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Developers and activists gathered in Berlin to explore whether decentralized technology can return control of the internet to everyday users. The conversation has moved beyond cryptocurrency speculation to tackle who truly owns our digital lives.
After three months of darkness, Iran has ordered the restoration of international internet access for its citizens. The decision marks a potential turning point for millions who were cut off from the global web.
After more than 2,000 hours offline, internet service is starting to return to Iran's 90 million citizens. The reconnection offers hope that families separated by months of digital isolation may soon reconnect.
After a two-day communications blackout, Guinea has restored access to Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and other social platforms. Citizens can once again freely connect and share information online.
When Iran cut internet access to 90 million people, activists delivered news through an ingenious backdoor: hidden files in satellite TV signals. The system called Toosheh became a lifeline during weeks of total communications shutdown.
The State Department just unveiled a free app that gives people in censored countries access to an open internet. Freedom.gov arrives as billions face digital restrictions from China to Iran.
Felicia Anthonio has transformed a global movement fighting internet shutdowns, expanding it from 200 to over 350 organizations in just four years. Her #KeepItOn campaign now protects digital rights for millions worldwide.