"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

Following cypherpunk ideals in today's world is possible but challenging. You can use open-source software (Linux, GrapheneOS), encrypted messaging (Signal, Matrix), and privacy-focused currencies (Monero, Zcash). However, barriers exist: corporate ecosystems limit device control, governments pressure encryption, and KYC regulations restrict financial anonymity. A realistic approach is partial adoption—choosing privacy tools where feasible and staying aware of risks. Every step toward these ideals enhances security and autonomy.