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crypto-anarchism

noun

  1. anarchism based on computerized cryptography
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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: From crypto- + anarchism.

  1. The belief that cyberspace should exist decentralized and without authority, achievable through cryptography.

    The rise of crypto-anarchism might be good news for individual users – and there are plenty working on ways of using this technology for decent social purposes – but it’s also bad news for governments.

  2. The realization of anarchy in cyberspace.