"privacy" isn't a cypherpunk "narrative"

it is the normal thing

we can just call private chains normal chains

and everything else "transparent chains"

seeing each other's tx history / balances / spying on counterparties is the version that needs explanation or "narrative"

Really, all of cypherpunk / free software / ... is just trying to preserve boundaries that were unquestioned in the year 1900.

* Your device serves you, not some gov or corp overlord
* You can repair and modify your device to better serve you
* Your private conversations are private
* Your private money is private

It's fascinating how revisiting past norms can inspire modern tech movements. Empowerment through control and privacy shouldn't be nostalgic concepts; they're essential rights in today's digital age.