# Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress #2 Source: https://congress.web3privacy.info Kiwi News: https://news.kiwistand.com/stories/Ethereum-Cypherpunk-Congress-2?index=0x685c67b55254d95378942335d060f0aa13e4f7d86e80b936925a90e81dedd63449432f53 Submitted by misha on 2025-06-25 UTC, 5 upvotes, 0 comments ## Summary Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress #2 is a privacy and internet freedom event taking place on November 2 in Mumbai, with 5000 people expected to attend in dialogue with the Global South. The 2026 theme is "The Ancestral Fork," with tracks covering open-source AI, internet censorship, Digital Public Infrastructure such as Indian Stack, and a sustainable privacy economy. Past editions featured speakers including Richard Stallman, Chelsea Manning, Vitalik Buterin, and Roger Dingledine, and admission is free. ## Article The world's largest cypherpunk and human rights event November 2, Mumbai Privacy loves equality 5000 people are gathering in Mumbai to celebrate privacy and internet freedoms in dialogue with Global South. Past editions featured visionaries like Richard Stallman, Chelsea Manning, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Dingledine, Eva Galperin, Renata Avila, David Chaum, Juan Benet & many others. 5000+ Visitors from 70 Countries 100+ Speakers from Tor to Ethereum Foundation 20+ Experiences Educating of digital rights Free entrance as in "freedom" 2026 Theme: The Ancestral Fork moving from legacy of societal and technological prejudices. A celebration of privacy, unlearned legacy tech & societal biases, collaboration between digital rights activists from Global South & around the world. Privacy kinship for the planet, beings, and people Democratising AI World-class activists, technologists, policymakers, and artists meeting Global South colleagues will explore open-source AI, harmful neo-colonial agentic practices & co-create a better vision of AI commons. Internet censorship Radical re-imaginings of technology’s role in global internet shutdowns through practical FOSS from mesh networks to cross-border digital currencies. Positive freedom Community-led interactive experiences that break free from anxiety towards collective socio-techno-political imaginaries. Digital Public Infrastructure Privacy and Data Protection challenges around Indian Stack (Aadhaar digital ID, UPI payments, DigiLocker, etc.) meets global learnings. Neo-cypherpunk Dive deeper into a new form of digital activism embracing encryption, communal care & default privacy for "$30 phone" or for non-techies too. Sustainable privacy economy Unite foundations, protocols, activists, public goods funding projects to mediate on intersections of sustainable economical growth of privacy tech & FOSS principles. 2026 Speakers We keep adding more and more speakers Location Yashwantrao Chavan Center Yashwantrao Chavan Center is a non-partisan and secular platform which aims to address the various pressing issues faced by Maharashtra by creating a dialogue around it. During the last three decades, the center has tried to take forward the vision of Late Yashwantrao Chavan ahead. Past talks Cyberfascism: what is it and how we can fight it? Eva Galperin [Head of Cybersecurity @ EFF] Cypherpunk values in Ethereum Vitalik Buterin & Naomi Brockwell Lessons Learned from Tor Roger Dingledine [Co-founder @ Tor] The Cypherpunk Congress was the place to be to find those who care about privacy, security and liberty. Not only a strong lineup of speakers and high signal-to-noise, but also a community ready to build a better future. Kurt Opsahl ex-EFF, Filecoin Foundation I love going to gatherings like the Cypherpunk Congress because meeting people in person helps remind us that we all have good intentions and shared values. Roger Dingledine Tor Previous speakers ROGER DINGLEDINE Co-founder Tor SOFIA CELI Cryptography and Security Researcher @ Brave and 130 cryptographers, hacktivists, legal experts, philosophers, journalists, artists & other open-minded people. 20 000 people from Congresses to Hackathons Volunteer with us Help host 5000 people exploring privacy, decentralization, and data autonomy in Mumbai. Our volunteers are heart of the Congress. You make it happen. Network Your entry point into the global cypherpunk community. Impact Shape the discourse at a major international event. Culture Join a crew of like-minded allies and be part of an unforgettable experience. Welcoming newcomers and experienced contributors: privacy enthusiasts, activists, developers, journalists and legal allies. Apply Now The first 20 approved volunteers will receive priority placement. Participation Roadmap Activate Your Devcon Week Come to Congress, get our week activation guide, and turn every day of Devcon week into high-impact meetings, learnings, and collaborations. Step 1 Come to Congress Start from the core gathering and meet the strongest privacy builders, researchers, and partners in one place. Open Registration Step 2 Get the Week Guide We share a practical route for the full week: what to prioritize, where to go, and how to plug into the right communities fast. Get Guide Step 3 Maximize Your Impact Follow the guide from talks to side-events and working sessions, so your Devcon week creates real outcomes and long-term allies. See Program