Zach Harvey

Bitcoin was born from cypherpunk ideals: privacy, decentralization, and peer-to-peer freedom. But as nation-states and institutions start stacking sats, many are asking—is the original vision slipping away?

This panel brings together early builders and privacy advocates to explore what cypherpunk philosophy still means in 2025—and how it can be preserved in a world of KYC, surveillance, and corporate co-option.

Led by OG cypherpunk Juraj Bednár, the conversation features:

Is Bitcoin more a social or technological revolution?

Why P2P, non-KYC Bitcoin still matters


How individuals can take practical steps to protect privacy, sovereignty, and signal in an increasingly centralized world

This isn’t nostalgia—it’s a reminder of why we’re here, how to use the tools, and what’s at stake if we forget.

As Bitcoin rises, so does the pressure to tame it.

From sweeping regulation like Europe’s MiCA to the looming rollout of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), the battle for financial freedom is moving into the legal and institutional arena. But not everyone is playing defense.

In this panel, we bring together insiders and industry leaders navigating the regulatory battlefield.

Together, they’ll discuss how Bitcoin companies can stay sovereign, the real risks of CBDCs, and what it takes to push back against bureaucracy without getting buried by it.

If you care about the future of permissionless money, this is where the next moves are being made.