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Cypherpunk language and dependence on exchange gatekeepers

Cypherpunk language and dependence on exchange gatekeepers. Dated original source, with context and links.

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Is this a fucking joke?

“Bring back cypherpunks” coming from @BinanceUS is wild.

Cypherpunks stood for privacy, decentralisation, censorship-resistance and freedom from corporate control.
#Binance stands for none of that.

You cannot preach cypherpunk values while front-running users, freezing withdrawals, running opaque offshore structures, buying every KOL on X, listing every scam under the sun, and cooperating with governments whenever it benefits you.

Cypherpunks fought for a world where people do not depend on centralised gatekeepers.

Binance became the gatekeeper.

If you want cypherpunks back, start by acting like them.
Open systems.
Transparent code.
Fair markets.
No hidden games.
No backdoor influence.

Until then, fuck #BinanceBoykot

- by $MASTR project

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