The year is coming to an end, and what a year it's been! Amidst all the turmoil that 2023 brought, the Bitcoin network tirelessly marched on, bringing hope and optimism to millions. Block by block it continues to lay the foundation for a better and brighter future, not only economically, but spiritually and philosophically too. If something like Bitcoin can be created and manages to survive, what other bastions of freedom will we be able to create? What kind of freedom tech could we come up with in the years to come if we dedicate our time and resources to it? What foundational technologies can we create today that will enrich the lives of future generations?

The emergence of nostr shows that financial freedom is far from the only thing people care about. Freedom of expression, freedom of speech, and freedom of association are rights that many of us take for granted. Unfortunately, they aren't the default in cyberspace. But they can be. If we set our mind to it, and if we build the threads that make up the fabric of society with care and foresight.