What Does Cryptoanarchism Mean?
Cryptoanarchism is an ideology that espouses the use of cryptography to maintain freedom of speech and prevent government control and regulation of the Internet. The increasing sophistication of cryptographic methods is making it possible for people to communicate over the Internet in a way that is anonymous, untraceable and tamper proof.
This movement is often associated with cypherpunks, who view privacy as a good thing and wish there was more of it. Governments tend to object to totally anonymous interactions online because they can be used by drug dealers, tax evader and those who may pose a threat to national security.
Techopedia Explains Cryptoanarchism
- High-speed networks
- Integrated services digital networks (ISDN)
- Tamper-proof boxes
- Smart cards
- Satellites
- Ku-band transmitters
- Multi-MIPS personal computers
- Encryption chips
