Cypherpunk Archives - Herbert R. Sim

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Cypherpunk | 数码朋克 | サイファーパンク | 사이퍼 펑크

A cypherpunk is any individual advocating widespread use of strong cryptography and privacy-enhancing technologies as a route to social and political change. Originally communicating through the Cypherpunks electronic mailing list, informal groups aimed to achieve privacy and security through proactive use of cryptography. Cypherpunks have been engaged in an active movement since at least the late 1980s.

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Counter Economics and The State: Power Transfers and Why Bitcoin Is Here To Stay

February 22, 2022

Opinion, Visual Arts

My latest illustration showcasing our modern day society, with the normal people workers coming together in a one-united revolution, with Bitcoin revamping the monetary system. ----------------------------...

Blockchain to the Rescue: AI in a Post-Pandemic Dystopia

April 8, 2020

Opinion, Visual Arts

In my latest illustration entitled 'Dystopian Future', referencing that of 'Cyberpunk 2077' - showcasing Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science and Robotics. --------------------------------------------...

What is a Cypherpunk?

November 11, 2018

Visual Arts

Following up on my earliest illustration of Cypherpunk Girl, I've decided to work on version 2 of it featuring Maria Khramtsova, Lead Researcher at Crypto Chain University, with the big words behind her "女黑...

History of Cryptography and the Cypherpunks

March 7, 2018

Visual Arts

Above is my latest sketch of 'The Bitcoin Man' in a dance club, with his artificial intelligence robots by his side. --------------------------------------------------- Cryptocurrency came into existence ...

Cypherpunk: Politics Versus Technology

October 5, 2015

Opinion, Visual Arts

In my latest illustration, I feature Cypherpunk activists wearing Guy Fawkes masks during in a Million Mask march in a futuristic cyberpunk style art carrying sign 'Anonymous' and 'Cypherpunk Manifesto'. Yo...

The Cybersecurity of Cryptocurrencies: Constant Evolution

May 15, 2015

Opinion, Visual Arts

In my latest illustration, I drew myself as an ethical white-hat hacker 'Cypherpunk' (数码朋克) attempting to do a pentration-test hacking into a technological company's servers. ------------------------------...

In the Beginning, There Was CypherPunks

October 2, 2014

Opinion, Visual Arts

My illustration sketch of a group of CypherPunks (数码朋克) in action, championing Anonymous (匿名者), they are all wearing the Guy Fawkes masks. ------------------------------------------------------------- Pri...

Cypherpunk Revolution: Anonymous’ Million Mask March

December 2, 2013

Opinion, Visual Arts

Above is my sketch of the Million Mask March, with Russell Brand at the forefront leading the pack. "We are Anonymous. We are Legion. We do not forgive. We do not forget. Expect us." -- Anonymous (匿名者) ---...