The Longest Internet Shutdown In History with Jarrell Giday -Jerusaliem Gebreziabher- Michael Abraha

Discover the untold story of the Tigray War and the longest internet shutdown in history in this eye-opening talk. Learn about the state-sponsored internet blackout in Ethiopia, specifically in the Tigray region, and the radical tools being used to disrupt and dismantle digital imperialism. Delve into the crucial role of blockchains in the war, as the Federal State uses them to track refugees and hunt survivors, while Tigrayan civilians utilize crypto to circumvent the banking shutdown. Explore the significance of internet access as a weapon and its impact on the ability of oppressed communities to represent themselves. Join the Tigray Internet Freedom DAO workshop to understand the importance of multi-ethnic federalism and cypherpunk tools in preventing future internet blackouts. This is not just a distant issue; weaponized internet access poses an existential threat to Western cypherpunks. Don't miss this opportunity to confront the realities of state-sponsored internet shutdowns and the role Western governments play in them. Jarrell Gebre Giday - Jerusaliem Gebreziabher - Michael Abraha