 00:36 – Building Nym: Challenges of creating resilient privacy infrastructure 01:45 – Why Mixnets Matter: From end-to-end encryption to full anonymity 02:42 – Lesson #1: Privacy takes time tech & social maturity must align 03:15 – Lesson #2: Privacy is collective “Privacy loves company” & the small-fish analogy 04:05 – How to Bring People In: From HTTPS to TLS and how to scale privacy adoption 05:02 – Decentralized VPN: Bridging familiar UX with mixnet technology 06:10 – Merging Web2 & Web3: User experience, storytelling, and team culture inside Nym 07:45 – Imagining the Future: A free, secure internet and the next institutional revolution 09:55 – Bitcoin as a New Institution: Decentralized systems as future governance 11:05 – From Monarchies to Networks: How power and violence shift in a decentralized world 13:20 – Can Change Be Peaceful? Cultural differences & who leads the next revolution 16:00 – Hope in Latin America & Rojava: Global examples of digital sovereignty 18:00 – Three Steps for Users: Open-source tools, decentralized finance & digital rights 21:00 – Digital Integrity in Switzerland: Protecting the right to be offline & autonomous 24:00 – Revival of Cypherpunk: From early defeats to new alliances after Bitcoin 26:10 – Privacy vs Anonymity: Why we need anonymity for the small & transparency for the powerful 27:10 – From Cypherpunk to Solarpunk: Balancing defense and utopia in tech evolution 29:10 – Closing: Keeping humans at the center of technology and control ... This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Nov 9, 2025

Hacker & philosopher Jaromil director of Dyne.org unpacks 20+ years of free/open-source building: from Linux distros and encryption tools to European research on identity, data privacy, and circular economy. We talk fun (yes, dance), burnout, why privacy is personal integrity, the comfort trap of spyware-by-default devices, today’s cypherpunk (powered by an explosion in applied cryptography), and a hopeful future where humans still understand machines - not the other way around. Timecodes 00:00 – Introduction: Who is Jaromil? Hacker, philosopher & Dyne.org director 01:03 – What Dyne.org Does: Free & open-source software, interdisciplinarity & sustainability 03:40 – Optimizing Code, Not Hardware: Making software efficient and long-lasting 05:30 – Dyne.org Projects Overview: Linux distros, encryption tools, EU research, and community 06:45 – Why Fun Matters in Privacy: Avoiding burnout & keeping joy in hacker culture 07:50 – Purpose Over Tech: Building software for people, not for hype or “tech for tech’s sake” 09:30 – Philosophical View on Privacy: Integrity, safe space, and friendship as privacy in action 11:00 – Privacy as Resistance to Self-Censorship: Why privacy enables growth and authenticity 12:30 – How the Web Changed: From early hacker culture to comfort-driven surveillance 15:20 – The Spyware Normalization: Why convenience made us accept being tracked 17:40 – Cypherpunk Today: Disillusionment, creativity, and the new wave of applied cryptography 21:20 – Bright Future (and Its Risks): Determinism, AI, and keeping humans in control of machines 23:50 – Closing Thoughts: Hope, awareness & keeping the hacker spirit alive .. This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Nov 9, 2025

In this Privacy Academy Interview, Tessa Brown, CEO & co-founder of Germ Network, shares her unlikely path from creative writing and academia to building an end-to-end encrypted messenger. She talks about designing communication tools that respect consent, the importance of fun and accessibility in privacy tech, and how human-centered design can bridge the gap between creative culture and deep tech. Germ Network lets you connect without phone numbers, control who can reach you, and even chat privately via your Bluesky handle. Timecodes 00:00 – Introduction: Who is Tessa Brown & what is Germ Network 00:35 – What Germ does: End-to-end encrypted messaging & Bluesky integration 01:25 – From creative writing & academia to building deep tech 02:40 – How privacy and writing intersect: ownership, authorship & control 03:40 – The advertising model & how it manipulates relationships 04:35 – Why communication tools should be built around encryption 05:30 – The bridge between humanities & engineering: learning from both sides 06:40 – Accessibility, fun & why privacy tech must meet people where they are 07:45 – Becoming an entrepreneur: bravery, community & building in public 09:00 – Gender, queerness & diversity in tech and privacy spaces 10:25 – Rethinking privacy through interpersonal consent & boundaries 11:50 – Dreaming the future: a consensual internet where you control your access 13:00 – What being a “cypherpunk” means today 14:15 – Cultural picks: Octavia Butler, Orwell, sci-fi & finding focus in the attention economy 15:45 – Closing thoughts: privacy, joy & control in a distracted world .. This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Sam Hart

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Nov 9, 2025

Sam Hart (Other Internet, ex-Interchain Foundation; Timewave founder) reflects on 10+ years in crypto: how the culture shifted, why privacy adoption lags, and what it’ll take to build user-first, cross-chain apps that people actually use. We also dive into art × Web3 beyond NFTs, and a future where tech serves relationships, not the other way around. Timecodes 00:00 – Introduction: Who is Sam Hart & what is Other Internet 01:00 – From Cosmos to Timewave: a decade in crypto 02:05 – What Timewave is building: cross-chain ZK execution 03:20 – Choosing where your app runs: multi-chain design 04:15 – 10 years in crypto: from optimism to pragmatism 05:00 – Privacy progress (or lack thereof) and lessons learned 06:00 – How to move privacy adoption forward 07:10 – Why crypto must reconnect with real users 08:00 – Industry + privacy: strange but necessary allies 09:10 – The art background: what tech can learn from art 10:05 – Decentralized creativity: artists as early DAOs 11:00 – Protocols as performance art 12:00 – Beyond NFTs: rethinking art x Web3 13:00 – The missing layer: community & dialogue in crypto art 14:00 – Imagining the future: a private, liberated web 15:00 – What life looks like when privacy wins 16:00 – Closing thoughts: human time, not machine time .. This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Josh Davila

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Nov 9, 2025

Josh Davila aka The Blockchain Socialist - Crypto, Cooperatives & Solidarity Tech Author of Blockchain Radicals book and co-founder of Bread Cooperative, Joshua walks through his path from early Ethereum to building funding tools and “solidarity primitives” that put democracy into the economy. In this talk: Bread Cooperative’s crowdstaking on Gnosis Chain & venture-free funding Cooperatives vs DAOs: token power, governance, conflict resolution, micro-solidarity Identity on-chain (one-person-one-vote), ZK approaches, hybrid voting Crypto in crisis: sending USDT to Gaza via Binance/OTC Why privacy matters for movements; platform surveillance and power A future “socialist internet” built for communities, not adtech Resources mentioned: Blockchain Radicals, Engels’ Socialism: Utopian and Scientific, and Richard Wolff’s Democracy at Work. Timecodes 00:00 – Intro: who Josh Davila is Blockchain Socialist, Blockchain Radicals, Bread Cooperative 00:24 – Context Devcon Berlin + how he got into crypto (2016–17), political radicalization, Marx & early Solidity 03:30 – Corporate blockchain work to launching The Blockchain Socialist blog/podcast 04:54 – Bread Cooperative: why “Bread,” crowdstaking on Gnosis, BREAD token, VC-free funding logic 07:32 – Beyond funding: venture-studio tools (e.g., Gas Killer AVS) & community-driven building 08:20 – What a cooperative is; types; how DAOs map to and diverge from co-ops 12:16 – Doing collective work well: governance, conflict resolution, micro-solidarity; trust; therapy vs group practice 19:03 – Finding your people: filtering by values; building community as practice 21:08 – Working across cultures: curiosity, context, and communication habits that defuse conflict 24:13 – What socialism means to him: democracy in the economy; capitalism as a centralization machine 28:21 – Crypto in crises: sending USDT to Gaza via Binance/OTC and why it matters on the ground 32:32 – “Solidarity primitives”: from DeFi primitives to building blocks for cooperative apps 34:10 – Identity & one-person-one-vote; ZK/hybrid approaches; Bread’s 50/50 split; quadratic/conviction/liquid democracy 38:11 – Privacy & power: state/corporate surveillance, movement security, and the ad-tech internet 42:44 – Reaching “degenerates” via economic needs; unions, collective security, and politicization 47:05 – A democratic, interoperable internet in 30 years + reading/viewing recs (Engels; Richard Wolff) & wrap-up ... This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info/p/interviews A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Andreas Tsamados

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Nov 9, 2025

A fast, feisty deep-dive with Andreas Tsamados (Miroyatu), co-founder of Fileverse on why great UX is the missing piece for privacy adoption. We cover building Google-class collaboration without surveillance, local-first AI (no servers), real AI security risks (prompt injection & model poisoning), decentralization that actually helps users, and how regulation + community can pry open Big Tech lock-in. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: Who is Andreas Miroato & what Föver builds (Ddocs / Dsheets) 01:00 – From PhD in AI & cybersecurity to co-founding privacy-first tools 03:00 – Anger at digital injustice: why surveillance pushed him to act 04:30 – People do care about privacy — the real problem is bad UX 06:00 – Designing privacy by default: local-first, offline-ready, no logins 08:00 – How crypto apps failed at UX & what open, responsive building means 10:00 – Builders’ dilemma: staying true to values while finding funding 12:00 – Crypto grants, donors & hackathons as lifelines for independent devs 13:30 – Internet blackout & centralized cables a wake-up call for Europe 15:00 – Mesh networks like Guifi.net as blueprints for community resilience 17:00 – His PhD: how states weaponize AI in cyberwarfare & hacking 19:00 – Why academia must stay slow and how corporate AI twists research 21:00 – The “AI doom” myth: fear as marketing & distraction from real risks 23:00 – How LLMs leak data: prompt-injection & model-poisoning explained 25:00 – Governments, data poisoning & the new information battleground 26:30 – Using AI privately: local models & cloud dependence 28:00 – Developers must carry the burden privacy shouldn’t rely on users 29:00 – “Regulations are our friends”: GDPR, portability & fighting monopolies 31:00 – Decentralized apps as naturally compliant & ethically sustainable 33:00 – His privacy stack: Cwtch, Radicle, Brave Leo, DataRights.eu & more 36:00 – Vision: an internet of ownership, interoperability & algorithmic freedom 39:00 – Exposing data colonialism Worldcoin & exploitation in the Global South 42:00 – Protecting biometrics & ending predatory AI business models 44:00 – Cultural picks: The Internet’s Own Boy, Yale privacy essay, hacker spaces 46:00 – “Find your people”: community as energy & resistance 48:00 – Closing thoughts, floppy-disk gift & the Gen Z “3D-printed save button” moment - This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info/p/interviews A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Andreas https://x.com/miroyato https://fileverse.io Let privacy be with you!

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Explore how Web3 can achieve mainstream adoption through native mobile experiences with Denisse Halm, founder at Mobile Stack and Valora. Discover the critical gaps limiting Web3 growth, the vast potential of global smartphone usage, and the necessity for user-centric mobile applications. Learn how Mobile Stack simplifies creating engaging, secure, and accessible Web3 apps, facilitating adoption beyond current crypto users. Featuring insights into app development, UX considerations, and consumer-focused innovations. 00:00 Intro: Making Web3 Mobile for Everyone 00:51 About Denisse Halm, Valora & Mobile Stack 01:35 Global Smartphone Adoption Trends 02:13 Crypto Ownership vs Actual Web3 Usage 03:40 Web2 UX Expectations vs Web3 Reality 04:14 Complex Web3 User Journeys Explained 05:30 Importance of Seamless User Experience 06:55 Infrastructure Exists, but Who Uses It? 07:29 Major Web3 Projects Going Mobile 08:14 Gap Analysis: Mobile Web3 Experiences 08:52 Opportunities for Mass Crypto Adoption 09:37 Challenges of Building Mobile Web3 Apps 10:47 UX & Security Trade-offs in Mobile Apps 11:24 Key User Journeys in Web3 Products 12:05 Increasing Consumer Confidence in Web3 12:42 Introducing Mobile Stack Platform 13:21 Demo: Hypothetical Curve Mobile App 13:56 Customizable Branding & UX in Apps 14:33 Single-App Web3 User Experience Explained 15:10 Mobile Stack Features & Integrations 16:18 Key Plugins for Enhanced User Experience 17:22 Mobile-First Strategies for Global Users 18:03 Case Study: SheFi’s Web3 Education App 19:22 Conclusion & How to Connect _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇺🇸 *Pragma San Francisco* Pragma San Francisco 2024 was a special gathering of founders and builders that took place October 16th and 17th at The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, CA. Pragma San Francisco 2024 was an opportunity discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma San Francisco playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh4LcwDpGf_itZrAu7XRNb07&si=3x3y9J3avgNTITUe ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Denisse Halm* X: https://x.com/hola_denisse ✅ *Follow Valora* X: https://x.com/valora ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Carlos Sanchez introduces the Capture the Flag (CTF) challenge at ETHGlobal Prague 2025, designed to help developers deepen their Solidity and security skills. Learn how to solve 12 progressively difficult challenges deployed on Optimism, earning SVG NFTs as flags. The workshop covers using Scaffold-Ethereum tools, interacting with contracts through multiple methods (UI, scripts, Etherscan), and demonstrates solving the first two challenges. Perfect for developers looking to practice smart contract security in a gamified environment. 00:00 Introduction to CTF concept and history 00:48 How CTF games work in blockchain context 01:19 Why breaking things leads to deeper understanding 01:49 Popular Ethereum CTF examples 02:30 Defcon CTF experience and results 02:59 Introducing ctfbillgill.com challenge platform 03:35 How flag NFTs work with SVG images 04:15 Scaffold-Ethereum extension setup 04:47 Website walkthrough and first challenge 05:21 Connecting wallet and checking flags 05:53 Installing scaffold-eth CTF extension 06:36 Running local blockchain instance 07:17 Deploying challenge contracts locally 07:52 Examining challenge 1 contract code 08:29 Understanding the flag minting mechanism 09:07 Debug contract UI demonstration 09:39 Solving challenge 1 through UI 10:17 Funding account and completing challenge 10:52 Alternative methods to interact with contracts 11:28 Using AI Ninja contract interface 12:07 Solving via script with private key 13:11 Testing solution on local network 13:57 Running script on Optimism mainnet 14:46 Capturing first flag on live network 15:43 Introducing challenge 2 requirements 16:18 Understanding msg.sender vs tx.origin 16:54 Solution approach using intermediate contract 17:50 Writing solution contract code 18:42 Deploying solution contract locally 19:38 Testing solution contract interaction 20:24 Deploying solution to Optimism 21:23 Switching frontend to Optimism network 22:08 Capturing second flag on mainnet 22:58 Recommended next steps for learners 23:33 Importance of hands-on practice 24:23 Estimated completion times for challenges 25:35 Demo of AI Ninja contract interface tool _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇨🇿 *ETHGlobal Prague* This workshop is specifically for ETHGlobal Prague, a 3-day hackathon held May 30 - June 1 2025, bringing together the most skilled web3 developers, designers and product builders from all around the globe for a weekend-long adventure to advance the Ethereum ecosystem! Watch the full ETHGlobal Prague 2025 playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh5Vv-ZobDU2YMWekDFYvOqd&si=SoQ5O2TOAK8RkYf- _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ Follow Buidl Guidl Website: https://buidlguidl.com ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

ETHGlobal New York 2025 Opening Ceremonies, led by co-founder Kartik Talwar, kicks off a major Web3 hackathon focused on onboarding developers into the blockchain ecosystem. Emphasizing building over talking, the event gathers 950+ attendees (690 hackers) from 51 countries, with 37% new to Web3. ETHGlobal’s growth since 2017 includes 210+ events, 150,000+ participants, and $15M in prizes. The hackathon offers $275,000 in prizes from 27 partners like Coinbase, Flow, and LayerZero, with tracks for partner and finalist prizes. Rules require projects to start from scratch, be open source, and demo live. Resources include 2,700+ educational videos, 22 workshops, 24/7 mentorship, and on-chain wristbands as Ethereum wallets. Logistics cover venue access, security, food, and Discord-based support. Partner reps present their protocols and prize tracks. The event fosters learning, collaboration, and innovation in Ethereum, DeFi, NFTs, and cross-chain development. 00:00 Introduction 00:41 ETHGlobal Mission & History 02:01 Global Growth & Impact 03:33 2025 Event Stats & Attendees 04:37 Partners, Mentors & Workshops 05:48 Hackathon Rules & Submission Guidelines 07:23 Resources & Learning Opportunities 07:59 Venue Logistics & Security 09:09 Internet & Communication 10:15 Schedule & Discord Support 11:10 Venue Layout, Food & Activities 13:18 On-Chain Wristbands & Networking 14:39 Prize Structure & Tracks 17:10 Finalist Criteria & Benefits 18:26 Judging Process 21:42 Submission Best Practices 22:51 Mentorship & Support 23:39 Code of Conduct & IP Rights 24:36 Partner Presentations: Coinbase 26:21 Partner Presentations: Flow 29:12 Partner Presentations: LayerZero 31:41 Additional Prizes & Resources 32:31 Team Building & Event Culture 33:07 Closing Remarks & Happy Hacking _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇺🇸 *ETHGlobal New York* This workshop is specifically for ETHGlobal New York, a 3-day hackathon held August 15-17, bringing together the most skilled web3 developers, designers and product builders from all around the globe for a weekend-long adventure to advance the Ethereum ecosystem! Watch the full ETHGlobal New York 2025 playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh4Xze0ZeSWCSGsw25clPpvZ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Kartik Talwar* X: https://x.com/TheRealKartik ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

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Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

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Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Insights from My Hacktivism Journey: Exploring Tor, Crypto, VPNs, and Defeating Censorship Arturo Filastò is the co-founder and lead developer of the Open Observatory of Network Interference: a free software project within the Tor Project that has been monitoring internet #censorship worldwide since 2012. He is also the co-founder and vice president of the Hermes Center and previously worked with GlobaLeaks: the first open-source #whistleblowing platform to report corruption, human rights violations, and other injustices securely. ABOUT US ​Web3Privacy Now is a think-and-Do-tank of hundreds of people, projects, and organizations committed to protecting and advancing civil liberties, decentralization, and open-source software. We aim to manifest profound political and social change by advocating #privacy in the #web3 Era. With unified efforts, we carve out a path toward a more equitable, decentralized and freedom-respecting digital commons. → https://web3privacy.info/

Marco Castignoli

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Reimagining Democracy: Reducing Polarization, Enhancing Political Participation, and Promoting Prosperity Marco Castignoli is a developer and open-source maintainer. He works with the Ethereum Foundation to make smart contracts human-readable and organized events with SpaghettEth. ABOUT US Web3Privacy Now is a think-and-Do-tank of hundreds of people, projects, and organizations committed to protecting and advancing civil liberties, decentralization, and open-source software. We aim to manifest profound political and social change by advocating #privacy in the #web3 Era. With unified efforts, we carve out a path toward a more equitable, decentralized and freedom-respecting digital commons. → https://web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Empowering Collective Change from the Ground Up Luca Lezzerini is an Academic Professor of Software Engineering, the Internet, and Data Science at POLIS University with a rich background in Activism. He has supported dozens of families and hundreds of individuals in securing their rights, promoting civil resistance and non-violent struggle, fostering autonomy in judgment and action, and advancing civic education and self-sufficiency.

Leona Hioki

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

The Price of Privacy Today, we don't have a unit of measurement for privacy, like "100 privacy units." As a result, the valuation of privacy remains very ambiguous, and perhaps it should be that way. Let's consider how people are actually paying for privacy and to what extent they are effectively paying for it. Additionally, let's think about what the actual value of privacy might be. Leona Hioki has been working in security and privacy since his college days. In 2018, he joined the Plasma research community and receiving an Ethereum Foundation Grant, he founded Intmax (https://www.intmax.io/). ABOUT US Web3Privacy Now is a think-and-Do-tank of hundreds of people, projects, and organizations committed to protecting and advancing civil liberties, decentralization, and open-source software. We aim to manifest profound political and social change by advocating #privacy in the #web3 Era. With unified efforts, we carve out a path toward a more equitable, decentralized and freedom-respecting digital commons. → https://web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Surveillance as a Social Disorder Forms of social control are expanding rapidly — justified by the need to combat “terrorism”. #Surveillance shifts from the exceptional to the everyday, from "dangerous" classes to the general population. The crowd is no longer "solitary" and anonymous: it is "naked." Digital images, facial recognition, and #data mining track and profile individuals, while video surveillance and #algorithms predict future actions. #AI analyzes vast data to predict behavior, leading to preemptive measures that compromise #freedom and autonomy. Soon, individuals may be judged by predicted behaviors, eroding dignity and autonomy in the name of "#security." What dignity remains for a person who has become a prisoner of a past and a future entirely in the hands of others, from which they must resign themselves to being expropriated? Andrea Togni is a philosopher and a teacher also involved in Monero privacy policy group. Check out his papers on privacy and surveillance: https://independent.academia.edu/ ABOUT US Web3Privacy Now is a think-and-Do-tank of hundreds of people, projects, and organizations committed to protecting and advancing civil liberties, decentralization, and open-source software. We aim to manifest profound political and social change by advocating #privacy in the #web3 Era. With unified efforts, we carve out a path toward a more equitable, decentralized and freedom-respecting digital commons. → https://web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Web3Privacy Now is a think-and-Do-tank of hundreds of people, projects, and organizations committed to protecting and advancing civil liberties, decentralization, and open-source software. We aim to manifest profound political and social change by advocating #privacy in the #web3 Era. With unified efforts, we carve out a path toward a more equitable, decentralized and freedom-respecting digital commons. → https://web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Web3 and Social Justice: Hacktivism in the #crypto Era and Beyond Are we building technology for machines to understand humans, or for humans to understand machines? This talk will explore practical insights on creating human-centric technopolitics in the age of #Web3, focused on the commons and social justice. Jaromil is Director of the http://Dyne.org foundation, and applied cryptographer at ForkbombEu. He started and facilitated many free and open source software apps (ZenroomOrg, DevuanOrg...), and some projects for the European Commission. He holds Ph.D. in #philosophy, and publishes papers on free software, ethics and society, media theory and mathematics → https://jaromil.dyne.org ABOUT US Web3Privacy Now is a think-and-Do-tank of hundreds of people, projects, and organizations committed to protecting and advancing civil liberties, decentralization, and open-source software. We aim to manifest profound political and social change by advocating #privacy in the #web3 Era. With unified efforts, we carve out a path toward a more equitable, decentralized and freedom-respecting digital commons. → https://web3privacy.info/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

The wind of change is blowing through Ethereum. The time has come to evolve from mass consumption to a culture of high values. Where decentralization, freedom, privacy, and politics are not empty words, but part of activism toward a more just world. We stand for Social-Political-Technological change on the road to Cypherpunk future for Ethereum. All these directions are critical for shaping bigger decentralization narrative. www.web3privacy.info

Sebastian Bürgel, Vitalik Buterin

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Vitalik Buterin [Ethereum] & Sebastian Bürgel [GnosisDAO] disscussed Ethereum roadmap to cypherpunk values & privacy-enhancing technologies. 2000 visitors, 50 speakers, 1 Cypherpunk Congress @ Bangkok, 11.11.2024 Event: https://lu.ma/w3pn-meetup-devcon7 Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress #2 Nov 25: https://lu.ma/u2sw5kpv

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Historical communal gathering defining Cypherpunk values, culture and actions within the Ethereum ecosystem, and beyond. 2500+ Attendees, 51 Speakers, same values. The wind of change is blowing through Ethereum. The time has come to evolve from mass consumption to a culture of high values. Where decentralization, freedom, privacy, and politics are not empty words, but part of activism toward a more just world. 9/9/2024

Ameen Soleimani

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Ameen Soleimani keynote on Tornado Cash, human rights, developer activism. 11.11.2024, Bangkok. https://congress.web3privacy.info Ameen: https://x.com/ameensol 0xbow: https://www.0xbow.io Web3Privacy now ecosystem: http://web3privacy.info Support us: https://web3privacy.info/membership/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Cypherpunk Dreams from Kurt Opsahl - Associate General Counsel for Cybersecurity and Civil Liberties Policy at Filecoin Foundation. Highlighting orignal Cypherpunk ideas as a dream of the 90s, a time of techno-optimism. Using encryption and privacy enhancing technologies to make and protect a better world. Empowered users to encrypt and authenticate. Decentralization to keep powers that be at bay. Tech was a means to an end. Find out more on what happened next & which challenges lies upon us nowadays. Follow Kurt Opsahl: https://x.com/kurtopsahl Follow Web3Privacy now: X - https://x.com/web3privacy Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/web3privacy.info Congress: https://congress.web3privacy.info Web3Privacy now ecosystem: http://web3privacy.info Support us: https://web3privacy.info/membership/

Lefteris Karapetsas

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Beyond Tokens & Points - the Cypherpunk heartbeat of crypto by Lefteris Karapetsas [Rotki], Bangkok, 11.11 On crypto industry stereotypes from scams to casino, permissionless ledgers, dev activism, coordination failures, cryptography for degens, E2EE education, open-source & self-sovereignity. X: https://x.com/LefterisJP Web: https://rotki.com Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web3privacy.info Facilitated by The Web3Privacy now.

Chelsea Manning, Harry Halpin

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Chelsea Manning whistleblower & Harry Halpin activist behind Nym reflect on the age of surveillance, privacy-enhancing tech, VPNs, American politics and human rights. Co-hosted by Mykola Siusko [Web3Privacy now] at Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress, 11.11 Bangkok. X: https://x.com/xychelsea Web: https://nymvpn.com/en Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web3privacy.info Facilitated by The Web3Privacy now.

Nick Almond

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Nick Almond from FactoryDAO expanding cypherpunks desires, historical parallels, focus on privacy, cypherpunks in 2024 and challenges ahead of us. X: https://x.com/DrNickA Web: https://www.factorydao.org Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web3privacy.info

Scott Moore

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Scott Moore on the cryptography as a resistance tool, ethics behind scientists, cypherpunk values, post-web challenges for the community. Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress, 11.11 Bangkok. X: https://x.com/notscottmoore Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web3privacy.info Facilitated by The Web3Privacy now.

Roger Dingledine

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Roger Dingledine [Tor] & Kurt Opsahl [Filecoin Foundation] discuss Tor, anti-surveillance challenges, cypherpunk culture, original Tor network design, incentivization at Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress, Bangkok 11.11 Facilitated by the Web3Privacy now collective: https://www.web3privacy.info Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web3privacy.info X: https://x.com/web3privacy

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Naomi Brockwell [NBTV] unpacks why privacy matters in 2024, what's the idea behind priv/acc movement, surveillance capitalism and digital activism at Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress, Bangkok 11.11 Facilitated by the Web3Privacy now collective: https://www.web3privacy.info Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web3privacy.info X: https://x.com/web3privacy

Peter Van Valkenburgh

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Peter Van Valkenburgh [Coin Center] on crypto wars, Tornado Cash defence, wiretapping practices vs court decisions, free speech maximalism in the United States, activism at Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress, 11.11 Bangkok. X: https://x.com/valkenburgh Web: https://www.coincenter.org Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web3privacy.info Facilitated by The Web3Privacy now: https://web3privacy.info

Rachel-Rose O'Leary

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Rachel Rose O'Leary on forest-as-a-metaphor of shelter for communities to flourish, neo dark age, shifting power dynamics, self-defence digital tooling, anonymous coordination at Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress, Bangkok 11.11 http://dark.fi https://x.com/lunar_mining Facilitated by the Web3Privacy now collective: https://www.web3privacy.info Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web3privacy.info X: https://x.com/web3privacy

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Claire Kart [CMO at Aztec] expanding how people ignore privacy & what industry can do about it at from empowering storytelling to data-driven approach to communication at Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress, Bangkok 11.11 Facilitated by the Web3Privacy now collective: https://www.web3privacy.info Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web3privacy.info X: https://x.com/web3privacy

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Feat Women in Web3Privacy https://x.com/wweb3Privacy at Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress, Bangkok 11.11 Yana Matrosova x Nym Park x Penumbra Fatemeh Fannizadeh x Anoma Foundation Tuba Eldem x FBU Nelly Cornejo x iExec Costanza Gallo x Swarm Facilitated by the Web3Privacy now collective: https://www.web3privacy.info Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web3privacy.info X: https://x.com/web3privacy

Jarrad Hope

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Jarrad Hope [Logos, Status] on how trillions of dollars in illicit financial flows slosh around our financial system today, facilitated by the most powerful centralized institutions. Current efforts to address IFFs are ineffective and result in harmful side effects for some of the most vulnerable in society at Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress, Bangkok, 11.11 https://x.com/jarradhope_ http://logos.co Facilitated by the Web3Privacy now collective: https://www.web3privacy.info Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web3privacy.info X: https://x.com/web3privacy

Adrian Brink

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Adrian Brink [Anoma] on WW3-resilient decentralized infrastructures at Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress, Bangkok, 11.11 Facilitated by the Web3Privacy now collective: https://www.web3privacy.info Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web3privacy.info X: https://x.com/web3privacy

Christopher Goes

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Participants Chrostopher Goes: https://x.com/cwgoes x anoma.net Pie Man: https://x.com/Pememoni x www.fairblock.network Amit: https://x.com/amitchax x www.labyrinth.technology Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress, Bangkok, 11.11 Facilitated by the Web3Privacy now collective: https://www.web3privacy.info Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web3privacy.info X: https://x.com/web3privacy

Amir Taaki

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Visionary early bitcoin developer Amir Taaki [DarkFi] addressing an issue of anon engineering at Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress, Bangkok, 11.11 Facilitated by the Web3Privacy now collective: https://www.web3privac...​ Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web3p...​ X: https://x.com/web3privacy​

Leona Hioki

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress facilitated by the Web3Privacy now collective: https://www.web​3privacy.info Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web​3privacy.info X: https://x.com/web3privacy

Shady El Damaty

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress facilitated by the Web3Privacy now collective: https://www.web​3privacy.info Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web​3privacy.info X: https://x.com/web3privacy

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress facilitated by the Web3Privacy now collective: https://www.web3privacy.info Nate https://x.com/OfficialESC Tokendynamics https://tokendynamics.xyz Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web​3privacy.info X: https://x.com/web3privacy

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

From Federated learning to encrypted model weights in AI. Daniel Luca from Eden Block expores challenges for privacy in the age of AI. Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress facilitated by the Web3Privacy now collective: https://www.web3privacy.info Daniel https://x.com/cleanunicorn Eden Block https://www.edenblock.com Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web​3privacy.info X: https://x.com/web3privacy

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

How to move from Big Tech dependency, build a sovereign stack towards socio-technical counter-positioning unpacked by Andreas from Fileverse & https://ddocs.new Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress facilitated by the Web3Privacy now collective: https://www.web3privacy.info Andreas https://x.com/miroyato Fileverse http://fileverse.io Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web​3privacy.info X: https://x.com/web3privacy

Sam Hart

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

How to build solidarity economy, reach collective self-determination, and role of privacy in the realm of accountable sovereignity. Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress facilitated by the Web3Privacy now collective: https://www.web3privacy.info Sam https://x.com/hxrts Skip https://www.skip.build Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web​3privacy.info X: https://x.com/web3privacy

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Unstoppable ZK for self-sovereign identity, ERC 7812, privacy preservation. Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress facilitated by the Web3Privacy now collective: https://www.web3privacy.info Lasha https://x.com/LashaAntadze Rarimo http://rarimo.com Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web​3privacy.info X: https://x.com/web3privacy

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

How to move from Big Tech dependency, build a sovereign stack towards socio-technical counter-positioning unpacked by Andreas from Fileverse & https://ddocs.new Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress facilitated by the Web3Privacy now collective: https://www.web3privacy.info Julio https://x.com/Julio_Linares_ Poetic Technologies https://x.com/Poetic_Tech Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web​3privacy.info X: https://x.com/web3privacy

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress facilitated by the Web3Privacy now collective: https://www.web3privacy.info Kris https://x.com/krrisis Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web​3privacy.info X: https://x.com/web3privacy

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

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Costanza Gallo

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress facilitated by the Web3Privacy now collective: https://www.web3privacy.info Costanza https://x.com/costgallo Swarm https://www.ethswarm.org Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web​3privacy.info X: https://x.com/web3privacy

Wassim Alsindi

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress facilitated by the Web3Privacy now collective: https://www.web3privacy.info Wassim https://x.com/WassimAlsindi 0xSalon https://0xsalon.pubpub.org Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web​3privacy.info X: https://x.com/web3privacy

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

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Bob Summerwill

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress facilitated by the Web3Privacy now collective: https://www.web3privacy.info Bob https://x.com/BobSummerwill Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web​3privacy.info X: https://x.com/web3privacy

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

A debut of new research and analysis, focused on emotions and the affective register—love! shame! intimacy! What happens when we put love and intimacy at the center of our understanding of privacy, and what are the consequences of their disavowal, in favor of a more familiar technocratic definition of privacy-as-absense? What role does our deep desire for love and belonging, and our concomitant fear of shame and rejection, have to do with the (mis)direction of tech capital and the current, warped shape of the tech industry and its products? We take these questions seriously, and work through their implications together in Hamburg during that brief, liminal window between the winter holidays and the new year. Feelings are Facts: Love, Privacy, and the Politics of Intellectual Shame - 2024-12-27 | CCC Originally published on: https://media.ccc.de/v/38c3-feelings-are-facts-love-privacy-and-the-politics-of-intellectual-shame Licensed to the public under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Feat Josh Davila aka The Blockchain Socialist, Ying Tong x ex-Geometry Research, Alan x RailgunDAO, PG x Web3Privacy now, Manu Alzuru x Blockravers, Luis Bezzenberger x Shutter, Shady El Damaty x Holonym. Josh https://x.com/TBSocialist Ying Tong https://x.com/therealyingtong Alan https://x.com/tsu_kareta PG https://x.com/PG_CDG Manu https://x.com/ManuAlzuru Luis https://x.com/bezzenberger Shady https://x.com/hebbianloop Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web​3privacy.info X: https://x.com/web3privacy

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Aqueel & Arnaud from Codex @ Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: 1⃣ Arnaud Deville - Full Stack engineer at Codex 2⃣ Aqeel Mohammad - Product Strategist at Institute of Free Technology Codex: https://codex.storage Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web​3privacy.info X: https://x.com/web3privacy

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Full Speech → https://media.ccc.de/v/38c3-feelings-are-facts-love-privacy-and-the-politics-of-intellectual-shame "Love, Privacy, and the Politics of Intellectual Shame" 📍 38c3, CCC A debut of new research and analysis, focused on emotions and the affective register—love! shame! intimacy! What happens when we put love and intimacy at the center of our understanding of privacy, and what are the consequences of their disavowal, in favor of a more familiar technocratic definition of privacy-as-absense? What role does our deep desire for love and belonging, and our concomitant fear of shame and rejection, have to do with the (mis)direction of tech capital and the current, warped shape of the tech industry and its products? We take these questions seriously, and work through their implications together in Hamburg during that brief, liminal window between the winter holidays and the new year. Licensed to the public under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

How to reach the balance between infrastructure & deliver daily privacy apps? Panel feat - Michelle Lai x Electric Coin & co [moderator] https://x.com/ml_sudo - Nathan Ginnever x Enclave https://x.com/NathanGinnever - Kieran Mesquita [RailgunDAO] https://x.com/mesquka - Garrett Macdonald x Permanent Ventures https://x.com/gmacd_ - Aidan Hyman x Chainsafe @Aidan_IH - dapplion x Sigma Prime https://x.com/dapplion Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web​3privacy.info X: https://x.com/web3privacy

Juan Benet

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Juan Benet explored humanity's potential, role of the web3, policy progress, mass surveillance, necessity of the decentralized collaboration and 5-10Y projections. Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress facilitated by the Web3Privacy now collective: https://www.web3privacy.info Juan: http://juan.benet.ai Protocol Labs: https://www.protocol.ai Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress: https://congress.web​3privacy.info X: https://x.com/web3privacy

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Ep01: The importance to be a human in the internet age. This is the story of how it all began and the values ​​that drive us. Shooted during a W3PN planning reunion, we take a moment to remember together our journey. Enjoy! "This is Web3Privacy Now" is a docu-series that tells the story of Web3Privacy Now, presents the people and the talented minds that collaborate every day to its growth, the activities carried out and the goals achieved. Always work in progress, for a freer world for all. Join us and participate in the conversation. link: https://web3privacy.info/about https://x.com/web3privacy filmed & edited by BabyBit Production @BabyBitProd on X Music by Jensei @jensei_ on X

Ameen Soleimani

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Ameen Soleimani, a longtime friend of W3PN, joined us at our Amsterdam meetup to share insights into his work and explore how to strike a balance between privacy and regulatory compliance in today’s evolving landscape. Web3Privacy now collective: https://www.web3privacy.info Ameen on X: https://x.com/ameensol 0xbow.io: https://0xbow.io

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

From the Tornado Cash case to the importance of privacy as a human right — how can we build trust between tech and lawmakers? Can Europe lead a Digital Renaissance? On these topics, we interviewed Joachim Schwerin, Principal Economist at the European Commission, and Judith de Boer, Partner at Hertoghs Advocaten, during ETHDam 2025 (https://www.cryptocanal.org/). Digital Freedom Declaration: https://digitalfreedom.page/ Joachim Schwerin: https://www.digitalsme.eu/members/joachimschwerin/ Judith de Boer: https://chambers.com/lawyer/judith-de-boer-europe-7:26682452 ------------- Filmed by Babypro: https://babypro.art Edited by Babypro and BabyBit Production ( https://federicomarchi.com ) Web3Privacy Now : https://web3privacy.info

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

From successfully suing Shell to mobilizing 40,000 people in the streets for human rights, Tien is a dedicated local activist in the Netherlands. She brings deep experience in protest organizing, community mobilization, and the fight for freedom. Let's learn from each other and team up. Web3Privacy now collective: https://www.web3privacy.info TIEN on X:

Vitalik Buterin

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Vitalik Buterin (founder of Ethereum) gave a speech + Q&A at the opening ceremony of W3PN HACKS hackathon focused on privacy, digital freedom and open-source solutions. "Using privacy protocols today requires a separate seed phrase, No multisig option, Requires opening a separate wallet, ~5 clicks to do private send / withdraw, Public broadcaster mechanism brittle, often breaks. We can do better", - Vitalik Buterin. Web3Privacy now hackathon was an anti-bounty event proposing radically different nature of web3 hackathons amplifying solution-first approach and not chasing sponsor bounties. Moreover, it enabled 28 interdisciplinary mentors shaping hackathon projects from UX/UI to privacy-open-source-fit: https://hackathon.web3privacy.info Useful links: Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Web3 privacy market dashboard: http://explorer.web3privacy.info Cypherpunk Congress: http://congress.web3privacy.info TIMECODES 00:00 Intro 00:17 Getting Serious about Ethereum privacy 24:44 Q&A Session Start 24:53 Do you know we have been working on offchain protocol to turn every file into a hash tree which you can sign and the test like time stamp and linking to other files as well. Is there something similar you already know which has been established? 26:45 How would you explain what a nullifier is and why can it be coerced easily? 29:00 Do you have an opinion on the EIP7503 wormholes and do you think there's like plausible deniability maybe possible? 30:59 You mentioned that you want to see our privacy tech stack formally verified. Obviously formal verification comes in many formats. Can you talk just what you would like to see under what paradigm to give you the confidence in the next? 33:25 Do you agree with the community's reaction to the ban of the Tornado Cash some years ago, and if not how do you to the and how do you uh prevent how do how do you prevent it in the future? 36:10 You showed a slide with a lot of things that could be paralized like the reads, the rights, etc. Were those use cases uh what you had in mind when uh Ethereum came out with with Whisper? And if so because you also uh said that offchain is good because it doesn't leak as much metadata. Is there a strong case for for the adoption of offchain peer-to-peer like I'm going to say Waku? Would Waku make sense for a bunch of those? 38:53 Talk about Waku again in back in 2021 I built a messaging app that was and using Waku and one of the interesting things is that because the node was running in browser, I didn't have to require the user to do some operation like run a node. So what do you think about? 41:39 Just wondering about governance and privacy. I know you mentioned the onchain voting as well as the fund transfers and kind of the important privacy elements there. Are there any other specific use cases around governance that get you excited and where you think it's crucial to enable privacy? 44:02 Any work on reintroducing interfaces to allow for encryption decryption keys which might be derived from a root key via a standardized API? 45:16 Is Railgun ever going to lower their quarter % fee? Do you know? 45:38 How do you see the synergy between B2B privacy and sort of like human privacy and where are the disconnects between them? 47:51 What is privacy endgame? 51:28 Can you share your perception of cypherpunk in two years? 54:15 Since you it's very important for you to keep your thoughts private and you run a local LLM, how do you deal with the your location privacy? 56:26 What's your opinion on the how privacy projects can reach product market fit? 58:17 What would be the low hanging fruit in terms of dev hours spending on privacy? 01:00:14 What are your thoughts about uh whistleblowing rights and how they intersect with privacy data? 01:01:20 What do you think about ZKTLS proof?

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews (https://academy.web3privacy.info/) our peer-to-peer knowledge project where we explore the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Inspired by the Socratic method, we share deep conversations to learn from each other and grow together. In this episode, we speak with Sandi Fatić, CEO of Calimero Network privacy infrastructure project born from the cypherpunk spirit. Highlights from this interview: * Why the dream of the open web needs privacy at its core * How Web3 drifted away from its cypherpunk roots and how to bring it back * What it means to be a modern-day cypherpunk (hint: it's not just code) * The problem of privacy paradox: everyone says they care, but no one acts * Why privacy tech builders are criminalized and what that says about our system * What developers can do today to start building sovereign, user-owned apps * How to protect your own data from being trained on by AI models * Practical tools, techs, and mindsets for the next generation of builders Timecodes 00:00 - Intro & Background 00:50 - Joining Google & Facebook 01:50 - First Web3 Experience & Disillusionment 03:00 - Returning to Web3 with NEAR Protocol 04:00 - Founding Calimero & Importance of Privacy 05:00 - Cypherpunk vs Web3 Values 07:00 - Open Web: Uniting Cypherpunk & Web3 08:00 - What It Means to Be a Cypherpunk 09:00 - Learn Privacy: Books, Docs, Conferences 10:30 - Privacy Paradox & User Inaction 12:00 - Black Swan Events & Awareness Shift 13:30 - Criminalization of Builders & Regulation 15:00 - Peer-to-Peer Use Cases & Tools 16:30 - Tips for Privacy Builders 18:00 - Developer & User Experience Challenges 20:00 - Sovereign Data Vision 22:00 - Critique of Surveillance Capitalism 25:00 - Community Building & How to Start Useful links http://web3privacy.info http://academy.web3privacy.info Camera & sound: https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interviewer: https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Isabela Fernandes

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Tor Project is at the forefront of digital human rights. Millions of journalists, human rights lawyers, democratic governments, and activists use Tor to protect sensitive data. Isabela joined the Tor Project as Project Manager in 2015. And has been the Executive Director since November 2018. She's an important voice within freedom tech. Bridging complex ecosystem of actors contributing to open-source and privacy-preserving technologies. Timecodes 00:00 - Introduction to Tor & Isabella’s Background 01:40 - Misconceptions: Dark Web & Anonymity as Crime 03:00 - Privacy as a Human Right & Democracy’s Foundation 05:55 - How to Teach Privacy: Meeting People at the Right Moment 07:55 - Real-Life Use Cases of Tor (Parents, Doctors, Activists) 12:40 - Privacy, Censorship, and Political Threats 16:10 - Integrating Tech and Social Movements 20:10 - Digital Disobedience: Resisting Big Tech 22:50 - Cryptography, Blockchain, and Community Economies 28:35 - Local Economies, Repair Culture, and Decentralization 35:00 - Future of Technology: Sustainability & Local Ownership 40:55 - Optimism & Sustaining the Fight for Rights 45:20 - The Growth of Tor: From One Email to Millions of Users 47:10 - Closing: Patience as a Tool for Resistance recorded at Funding The Commons forum, Berlin: http://fundingthecommons.io/berlin-2025 Useful links http://torproject.org http://web3privacy.info http://academy.web3privacy.info Camera & sound: https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interviewer: https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

This conversation is part of Academy Interviews (https://academy.web3privacy.info/) - our peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital rights. Inspired by the Socratic method, we share in-depth dialogues with experts building the open web. In this episode, we talk to Eugenio Reggianini, Head of Growth at the European Blockchain Association, about privacy, blockchain adoption, and the tension between product growth, regulation, and user protection. If you’re building in Web3 or just want to understand the evolving privacy landscape in blockchain, this is for you. Timecodes 00:00 - Eugenio’s Background & Path to Blockchain 01:50 - Working Across Product, Market, and Regulation 03:00 - Blockchain Accounts: UX, Trust & Compliance 04:45 - Privacy as a Human Right & Its Industry Impact 06:50 - How to Implement Privacy at Blockchain Layers 09:00 - Technology Evolves, Regulations Stay Static (GDPR) 11:00 - User Expectations: Transparency and Privacy Notifications 12:00 - Builders' Privacy Duties & Cryptography in Practice 13:50 - Product Development vs Privacy: Operational Tensions 15:40 - Legal Advice: Beyond Just Regulatory Compliance 16:40 - Privacy Regaining Priority in Blockchain Networks 17:40 - Final Thought: Privacy as a Guiding Principle with Flexibility Useful links http://web3privacy.info http://academy.web3privacy.info Camera & sound: https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interviewer: https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews — our peer-to-peer knowledge project where we explore the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Inspired by the Socratic method, we share deep conversations to learn from each other and grow together: https://academy.web3privacy.info/ In this episode, we talk with Evi Nova, blockchain engineer and smart contract developer, about her journey from trading shitcoins to becoming a core developer in the blockchain space. Timecodes 00:00 - Introduction: Who is Evi Nova? 00:43 - How Eevee entered blockchain via trading & curiosity 01:55 - Learning to code without a background & becoming a core developer 02:54 - The power of hackathons & in-person blockchain events 03:50 - How to build a personal coding portfolio 04:43 - Why resumes are less relevant in Web3 05:40 - Tips for winning hackathons & avoiding common pitfalls 06:48 - The importance of project presentation in hackathons 07:38 - Managing pressure & perfectionism in hackathons 08:46 - Eevee’s personal evolution on privacy values 09:57 - Why privacy is foundational for social change 11:00 - Political risks & the need for privacy in activism 12:00 - Practical privacy tools & personal habits 13:25 - Cypherpunks then & now: from niche to mainstream relevance 15:00 - The importance of decentralization to prevent systemic corruption 16:30 - How to start improving your personal digital privacy 17:50 - Advice for future privacy tech builders 19:50 - The power of community in the privacy & open-source space Evi Nova https://x.com/FlowTranquil A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Lisa Akselrod

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

In this Privacy Academy Interview, we sit down with Lisa Akselrod, Developer Relations and Technical Writer at Aztec Labs, to explore the cutting-edge world of Zero-Knowledge (ZK) cryptography, blockchain privacy, and the future of verifiable computation. Lisa shares how advanced math and cryptography drew her into the blockchain space, why ZK is essential for privacy, and how it enables trustless, verifiable privacy without backdoors. She discusses the challenges of building privacy infrastructure, decentralized sequencers, and the exciting intersection between ZK and AI accountability. Timecodes 00:00 - Introduction: Lisa’s background and path to crypto 01:25 - Discovering Zero-Knowledge: The fun of advanced math 03:02 - ZK Math Deep Dive: Pairings and community learning 04:50 - Why Privacy is Hard: Building what no one knows how to build 06:05 - Designing Privacy: Flexibility, client-side proving & constraints 08:30 - Decentralized Sequencers and Mechanism Design Challenges 10:00 - How to Start with ZK: Learning paths from math to engineering 13:00 - Tools for ZK Development: Circom, Noir, and abstraction levels 15:10 - Trustless Privacy: Why ZK is the only path for blockchain privacy 17:00 - ZK’s Uniqueness: Verifiable privacy without backdoors 18:40 - ZK and AI: Accountability, verifiability, and risk of untraceable LLMs 22:00 - The Case for ZK Today: Why we are still early 24:20 - Getting Started with ZK: Resources, tools, and community tips 25:40 - Final Thoughts: Embrace complexity, grow the ZK community This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews (https://academy.web3privacy.info/) our peer-to-peer knowledge project where we explore the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Inspired by the Socratic method, we share deep conversations to learn from each other and grow together. Useful links http://web3privacy.info http://academy.web3privacy.info Camera & sound: https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interviewer: https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Cypherpunk Congress in Buenos Aires [16 Nov 2025] will host 3000 people getting together with exceptional freedom software leaders. Matching Tor with Ethereum Foundation, Brave with Railgun, whistleblowers with cryptographers beyond web2/web3 tribalism. http://congress.web3privacy.info

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

We asked some friends a simple questions: What does privacy mean to you? Try to answer in the comments and try to express your thoughts about this topic. You will understand that to find the origin of the "why Privacy matters" is the most important thing for you, for us, and ofc for this movement. Because Privacy is a personal choice in a collective world. Every answers count. Our friends in the video: Eleftherios - Co-Founder of Radicle Kate Stapleton - Head of Community for Inco Kassandra - Silviculture Society Auryn Macmillan - Founder of Gnosis Guild Sebastian Bürgel - Gnosis VP Technology & HOPR Founder Josh - Writer / Podcaster for The Blockchain Socialist Antonio Seveso - CTO & Co-founder @ fluidkey Ann Brody - Co-founder of Modulo Labs Max Hampshire - Lead DevRel / Integrations @ Nym Ameen Soleimani - OxBow / Moloch DAO Lefteris - Rotki

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Dr. Richard Carback – Cryptographer & CTO at Quip Network | Privacy Academy Interviews In this deep-dive interview, Dr. Richard Carback shares insights from two decades in privacy tech. From his work on cryptographic voting systems inspired by David Chaum to his thoughts on zero-knowledge proofs, mixnets, and post-quantum security, Carback offers a unique perspective on building privacy for the digital age. Timecodes: 00:00 – Introduction & Early Journey into Privacy 02:00 – How Privacy-Preserving Voting Systems Work 04:55 – Hashing & Cryptographic Primitives 05:55 – Zero-Knowledge Proofs Simplified 07:00 – Advice for New Developers & Students 09:00 – Hackathon Strategy & Team Building 11:45 – Growing the Ecosystem: Collaboration & Networking 14:00 – Key Use Cases for ZK & Mixnets 15:55 – The Case for Anonymity & Privacy as Free Speech 17:50 – Post-Quantum Cryptography & the Urgency of Upgrades 19:15 – What Are Mixnets & Why They Matter This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews (https://academy.web3privacy.info/) — a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Filmed & edited: https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interviewer: https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Bianca Buzea

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

In this Privacy Academy Interview, we sit down with Bianca Buzea, Head of Developer Relations at Chronicle (the first oracle on Ethereum) and founder of DevRel Uni, to explore how to get the most out of hackathons. From team formation & storytelling to avoiding common pitfalls, Bianca shares practical insights from her experience as a hacker, mentor, and organizer. Whether you’re new to Web3 or a seasoned builder, this conversation is packed with tips to make your next hackathon experience truly impactful. Timecodes: 00:00 – Introduction: Bianca Buzea, Chronicle & DevRel Uni 02:00 – Why hackathons matter: Networking, learning & co-founder hunting 03:05 – Redefining “winning”: Beyond prizes & bounties 04:00 – Team diversity: Why technical + storytelling skills matter 05:00 – Common hackathon pitfalls & how to avoid them 06:00 – Practical tips for forming strong teams & preparing early 07:10 – Mentorship at hackathons: Unblocking & connecting builders 09:00 – Why sponsor booths are crucial: Real-world examples 10:40 – Ideal hackathon team: Technical execution + storytelling 12:30 – Final tips: Be curious, share your work & prepare before the event This interview is part of Privacy Academy Interviews — a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Links: https://academy.web3privacy.info Camera & sound: https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interviewer: https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

In this Privacy Academy Interview, Liz Steininger,CEO of Least Authority, discusses the evolution of privacy-enhancing technologies, the shared roots of Web3 and the internet freedom community, and why cross-collaboration between these spaces is crucial. She reflects on privacy as a core human value tied to autonomy and control, explores its historical evolution, and shares how Least Authority helps advance privacy through audits, tools, and educational resources like the Moon Math Manual. Timecodes: 00:00 – Introduction & Liz’s background 01:03 – Web3 vs. Internet Freedom: Parallel communities 03:20 – Lessons learned: Signal, Tor & Web3 adoption 05:00 – Bridging the gap: Collaboration & funding 07:02 – Verifiable privacy: Reviews & dashboards 08:43 – Moon Math Manual & ZK education 09:17 – Diversity for mass adoption 10:14 – Privacy as a deeply human value 12:00 – Privacy through history & technology shifts This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info Camera & sound: https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interviewer: https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Sebastian Bürgel

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

In this Privacy Academy Interview, Sebastian Bürgel (VP Technology at Gnosis & Founder of HOPR) explores the need for metadata-resistant communication, the risks of VPN centralization, and why mixnets like HOPR matter for Web3 privacy. He shares lessons from building decentralized infrastructure, offers practical privacy tools, and reflects on how to stay grounded and ethical while navigating crypto hype cycles. Sebastian Bürgel https://x.com/SCBuergel Timecodes: 00:00 – Intro: Sebastian Büergel’s background & HOPR origin 01:44 – Ethics over hype: Building resilient privacy tools 03:35 – Why HOPR, and building GnosisVPN on mixnets 04:00 – Tips for newcomers: How to start in privacy & Web3 05:14 – Learning from Vitalik & building toolbox intuition 07:20 – Emotional challenges of crypto cycles & staying grounded 08:07 – Staying passionate: find mission, not trends 12:13 – Sustainable funding: avoid captures & grant traps 15:00 – Hackathons done right: purpose over prizes 17:20 – Early validation: testing ideas with users ASAP 21:02 – Bridging Web3 to the real world & user needs 24:02 – Privacy and AI: concerns & the need for "don't trust, verify" 29:08 – Everyday privacy: Signal, KeePass, Brave, VPNs 32:35 – Choosing a VPN: what to look out for 34:15 – Vision of a decentralized, privacy-first future 37:38 – Cultural recommendation: Foundation by Isaac Asimov This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info/p/interviews A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Jacob Czepluch (Lead DevRel at Phylax Systems) reflects on his journey from writing a thesis on Ethereum in 2015 to becoming a privacy advocate and developer educator. He discusses the early cypherpunk ethos of Ethereum, the role of off-chain solutions like Raiden Network in scaling and privacy, and why digital privacy is essential—even in high-trust societies like Denmark. Jacob also offers practical advice for developers building privacy tech, from managing security risks to choosing the right tech stack (Aztec, Noir, TornadoCash, Fern). He covers personal privacy hygiene, the tension between privacy and security, and how to protect yourself while hacking or traveling. Finally, he shares his favorite tools (Signal, Monero, ProtonMail, Firefox) and tips for living a low-profile life in Web3 Timecodes 00:00 – Intro: Jacob's background & early Ethereum journey 01:05 – Discovering Raiden: off-chain payments for scaling & privacy 02:24 – Denmark vs Berlin: cultural contrasts in cash & digital privacy 03:36 – What privacy means to Jacob: freedom to act without being watched 05:29 – How he got into the privacy space & met Web3PrivacyNow 06:03 – Advice for privacy devs: start with Aztec or Noir, learn zk 07:28 – The need for account-based privacy (e.g. Fern project) 08:15 – Digital hygiene: public registries, oversharing, real-world risks 10:54 – Anon best practices for devs: accounts, GitHub, ops hygiene 12:28 – Hackathon advice: goals, ideas, and sponsor bounties traps 14:00 – How to win a hackathon: clarity, real impact, smart tech use 16:13 – Why hackathons matter: learning, prototyping, community 18:13 – Privacy vs Security: contradictions & dilemmas (e.g. TornadoCash) 20:08 – Safe privacy systems: proving good intent while staying private 22:31 – Why privacy must be the default, not the exception 23:41 – Cultural differences in privacy norms: Germany vs Denmark 25:00 – Surveillance, freedom, and the psychological cost of being watched 26:13 – Building for where you come from: privacy needs by region 28:28 – Jacob's privacy tools: Signal, Monero, Firefox, Proton, VPNs 30:03 – Keep ops separate: laptops, profiles, phones, stickers 34:06 – Think like an attacker: threat modeling your privacy This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info/p/in... A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

In this Privacy Academy Interview, Loring Harkness (Head of Commercial at Brainbot) shares how living through the Myanmar coup led him to privacy-focused crypto tools. He recounts how activists used crypto to escape surveillance and fund resistance, then explains how these experiences shaped his work at Shutter Network, using commit-reveal threshold encryption to protect users from MEV and enable secure, time-bound disclosure. We discuss why privacy isn’t secrecy, why most privacy tools fail due to UX friction, and how builders can improve adoption. Loring also shares how degens are learning sovereignty and why speculation may be training the next generation of cypherpunks. Timeodes: 00:00 – Intro: Who is Loring Harkness & his path from Myanmar to crypto 01:20 – The Myanmar coup: surveillance, repression & why people turned to crypto 04:40 – Real-life escape story: how an activist used crypto to survive 07:30 – What privacy really means: selective disclosure, not secrecy 09:40 – Shutter Network: encrypted mempools & commit-reveal explained 12:20 – Use cases for encrypted computation: DAOs, auctions, games 15:00 – Why privacy tools fail: UX challenges & network effects 16:45 – Building advice: ship early, test fast, don't over-polish 19:20 – Degen to cypherpunk: how speculation leads to sovereignty 21:00 – Final reflections: privacy, resilience & the future of freedom tech This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info/p/in... A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

In this Privacy Academy interview, Oleksandr Kurbatov (Cryptography Lead at Rarimo Protocol) explains how zero-knowledge proofs, applied cryptography, and UX design intersect to create privacy-first digital tools. From passport-based ZK-identity verification to organizing anonymous digital protests, Rarimo is pushing the boundaries of privacy tech. Oleksandr reflects on the technical and philosophical challenges of building provable, trustless, and usable cryptographic systems including AI integrations, decentralized standards, and the importance of developer tooling. He also shares his journey from Monero and Mimblewimble to building ZK frameworks that serve social and political change, and offers guidance for aspiring cypherpunks, developers, and researchers. Timecodes 00:00 – Intro: Who is Oleksandr & what is Rarimo Protocol 00:40 – Verifiable credentials: scanning passports, proving without revealing 01:30 – zk-enabled digital protests and anonymous voting 02:30 – Face scan & probabilistic identity data 03:30 – Privacy as a right; social & political applications 04:30 – Combining AI & cryptography: provable environments 05:50 – UX challenges: making ZK proofs user-friendly 07:10 – ZK passport verification across countries 08:30 – Trusted servers vs. local computation: trade-offs 09:30 – Simplifying zkDev: SDKs, tools, frameworks 10:50 – Cypherpunks, privacy rights & fighting digital amnesia 12:00 – What makes a good privacy app (hint: UX) 13:00 – How to be a cypherpunk (build, spread, educate) 14:40 – Recommended books & learning paths for cryptographers 15:40 – Favorite privacy tools & protocols: Signal, Monero, Zcash, TOR, etc. ... This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info/p/interviews A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Nanak Nihal Khalsa explains how he transitioned from building public identity systems to becoming a privacy advocate and co-founding Human.Tech. He breaks down the major privacy-enhancing technologies: ZK, MPC, FHE, TEEs, and offers practical advice on how to choose the right tool for your use case. He explores challenges around scalability, developer UX, side-channel attacks, and nullifiers in privacy systems. Nanak also makes a case for why companies and users alike may be more ready to adopt privacy-preserving tech than we think. A must-watch for anyone building in privacy or curious about where this tech is headed! Timecodes 00:00 – Intro: Nanak’s story & founding Human.Tech 01:00 – From public identity to privacy tech 02:00 – Choosing your privacy stack: ZK vs MPC vs FHE vs TEEs 04:50 – Threats: Side channel + replay attacks in TEEs 07:00 – Programming paradigm shift: circuits vs traditional code 10:00 – ZK languages: Noir, Circom, Halo2 + circuit design tips 13:00 – Scalability, Merkle trees, nullifiers, and UX trade-offs 17:00 – Why nullifiers matter in ZK identity (and why they're hard) 20:00 – Why companies do care about privacy (sometimes) 22:00 – Users care about privacy but only if UX is right 24:00 – The case for NFC-enabled private ID (and hackathon tips) 27:00 – Learning ZK & crypto math: how to start 28:00 – Why now is the best time to build privacy tech 29:00 – Final message: Keep building & fighting for privacy ... This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info/p/interviews A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Lefteris Karapetsas

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

In this Privacy Academy Interview, Lefteris Karapetsas (Founder of Rotki) dives into the challenges of building privacy-respecting software in Web3, the tension between transparency and privacy on Ethereum, and why financial self-sovereignty matters. This interview is a must-watch for anyone building in Web3, caring about financial privacy, or questioning the current state of dApps, AI, and decentralized infrastructure. Lefteris Karapetsas: https://x.com/lefterisjp Rotki: https://rotki.com/ 00:00 – Introduction: Who is Lefteris Karapetsas & what is Rotki 01:25 – Why he built Rotki: FOSS, financial transparency & privacy 02:11 – What is Rotki? How it preserves data 04:00 – Dapps building challenges 06:01 – Dapps building approach advice 06:55 – On decentralisation and privacy 07:46 – How to survive and be sustainable 09:25 – Why more projects should charge users 10:35 – Dilemma of privacy & transparency in Ethereum 13:42 – Practical advice on how to be private online 15:15 – How does the internet of the future look? 18:23 – Hot take on AI. How to use it privately? 21.49 – Final reco: piece of culture to enrich your mind ... This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info/p/interviews A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

In this conversation, Kassandra, a passionate Ethereum community member, shares his unique journey from theater and choreography into cryptography and Ethereum development. He reflects on the intersection of art and Web3, the ideological roots of cypherpunk culture, and the emerging concept of "care-punk" as a new framework for digital resistance. The interview explores how privacy can be reframed as an act of self-care and envisions a future internet where state power is balanced by decentralized infrastructure and community values. Timecodes: 00:00 – Introduction: Who is Kassandra & her path to crypto 01:35 – From choreography & theater to programming & Ethereum 03:24 – Silviculture Society: what it is & why it exists 05:15 – Crypto values: openness, coordination, and mental models 07:25 – Cypherpunk to Carepunk: reframing privacy through softness 10:02 – Care as resistance: emotional labor & online safety 12:20 – Design, UX & ethics: why wallets should protect users 14:35 – On building privacy tools with love and intention 17:22 – Privacy as self-care vs. paranoia 20:04 – The role of artists, activists & writers in crypto 23:02 – On aesthetics, interfaces, and building meaningfully 25:14 – Power of language in Web3: naming, framing, resisting 27:41 – Critiquing the surveillance society through beauty 30:02 – Vulnerability, community, and staying human online 32:55 – Hope, despair & the complexity of being privacy-aware 35:11 – ZK & emotional architecture: intimacy vs data-mining 37:22 – What’s worth protecting? Privacy, expression, connection 39:45 – Advice for newcomers: don’t be afraid of technicality 42:10 – Decentralized governance & systems of care 44:38 – Final reflections: joyful resistance & digital dignity 47:10 – Cultural recs: science fiction, soft resistance & more 49:33 – Closing thoughts: build with love, build with others This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info/p/interviews A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Auryn Macmillan (Founder, Gnosis Guild) on the long road to DAOs, why modular on-chain organizations need to evolve over time, and how privacy safeguards integrity, not just secrecy. We talk basketball - Bitcoin - Ethereum road, early DAO lessons, building Conditional Tokens at Gnosis, founding Gnosis Guild, and the Zodiac standard for modular accounts and “progressive decentralization.” Auryn introduces Enclave, a cryptographic alternative to TEEs that blends ZK proofs, FHE, and MPC for collaborative confidential compute (think: secret ballots and sealed-bid auctions). Plus: what’s actually working in DAOs today (Aave, Lido, Gnosis, Nouns), useful tooling (Hats Protocol, Metal X), the case for practical pluralism, how to start coding from a non-traditional background, and practical privacy tips (VPN/Proton, Signal/Session, Brave). Timecodes 00:00 – Intro: who Auryn is; DAOs, privacy & autonomy 01:21 – From pro basketball to Bitcoin/Ethereum; first DAO rabbit holes 04:00 – Early forums, Vitalik’s posts, 2016 “The DAO,” and fallout 05:57 – Community to product to engineering: closing the feedback loop 08:15 – Roles at Gnosis; Conditional Tokens & prediction markets 09:44 – Founding Gnosis Guild; building for the Gnosis DAO to Zodiac 11:58 – Why modular accounts & progressive decentralization matter 13:55 – Spinning out Gnosis Guild; venture-studio path 14:44 – Enclave: ZK + FHE + MPC for encrypted, verifiable aggregation 16:55 – Secret ballots beyond paper; distributing trust (coordinator) 18:58 – From voting to a broader class of privacy-preserving computations 20:03 – Sports lessons: work ethic, team dynamics, process & failure 21:56 – Breaking the “I’m non-technical” ceiling; learning to code 23:52 – Practical on-ramp: understanding code like a new language 25:55 – Book tip: Algorithms to Live By (CS ideas → daily life) 27:01 – DAOs today: protocol vs. firm-like; what’s working 28:35 – Examples: Aave DAO, Lido DAO, Gnosis DAO, Nouns (mechanism design) 30:46 – Tools to watch: Hats Protocol (roles/structure), Metal X 32:43 – Privacy’s role: integrity of systems & reducing data liability 35:04 – Two buckets: 1 integrity (votes, auctions) 2 access/liability 37:25 – Practical pluralism: client diversity & multi-frontend resilience 41:22 – Future vision: locally autonomous “watersheds” (sci-fi: A Half-Built Garden) 44:20 – Starter privacy kit: VPN/Proton, Signal or Session, Brave 46:05 – Cultural recs & close: Algorithms to Live By ... This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info/p/interviews A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Timecodes 00:00 – Intro: who is Eleftherios; Radicle & Drips 00:31 – Berlin / Dappcon context; talk on Radicle security 01:11 – Background: Greece, Berlin; SoundCloud; ML/analytics leadership 02:48 – Web2 disillusion; first looks at Bitcoin/Ethereum 04:26 – Deep dive into crypto; co-founding Radicle; Drips 05:37 – Goals: align incentives; why public goods funding matters 06:49 – Why Radicle: sovereignty, censorship resistance, rising geopolitics 08:29 – Early builds: 2019 IPFS alpha; 2020 custom-protocol beta; scaling pains 10:30 – Radicle 1.0; community growth 12:39 – Drips origin: new value flows for OSS via dependencies 15:13 – Mechanism: creators set redistribution %; interdependence as a feature 16:23 – Example: 60/40 split trend; onboarding stories 18:45 – Funders & rounds: Octant, ENS; RetroPGF via Drips 20:46 – Why privacy: human flourishing; protecting developers; 22:57 – 30-year view: a less exploitative, more fulfilling digital life 25:33 – Culture recommendation: Karina Barbieri - Patterns of Consciousness ... This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews - a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info/p/interviews A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Ameen Soleimani

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Ameen Soleimani (CTO, Oxbow) on building Privacy Pools—on-chain privacy that excludes known bad actors. He covers: - Tornado Cash’s arc (grants, growth, sanctions) and why we need to reframe privacy as a public good. - How Oxbow’s whitelist + waiting-period model works while remaining non-custodial. - Legal updates & support links for Tornado Cash developers (Alexey, Roman). - ZK beyond money: Freedom Tool & Iranians.vote, private voting with passport proofs. - Cypherpunk today, privacy 101 habits, and a future of blockchain-based governance. Timecodes 00:00 – Intro: Ameen Soleimani, CTO of Oxbow 00:22 – Setting: Devcon, lots of privacy projects this week 00:33 – Background: ConsenSys (MetaMask, Gnosis, Infura), payments, RAI, DAOs, now privacy 01:24 – Why privacy? MolochDAO grants to Tornado Cash; later abuse → sanctions & arrests 03:41 – “Privacy for the good guys”: changing the narrative; Tornado’s (little-known) compliance tool 04:21 – Judge’s claim of “no positive use case” & why useful products must prove otherwise 04:50 – Tornado Cash case status: Alexey’s sentence/appeal; Roman’s upcoming trial; donation links 06:05 – DOJ memo vs. prosecution; gov’t isn’t monolithic 06:53 – Can you exclude terrorists/bad funds? What’s feasible on-chain 08:20 – What is Oxbow/Privacy Pools? Whitelist, waiting period, approved sources vs. rejects 09:36 – Non-custodial design: users can always withdraw back to the origin 10:24 – KYC isn’t sufficient if funds come from hacks 10:36 – Base-layer privacy as default? Excitement & risks; need ways to dissociate from abuse 11:42 – Hard parts of base-layer privacy (everything becomes part of the anonymity set) 12:49 – Privacy Pools origins: Vitalik’s idea → ETHDenver prototype → paper → company 14:55 – Why Oxbow starts centralized on the whitelist (legal prudence), path to multiple lists later 15:47 – Live now: mainnet ETH; ERC-20 and cross-chain next (privacypools.com) 15:54 – Ethereum in ~near future: L2 UX, faster/cheaper, better ZK; social ZK use cases 16:48 – Freedom Tool: ZK passport proofs, shadow elections; Iranians.vote fork 18:46 – Voting on-chain with ZK: viable in the future 19:44 – What is a cypherpunk today? 22:05 – Virgil Griffith’s take: cypherpunks weren’t ambitious enough; build pro-social systems 24:32 – Privacy 101: VPNs, anonymous crypto, secure devices; learn by using tools 25:25 – “Deposit all your ETH,” terrorists not allowed 25:54 – 30-year future: programmable, transparent institutions; blockchain-based governance ideas 27:54 – “Constitutional monarchy” on-chain thought experiment; permissions, budgets, exit rights 29:29 – Cultural rec: learn modern Iranian history; Ameen’s pinned thread as a starter 31:38 – Wrap-up ... This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info/p/interviews A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Antonio Seveso

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Antonio Seveso (CTO & Co-founder of Fluidkey) shares his path from GDPR-era privacy startups to building Fluidkey - a tool that fixes one of crypto’s biggest adoption blockers: public addresses exposing your entire history. He explains how hackathons shaped Fluidkey’s design, why ENS integration was a turning point, and how community feedback pushed them to bridge bank transfers with on-chain minting. Antonio is candid about the mistakes of “zombie projects,” the balance between listening to users and following convictions, and why co-founders need shared values above all. Beyond tech, Antonio talks about making privacy practical, why “free” services often mean you are the product, and how to start with simple habits. Looking ahead, he imagines AI running inside trusted execution environments, delivering private computation by default. His cultural reference: hacker Kevin Mitnick and the reminder that humans, not systems, are often the weakest link. Timecodes 00:00 – Intro: Who is Antonio Seveso & what is Fluidkey 01:04 – First privacy startup & GDPR era learnings 01:55 – Moving full-time into Web3; meeting co-founder at a hackathon 03:17 – Mistakes at hackathons & the problem with “zombie projects” 05:23 – The core problem: addresses expose history & balances 07:22 – Solution: fresh addresses per payment, smart accounts 08:36 – Analogy to the early internet: infrastructure hides complexity 11:31 – ENS integration: one name, infinite fresh addresses 12:40 – Community feedback: from nerdy privacy → practical UX 13:36 – Beyond CEX: why better UX beats centralized shortcuts 15:42 – UX & team building: the power of complementary co-founders 18:05 – Values & alignment: how to not “kill your co-founder” 22:06 – Sustainability: grants, voting, and VC without shame 24:26 – Mistakes & lessons: ideas vs. real use, side projects, money 27:07 – Privacy for beginners: habits, Linux, “why is this free?” 30:59 – Perfect future: AI tailored, open-source, private by default 34:27 – Private AI through TEEs: compute without data leakage 37:00 – Advice: share problems publicly, don’t stay in your bubble 38:28 – Cultural rec: Kevin Mitnick’s hacker stories & social engineering 39:23 – Closing thoughts & reflections ... This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews – a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info/p/interviews A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Max Hampshire

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Max Hampshire (Lead DevRel at Nym) shares his journey from philosophy and activism to building developer tools for Nym’s mixnet. He discusses why privacy is urgent in an age of state surveillance, corporate data capture, and AI, and explains how Nym’s mixnet protects metadata. Beyond the tech, Max highlights the cultural side of privacy. How music, art, and activism shape digital freedom. He emphasizes privacy as a collective practice, not just an individual one, and imagines a more complex, cooperative digital future where tools are built with and for communities. Timecodes 00:00 – Intro: Who is Max Hampshire & what is Nym 00:31 – From philosophy, activism & art to crypto & privacy tech 02:52 – Early projects: Terra0 & exploring DAOs for ecology 05:25 – Joining Nym & building developer experience for mixnets 07:47 – Why privacy feels urgent today (governments, corporations, AI) 12:54 – Using AI tools safely without overexposing personal data 15:54 – No silver bullet: privacy as balance & ongoing practice 19:00 – From state to corporate surveillance & the rise of data brokers 20:07 – Nym explained: mixnets, metadata protection & unlinkability 27:09 – NymVPN: mixnet mode vs. faster mode 29:34 – Privacy beyond single messages: unlinkability & long-term protection 31:02 – Cultural layer: activism, art, music & privacy as everyday practice 33:07 – Beginner tips: partitioning, small steps, fun with privacy tools 36:27 – Privacy as generative space: clubs, stickers, disappearing messages 39:27 – Why culture matters: from zines to activist art 43:26 – Re-complexifying life vs. surveillance & categorization 47:00 – Learning from global movements (Zapatistas, Rojava, Myanmar) 49:14 – Privacy not as an end but as a tool for collective autonomy 52:01 – Imagining a privacy-first future: lush, complex & cooperative 57:00 – Building tools for collective autonomy, not just individuals 59:06 – Closing thoughts & reflections .. This conversation is part of Privacy Academy Interviews - a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Learn more: https://academy.web3privacy.info/p/interviews A W3PN Media House production. Directed by Federico Marchi https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interview by Peter Farbey https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!

Vitalik Buterin

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

Vitalik Buterin (founder of Ethereum) in a Q&A Session during our W3PN Tokyo Meetup. Useful links: Web3Privacy now collective: http://web3privacy.info Web3 privacy market dashboard: http://explorer.web3privacy.info Cypherpunk Congress: http://congress.web3privacy.info TIMECODES 00:00 Intro 00:00:42 - Privacy from business perspective vs civilian perspective, what are your thoughts on that? 00:07:23 - So you've worked on economic incentives for about 10 years now and very successfully. How do we economically incentivize people's participation in privacy? 00:12:19 - So, what do you think that privacy on Ethereum, will enable use cases that are typically relegated to more like darknet market ? 00:14:16 - What are your thoughts on the EIP 7503? 00:16:35 - If you're making the L1 with privacy proof for that matter, how would that affect current L2s focusing on privacy to resolve that issue as in projects like Aztec, like Coti? 00:18:47 - Has the Ethereum Foundation made investments into L2s? 00:28:07 - At Zuitzerland earlier this year, one of the researchers of EF proposed that EF would have about four years of runway left currently. Well, will Ethereum be finished in four years? 00:29:58 - What are your thoughts on Peter Thiel, a.k.a. the founder of Palantir? Can you tell us about the role of the Thiel Fellowship's founding in the theory? 00:33:11 - Cypherpunk as an ethos has been around for 30 years. What does the Ethereum ecosystem can add to that, given its current developments? 00:43:25 - What do you think about one-chain analysis tools and also trap-rule calls? 00:47:09 - Any insights on building asset treasuries on chain? 00:55:16 - Bringing more money on-chain is a problem? 00:57:36 - We've built economies around proof of work and proof of stake. But what about proof of feeling or proof of ache or proof of aliveness? 01:03:48 - Negative incentives, thoughts. 01:10:26 - I'm trying to establish a new health standard where patients control their own data, but governments can still use it for training AI models. How do you see Ethereum privacy technologies helping to achieve that balance? 01:14:30 - Cypherpunk, what do you think the cryptocurrency space or the web3 spaces is bringing to the table? 01:17:34 - What is your view about having a black logo, the black Ethereum logo, meaning privacy? 01:20:01 - Expectations of the Hackathon EthTokyo, as a final question.

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2025

The 2 Decisions That Changed the Internet Forever Watch the full speech: https://www.youtube.com/live/y6BVGLpHpJU "A conversation between Meredith Whittaker, Maria Exner and Matthias Spielkamp at Publix. Technology platforms, once celebrated as a means of increased freedom, are now raising critical questions about individual privacy and geopolitics. Simultaneously, fundamental questions of power and control are leading to an increased push for “digital sovereignty” without corresponding conversations about accountability and control. At the same time, so-called “artificial intelligence” is being hailed as the solution to all of humanity’s woes, from the climate crisis to inequality." About Web3Privacy Now: https://bento.me/w3pn

CryptoCanal · Oct 9, 2025

Welcome to the 3rd Edition of ETHDam, hosted May 9–11, 2025 in Amsterdam. This year, we brought together the brightest minds in privacy, security, and AI for a unique 48-hour hackathon + conference combo. 🌷 https://www.ethdam.com// 🌷 ------------------ European Blockchain Association | Enabling Standardized Executions Through Modular Accounts - Eugenio Reggianini | ETHDam III - 2025 🎤 About the Speaker: Eugenio Reggianini is a cross-cultural expert in corporate development, legal advisory, and blockchain strategy. He advises tech firms on product, regulatory, and business growth. He is Head of Growth at the European Blockchain Association, EU Rep at Ethereum Enterprise Alliance, and a DIF contributor. 𝕏 Follow: https://x.com/reggia91?s=21&t=B5hMAQ6gIb6zJdtD0AxWrw https://europeanblockchainassociation.org/ https://entethalliance.org/ ------------------ About ETHDam & CryptoCanal ETHDam is powered by CryptoCanal, an education and events platform rooted in Amsterdam, expanding into Rotterdam and Zürich. Keep up with us to see updates on future events: https://www.cryptocanal.org/ Follow CryptoCanal on X: https://twitter.com/CryptoCanal Join CryptoCanal TG Community: https://t.me/CryptoCanalCommunity Join CryptoCanal Discord: https://discord.com/invite/XJVjpCqQBz CryptoCanal unites crypto enthusiasts committed to making a positive impact. Unapologetically political, we prioritize education, events, and services while championing cypherpunk values like privacy, sovereignty, and censorship resistance. ------------------ 🎥 Credits: Intro / outro by babyPRO - https://babypro.art/ ETHDam Photography by Paulus – https://concretestate.eu/ MC of ETHDam - James Campbell - he builds decentralized, end-to-end encrypted, privacy tools. Come and say hello on Farcaster https://farcaster.xyz/theref ------------------ Special thanks to our partners who made ETHDam possible: 🌹 Hackathon – Bouquet: Oasis Network https://oasisprotocol.org/ 🌷 Hackathon – Petal: Circles https://aboutcircles.com 💛 Conference – Gold: Zano https://zano.org/ Dash https://www.dash.org/ Bitvavo https://bitvavo.com/en 🩶 Conference – Silver: Igra Labs https://igralabs.com/hero 💛 Conference – Copper: Lido https://lido.fi/ DeTrip https://detrip.travel/ Cake Wallet https://cakewallet.com/ The Grid https://thegrid.id/ Calimero Network https://calimero.network/ 0xbow https://0xbow.io/ Mina https://minaprotocol.com/ JobStash https://jobstash.xyz/ Cyber Capital https://www.cyber.capital/ POAP https://poap.xyz/ Acronym Foundation (Supported our Top 10 Hackers) https://acronymfoundation.org/ 🌱 Sponsor: EF Ecosystem Support Program https://esp.ethereum.foundation ------------------ 0:00 – Introduction: Merging Privacy and Usability 0:52 – Market Trends: UX Meets Privacy Needs 1:46 – Three Core Features for On-Chain Accounts 3:09 – The User Value: Identity, Flexibility, and Privacy 4:29 – Research Origins and Development Direction 5:08 – User Flow: From Identity Contract to Execution 7:10 – Use Case 1: Fully Confidential Voting 9:15 – Use Case 2: Private and Compliant Trading 10:16 – Use Case 3: Supply Chain & Private Procurement

CryptoCanal · Oct 9, 2025

Welcome to the 3rd Edition of ETHDam, hosted May 9–11, 2025 in Amsterdam. This year, we brought together the brightest minds in privacy, security, and AI for a unique 48-hour hackathon + conference combo. 🌷 https://www.ethdam.com// 🌷 ------------------ Publicly verifiable, private and collaborative AI training in a decentralized network - Yuriko Nishijima | ETHDam III - 2025 🎤 About the Speaker: Yuriko has been researching privacy-preserving technologies, with a particular focus on programmable cryptography such as ZK, FHE, and MPC. Recently, she has been concentrating on applying these technologies to the field of AI. 𝕏 Follow: https://x.com/yurikonishijima ------------------ About ETHDam & CryptoCanal ETHDam is powered by CryptoCanal, an education and events platform rooted in Amsterdam, expanding into Rotterdam and Zürich. Keep up with us to see updates on future events: https://www.cryptocanal.org/ Follow CryptoCanal on X: https://twitter.com/CryptoCanal Join CryptoCanal TG Community: https://t.me/CryptoCanalCommunity Join CryptoCanal Discord: https://discord.com/invite/XJVjpCqQBz CryptoCanal unites crypto enthusiasts committed to making a positive impact. Unapologetically political, we prioritize education, events, and services while championing cypherpunk values like privacy, sovereignty, and censorship resistance. ------------------ 🎥 Credits: Intro / outro by babyPRO - https://babypro.art/ ETHDam Photography by Paulus – https://concretestate.eu/ MC of ETHDam - Collins Ejiofor - developer working at the intersection of Web3 and AI. Check out his LinkedIn for more about his work and upcoming projects! https://www.linkedin.com/in/collins-ejiofor/ ------------------ Special thanks to our partners who made ETHDam possible: 🌹 Hackathon – Bouquet: Oasis Network https://oasisprotocol.org/ 🌷 Hackathon – Petal: Circles https://aboutcircles.com 💛 Conference – Gold: Zano https://zano.org/ Dash https://www.dash.org/ Bitvavo https://bitvavo.com/en 🩶 Conference – Silver: Igra Labs https://igralabs.com/hero 💛 Conference – Copper: Lido https://lido.fi/ DeTrip https://detrip.travel/ Cake Wallet https://cakewallet.com/ The Grid https://thegrid.id/ Calimero Network https://calimero.network/ 0xbow https://0xbow.io/ Mina https://minaprotocol.com/ JobStash https://jobstash.xyz/ Cyber Capital https://www.cyber.capital/ POAP https://poap.xyz/ Acronym Foundation (Supported our Top 10 Hackers) https://acronymfoundation.org/ 🌱 Sponsor: EF Ecosystem Support Program https://esp.ethereum.foundation ------------------ 0:00 Intro 0:27 Privacy-Preserving ML 1:35 Federated Learning Basics 2:59 Need for Verifiability 3:34 System Overview 4:18 Local Training & Masking 6:00 One-Time Pad Masking 7:05 Ring Topology Explained 9:03 Implementation with ECDH 10:46 System Summary & Flow

CryptoCanal · Oct 9, 2025

Welcome to the 3rd Edition of ETHDam, hosted May 9–11, 2025 in Amsterdam. This year, we brought together the brightest minds in privacy, security, and AI for a unique 48-hour hackathon + conference combo. 🌷 https://www.ethdam.com// 🌷 ------------------ Monflo | AI Agents in Smart Contracts: Can AI go to jail? - Steef Peters | ETHDam III - 2025 🎤 About the Speaker: After a study mathematics and physics at the University of Amsterdam and a PhD in elementary particle physics he made a new step designing and implementation of new technology like electronic payment systems and artificial intelligence in the financial sector. This resulted in a professorship at the Free University of Amsterdam, visiting researcher position at the Henley Business School and visiting professor position at the Beijing Institute of Technology. Next to this he started companies in the Netherlands and the Philippines directed to the design and implementation of decentral personal information systems. To apply this knowledge he joined a company in the social domain as director resulting in ways of scoring, which is now being developed in a new company, wallet79 in the Netherlands and wallet79Cambodia. He was teacher at the Hague University of Applied Sciences in the field of risk management, cybersecurity, blockchain and GDPR before staring a new company Monflo, bridging the traditional fiat currency world to the digital currency world. At the moment is is the Chief Risk Officer at Monflo and CEO at wallet79 in the Netherlands. 𝕏 Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steef-peters-7928487/ https://www.monflo.com/ https://x.com/MonfloFinance ------------------ About ETHDam & CryptoCanal ETHDam is powered by CryptoCanal, an education and events platform rooted in Amsterdam, expanding into Rotterdam and Zürich. Keep up with us to see updates on future events: https://www.cryptocanal.org/ Follow CryptoCanal on X: https://twitter.com/CryptoCanal Join CryptoCanal TG Community: https://t.me/CryptoCanalCommunity Join CryptoCanal Discord: https://discord.com/invite/XJVjpCqQBz CryptoCanal unites crypto enthusiasts committed to making a positive impact. Unapologetically political, we prioritize education, events, and services while championing cypherpunk values like privacy, sovereignty, and censorship resistance. ------------------ 🎥 Credits: Intro / outro by babyPRO - https://babypro.art/ ETHDam Photography by Paulus – https://concretestate.eu/ MC of ETHDam - Collins Ejiofor - developer working at the intersection of Web3 and AI. Check out his LinkedIn for more about his work and upcoming projects! https://www.linkedin.com/in/collins-ejiofor/ ------------------ Special thanks to our partners who made ETHDam possible: 🌹 Hackathon – Bouquet: Oasis Network https://oasisprotocol.org/ 🌷 Hackathon – Petal: Circles https://aboutcircles.com 💛 Conference – Gold: Zano https://zano.org/ Dash https://www.dash.org/ Bitvavo https://bitvavo.com/en 🩶 Conference – Silver: Igra Labs https://igralabs.com/hero 💛 Conference – Copper: Lido https://lido.fi/ DeTrip https://detrip.travel/ Cake Wallet https://cakewallet.com/ The Grid https://thegrid.id/ Calimero Network https://calimero.network/ 0xbow https://0xbow.io/ Mina https://minaprotocol.com/ JobStash https://jobstash.xyz/ Cyber Capital https://www.cyber.capital/ POAP https://poap.xyz/ Acronym Foundation (Supported our Top 10 Hackers) https://acronymfoundation.org/ 🌱 Sponsor: EF Ecosystem Support Program https://esp.ethereum.foundation ------------------ 0:00 Intro 0:55 Can AI Go to Jail? 1:35 From Web3 to Web5 2:35 AI on Smart Devices 3:30 AI in Smart Contracts 4:20 Legal Complexity & Compliance 5:20 Protecting Individuals with SSI 6:30 Case Study: Cambodia Credit System 7:50 Smart Contracts vs Legal Contracts 9:05 Risks of Self-Learning Agents 11:00 No AI Jail Yet – The Legal Gap

CryptoCanal · Oct 9, 2025

Welcome to the 3rd Edition of ETHDam, hosted May 9–11, 2025 in Amsterdam. This year, we brought together the brightest minds in privacy, security, and AI for a unique 48-hour hackathon + conference combo. 🌷 https://www.ethdam.com// 🌷 ------------------ Panel | The Future of Privacy: Protocols, Not Promises | ETHDam III - 2025 🎙 Panelists: Aaron Day - Brownstone Institute/Daylight Freedom - CEO/Fellow / https://x.com/AaronRDay http://daylightfreedom.org/ Reuben Yap - Firo - Co-Founder / https://x.com/reubenyap https://firo.org/ Yunus Gürlek - Mina - Software Engineer / https://x.com/yunusguerlek https://minaprotocol.com/ Marina Petrichenko ( Crypto Marina ) - Institute of Free Technology © & Codex - Growth Lead / https://x.com/Crypto_marina https://free.technology/ https://codex.storage/ ------------------ About ETHDam & CryptoCanal ETHDam is powered by CryptoCanal, an education and events platform rooted in Amsterdam, expanding into Rotterdam and Zürich. Keep up with us to see updates on future events: https://www.cryptocanal.org/ Follow CryptoCanal on X: https://twitter.com/CryptoCanal Join CryptoCanal TG Community: https://t.me/CryptoCanalCommunity Join CryptoCanal Discord: https://discord.com/invite/XJVjpCqQBz CryptoCanal unites crypto enthusiasts committed to making a positive impact. Unapologetically political, we prioritize education, events, and services while championing cypherpunk values like privacy, sovereignty, and censorship resistance. ------------------ 🎥 Credits: Intro / outro by babyPRO - https://babypro.art/ ETHDam Photography by Paulus – https://concretestate.eu/ ------------------ Special thanks to our partners who made ETHDam possible: 🌹 Hackathon – Bouquet: Oasis Network https://oasisprotocol.org/ 🌷 Hackathon – Petal: Circles https://aboutcircles.com 💛 Conference – Gold: Zano https://zano.org/ Dash https://www.dash.org/ Bitvavo https://bitvavo.com/en 🩶 Conference – Silver: Igra Labs https://igralabs.com/hero 💛 Conference – Copper: Lido https://lido.fi/ DeTrip https://detrip.travel/ Cake Wallet https://cakewallet.com/ The Grid https://thegrid.id/ Calimero Network https://calimero.network/ 0xbow https://0xbow.io/ Mina https://minaprotocol.com/ JobStash https://jobstash.xyz/ Cyber Capital https://www.cyber.capital/ POAP https://poap.xyz/ Acronym Foundation (Supported our Top 10 Hackers) https://acronymfoundation.org/ 🌱 Sponsor: EF Ecosystem Support Program https://esp.ethereum.foundation ------------------ 0:00 - Introductions 1:30 - CBDCs, Zano & Real-World Privacy Use 4:00 - What Makes a Protocol Privacy-Preserving? 5:30 - Privacy vs. Composability 8:15 - Tornado Cash and Privacy Leakages 13:00 - Are We Overhyping ZK? 16:00 - Metadata, Mixnets & Optional Privacy Layers 20:50 - Corporate vs. User Privacy Needs 22:45 - Quantum Threats & Privacy Tradeoffs 27:00 - Censorship Resistance Misconceptions

CryptoCanal · Oct 9, 2025

Welcome to the 3rd Edition of ETHDam, hosted May 9–11, 2025 in Amsterdam. This year, we brought together the brightest minds in privacy, security, and AI for a unique 48-hour hackathon + conference combo. 🌷 https://www.ethdam.com// 🌷 ------------------ Cyber Capital | BTC: A corrupt and broken dead end - Justin Bons | ETHDam III - 2025 🎤 About the Speaker: Justin's passion for cryptocurrency stemmed from his background in political philosophy, as he saw crypto’s potential to address many of the world’s problems. As online forum discussions shifted from technical details to political debates—particularly during the blocksize wars—he became more actively involved, not just through investing, but by engaging in the discourse. Questions of economics, governance, censorship, decentralization, and power transcend coding languages, and debating these issues has helped him shape a strong long-term investment strategy, one that aligns with the values of the Cyber Capital team. He believes the best way to contribute to the cryptocurrency ecosystem is through rigorous research to identify the projects with true merit, helping steer the space toward a better future. 𝕏 Follow: https://x.com/Justin_Bons https://www.cyber.capital/ https://x.com/cybercapital ------------------ About ETHDam & CryptoCanal ETHDam is powered by CryptoCanal, an education and events platform rooted in Amsterdam, expanding into Rotterdam and Zürich. Keep up with us to see updates on future events: https://www.cryptocanal.org/ Follow CryptoCanal on X: https://twitter.com/CryptoCanal Join CryptoCanal TG Community: https://t.me/CryptoCanalCommunity Join CryptoCanal Discord: https://discord.com/invite/XJVjpCqQBz CryptoCanal unites crypto enthusiasts committed to making a positive impact. Unapologetically political, we prioritize education, events, and services while championing cypherpunk values like privacy, sovereignty, and censorship resistance. ------------------ 🎥 Credits: Intro / outro by babyPRO - https://babypro.art/ ETHDam Photography by Paulus – https://concretestate.eu/ ------------------ Special thanks to our partners who made ETHDam possible: 🌹 Hackathon – Bouquet: Oasis Network https://oasisprotocol.org/ 🌷 Hackathon – Petal: Circles https://aboutcircles.com 💛 Conference – Gold: Zano https://zano.org/ Dash https://www.dash.org/ Bitvavo https://bitvavo.com/en 🩶 Conference – Silver: Igra Labs https://igralabs.com/hero 💛 Conference – Copper: Lido https://lido.fi/ DeTrip https://detrip.travel/ Cake Wallet https://cakewallet.com/ The Grid https://thegrid.id/ Calimero Network https://calimero.network/ 0xbow https://0xbow.io/ Mina https://minaprotocol.com/ JobStash https://jobstash.xyz/ Cyber Capital https://www.cyber.capital/ POAP https://poap.xyz/ Acronym Foundation (Supported our Top 10 Hackers) https://acronymfoundation.org/ 🌱 Sponsor: EF Ecosystem Support Program https://esp.ethereum.foundation ------------------ 0:00 Intro 1:00 BTC vs cypherpunk values 2:30 Bitcoin's pivot from Satoshi's vision 4:00 Scaling limitations & self-custody 5:30 Broken incentives & false narratives 6:30 Governance failure in Bitcoin 7:30 Centralized control of core devs 8:30 BTC is a distraction to freedom tech 9:30 Bitcoin's future collapse scenario 10:30 Q&A

CryptoCanal · Oct 9, 2025

Welcome to the 3rd Edition of ETHDam, hosted May 9–11, 2025 in Amsterdam. This year, we brought together the brightest minds in privacy, security, and AI for a unique 48-hour hackathon + conference combo. 🌷 https://www.ethdam.com// 🌷 ------------------ About ETHDam & CryptoCanal ETHDam is powered by CryptoCanal, an education and events platform rooted in Amsterdam, expanding into Rotterdam and Zürich. Keep up with us to see updates on future events: https://www.cryptocanal.org/ Follow CryptoCanal on X: / cryptocanal Join CryptoCanal TG Community: https://t.me/CryptoCanalCommunity Join CryptoCanal Discord: / discord CryptoCanal unites crypto enthusiasts committed to making a positive impact. Unapologetically political, we prioritize education, events, and services while championing cypherpunk values like privacy, sovereignty, and censorship resistance. ------------------ 🎥 Credits: babyPRO - https://babypro.art/ ------------------ Special thanks to our partners who made ETHDam possible: 🌹 Hackathon – Bouquet: Oasis Network https://oasisprotocol.org/ 🌷 Hackathon – Petal: Circles https://aboutcircles.com 💛 Conference – Gold: Zano https://zano.org/ Dash https://www.dash.org/ Bitvavo https://bitvavo.com/en 🩶 Conference – Silver: Igra Labs https://igralabs.com/hero 💛 Conference – Copper: Lido https://lido.fi/ DeTrip https://detrip.travel/ Cake Wallet https://cakewallet.com/ The Grid https://thegrid.id/ Calimero Network https://calimero.network/ 0xbow https://0xbow.io/ Mina https://minaprotocol.com/ JobStash https://jobstash.xyz/ Cyber Capital https://www.cyber.capital/ POAP https://poap.xyz/ Acronym Foundation (Supported our Top 10 Hackers) https://acronymfoundation.org/ 🌱 Sponsor: EF Ecosystem Support Program https://esp.ethereum.foundation

CryptoCanal · Oct 9, 2025

Interview with Thierry Baudet - Forum voor Democratie at ETHDam III - 2025. https://x.com/thierrybaudet http://fvd.nl/ Welcome to the 3rd Edition of ETHDam, hosted May 9–11, 2025 in Amsterdam. This year, we brought together the brightest minds in privacy, security, and AI for a unique 48-hour hackathon + conference combo. 🌷 https://www.ethdam.com// 🌷 ------------------ About ETHDam & CryptoCanal ETHDam is powered by CryptoCanal, an education and events platform rooted in Amsterdam, expanding into Rotterdam and Zürich. Keep up with us to see updates on future events: https://www.cryptocanal.org/ Follow CryptoCanal on X: / cryptocanal Join CryptoCanal TG Community: https://t.me/CryptoCanalCommunity Join CryptoCanal Discord: / discord CryptoCanal unites crypto enthusiasts committed to making a positive impact. Unapologetically political, we prioritize education, events, and services while championing cypherpunk values like privacy, sovereignty, and censorship resistance. ------------------ 🎥 Credits: babyPRO - https://babypro.art/ ------------------ Special thanks to our partners who made ETHDam possible: 🌹 Hackathon – Bouquet: Oasis Network https://oasisprotocol.org/ 🌷 Hackathon – Petal: Circles https://aboutcircles.com 💛 Conference – Gold: Zano https://zano.org/ Dash https://www.dash.org/ Bitvavo https://bitvavo.com/en 🩶 Conference – Silver: Igra Labs https://igralabs.com/hero 💛 Conference – Copper: Lido https://lido.fi/ DeTrip https://detrip.travel/ Cake Wallet https://cakewallet.com/ The Grid https://thegrid.id/ Calimero Network https://calimero.network/ 0xbow https://0xbow.io/ Mina https://minaprotocol.com/ JobStash https://jobstash.xyz/ Cyber Capital https://www.cyber.capital/ POAP https://poap.xyz/ Acronym Foundation (Supported our Top 10 Hackers) https://acronymfoundation.org/ 🌱 Sponsor: EF Ecosystem Support Program https://esp.ethereum.foundation

Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2024

Join Kartik Talwar, co-founder of ETH Global, as he welcomes attendees to Pragma London 2024, a one-day summit exploring the future of web3 and blockchain innovation. This accessible event features founder-led discussions on Ethereum evolution, Lens Protocol's permissionless future, account abstraction (EIP-4337), and crypto-AI convergence. Discover new primitives like on-chain Packs (NFT-based perks) and gain insights from Safe, ENS, Chainlink and other leading projects. Designed for both newcomers and experts, Pragma offers a single-track format with interviews and panels covering decentralized analytics, wallet innovation, and modular blockchain development. 00:00 - Opening Welcome by ETH Global's Kartik Talwar 00:49 - Pragma's Mission: Pragmatic Web3 Development 01:29 - Bridging Web3 Knowledge Gaps for Newcomers 02:01 - Founder-Led Content in Single-Track Format 02:26 - Non-Technical Approach for Broad Accessibility 02:57 - Event Structure: Conversation-Focused Interviews 03:27 - Logistics: Schedule, Website & Attendee Statistics 04:25 - Partner Highlights: Lido, Stargate, Worldcoin 05:31 - Introducing Packs: NFT-Based Event Perks 06:32 - Extending Utility: On-Chain/Off-Chain Benefits 07:29 - Full Agenda Overview: Ethereum to Account Abstraction 07:54 - Justin Drake: Ethereum's Roadmap Discussion 08:18 - Lens Protocol's Permissionless Evolution 08:48 - Dune Analytics: Scaling Blockchain Data 09:18 - Exploring Crypto and AI Synergies _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇬🇧 *Pragma London* Pragma London took place at Christchurch Spitalfields in London on March 14, 2024, and was an in-person summit for builders and leaders in the web3 ecosystem. Watch the full Pragma London playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh7rvaHBM14peT1TwI3QX38p&si=MzGrEYwYjxSQFiFM ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Ever since we first introduced our new event series Pragma in Tokyo of the spring of 2023, we have been fostering a curated, global community of individuals who deeply care about web3. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Kartik Talwar* X: https://x.com/therealkartik Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/kartik ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Daniel Bar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2024

xplore the rise of APAC in the crypto ecosystem with Daniel from Bit Ford at Pragma Sydney 2024. This talk dives into Australia’s crypto legacy, from early Ethereum contributors to modern DeFi innovators like Synthetix and Immutable. Discover how APAC’s unique blend of financial expertise, UX innovation, and community-driven events like ETH Sydney fosters blockchain adoption. Learn about the "ascending world" narrative, the importance of third places in web3 culture, and upcoming opportunities like Devcon Bangkok. Essential for builders, investors, and crypto enthusiasts in APAC and beyond. 00:00 - Introduction: APAC’s Growing Role in Crypto 00:56 - Daniel’s Background: Bit Ford & Ethereum Sydney 01:38 - Australia’s Crypto Legacy: Ethereum & Dogecoin 02:17 - Early DAOs & On-Chain Governance in Australia 02:54 - 2017 ICO Boom & BIP Puba’s Influence 03:34 - Synthetix & Australia’s DeFi Innovations 04:08 - The “Ascending World” & APAC’s Crypto Potential 04:52 - APAC’s Crypto Hubs: Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong 05:26 - Geopolitics & Innovation: Israel vs. Australia 06:06 - Australia’s Strengths: UX & Financial Tech 07:23 - Case Studies: Canva, Atlassian, Immutable 08:00 - Web3 as a “Third Place” for Culture & Innovation 08:39 - Public Goods & Social Fabric in Crypto Communities 09:56 - Web3’s Unique Features: Composability & Permissionlessness 10:29 - Decentralization & Tokenized Economies 11:07 - Education & Hackathons: ETH Sydney’s Impact 11:41 - Success Stories: Young Builders in Crypto/AI 12:17 - Upcoming Events: ETH Sydney & Sui Hacker House 12:53 - Road to Devcon Bangkok: How to Get Involved _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇦🇺 *Pragma Sydney* The Sydney edition of Pragma took place at The View by Sydney in May 2024 with a curated series of high-quality talks that sparked thought and discussion. Ever since we first introduced our new event series, Pragma, in Tokyo in the spring of 2023, we have been fostering a curated, global community of individuals who deeply care about web3. Watch the full Pragma Sydney playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh7rvaHBM14peT1TwI3QX38p&si=MzGrEYwYjxSQFiFM ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

This talk will go over ERC-7281, colloquially known as the xERC20 standard. I'll run through the specifications in detail, including pros/cons and discussion points from the forums, and talk through adoption pathways for token issuers.

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

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David Sneider

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

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Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

"To date, we're doing it wrong. Though we talk around it, Web3 has yet to get serious about building tools the average person wants to use — we are still building for other crypto people. We must design to solve real-world problems to live up to what most of us came here to do: build tech that matters." APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

While EVM compatible chains continue to maintain their lead in the infrastructure race, new L1s and L2s powered by EVM +/- or non-EVMs (i.e. SVMs) have picked up steam. This talk will explore the trade-offs around the current and future state of the blockchain execution layer. APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

The deployment of distributed validators on Ethereum Mainnet is lowering barriers and unlocking new opportunities for solo stakers to participate in securing the network. This session will cover squad staking opportunities from Lido Simple DVT, EtherFi Operation Solo Staker, Obol Techne Credential, Community Clusters, and more.

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

I will discuss the potential of modular, interoperable networks for smart contracts' ability to access off-chain data and serve as modular extensions. I’ll delve into the practical implications, showing how SEDA's 'everything oracle' redefines Web3 apps by providing a broader data landscape. APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Murat Akdeniz

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

This session will focus on educating the audience on the developments around preconfirmations on mainnet, will evaluate different approaches that are proposed in and out of protocol, and finally wrap with a discussion on early stage technologies available today people can go hands on with to preconfirm their mainnet transactions instantly. APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

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Tiancheng Xie

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

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Mahsa Moosavi

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

In this presentation, I aim to provide an in-depth exploration of the revolutionary concept of Orbit chains. Attendees will gain insights into the benefits of running their own rollup, including customization options such as throughput, privacy, gas token, and governance. Key Points: -Understanding Orbit Chains: I will elucidate the concept of Orbit chains, showcasing how individuals and organizations can create their dedicated chains settling to Arbitrum's Layer 2 (L2) chains. -Customization Possibilities: Delving into the myriad possibilities, I will discuss how users can tailor their rollups according to specific needs, including the ability to launch decentralized Nitro-powered blockchain networks, ensuring gas price reliability, and implementing permissioned access for data control. -Use Cases and Examples: Real-world examples will be presented to illustrate the potential of running your own rollup, including launching blockchain networks with advanced features like Nitro's fraud proofs and EVM+ compatibility via Stylus. -Setting Up Your Own Rollup: I will guide the audience through the practical steps involved in setting up their own rollup, demystifying the process and encouraging hands-on engagement.

Nitya Subramanian

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

As we head into crypto's next act, there's a shakeup at every layer - from L2 scalability to apps and everything in between. This talk will explore where wallets may evolve -- from paper wallets to a possibility of wallets being a network and everything in between -- and what role wallets may play in crypto’s overall future APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

Collab.Land [$COLLAB], an automated member management system for tokenized communities, introduced Telefrens powered by Arbitrum in December. This is the first Social Finance (SocialFi) bot for token-gated groups with royalties rewarding creators and game-changing ease of user-onboarding experience. In this solo talk, James would go through the technical side of the launch and share the insights from developers about the potential of community trading and mass adoption though ERC 3447. APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Niklas Kunkel

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

MakerDAO has proven the concept that capital generated on-chain can be deployed into Real World Assets to generate yield, maintaining protocol profitability when DeFi usage drops yet this is not accessible for most. This could enable a new wave of on-chain customers for DeFi, what's missing? APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

How should builders be thinking about navigating regulatory issues from taxes to AML compliance? What prospects are there for legislation to help keep innovators in the U.S.? Find out in this discussion by Sarah and Kevin. APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

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Christine Kim, Terence Tsao

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

In this panel, Ethereum Consensus Layer OG researchers Preston Van Loon, Terence Tsao, and Christine Kim discusses Ethereum's upcoming hard fork upgrade, Dencun, scheduled to take place in March. They talk about the long-awaited protodanksharding upgrade and how it'll give the Ethereum L2 ecosystem a turbo boost. APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

How should projects grapple with these decisions and comply with securities laws? Sarah Chen dives into the takeaways from the latest SEC Enforcement Actions on Crypto Assets. APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

In this session, we will share the importance topic around decentralized Layer 2 solutions. Layer 2s are built on top of existing blockchains to improve scalability and efficiency. We'll delve into solutions the industry are implementing and while retaining the decentralization ethos of blockchain We'll analyze case studies of successful Layer 2 implementations, showcasing their impact on both the DeFi and creation of economic value from securing the networks infrastructure. Special attention will be given to rollups. Furthermore, we'll address the challenges and opportunities presented by Layer 2s, such as security considerations, user adoption. APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

I will be showing current common use cases of zk proofs and exploring how we can take those concepts to be able to prove any form of computation. APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

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Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

The current rate of scams and asset theft in crypto is completely unacceptable — and there are ways to drive it down dramatically. We’ll discuss who these attackers (or drainer groups) are, how they operate, and how wallets and dApps are on the front lines of making it much harder for them to be successful. APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Jan Gorzny

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

In this talk, we’ll explore the challenges of bringing zero-knowledge proofs as a finality mechanism to the OP Stack. This entirely removes the need for fraud proofs as blocks are equipped with validity proofs. Unfortunately, the OP stack currently changes some EVM semantics and that changes how the circuits for a block prover would need to be constructed. As an example, the deposit transactions introduced by the OP stack don’t have valid signatures -- so the circuits from the PSE for validating blocks that include them don’t work out of the box. These OP stack changes, along with other design decisions of the stack, add challenges to building an EVM equivalent ZK rollup using the stack. We explore these challenges and explain how we overcame them in Zircuit.

Nick Dodson

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

The search for scalability is reaching its end stages. The rapid advancement of zero-knowledge technology, parallel execution and better virtual machine design solves the "execution" constraint, allowing massive amounts of computation to be compressed to a concise proof. Meanwhile, the data-availability sampling used by Danksharding & Celestia solve the data-availability bottleneck. This leaves us with one final constraint: state growth. Why is state growth so important? And why have other virtual machines not been able to solve this issue? APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

Martin Hanzi from EY Law Austria discusses European Crypto Regulation. APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

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Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

When oracles fuse blockchains + AI, will they spawn rogue contracts? And new crimes in the real world? The springboards for my talk will be: (1) a widely cited 2016 scholarly paper I co-authored and (2) My crypto science-fiction thriller novel THE ORACLE (a Publisher's Weekly notable book for 2024). APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Illia Polosukhin, Erik Voorhees

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

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Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

In this talk I will go through our experience of building an rpc node and a sequencer for a type-2 zkEVM (0xPolygonHermez). The audience will learn the basics of different types of zkEVM (type-1, type-2, etc), the basics of Erigon architecture and how make them work together. It will also cover the differences between having a prover vs a full rollup system.

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

Save the Children created one of the world’s the first ETH philanthropy campaigns called HODL Hope, raising more than $7M in fiat value. The campaign gamified fundraising elements like a progress meter, leaderboards for top community, top token and top donor. Donate ETH and HODL hope for children. APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Manu Alzuru

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

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Joe Lubin

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

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Christine Kim

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

Looking ahead, there is the potential for rollups to become the primary revenue channel for DA layers like Ethereum, Celestia, and NEAR. In the short-term, optimizations on Layer-1 blockchains for DA functionality such as proto-danksharding on Ethereum will reduce fee revenue. However, over a longer-term, the cheaper fees can unlock new blockchain-based applications across industries including gaming, social, entertainment and more. This talk will dive into the dynamics of L2 to L1 value accrual. APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Sandy Peng

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

In a space with abundant technical innnovation, the struggle is often to find relevant with the day developer and user's lives. Wordsmiths and community builders find that balance of technical education, and creating the human spark APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Danno Ferrin

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

Every story has three sides, and parallel EVMs are no exception. In this session, we will examine how different EVMs achieve parallelism before and during execution, then explore how protocol changes can weave parallelism to the end of the protocol and improve end-user experiences.

Sandy Peng

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

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Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

As money has evolved from cash to credit cards and banks and now to crypto, the attributes of money have changed. What have we given up in our pursuit of convenience? Speed? Cost? Privacy? Is crypto really better than cash? This talk presents the evolution of money, highlighting the pros and cons of each system. It argues that while cash offered privacy and control, modern alternatives introduced limitations like fees, data tracking, and volatility. APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Suede Kam

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

What problems can blockchain solve for open source, decentralized AI? Why and where smart contract and Ethereum can come in? Plus, dissect a range of use cases that people can relate to such as DeFi, NFTs, deep fakes and protocol level design (for the nerds out there ;)). APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

EIP-4844 is the much anticipated native Ethereum data availability (DA) solution in the upcoming Ethereum Cancun upgrade. However, to limit the storage requirement of the validators, EIP-4844 will discard the DA data (namely binary large objects, BLOBs) older than 18 days. In this talk, we introduce EthStorage, an Ethereum L2 solution to offer long-term available solution for EIP-4844 BLOBs with on-chain proof of storage verification. By indexing the BLOBs on-chain and storing BLOBs off-chain, EthStorage can scale to hundreds of Terabytes or even Petabytes at 1/100x to 1/1000x of Ethereum storage cost. We will demonstrate the EthStorage testnet that is integrated with EIP-4844 on the Ethereum testnet, and showcase prototypes for new Ethereum applications like vitalik's blog, decentralized Dropbox, dynamic NFTs, etc. APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

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Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

Presenting all the research topics we have been working on for past two years. We have dived into Layers2, ZKFFMpegs and building a project on it. We have also started looking into PBS and will be working with the Foundation on our next publications. Our talk mainly would cover some research proposals we have dived into.

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

Existing options via bridging and wrapped assets are less secure and only 0.8% of BTC is currently being circulated on smart contract platform that can be used in DeFi or other dApps via wrapped BTC. With ZetaChain, we have the potential to unlock the liquidity within the $900B+ market cap of BTC. APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Oren Katz

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

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Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

Diving into what Solana makes possible APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Sam Kazemian

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

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Yannis Smaragdakis

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

Dedaub develops technology to analyze all EVM smart contracts ever deployed. Cool uses/stories: a) Solidity compiler bug: "most deployed contract addresses contain mostly junk code!" b) Helping the Ethereum Foundation study EVM changes c) Ecosystem-level threats: use in major "war rooms", e.g. ThirdWeb vulnerability. APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Jesse Pollak

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

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Brenda Loya

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

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Matt Cutler

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

Ethereum in theory is often quite different than Ethereum in reality. In this talk, Matt Culter dives into the fascinating and often surprising world of how the chain actually operates on a moment-to-moment basis. APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Michael Lewellen

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

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Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

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Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

Join the story of Storj, Livepeer and VALDI on bringing Dapps to market and winning Web2 customers & partners. Discover how they integrate distributed architecture to tackle Web2 challenges while upholding their values. Find inspiration to cultivate your project(s) towards growth and authenticity.

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

With tokenization of Real World Assets (RWA) becoming more prevalent, the opportunity to harness the power of blockchain to deliver value-driven opportunities is now in front of us. We take a dive into how these opportunities will develop and reshape the financial landscape. APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Maria Magenes

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

How should marketers behave? What are the challenges? What are the new tools that could help on the market? What should marketers focus on? Maria Magenes from Summer Finance covers it all. APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Bianca Buzea, Nader Dabit

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

Emily Lin from LineaBuild, Nader Dabit from EigenLayer, Bianca Buzea from Lukso, and Jens Guo from FilecoinFoundation dive into Developer Relations: Accelerating Web3 Growth and Innovation APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Nicholas Pai

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

The session explains Across' intents-based bridge design and does a deep dive on its hybrid, off/on-chain smart contract system, which produced a competitive market of third-party relayers that drive cross-chain transfer speeds higher and fees to near zero. APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Dror Tirosh

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

It’s been one year since ERC-4337 has been deployed. Since then we’ve seen widespread adoption and usage, released upgrades and improvements to the protocol and an exciting path has been set to achieve native AA (RIP-7560).

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

Sid Sanyal, Kate Laurence, Paul Fullarton, Chirag Dhull APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

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Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

To unlock use cases in gaming, TradFi, digital ID, and many others, including bringing Web2 business to crypto, many teams in the Ethereum ecosystem are building modular blockchains, referred to in many different ways as Supernets, hyperchains, Layer 3, just to name a few. These have the potential to propel adoption to the next level as they allow limitless scaling of transactions, sub-cent/negligible transaction costs, and also a level of customization that large organizations such as Visa or Activision Blizzard will require if they are to build on top of Ethereum. The tech stacks allow that allow developers to build these custom blockchains to enable what will most likely define the next wave of adoption in the coming bull market. APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

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Karen Scarbrough

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

Karen shares how EEA Working Groups have continued to lay foundations to coordinate and clarify the enterprise ecosystem and how they would like to accelerate this in the future. APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

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Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

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Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

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Gregory Markou

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2024

The next major iteration of web3 UX will be driven by gaming; we will explore how this is happening technically and with real-world examples live today. APPLICATIONS FOR ETHDenver 2024: #YearOfTheSpork ARE OPEN APPLY NOW https://ethdenver.com/apply

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2024

Tor is a trial and appellate lawyer. He’s best known for representing hackers and white-collar defendants in federal criminal court and on appeal. https://www.torekeland.com https://www.torekeland.com/roman-sterlingov/

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2024

Complex privacy ecosystems in play: mixnet example | W3PN Berlin Meetup Jaya x Nym Head of Stragegy x Nym https://x.com/jayapapaya https://www.jayapapaya.xyz Sebastian x HOPR VP technology @GnosisDAO | founder @hoprnet https://x.com/SCBuergel Moderator: Julio Linares x Poetic Technologies https://x.com/Julio_Linares_ http://poeticte.ch ------------ Support - Donate: https://docs.web3privacy.info/donate/ - Become a member: https://web3privacy.info/membership/ - Contribute: https://docs.web3privacy.info/contributors/ Explore http://web3privacy.info http://github.com/web3privacy/ http://docs.web3privacy.info

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2024

Introduction into Web3Privacy Now movement by Mykola @ Berlin Meetup, c-base, 24' Mykola Siusko x Web3Privacy Now core at W3PN, futurist & researcher https://x.com/nicksvyaznoy http://web3privacy.info ------------ Support - Donate: https://docs.web3privacy.info/donate/ - Become a member: https://web3privacy.info/membership/ - Contribute: https://docs.web3privacy.info/contributors/ Explore http://web3privacy.info http://github.com/web3privacy/ http://docs.web3privacy.info

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2024

Collective, Non-Profit. Private | afri | W3PN Berlin Meetup Afri x Department of Decentralization, ETHBerlin, Protocol Berg https://q9f.cc https://x.com/q9fcc Support - Donate: https://docs.web3privacy.info/donate/ - Become a member: https://web3privacy.info/membership/ - Contribute: https://docs.web3privacy.info/contributors/ Explore http://web3privacy.info http://github.com/web3privacy/ http://docs.web3privacy.info

Josh Davila

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2024

The tension between privacy and solidarity | Josh aka The Blockchain Socialist | W3PN Berlin Meetup 2024 Josh Davila https://x.com/TBSocialist https://linktr.ee/theblockchainsocialist Support - Donate: https://docs.web3privacy.info/donate/ - Become a member: https://web3privacy.info/membership/ - Contribute: https://docs.web3privacy.info/contributors/ Explore http://web3privacy.info http://github.com/web3privacy/ http://docs.web3privacy.info

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2024

Short from the talk "We Need More Crypto Collectives". Get inspired by someone who's made it real and authentic for years, consistently dedicating passion and effort to enhance. https://dod.ngo/ https://ethberlin.ooo/ (2023) https://ethberlin.org/ (2024) https://x.com/_franzihei

Ying Tong

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2024

Short from the talk "Cryptography and Privacy in Context". https://x.com/therealyingtong Embrace Diversity. The greatest weakeness we have as hackers and cypherpunks is to not being inclusive enough. By fostering solidarity and understanding, we can advance and make a significant impact. Otherwise, our efforts will remain limited and fragmented.

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2024

Short from the talk "Hacktivism in the Crypto era and beyond" "It's very important to not have your identity defined by an insitution" https://x.com/jaromil

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2024

Short from the talk "The Big V in Crypto" https://x.com/DrNickA

Ameen Soleimani, Vitalik Buterin

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2024

Short from the post-keynote chat between Ameen and Vitalik at Web3Privacy Now Summit II, May 30 - 2024 Ameen Keynote "The Fight For Privacy" https://x.com/0xbowio https://x.com/ameensol https://x.com/VitalikButerin

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2024

Short from the talk "Cypherpunks: Back then & Now" by Pavol Lupták https://x.com/wilderko Privacy Summit II - Paralelni_polis, Prague, May 30, 2024

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2024

Cryptography rearranges power: it configures who can do what, from what. This makes cryptography an inherently political tool, and it confers on the field an intrinsically moral dimension. The Snowden revelations motivate a reassessment of the political and moral positioning of cryptography. They lead one to ask if our inability to effectively address mass surveillance constitutes a failure of our field. I believe that it does. I call for a community-wide effort to develop more effective means to resist mass surveillance. I plead for a reinvention of our disciplinary culture to attend not only to puzzles and math, but, also, to the societal implications of our work. https://web.cs.ucdavis.edu/~rogaway/papers/moral.html

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress · Oct 9, 2024

Short from the talk "We Need More Crypto Collectives". Get inspired by someone who's made it real and authentic for years, consistently dedicating passion and effort to enhance. https://dod.ngo/ https://ethberlin.ooo/ (2023) https://ethberlin.org/ (2024) https://x.com/_franzihei

CryptoCanal · Oct 9, 2024

“The future of web3 data layer is centralized?” with Viacheslav Shebanov from dRPC at ETHDam 2024. Reflect on what it means for web3 to run on top of centralized RPC and will/should that ever change in future? With over 13 years in the industry, Viacheslav Shebanov, CTO of DRPC, brings a wealth of experience from top social media and finance companies, specializing in high-load systems and AI product innovation. https://twitter.com/thought_sync https://twitter.com/drpcorg https://drpc.org/ Sterling Schuyler - MC of ETHDam, copy and content writer for emerging fund managers & crypto enthusiasts. ETHDam - a conference and hackathon held in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands from April 12th to 14th, 2024, celebrated its second edition, gathering more than 600 participants. In the dynamic space of ETHDam, privacy and security took center stage, featuring groundbreaking discussions on hacks, recovery, and the revolutionary work of figures like Pertsev. Privacy is dead in crypto, people that know, know. People who don’t know, should know. ETHDam is powered by CryptoCanal, an education and events platform growing in Amsterdam, spreading its roots to Rotterdam and Zürich. Keep up with us to see updates on future events: https://www.cryptocanal.org/ Follow CryptoCanal on X: https://twitter.com/CryptoCanal Join CryptoCanal TG Community: https://t.me/CryptoCanalCommunity Join CryptoCanal Discord: https://discord.com/invite/XJVjpCqQBz We would like to thank our partners that made this event possible. 🌷 Battleship Partner 🛳Oasis Network https://oasisprotocol.org/ Jet Ski Partner 🛩⛷ NEAR https://near.org/ Canoe Partners 🛶WAKU https://waku.org/ 🛶Trail of Bits https://www.trailofbits.com/ 🛶Avalanche https://www.avax.network/ 🛶Privacy + Scaling Explorations https://pse.dev/en 🛶Threshold https://threshold.network/ Our Canoe Partner & Official Node Provider 🛶dRPC https://drpc.org/ Sponsor 🤝EF Ecosystem Support Program https://esp.ethereum.foundation/ Paddle Partners 🚣ChainSecurity https://chainsecurity.com/ 🚣Lido https://lido.fi/ 🚣Cyber Capital https://www.cyber.capital/ 🚣Diva https://www.divastaking.net/ 🚣Firn Protocol https://firn.cash/ 🚣Beefy https://beefy.com/ 🚣0xbow https://www.0xbow.io/ 🚣Obscura https://obscura.build/ 🚣Panther https://www.pantherprotocol.io/ 🚣Maven 11 https://www.maven11.com/ 🚣Zama https://www.zama.ai/ 🚣zkSync https://zksync.io/ 🚣Secret Network https://scrt.network/ ETHDam AfterParty Fren 🥳Bitvavo https://bitvavo.com/en

CryptoCanal · Oct 9, 2024

“Rethinking Public Goods” with Vee from Ethereum Foundation's Privacy and Scaling Explorations lab at ETHDam 2024. https://twitter.com/PrivacyScaling https://pse.dev/en Jonathan Knegtel - MC of ETHDam, data aficionado and your favourite wooden bowtie. ETHDam - a conference and hackathon held in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands from April 12th to 14th, 2024, celebrated its second edition, gathering more than 600 participants. In the dynamic space of ETHDam, privacy and security took center stage, featuring groundbreaking discussions on hacks, recovery, and the revolutionary work of figures like Pertsev. Privacy is dead in crypto, people that know, know. People who don’t know, should know. ETHDam is powered by CryptoCanal, an education and events platform growing in Amsterdam, spreading its roots to Rotterdam and Zürich. Keep up with us to see updates on future events: https://www.cryptocanal.org/ Follow CryptoCanal on X: https://twitter.com/CryptoCanal Join CryptoCanal TG Community: https://t.me/CryptoCanalCommunity Join CryptoCanal Discord: https://discord.com/invite/XJVjpCqQBz We would like to thank our partners that made this event possible. 🌷 Battleship Partner 🛳Oasis Network https://oasisprotocol.org/ Jet Ski Partner 🛩⛷ NEAR https://near.org/ Canoe Partners 🛶WAKU https://waku.org/ 🛶Trail of Bits https://www.trailofbits.com/ 🛶Avalanche https://www.avax.network/ 🛶Privacy + Scaling Explorations https://pse.dev/en 🛶Threshold https://threshold.network/ Our Canoe Partner & Official Node Provider 🛶dRPC https://drpc.org/ Sponsor 🤝EF Ecosystem Support Program https://esp.ethereum.foundation/ Paddle Partners 🚣ChainSecurity https://chainsecurity.com/ 🚣Lido https://lido.fi/ 🚣Cyber Capital https://www.cyber.capital/ 🚣Diva https://www.divastaking.net/ 🚣Firn Protocol https://firn.cash/ 🚣Beefy https://beefy.com/ 🚣0xbow https://www.0xbow.io/ 🚣Obscura https://obscura.build/ 🚣Panther https://www.pantherprotocol.io/ 🚣Maven 11 https://www.maven11.com/ 🚣Zama https://www.zama.ai/ 🚣zkSync https://zksync.io/ 🚣Secret Network https://scrt.network/ ETHDam AfterParty Fren 🥳Bitvavo https://bitvavo.com/en

ETHTokyo · Sep 20, 2024

This talk will discuss the challenges and opportunities to play the infinite-game in a self-devouring capitalist environment. The video features a speaker from the Ethereum Foundation discussing the progress of Ethereum and its impact on local communities, developers, and real-world applications. The speaker highlights the importance of hackathons in fostering Web3 talent and commends the Japanese Ethereum community for organizing such events. They reflect on Ethereum's nearly 10-year history, emphasizing the growth in active contributors and advancements in scalability, user experience, and privacy. The transition from proof of work to proof of stake through the merge is mentioned as a significant milestone for decentralization and environmental impact. The speaker also touches on Ethereum’s educational initiatives, including its integration into Buenos Aires high school curriculum. Lastly, they explore real-world use cases of Ethereum-based solutions like decentralized IDs and voting tools, emphasizing their transformative potential in areas like Latin America.

ETHBerlin · Sep 4, 2024

ETHBerlin04 May 24-26, 2024, CIC Innovation Campus Technical Workshop: Austin Griffith - Build an Ethereum dApp in 40 mins ETHBerlin04 - https://ethberlin.org A Department of Decentralization event - https://dod.ngo The video features a presenter explaining how to quickly build a decentralized application (DApp) using Scaffold ETH, a tool designed to facilitate the development process. The presenter assumes the audience has knowledge of Ethereum and introduces the Build Guild, a DAO focused on developer onboarding, education, and providing grants. They also mention Speedrun Ethereum as a resource for technical individuals learning to build on Ethereum. The main focus of the video is demonstrating how Scaffold ETH can be used for rapid prototyping and product building without getting bogged down by common issues such as wallet or network problems. The presenter goes through the process of creating a new project called "ETH Burr" using Scaffold ETH, including setting up a local blockchain with Anvil from Foundry, deploying an example smart contract, and starting a local frontend. They then navigate to localhost 3000 to show what Scaffold ETH looks like out of the box and discuss its features like burner wallets and a faucet for obtaining test ether (eeth). The presenter demonstrates how to interact with an example greeter contract and then proceeds to write and deploy a simple smart contract that includes a counter function. Throughout the video, the presenter emphasizes the ease of iteration and tinkering with smart contracts in Scaffold ETH, showing how changes can be quickly deployed and tested locally.

LBWTV · Jun 17, 2024

Building Decentralized Apps Quickly - Kc Pella The video features Casey Peli, a software developer and volunteer, discussing how to build decentralized applications (dApps) quickly and efficiently. Targeting developers, content writers, and anyone interested in making money in the decentralized space, Casey introduces Build Guild, a community that supports developers across various roles including design, product management, and marketing. He covers educational resources like Speedrun Ethereum for learning smart contract development through challenges. Casey highlights the importance of grants for developers and content creators and introduces a tool called Skaffold E2 that simplifies the dApp development process on EVM-compatible chains. He demonstrates using Skaffold E2 to create a dApp without overwhelming Node Package Manager (NPM) with installations. The tool allows for automatic frontend generation from smart contracts, saving developers time. He also explains how to deploy smart contracts on different networks using Yarn commands and how to verify them easily. Casey shows how to update frontend applications with new network targets and deploy them online using Vercel directly from the terminal. Additionally, Casey talks about grants available through Build Guild that provide funding for projects. He explains the Build Guild app's back office where developers can share their builds, draw inspiration from others' work, and potentially earn monthly ETH rewards by contributing to the community.

LBWTV · Jun 15, 2024

NODO The video features a presentation by the content operations leader at Noodoo, discussing the platform's community-driven strategies for scalable user growth across Africa. The speaker delves into the evolution of Noodoo from a product directory to a community reward hub that focuses on education and resources. Noodoo now functions as both a B2C content and community hub and a B2B growth partner for companies entering African markets. The platform incorporates various elements such as verified product content feeds, independent contributors, gamification, incentives, and quizzes to foster learning and engagement. The presentation highlights how these features not only support user growth but also offer rewards and foster active participation within the community. The speaker also touches on Noodoo's product ecosystem, including its feed, XP and GEMS system for tracking activity and rewarding users, grants for supporting early-stage companies, and the platform's reach across multiple African countries. They discuss the importance of community-based marketing for genuine conversation, lower customer acquisition costs, localization, and sustainability. Case studies are presented to demonstrate successful collaborations with global blockchain companies using Noodoo's community-driven strategies. These include roadshows with Lisk for developer incubation programs, an educational campaign with Tether focusing on USDT adoption in Africa, and increasing CELU's foothold on the continent through

ZuBerlin · Jun 14, 2024

Clip The video features a speaker from the Ethereum Foundation discussing the mathematics behind cryptography, particularly focusing on elliptic curves, finite fields, and pairings. The talk aims to provide an intuitive understanding of these concepts, with a special emphasis on extending finite fields. The speaker introduces basic polynomial equations with real coefficients and demonstrates how complex numbers allow for solutions when real numbers fail. The discussion then shifts to modular arithmetic with prime numbers, defining fields, and explaining the properties necessary for something to be considered a field. The speaker goes on to draw parallels between polynomials over finite fields and integers, discussing concepts like prime polynomials, long division in polynomial rings, and the greatest common divisor (GCD) for polynomials. They also explore Bézout's lemma in the context of polynomials over finite fields. Furthermore, the talk covers how to create fields from polynomials using modulo operations and establishes that these constructed fields are indeed fields according to their properties. The number of elements in such a field is determined by raising the size of the ground field to the degree of a given polynomial. In conclusion, the speaker demonstrates an interesting trick that allows solving equations in larger fields when they can't be solved in smaller ones—analogous to extending real numbers to complex numbers—thus constructing Galois fields

LBWTV · Jun 11, 2024

Clip The video features a discussion on the establishment and scaling of EDAO as an organization, emphasizing the critical role of education in the blockchain and crypto space. The speaker, known as Agnevoss and president of Web3 Unilag, highlights the lack of structured blockchain education in Nigeria compared to countries like India. He explains blockchain technology's key features—immutability, transparency, and security—and its benefits such as security, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. However, he also points out challenges like complexity, scalability, and uncertain regulation. Agnevoss underscores Nigeria's high adoption rate of blockchain despite the educational gap and advocates for integrating blockchain into educational curricula to prepare for future job markets and technological literacy. He suggests offering specialized courses, incorporating modules into existing IT courses, and collaborating with blockchain companies for practical experience. Challenges like curriculum development and teacher training are acknowledged. The speaker also explores how blockchain can be applied in education for accessibility, fraud prevention, and credential verification. He cites various global universities already incorporating blockchain into their systems and companies working on blockchain solutions for education. The video concludes with an open call for questions from the audience, reinforcing the message that education is a vital stepping stone in advancing within the blockchain sector.

Aya Miyaguchi

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2023

Aya Miyaguchi, Executive Director of the Ethereum Foundation, joins Pragma Tokyo to explore the mission of growing Ethereum as an “infinite garden.” In this deeply personal and philosophical conversation, Aya reflects on Ethereum's values, Japan’s emerging role in the developer ecosystem, and what it means to coordinate a decentralized movement. From the EF’s support structure and cultural insights to the challenges of maintaining neutrality and scaling open systems, Aya shares how her background as a teacher influences her leadership style and how EF empowers others rather than dictates outcomes. The conversation also touches on Japan’s potential in areas like DAOs, open source culture, and unique approaches to coordination, governance, and identity. If you're curious about Ethereum’s future, EF’s philosophy, or global crypto adoption through cultural lenses, this is a must-watch. 00:00 Intro and welcoming Aya Miyaguchi 01:31 Aya’s relationship with Japan 03:12 Rise of builders in Japan’s Ethereum ecosystem 05:02 From teacher to Ethereum Foundation 07:59 What the Ethereum Foundation does 09:42 The Infinite Garden philosophy 12:24 Trade-offs of decentralized coordination 14:01 Why Ethereum is built in an open, slow way 16:00 Cultural values and leadership at EF 18:15 Why Ethereum is not a product or a company 20:21 Challenges of explaining Ethereum in Japan 23:15 Japan’s potential in open source and web3 26:06 Empowering developers and shifting mindsets 27:27 Growing optimism in Japanese policy 28:55 Ethereum’s bottoms-up culture vs top-down 29:52 EF’s evolving role as coordinator 33:36 The Infinite Garden and value alignment 34:51 Holding less than 1% of ETH and why that matters 36:31 Subtraction, legitimacy, and balance 39:13 Thanking the EF team and community 41:35 Q&A: Ethereum and network states 43:00 Q&A: Use cases for Japan and local innovation 46:16 Closing remarks and community encouragement _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇯🇵 *Pragma Tokyo* It’s always been about hackathons. Until now! Kicking off in Tokyo we announced the latest edition to the ETHGlobal family last week. Pragma will be one day summit, focusing on high quality talks in an intimate atmosphere that fuels reimagining the world and networking with like-minded individuals. Watch the full Pragma Tokyo 2023 playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh72VNBeeMzsvxnDdJH-vPhZ&si=z7enlsk30_DUjIoL _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow the Kartik Talwar* X: https://x.com/therealkartik Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/kartik ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2023

Join Dieter Shirley, CTO and co-founder of Dapper Labs and co-author of ERC-721, in this fireside chat with Kartik Talwar at Pragma Waterloo. Dive deep into how Web3 infrastructure must evolve to onboard millions of users. From the lessons of CryptoKitties and the creation of Flow blockchain, to rethinking smart contract design with the Cadence programming language, Dieter shares insights on scalability, account abstraction, social consensus, NFT evolution, dynamic assets, and cross-chain interoperability. Whether you’re a developer, product builder, or crypto enthusiast, this session is packed with actionable ideas and reflections on the future of blockchain usability and consumer-grade onboarding. 00:00 Intro to Web3 infrastructure and Dieter Shirley 01:04 CryptoKitties and the origins of Dapper Labs 03:15 How putting cats on the blockchain became real 04:50 Crypto onboarding hurdles and early scalability 05:56 CryptoKitties impact on Ethereum and beyond 07:32 Designing Flow to solve user and dev pain points 08:39 Built-in scaling via separation of concerns 10:11 Why account abstraction is critical for Web3 11:15 Moving beyond seed phrases with key management 12:21 Building Cadence: a new smart contract language 14:24 How resource-oriented programming changes security 15:55 Ethereum token ownership vs Flow model explained 17:25 From CryptoKitties to NBA Top Shot to Flow 19:10 Lessons from custodial wallets and Dapper 20:36 Account abstraction enabling hybrid custody 24:05 Gaming UX with account linking and shared custody 25:33 Multi-brand learnings: Top Shot, UFC, NFL All Day 26:37 Missed opportunities for dynamic NFTs and gameplay 28:01 Why mainstream users still need familiar metaphors 29:24 On-chain composable farming game demo 30:48 Open systems and NFT interoperability vision 32:21 Real-time games vs on-chain strategy experiences 33:50 Inspiration from Dark Forest and opcraft 35:18 Designing infrastructure for the next generation 36:18 Zones of sovereignty and social consensus 38:04 Liveness vs safety in blockchain failures 40:20 Bridges, eigenlayer, and shared consensus limits 42:03 Flow’s view on bridging and LayerZero architecture 44:01 Multi-bridge security models and message integrity 45:29 On-chain media storage: tradeoffs and new tooling 48:36 User-side pinning, IPFS enhancements, and ideas 49:10 What decentralization really means to Dieter 50:35 Backward and forward-looking guarantees 52:29 Why participation and censorship resistance matter 53:05 Critique of MEV culture and Flow’s design to prevent it 54:14 Closing thoughts and thank you to Dieter Shirley _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇨🇦 *Pragma Waterloo* The now third edition of Pragma kicked off with a curated series of high-quality talks that sparked thought and discussion among attendees as they were storming into the Auditorium of the CIGI Building. Pragma Waterloo 2023 was an opportunity discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma Waterloo 2023 playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh7i8oFx5vCB9qTdadQqAjF0&si=NS2W71SteTbEs4T8 ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Dieter Shirley* X: https://x.com/dete73 ✅ *Follow Flow* X: https://x.com/flow_blockchain ✅ *Follow the Kartik Talwar* X: https://x.com/therealkartik Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/kartik ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2023

Camila Russo, founder of The Defiant and one of the most respected journalists in crypto, joins Pragma New York 2023 to dissect the realities behind decentralization in Web3. In this hard-hitting interview, Camila breaks down what she calls “Crypto Theater”: decentralization theater, governance theater, community theater, and DeFi musical chairs. With clarity and honesty, she explains how most protocols today operate under the illusion of decentralization while maintaining centralized control—and why that’s dangerous for the future of crypto, regulation, and user trust. She also shares early details of her new initiative, the DeFi League, aimed at bringing transparency and accountability to the space. This is a must-watch for builders, DAO participants, DeFi users, and anyone passionate about crypto’s promise. 00:00 Intro to Camila Russo and crypto problems 01:13 Why Camila wrote “Crypto Is a Theater” 02:14 The risk of decentralization theater 03:34 How protocols maintain central control 05:03 Why true decentralization actually matters 06:58 Governance theater and token voting flaws 08:24 Plutocracy and one-token-one-vote issues 09:39 Why fake governance is worse than honesty 10:54 Community theater in NFTs 12:09 DeFi’s musical chairs problem 13:37 No one-size-fits-all for governance 14:22 Introducing the DeFi League initiative 15:52 Making DeFi risk metrics public 16:24 Why decentralization theater happens 17:49 Regulators aren’t being fooled 18:25 Intentional misdirection vs real constraint 20:06 Regulatory pressure hurting US innovation 21:16 Advice to DeFi founders on building better 22:39 Why risky experimentation still matters 23:58 What users can do to protect themselves 25:54 Final thoughts and DeFi League launch _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇺🇸 *Pragma New York* The fifth edition of Pragma took place in New York in September 2023 with a curated series of high-quality talks that sparked thought and discussion. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma New York 2023 playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh6xsRbmx2niHEDyOyt1mddu&si=6Ic960b2hQyz9RGw ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Ever since we first introduced our new event series, Pragma, in Tokyo in the spring of 2023, we have been fostering a curated, global community of individuals who deeply care about web3. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Camilla Russo* X: https://x.com/CamiRusso ✅ *Follow The Defiant* X: https://x.com/DefiantNews ✅ *Follow Kartik Talwar* X: https://x.com/therealkartik Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/kartik ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2021

We’re looking forward to connecting with you virtually February 5-12 for ETHDenver & ColoradoJam Innovation Festival & BUIDLathon 2021! It’s the Year of the Spork Marmot, the Year We Fortify, and both attendee and speaker applications open today! APPLY NOW: https://www.ethdenver.com/ Subscribe to our channel to learn more + connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver. Like always, ETHDenver is free to attend and we offer merit-based speaking opportunities, but you must apply to attend, and/or to speak. Apply today so that you can join us for: 100k+ in Bounties, Prizes & Investments Explore the Virtual Castle: Sponsor Shill Zone with Gamified Incentives, Art Gallery & Auction, Maker Space, Zen Zone, Live Concert Experience, Blockchain Arcade, DJ Livestream Sets, Special Game Swag & More Nightly Melees in the Virtual ETHDenver World & Minecraft Castle Play Games on Livestream with Colorado Officials, Vitalik Buterin & Others Panels & Talks by Industry Luminaries, Top Projects & Community Contributors Real Opportunities to Connect with Other BUIDLers & VIPs A Live Pitch Competition, Shark Tank-Style Group Mentorship Opportunities And So Much More! Get ready to #WieldYourSporks and apply to attend, and to speak, today! Apply now at https://www.ethdenver.com/ 🔴 SUBSCRIBE ETHDenver’s YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgz9NU06t_FkT0Py1Vadczw 💡 LEARN ETHDenver’s Official Website https://www.ethdenver.com/ 👋 CONNECT ETHDenver Twitter https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver 📖 READ ETHDenver News on Medium https://medium.com/ethdenver 🛍️ SHOP ETHDenver Official Merchandise bufficorn.com 💬 CHAT Telegram https://t.me/Ethdenver Discord https://discord.gg/jteMn5c 📱 FOLLOW LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethdenver Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ethdenver/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ETHDenver/

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2021

This talk is from ETHDenver & ColoradoJam , the world’s largest Web3 BUIDLathon and Community Gathering. ETHDenver’s content is crypto and blockchain focused. Learn more: ethdenver.com Subscribe to our channel to learn more + connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver. Speaker: Russell Castagnaro, Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology This talk was recorded Friday, February 5th, 2021 ETHDenver 2021’s content themes included DeFi & Money Legos, NFTs & the Creator Economy, ColoradoJam & the Next Frontier of Statehood, Protocols & Interoperability, Open Source & Public Goods, The Ownership Economy & Digital Orgs, Usability Design & Adoption and Legal, Privacy & Identity. Industry experts also weighed in on topics like decentralization, privacy, identity, non-fungible tokens, scaling, governance, diversity, and arts and culture in blockchain technology. The 2021 event was February 5-12 and hosted virtually in 2021 with 5000+ blockchain enthusiasts, developers and community members from 80 countries and 50 U.S. states. 🔴 SUBSCRIBE ETHDenver’s YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgz9NU06t_FkT0Py1Vadczw 💡 LEARN ETHDenver’s Official Website https://www.ethdenver.com/ 👋 CONNECT ETHDenver Twitter https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver 📖 READ ETHDenver News on Medium https://medium.com/ethdenver 🛍️ SHOP ETHDenver Official Merchandise bufficorn.com 💬 CHAT Telegram https://t.me/Ethdenver Discord https://discord.gg/AxFmNdCVnU 📱 FOLLOW LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethdenver Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ethdenver/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ETHDenver/

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2021

This talk is from ETHDenver & ColoradoJam , the world’s largest Web3 BUIDLathon and Community Gathering. ETHDenver’s content is crypto and blockchain focused. Learn more: ethdenver.com Subscribe to our channel to learn more + connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver. Speaker: John Paller of Opolis & Kent Barton of ShapeShift This talk was recorded Friday, February 5th, 2021 ETHDenver 2021’s content themes included DeFi & Money Legos, NFTs & the Creator Economy, ColoradoJam & the Next Frontier of Statehood, Protocols & Interoperability, Open Source & Public Goods, The Ownership Economy & Digital Orgs, Usability Design & Adoption and Legal, Privacy & Identity. Industry experts also weighed in on topics like decentralization, privacy, identity, non-fungible tokens, scaling, governance, diversity, and arts and culture in blockchain technology. The 2021 event was February 5-12 and hosted virtually in 2021 with 5000+ blockchain enthusiasts, developers and community members from 80 countries and 50 U.S. states. 🔴 SUBSCRIBE ETHDenver’s YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgz9NU06t_FkT0Py1Vadczw 💡 LEARN ETHDenver’s Official Website https://www.ethdenver.com/ 👋 CONNECT ETHDenver Twitter https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver 📖 READ ETHDenver News on Medium https://medium.com/ethdenver 🛍️ SHOP ETHDenver Official Merchandise bufficorn.com 💬 CHAT Telegram https://t.me/Ethdenver Discord https://discord.gg/AxFmNdCVnU 📱 FOLLOW LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethdenver Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ethdenver/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ETHDenver/

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2021

This talk is from ETHDenver & ColoradoJam , the world’s largest Web3 BUIDLathon and Community Gathering. ETHDenver’s content is crypto and blockchain focused. Learn more: ethdenver.com Subscribe to our channel to learn more + connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver. Speaker: Colorado Governor Jared Polis This talk was recorded Friday, February 5th 2021. ETHDenver 2021’s content themes included DeFi & Money Legos, NFTs & the Creator Economy, ColoradoJam & the Next Frontier of Statehood, Protocols & Interoperability, Open Source & Public Goods, The Ownership Economy & Digital Orgs, Usability Design & Adoption and Legal, Privacy & Identity. Industry experts also weighed in on topics like decentralization, privacy, identity, non-fungible tokens, scaling, governance, diversity, and arts and culture in blockchain technology. The 2021 event was February 5-12 and hosted virtually in 2021 with 5000+ blockchain enthusiasts, developers and community members from 80 countries and 50 U.S. states. 🔴 SUBSCRIBE ETHDenver’s YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgz9NU06t_FkT0Py1Vadczw 💡 LEARN ETHDenver’s Official Website https://www.ethdenver.com/ 👋 CONNECT ETHDenver Twitter https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver 📖 READ ETHDenver News on Medium https://medium.com/ethdenver 🛍️ SHOP ETHDenver Official Merchandise bufficorn.com 💬 CHAT Telegram https://t.me/Ethdenver Discord https://discord.gg/AxFmNdCVnU 📱 FOLLOW LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethdenver Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ethdenver/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ETHDenver/

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2021

This talk is from ETHDenver & ColoradoJam , the world’s largest Web3 BUIDLathon and Community Gathering. ETHDenver’s content is crypto and blockchain focused. Learn more: ethdenver.com Subscribe to our channel to learn more + connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver. Speaker: Matt Ober, IPFS This talk was recorded Friday, February 5th, 2021 ETHDenver 2021’s content themes included DeFi & Money Legos, NFTs & the Creator Economy, ColoradoJam & the Next Frontier of Statehood, Protocols & Interoperability, Open Source & Public Goods, The Ownership Economy & Digital Orgs, Usability Design & Adoption and Legal, Privacy & Identity. Industry experts also weighed in on topics like decentralization, privacy, identity, non-fungible tokens, scaling, governance, diversity, and arts and culture in blockchain technology. The 2021 event was February 5-12 and hosted virtually in 2021 with 5000+ blockchain enthusiasts, developers and community members from 80 countries and 50 U.S. states. 🔴 SUBSCRIBE ETHDenver’s YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgz9NU06t_FkT0Py1Vadczw 💡 LEARN ETHDenver’s Official Website https://www.ethdenver.com/ 👋 CONNECT ETHDenver Twitter https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver 📖 READ ETHDenver News on Medium https://medium.com/ethdenver 🛍️ SHOP ETHDenver Official Merchandise bufficorn.com 💬 CHAT Telegram https://t.me/Ethdenver Discord https://discord.gg/AxFmNdCVnU 📱 FOLLOW LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethdenver Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ethdenver/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ETHDenver/

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2021

This talk is from ETHDenver & ColoradoJam , the world’s largest Web3 BUIDLathon and Community Gathering. ETHDenver’s content is crypto and blockchain focused. Learn more: ethdenver.com Subscribe to our channel to learn more + connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver. Speaker: Anatoly Ressin, Parsiq This talk was recorded Friday, February 5th, 2021 ETHDenver 2021’s content themes included DeFi & Money Legos, NFTs & the Creator Economy, ColoradoJam & the Next Frontier of Statehood, Protocols & Interoperability, Open Source & Public Goods, The Ownership Economy & Digital Orgs, Usability Design & Adoption and Legal, Privacy & Identity. Industry experts also weighed in on topics like decentralization, privacy, identity, non-fungible tokens, scaling, governance, diversity, and arts and culture in blockchain technology. The 2021 event was February 5-12 and hosted virtually in 2021 with 5000+ blockchain enthusiasts, developers and community members from 80 countries and 50 U.S. states. 🔴 SUBSCRIBE ETHDenver’s YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgz9NU06t_FkT0Py1Vadczw 💡 LEARN ETHDenver’s Official Website https://www.ethdenver.com/ 👋 CONNECT ETHDenver Twitter https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver 📖 READ ETHDenver News on Medium https://medium.com/ethdenver 🛍️ SHOP ETHDenver Official Merchandise bufficorn.com 💬 CHAT Telegram https://t.me/Ethdenver Discord https://discord.gg/AxFmNdCVnU 📱 FOLLOW LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethdenver Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ethdenver/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ETHDenver/

Vitalik Buterin

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2021

This talk is from ETHDenver & ColoradoJam , the world’s largest Web3 BUIDLathon and Community Gathering. ETHDenver’s content is crypto and blockchain focused. Learn more: ethdenver.com Subscribe to our channel to learn more + connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver. Speaker: Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum Foundation This talk was recorded Friday, February 5th, 2021 ETHDenver 2021’s content themes included DeFi & Money Legos, NFTs & the Creator Economy, ColoradoJam & the Next Frontier of Statehood, Protocols & Interoperability, Open Source & Public Goods, The Ownership Economy & Digital Orgs, Usability Design & Adoption and Legal, Privacy & Identity. Industry experts also weighed in on topics like decentralization, privacy, identity, non-fungible tokens, scaling, governance, diversity, and arts and culture in blockchain technology. The 2021 event was February 5-12 and hosted virtually in 2021 with 5000+ blockchain enthusiasts, developers and community members from 80 countries and 50 U.S. states. 🔴 SUBSCRIBE ETHDenver’s YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgz9NU06t_FkT0Py1Vadczw 💡 LEARN ETHDenver’s Official Website https://www.ethdenver.com/ 👋 CONNECT ETHDenver Twitter https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver 📖 READ ETHDenver News on Medium https://medium.com/ethdenver 🛍️ SHOP ETHDenver Official Merchandise bufficorn.com 💬 CHAT Telegram https://t.me/Ethdenver Discord https://discord.gg/AxFmNdCVnU 📱 FOLLOW LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethdenver Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ethdenver/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ETHDenver/

James Prestwich, Marek Olszewski

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2021

00:00 - You Had Me At CELO: Act 1 - Marek Olszewski 22:09 - You Had Me At CELO: Act 2: Interoperability - James Prestwich This talk is from ETHDenver & ColoradoJam , the world’s largest Web3 BUIDLathon and Community Gathering. ETHDenver’s content is crypto and blockchain focused. Learn more: ethdenver.com Subscribe to our channel to learn more + connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver. Speakers: Marek Olszewski & James Prestwich, Celo This talk was recorded Friday, February 5th, 2021 ETHDenver 2021’s content themes included DeFi & Money Legos, NFTs & the Creator Economy, ColoradoJam & the Next Frontier of Statehood, Protocols & Interoperability, Open Source & Public Goods, The Ownership Economy & Digital Orgs, Usability Design & Adoption and Legal, Privacy & Identity. Industry experts also weighed in on topics like decentralization, privacy, identity, non-fungible tokens, scaling, governance, diversity, and arts and culture in blockchain technology. The 2021 event was February 5-12 and hosted virtually in 2021 with 5000+ blockchain enthusiasts, developers and community members from 80 countries and 50 U.S. states. 🔴 SUBSCRIBE ETHDenver’s YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgz9NU06t_FkT0Py1Vadczw 💡 LEARN ETHDenver’s Official Website https://www.ethdenver.com/ 👋 CONNECT ETHDenver Twitter https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver 📖 READ ETHDenver News on Medium https://medium.com/ethdenver 🛍️ SHOP ETHDenver Official Merchandise bufficorn.com 💬 CHAT Telegram https://t.me/Ethdenver Discord https://discord.gg/AxFmNdCVnU 📱 FOLLOW LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethdenver Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ethdenver/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ETHDenver/

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2021

This talk is from ETHDenver & ColoradoJam , the world’s largest Web3 BUIDLathon and Community Gathering. ETHDenver’s content is crypto and blockchain focused. Learn more: ethdenver.com Subscribe to our channel to learn more + connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver. Speaker: Joseph Lubin This talk was recorded Friday, February 5th, 2021 ETHDenver 2021’s content themes included DeFi & Money Legos, NFTs & the Creator Economy, ColoradoJam & the Next Frontier of Statehood, Protocols & Interoperability, Open Source & Public Goods, The Ownership Economy & Digital Orgs, Usability Design & Adoption and Legal, Privacy & Identity. Industry experts also weighed in on topics like decentralization, privacy, identity, non-fungible tokens, scaling, governance, diversity, and arts and culture in blockchain technology. The 2021 event was February 5-12 and hosted virtually in 2021 with 5000+ blockchain enthusiasts, developers and community members from 80 countries and 50 U.S. states. 🔴 SUBSCRIBE ETHDenver’s YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgz9NU06t_FkT0Py1Vadczw 💡 LEARN ETHDenver’s Official Website https://www.ethdenver.com/ 👋 CONNECT ETHDenver Twitter https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver 📖 READ ETHDenver News on Medium https://medium.com/ethdenver 🛍️ SHOP ETHDenver Official Merchandise bufficorn.com 💬 CHAT Telegram https://t.me/Ethdenver Discord https://discord.gg/AxFmNdCVnU 📱 FOLLOW LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethdenver Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ethdenver/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ETHDenver/

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2021

This talk is from ETHDenver & ColoradoJam , the world’s largest Web3 BUIDLathon and Community Gathering. ETHDenver’s content is crypto and blockchain focused. Learn more: ethdenver.com Subscribe to our channel to learn more + connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver. Speaker: Carsen Farmer, Textile.io This talk was recorded Friday, February 5th, 2021 ETHDenver 2021’s content themes included DeFi & Money Legos, NFTs & the Creator Economy, ColoradoJam & the Next Frontier of Statehood, Protocols & Interoperability, Open Source & Public Goods, The Ownership Economy & Digital Orgs, Usability Design & Adoption and Legal, Privacy & Identity. Industry experts also weighed in on topics like decentralization, privacy, identity, non-fungible tokens, scaling, governance, diversity, and arts and culture in blockchain technology. The 2021 event was February 5-12 and hosted virtually in 2021 with 5000+ blockchain enthusiasts, developers and community members from 80 countries and 50 U.S. states. 🔴 SUBSCRIBE ETHDenver’s YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgz9NU06t_FkT0Py1Vadczw 💡 LEARN ETHDenver’s Official Website https://www.ethdenver.com/ 👋 CONNECT ETHDenver Twitter https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver 📖 READ ETHDenver News on Medium https://medium.com/ethdenver 🛍️ SHOP ETHDenver Official Merchandise bufficorn.com 💬 CHAT Telegram https://t.me/Ethdenver Discord https://discord.gg/AxFmNdCVnU 📱 FOLLOW LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethdenver Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ethdenver/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ETHDenver/

Austin Griffith

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2021

This talk is from ETHDenver & ColoradoJam , the world’s largest Web3 BUIDLathon and Community Gathering. ETHDenver’s content is crypto and blockchain focused. Learn more: ethdenver.com Subscribe to our channel to learn more + connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver. Speaker: Austin Griffith, Scaffold-ETH This talk was recorded Friday, February 5th, 2021 ETHDenver 2021’s content themes included DeFi & Money Legos, NFTs & the Creator Economy, ColoradoJam & the Next Frontier of Statehood, Protocols & Interoperability, Open Source & Public Goods, The Ownership Economy & Digital Orgs, Usability Design & Adoption and Legal, Privacy & Identity. Industry experts also weighed in on topics like decentralization, privacy, identity, non-fungible tokens, scaling, governance, diversity, and arts and culture in blockchain technology. The 2021 event was February 5-12 and hosted virtually in 2021 with 5000+ blockchain enthusiasts, developers and community members from 80 countries and 50 U.S. states. 🔴 SUBSCRIBE ETHDenver’s YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgz9NU06t_FkT0Py1Vadczw 💡 LEARN ETHDenver’s Official Website https://www.ethdenver.com/ 👋 CONNECT ETHDenver Twitter https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver 📖 READ ETHDenver News on Medium https://medium.com/ethdenver 🛍️ SHOP ETHDenver Official Merchandise bufficorn.com 💬 CHAT Telegram https://t.me/Ethdenver Discord https://discord.gg/AxFmNdCVnU 📱 FOLLOW LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethdenver Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ethdenver/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ETHDenver/

Matt Cutler

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2021

This talk is from ETHDenver & ColoradoJam , the world’s largest Web3 BUIDLathon and Community Gathering. ETHDenver’s content is crypto and blockchain focused. Learn more: ethdenver.com Subscribe to our channel to learn more + connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver. Speaker: Matt Cutler, BlockNative This talk was recorded Friday, February 5th, 2021 ETHDenver 2021’s content themes included DeFi & Money Legos, NFTs & the Creator Economy, ColoradoJam & the Next Frontier of Statehood, Protocols & Interoperability, Open Source & Public Goods, The Ownership Economy & Digital Orgs, Usability Design & Adoption and Legal, Privacy & Identity. Industry experts also weighed in on topics like decentralization, privacy, identity, non-fungible tokens, scaling, governance, diversity, and arts and culture in blockchain technology. The 2021 event was February 5-12 and hosted virtually in 2021 with 5000+ blockchain enthusiasts, developers and community members from 80 countries and 50 U.S. states. 🔴 SUBSCRIBE ETHDenver’s YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgz9NU06t_FkT0Py1Vadczw 💡 LEARN ETHDenver’s Official Website https://www.ethdenver.com/ 👋 CONNECT ETHDenver Twitter https://twitter.com/EthereumDenver 📖 READ ETHDenver News on Medium https://medium.com/ethdenver 🛍️ SHOP ETHDenver Official Merchandise bufficorn.com 💬 CHAT Telegram https://t.me/Ethdenver Discord https://discord.gg/AxFmNdCVnU 📱 FOLLOW LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethdenver Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ethdenver/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ETHDenver/