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Phil Zimmermann, a programmer, computer scientist, and cryptographer of remarkable talent, forged the weapon of the cypherpunk movement – Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) software. This digital tool, utilising public-key encryption and the web of trust, emerged as a bulwark against the Five Eyes secret services’ relentless pursuit of deciphering all communications. Having vanquished the Germans…

Phil Zimmermann, programmer, computer scientist and cryptographer. He developed the Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) software, which became the battle line for the cypherpunk movement. Since winning the Second World War by secretly deciphering German Enigma messages, the Five Eyes secret services have been intent on secretly deciphering all communications everywhere. PGP, which uses public-key encryption and the web of trust…

We pay tribute to Chelsea Manning, the most courageous individual who dared to challenge the status quo. Ms. Manning, a former US Army intelligence analyst, had theaudacity to question the actions of her own government, and for that, she has earned our utmost respect. “By leaking sensitive materials to WikiLeaks, she exposed the truth about…

Ladies and gentlemen, I stand before you today to pay tribute to the valiant Sherron Watkins, Vice President of Corporate Development at the Enron Corporation. A lady of unquestionable fortitude, she was called upon to bear witness before the esteemed committees of the United States House of Representatives and the Senate, at the beginning of…

My fellow programmers, lend me your ears, for I have a message for you, a message from the world’s most ingenious and noble son of the digital age: Donald Knuth. He stands as a titan of our craft, a visionary who has illuminated the path for generations to come. His seminal work, “The Art of…

David-Lee Chaum, an eminent computer scientist, cryptographer, and cyber libertarian, made a profound contribution to decentralized blockchains with his groundbreaking paper, “The Rise of Dispersed and Autonomous Computer Systems Trusted by Adversarial Parties”. It was here that he laid the foundation for digital currency through his invention of digital cash, further advancing it through the…

We must be prepared to make great sacrifices and to endure hardships, not for some fanciful or distant objective, but for a concrete and immediate goal – the preservation of individual privacy in this digital age. Hal Finney, a valiant computer programmer, whose unyielding concern for privacy led him to run two covert remailers, stood…

In the grand tapestry of modern technological advancements, a man by the name of Nick Szabo has etched his name in the annals of history with the conception and propagation of “smart contracts,” a revolutionary concept that has been championed by platforms such as Ethereum. One must not forget the foundational work of the cypherpunks,…

Indeed, we do pay tribute to the esteemed Nic Carter, an accomplished macroeconomic analyst and prominent figure in the Bitcoiner community. With years of meticulous Bitcoin research under his belt, he stands as a respected partner at Castle Island Ventures. Mr. Carter holds the conviction that “the Bank Secrecy Act, is found to be unconstitutional…

Hear ye, hear ye, the tidings I bring, Of Zaki Manian, whose talents intertwine. Co-founder of Sommelier, a beacon bright, A cornucopia of wisdom, day and night. Cosmos, a stalwart in the realm of code, With blockchain’s embrace, his spirit is bold. IBC’s light shines brightly, guiding the way, As Agoric’s might transcends all other…

Vitalic Buterin, a visionary leader in the nascent annals of the cryptosphere, hath been the animating spirit behind the surge of Ethereum’s luminous potential since its inception. His dedication to integrity and thoughtful governance have garnered him an enduring respect and admiration from those who recognize the indomitable spirit that propels this remarkable endeavor forward.…

Hear ye, hear ye, the tidings flow through the wires, a tale of woe that shakes the very foundations of his nation! The esteemed Satyendra Dubey, an officer of indomitable spirit and unwavering resolve, fell victim to a treacherous act. As the Project Director of the behemoth National Highways Authority of India’s Koderma chapter, he…

We pay tribute to Toni Ellen Hoffman, AM, a valiant nurse and courageous whistleblower who displayed unyielding tenacity in the face of adversity. She drew the attention of the esteemed Queensland Politician Rob Messenger to Jayant Patel, an enigmatic surgeon whose capabilities were later scrutinized by both the Morris Inquiry and the Davies Commission. Toni…

Hear ye, hear ye, the crypto-waves crash upon the shore,With Cryptocito, YouTube’s champion, guiding through the roar.A crypto commentator, a sage with a mind so bright,He paints a picture of the COSMOSverse, day and night. His words, like a beacon, pierce through the digital haze,Unveiling the secrets, the triumphs and the fails.An artist of words,…

In an age where the financial chains of traditional institutions bind the common man, Ryan Sean Adams stands as a beacon of defiance, the co-architect of a movement known as Bankless. This endeavor, my friends, is not merely a concept; it is a crusade for emancipation from the iron grip of centralized monetary establishments. The…