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He notes how Assange’s efforts, facilitated by the technological innovation of Bitcoin, have countered a banking blockade aimed at cutting off WikiLeaks’s finances. Bitcoin’s decentralized and censorship-resistant nature made it possible for WikiLeaks to continue operations despite mainstream financial companies refusing support. This exemplifies how cryptocurrencies can serve as tools of resistance against oppressive financial regimes.
Janine highlights Bitcoin’s roots in the Cypherpunk movement—artists and technologists advocating for privacy, freedom, and untraceable transactions. She stresses that Bitcoin’s strengths lie in resisting censorship, making it a powerful ally in the fight for free speech and transparency.