Bitcoin Bill of Rights 📜

Article I.

Freedom of Use: Congress shall not legislate any laws that establish control over Bitcoin, nor shall it prohibit the free use of Bitcoin. Furthermore, no governmental interference with Bitcoin's operational protocol shall be permitted.

Article II.

Security of Keys and Nodes: The right of the people to secure their private keys, operate full nodes, and validate transactions through mining, being necessary to the security of a free state, shall not be infringed.

Article III.

Protection Against Seizure: No Bitcoin shall be frozen or seized without a judicial order that demonstrates probable cause and adheres to due process.

Article IV.

Right to Privacy: The right of the people to be secure in their digital personas, homes, devices, and Bitcoin wallets, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue without probable cause.

Article V.

Due Process in Disclosure: No person shall be compelled to reveal their private keys or other secure authentication methods in any legal or criminal proceeding, without due process of law.

Article VI.

Non-Discrimination in Bitcoin Use: The use of Bitcoin shall not be denied or abridged by any state due to the digital nature of the asset, nor shall states impose discriminatory regulations that target Bitcoin uniquely.

Article VII.

Innovation and Development: Individuals have the right to innovate and contribute to the Bitcoin network, including the development and propagation of software, without undue interference, provided they adhere to the decentralized ethos of Bitcoin.

Article VIII.

Financial Sovereignty: Individuals shall have the right to financial sovereignty and privacy, to mine, hold, and transact in Bitcoin freely, without fear of reprisal or disproportionate taxation.

Article IX.

Right to Anonymity: Individuals have the right to anonymity in their Bitcoin transactions and holdings, to the extent that it does not infringe upon the rights of others or violate the law.