cypherpunk n. [from {cyberpunk}] One interested in the
uses of encryption using electronic cyphers for enhancing personal
privacy and guarding against tyranny by centralized, authoritarian
power structures, especially government. There is an active
cypherpunks mailing list at cypherpunks-request@toad.com
coordinating work on public-key encryption freeware, privacy, and
digital cash. See also {tentacle}.