Harry HalpinCEO and Co-founder

I used to build tools for people like me—nerds who love the command line. That was a mistake. Real privacy needs a crowd. So we're working hard to make Nym easy to use, like one button that just works. Everyone should be able to use it, not just techies.

I say it's like a super-private VPN. It helps stop companies and governments from watching everything you do online. And we're working to make it so easy that even your mom could just click a button and be safer.

It's everything. A centralized VPN can be shut down or pressured. With Nym, anyone can run a node. The network rewards them for mixing traffic, like Bitcoin mining. That way, even if we disappear, the system keeps running.

Usability and education. The tech works. But if people don't understand it or can't use it, it doesn't matter. That's where we struggle most—not in writing code, but in making sure people know why privacy matters and how to protect themselves.

We all believe in the cause. A lot of us are here because we care, not because we're chasing a paycheck. I tell people, if you're a programmer, don't just polish knobs on Gmail—build tools that help people stay free. That belief keeps us going.

I want people who believe in freedom. People who'd rather build something meaningful than chase stock options at Google. Whether you're a coder, designer, translator, or activist—there's a role for everyone in this fight.

I think about the people who went through worse—like Chelsea Manning or Julian Assange. I've been harassed, but I'm still standing. And if they take me out, the network goes on. That's the power of decentralization. You build so the mission survives, even if you don't.

I've already been accused of terrorism just for climate activism. The FBI tried to get me fired. But now we've got funding and lawyers. We fight back. I want people to know they don't have to feel powerless. You can fight and survive.