


Freedom or Surveillance? How to Tell the Difference
Not all tech is built the same.
Some tools hand you real freedom — the kind where you decide, you control, you own.
Others just slap some buzzwords on the box and quietly lock you into their rules.
How do you tell the difference?
At this month's Unfuck the Internet session, we’re breaking it all down in simple words:
Why things like self-generated IDs, signed data, private encryption, and self-hosting actually matter (no, it’s not just geek flexing)
How Bitcoin and Nostr nailed it — and where popular apps like Signal, Proton Drive, BitTorrent, and Reticulum land on the freedom scale
What “freedom tech” really means (hint: it’s not just "open-source" or "decentralized")
We’ll walk through a simple framework you can use to analyze any tech and show why good intentions aren’t enough if the design itself doesn't protect your rights.
Expect a chill 30-40 minute walkthrough with slides (no heavy lifting needed) + 30 minutes of Q&A where you can ask, debate, or just nerd out.
You don’t need to be a dev or know cryptography to join — we’ll explain concepts like digital signatures, hashes, and public/private keys in a way that anyone can follow.
(If you know what a signature or a lock is, you’re good.)
No homework, no laptops needed.
Just bring yourself, your questions, and your curiosity about building a better internet.
Who are we
We are Unsigned Labs. We are focused on developing free and open source software that allows individuals to be digitally self sovereign.
What is this event series about
A gathering for anyone passionate about digital privacy, open-source technologies, and reclaiming control of our digital lives. We're bringing together developers, privacy advocates, enthusiasts and curious minds to explore tools that protect digital freedom.
Check out the highlights of the last one.
Stay Connected
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Our website: https://unsigned.in/
Venue Partner
Bitshala Bitspace, HSR Layout Sector 7, Bengaluru