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Cypherpunk ideology, born in the late 1980s, is a movement that champions the use of cryptography and privacy-enhancing technologies to secure personal autonomy and prevent government surveillance. Its roots can be traced back to a group of activists, including Timothy C. May and Eric Hughes, who published the Cypherpunk's Manifesto in 1993. This manifesto emphasized the importance of strong encryption to protect privacy and promote a decentralized digital marketplace. The ideology has since evolved into a foundational pillar for the development of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, which seeks to empower individuals through financial sovereignty and pseudonymity.