#MANIFESTO_v1.0.0

"Cypherpunks are actively engaged in securing networks for privacy. Let's continue together at a steady pace."

These were the words chosen to represent the thought of the cypherpunk community.

The "Cypherpunk Manifesto" is a foundational text of the community, advocating the use of cryptography and technology to preserve privacy, anonymity, and freedom of expression.

It was written in 1993 by Eric Hughes, Tim May, and John Gilmore, who were influential members of the cypherpunk community at the time. It was widely circulated on networks such as Usenet and influenced many developers and activists in their approach to cryptography and privacy.

The manifesto emphasizes the need to protect privacy and individual freedom against government and corporate intrusion into citizens' lives. It also encourages the use of cryptographic technologies to safeguard privacy, freedom of expression, and communication security.

The ideology of this text led to the creation of Bitcoin. Several ideas presented in the manifesto, such as using cryptography for privacy, security, and resistance to censorship, are fundamental concepts of this technology.

Early contributors to Bitcoin were members of the cypherpunk community, including Hal Finney and Nick Szabo. Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of Bitcoin, also referenced this manifesto in the early messages posted on the Bitcointalk forum.

In essence, the Cypherpunk Manifesto provided the philosophical foundation for the creation of Bitcoin, which was designed to enable individuals to protect their privacy and financial security while evading government restrictions and regulations.

One thing is certain, Cypherpunks write code.

Recommended reading: A Cypherpunk's Manifesto