On the first day of this module, we take a step back to explore the historical context of privacy threats and how they have evolved over time. This foundational knowledge will help you understand the current challenges in protecting privacy and the motivations behind the development of privacy-preserving technologies.

Start with “Bitcoin: History Through the Lens of Cypherpunk,” an engaging overview of how the cypherpunk movement shaped the ideals of privacy in the digital age, focusing on the intersection of cryptography and decentralized systems like Bitcoin.