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Search and filter 78 curated resources. Use the CP Score slider to cut trading fluff and surface cypherpunk signal.
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Search and filter 78 curated resources. Use the CP Score slider to cut trading fluff and surface cypherpunk signal.
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Eric Hughes' foundational 1993 text defining cypherpunk philosophy: privacy as selective revelation, code over policy, cryptography as liberation.
Satoshi Nakamoto's original 2008 whitepaper introducing Bitcoin. Essential reading for understanding peer-to-peer electronic cash without trusted third parties.
Official guide for routing your Monero wallet through Tor to protect IP metadata and achieve stronger transaction privacy.
Historical archive of the cypherpunk mailing list (1992–present) — debates that shaped modern cryptography and digital rights.
12-week hands-on curriculum covering threat modeling, GPG, encrypted filesystems, Tor, SSH tunnels, and digital sovereignty. Terminal-first, zero fluff, completely free.
Advanced guide for wallet-daemon isolation using Qubes OS and Whonix — compartmentalized Monero usage for high-threat models.
Archive of foundational cypherpunk and Bitcoin literature — manifestos, mailing list posts, early cryptography papers, and historical documents.
Live OS booted from USB that routes all traffic through Tor and leaves no trace. Standard tool for high-risk privacy scenarios.
Timothy C. May's 1988 manifesto envisioning crypto-enabled anarchic communities beyond government control — a cypherpunk origin text.
Official Tor documentation — onion services, bridges, pluggable transports, and operational security for anonymous networking.
Official developer guides covering blockchain, transactions, wallets, P2P networking, mining, payment processing, and full RPC API reference.
Open-source syllabus and study groups for Bitcoin protocol development — from the whitepaper through soft forks, mempool policy, and peer-to-peer networking.
Comprehensive open-source curriculum for Lightning Network protocol developers — channel management, routing, HTLCs, and implementation concepts.
MIT course on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency design — cryptography, game theory, network architecture, Lightning Network, and practical engineering.
Open-source CoinJoin implementation for Bitcoin — earn fees as a market maker or pay for privacy as a taker.
Complete open-source course for Bitcoin programming via CLI — Bitcoin Core setup, wallets, raw transactions, multisig, PSBTs, and scripting. By Blockchain Commons.
MIT Digital Currency Initiative course on Bitcoin protocol design, cryptography, consensus, mining, privacy, and scaling — open slides, readings, and assignments on GitHub.
Academic research on Monero's privacy protocols — bulletproofs, CLSAG, Seraphis, Triptych, and ongoing cryptographic improvements.
Official guides for wallets, mining, nodes, Tor integration, view-only wallets, multisig, and blockchain import.
Community-maintained encyclopedia of Monero terminology — ring signatures, stealth addresses, RingCT, RandomX, fungibility, and more.
Community guide to using OpenPGP securely — key lengths, subkeys, expiration, and common mistakes to avoid.
Beginner-friendly, GUI-first privacy fundamentals. All 12 weeks live — companion to Cypherpunk 101 for those new to digital privacy.
Operating system using Xen-based virtualization to isolate activities into secure compartments — foundation for advanced opsec.
Explanation of ring signature cryptography — how Monero obscures the true signer among a group of possible signers.
Step-by-step guide to running your own Monero node for maximum privacy and network health, by privacy advocate Seth For Privacy.
Guide to running your own Bitcoin full node for sovereignty, validation, and network participation without trusting third parties.
EFF's guide to protecting yourself from electronic surveillance — threat modeling, tools, and tactics for activists and everyday users.
Practical introduction to GnuPG — key generation, encryption, signing, and key management for secure communications.
Deep dive into why fungibility matters for sound money and how Monero achieves it through default privacy.
Hundreds of free talks and Q&As on Bitcoin, open blockchains, privacy, and the philosophy of decentralized money.
Classic reference on practical cryptography — protocols, algorithms, and real-world security. Referenced throughout cypherpunk literature.
Princeton's comprehensive course covering Bitcoin's technical foundations, cryptography, consensus, mining, wallets, anonymity, regulation, and altcoins.
Official documentation for Bitcoin Core — installation, configuration, RPC, and contributing to the reference implementation.
7-week open-source developer cohort (CC0) covering finite fields, elliptic curves, Bitcoin keys, serialization, Script, and SegWit — from Code Orange Dev School.
Free, open-source 6-module Bitcoin curriculum (CC BY-SA) — money fundamentals, how Bitcoin works, real-world use, and critical safety thinking. Classroom-ready with worksheets.
Seven-part video seminar from Chaincode Residency covering Bitcoin protocol development — companion to the open-source Bitcoin curriculum.
Technical overview of CoinJoin transaction patterns for improving Bitcoin transaction privacy through collaborative transactions.
Free introductory cryptography course for programmers — block ciphers, hash functions, TLS, public-key crypto, and hands-on exercises for breaking common flaws.
Historical course on the cypherpunk movement — mailing lists, key figures, manifestos, and the philosophy behind decentralized systems.
Andreas Antonopoulos' definitive technical guide to Bitcoin — keys, addresses, wallets, transactions, scripting, and network architecture.
Gary Gensler's MIT Sloan course on Bitcoin fundamentals, blockchain technology, distributed ledgers, smart contracts, and financial policy — full lecture videos on OpenCourseWare.
Transparent crowdfunding for Monero development proposals — learn how open-source privacy projects fund themselves.
Technical documentation for Monero developers — daemon, wallet RPC, cryptography primitives, and integration patterns.
Comprehensive technical documentation — running nodes with systemd, Tor/I2P integration, wallet operations, and network configuration.
Community podcast covering Monero development, privacy research, and the broader fungibility movement.
Conference bringing together privacy advocates, developers, and researchers advancing cypherpunk ideals in the modern era.
Open-source OPSEC guide on GitHub — social media safety, account hygiene, device security, Tor, Signal, VMs, and advanced tips for public-facing individuals.
Multilingual open-source e-learning platform for Bitcoin — courses on Bitcoin, Lightning, cryptography, mining, and privacy. Content repo on GitHub, courses at planb.academy.
Community-driven recommendations for privacy-respecting tools, operating systems, browsers, and communication apps.
CPU-optimized, ASIC-resistant proof-of-work algorithm designed for equitable mining and network decentralization.
Mobile Bitcoin wallet focused on transaction privacy through Stonewall, Ricochet, and Whirlpool CoinJoin pools.
Free 5–10 week open-source course (CC0) on Bitcoin philosophy, running nodes, mining basics, multisig, and privacy — from Code Orange Dev School.
Long-running Bitcoin podcast featuring deep technical and philosophical interviews with developers, economists, and cypherpunks.
Podcast exploring Bitcoin privacy, open-source development, and cypherpunk culture with builders in the ecosystem.
Privacy-focused Bitcoin wallet with built-in CoinJoin (WabiSabi), Tor integration, and hardware wallet support.
Landmark usability study on why encryption tools fail in practice — essential context for building and using privacy technology.
Community wiki articles on Bitcoin privacy techniques, fungibility challenges, and ongoing improvements.
Practical Bitcoin tutorials — hardware wallets, nodes, Lightning, multisig, and self-custody for non-technical users.
University teaching module exploring ethical dimensions of cryptography, surveillance, and the cypherpunk movement.
Stanford course on cryptocurrency foundations, consensus mechanisms, smart contracts, and blockchain scalability.
Practical course on securing cryptocurrency through cold storage, hardware wallets, and avoiding common security pitfalls.
Stanford's Dan Boneh teaches core cryptography — block ciphers, MACs, public-key encryption, and TLS. Essential theoretical foundation.
Practical introduction to Bitcoin for individuals — wallets, security, transactions, and running your own node.
Curated mega-list of Bitcoin resources — books, articles, podcasts, tools, and educational material maintained by Casa co-founder.
Visual, beginner-friendly explanations of Bitcoin internals — blocks, transactions, keys, and scripting made accessible.
Open-source book covering Lightning Network architecture, routing, channel management, and building on Bitcoin's layer 2.
Rigorous graduate-level cryptography course covering provable security, zero-knowledge proofs, and modern cryptographic primitives.
Community resource explaining Monero concepts, setup guides, and privacy-focused tutorials for everyday users.
Decentralized social protocol using cryptographic keys — censorship-resistant communication without central servers.
Technical specifications for the Signal Protocol — Double Ratchet, X3DH key agreement, and forward secrecy in messaging.
Why Monero maintains a perpetual block subsidy for long-term network security instead of relying solely on transaction fees.
Open-source Bitcoin block explorer and mempool visualizer. Educational tool for understanding fees, blocks, and network activity.
Easy self-hosted Bitcoin node and app platform. Lower barrier to running your own infrastructure for sovereignty.
Interview podcast with Bitcoin developers, economists, and thinkers — broad coverage with strong technical episodes.
Harvard Extension course examining cryptocurrency technology, regulatory challenges, and societal implications.
Bitcoin Foundation perspective on the growing importance of Bitcoin literacy amid regulatory and institutional shifts.
Free educational articles on blockchain basics, cryptography, consensus, and wallet security. Filter for technical content over trading.
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