{"id":172047,"date":"2024-09-23T15:47:14","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T15:47:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crypto-economy.com\/?p=172047"},"modified":"2024-09-23T15:47:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T15:47:17","slug":"ashigaru-project-debuts-with-fork-of-samourai-wallet-aims-to-maximize-privacy-and-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crypto-economy.com\/ashigaru-project-debuts-with-fork-of-samourai-wallet-aims-to-maximize-privacy-and-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Ashigaru Project Debuts with Fork of Samourai Wallet, Aims to Maximize Privacy and Security"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">TL;DR<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">The Ashigaru project was founded following charges against the founders of Samourai Wallet.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">The aim is to facilitate private online commerce without surveillance or censorship.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">The name &#8220;Ashigaru&#8221; symbolizes self-reliance and empowerment.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">The <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Ashigaru Open Source Project<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> was born in a complicated context, marked by the recent charges that the <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">United States Attorney&#8217;s Office<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> filed against the founders of <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Samourai Wallet, a self-managed <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/crypto-economy.com\/what-is-bitcoin\/\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Bitcoin<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> <strong>application<\/strong><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">This <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ashigaru.rs\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">event<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> was a <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">hard blow<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> for the <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">community<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> of <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">users<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> and <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">developers<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> who depended on the <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">platform<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">As a result, several <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">servers<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> hosting <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">documentation<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> and <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">code repositories<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> were <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">seized<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> or rendered <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">inoperative<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">, leading to a <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">complete halt of software development<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">The situation became <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">critical<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> as the <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">founders<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> faced <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">severe restrictions<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> due to the imposed <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">bail conditions<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Faced with this scenario, the objective of the <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Ashigaru<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> <strong>project<\/strong> is focused on restoring access to <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">private<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> <strong>and<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">voluntary<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> commerce tools on <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">the Internet<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">The organization&#8217;s mission is to ensure that <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">anyone<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> can engage in <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">transactions<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> without the threat of <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">tracking<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">, <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">censorship, or surveillance.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">To this end, the project is dedicated to <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">developing<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">, <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">releasing<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">, and <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">maintaining <\/span><\/span><\/strong> <strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">open source software<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> that makes use of both <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">active projects<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> and those archived <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">in the public domain.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">The philosophy behind this approach is that software should be <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">accessible<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">, <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">non-discriminatory<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> and <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">free of counterparty risk<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">, thus providing the <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">greatest possible protection<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> to <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">users<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> when <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">transacting<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> on a <strong>public<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/crypto-economy.com\/blockchain-technology\/\"><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">blockchain<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-90889\" src=\"https:\/\/crypto-economy.com\/es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/09\/ashigaru-crypto.jpg\" alt=\"Ashigaru Project Debuts with a Fork of Samourai Wallet, Aiming to Maximize Privacy and Security\" width=\"825\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">The importance of open communication<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">The use of <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">open and unrestricted communication networks<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> is essential to ensure that the software remains available and operational.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">This allows users to access the tools they need <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">without fear of being tracked or monitored<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Additionally, the nature of open source encourages <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">collaboration and collective development<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">, meaning that users can constantly contribute to and improve the available tools.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">The name <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">&#8220;Ashigaru&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> is a tribute to individuals of humble origins who, when faced with adverse situations, have been driven to equip themselves with <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">their own tools<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> to face challenges.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">This idea resonates deeply with the spirit of the community supporting the project, reflecting a commitment to <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">self-sufficiency and user empowerment<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> in an ever-changing digital world.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">As the <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Ashigaru Open Source Project<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> moves forward, its focus on <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">privacy and autonomy in online commerce<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> becomes a necessary response to growing concerns about surveillance and control in the digital age.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">The initiative not only seeks to <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">restore access to valuable technologies<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">, but also opens the door to a future where <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">online commerce can be truly free and safe for all<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TL;DR The Ashigaru project was founded following charges against the founders of Samourai Wallet. The aim is to facilitate private online commerce without surveillance or censorship. The name &#8220;Ashigaru&#8221; symbolizes self-reliance and empowerment. 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