The term "#FreedomTech" in the Bitcoin space was first popularized by Matt @Odell, a #Bitcoin developer and educator. He has used the term to describe technologies that can help people achieve greater financial and political freedom, such as Bitcoin, #self-sovereign identity, and censorship-resistant communication tools.

In a 2020 article for Bitcoin Magazine, @Odell wrote:

> "Freedom Tech is a term I use to describe technologies that can help people achieve greater financial and political freedom. These technologies are often decentralized, open-source, and peer-to-peer. They can help people protect their privacy, control their own money, and communicate freely without censorship."

Odell has also spoken about Freedom Tech at Bitcoin conferences and other events. In a 2023 talk at the Bitcoin 2023 conference, he said:

> "Freedom Tech is the only real option we have to fight back against the corruption and control of our politicians and institutions. It is the only way to build a truly free and prosperous society."

The term "Freedom Tech" has been adopted by other Bitcoiners and technologists who share Odell's vision of a more free and prosperous world. It is a growing movement that is working to develop and promote technologies that can help people achieve greater autonomy and self-determination.

Here are some examples of Freedom Tech:

* Bitcoin: A decentralized digital currency that is not subject to government or financial institution control.

* Self-sovereign identity: A system that allows people to control their own personal data and identity information.

* Censorship-resistant communication tools: Tools that allow people to communicate freely without fear of censorship.

These are just a few examples of the many Freedom Tech projects that are being developed today. As these technologies continue to mature, they have the potential to revolutionize the way we live, work, and interact with the world around us. #nostr