Pedri Oosthuizen
Pedri Oosthuizen is the CTO of Swordfish Software, a leading fintech company in South Africa. With nearly two decades of experience in the tech industry, Pedri has built his career immersed in coding and technology, focusing on distinguishing between technologies that will truly change the world for the better and the fads and buzzwords used to trick people out of their money. He has been following Bitcoin since its early days and believes that many of today’s modern challenges can be solved through coding, as Bitcoin has clearly proven, rather than waiting on politicians to bring about change.
Session
This talk explores the pivotal role of crypto anarchists and cypherpunks in securing the modern internet and creating Bitcoin. By harnessing the power of cryptography, these visionaries revolutionized cybersecurity and pioneered decentralized digital money. We'll dive into their philosophies, innovations, and how their work continues to shape the digital world, impacting everything from secure communication to financial autonomy.