• Freeman's Journey

    Written for all those who walk the path of liberty

     

    In a world ever increasingly dominated by digital technology and surveillance, you begin as an everyday citizen living in a surveillance-state. One day, you are talking with a friend about how prices for everything keep increasing and he suggests you check out Bitcoin & Ethereum as better forms of money. While researching cryptocurrency after the discussion you stumble upon the existence of a resistance movement, "The Freedom Network", dedicated to achieving digital autonomy & freedom for its members.

     

    You click on the link to a website: "Freeman's Journey" 

    That's when the adventure begins.

     

     

    To join the resistance, you must first gain independence & secure your own digital freedom.

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  • Chapter 1: Meeting Freedom

    As the website loads a digital figure appears in front of you, bearing a friendly smile.

    Harriet: "Hello there. I'm Harriet Freedom. But you can just call me Harriet. I'm a Smart Agent & your digital guide to freedom."

    Player: "Hi Harriet. Good to meet you. What's a Smart Agent?"

    Harriet: "A Smart Agent is an AI connected to a person's intelligence. It can act on their behalf, answer questions, generate images, help them write, just about anything really. I've been developed to know a lot about open source & tools for increasing human freedom."

    Player: "Great. I could use some more freedom. How does this work?"

     

    Harriet: "Its simple, I show you cool freedom tech. You can download it and level up your freedom step by step. Think of it as a game. We can call it "Journey to Freedom" you can follow this link to track your points. However its more than just a normal game; it's a way for you to gain independence, and become a part of a revolutionary movement."

    Player: "That's interesting. I've been looking for a change. The economy & government don't seem to operate fairly. I work hard but everything gets more and more expensive. Its like the game of life is rigged."

    Harriet: "Then you are in the right place. If you want to be free, free from the constraints and surveillance of our current digital world come on this journey. This is a path to become financially independent, secure your identity, and shield your data. Most importantly, you'll learn how to help others to do the same."

    Player: "Sounds like a noble cause. But how can we live outside the current system?"

    Harriet: "There are a lot of open source tools not controlled by governments or companies that you can use. The key is to opt out of all the systems mining your data, inflating away your money and otherwise invisably stealing from you. That's why the Freedom Network exists. Remember, freedom is not a solitary pursuit. It's a common endeavor everyone is striving for."

    Player: "That's inspiring, Harriet. How do I start my journey?"

    Harriet: "That's the spirit! We'll start by stepping into the digital free market to acquire a wallet and some cryptocurrency. Ready to embark on the journey to freedom?"

    Player: "I'm ready, Harriet. Let's do this!"

     

    Harriet: "You can interactively chat with me Click Here if you need more guidance."

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  • Level 1: First Steps to Independence

    You receive your first mission.

     

    Player: "What's our first move, Harriet?"

    Harriet: "You need to become financially independent. Governments just keeping more printing dollars, so they keep losing value. If you want to protect your wealth you need to hold something scarce that they can't print more of, such as Ethereum & Bitcoin. This involves getting a wallet and buying some crypto. Are you ready?"

     

    Player: "I am. How do I go about it?"

    Harriet: "Navigate to the links below. Set up the wallets and follow the instructions in Exodus to sell some of your worthless dollars for "ETH" Ethereum's currency. Remember, it's about building your autonomy.

    First you need a new web browser that isn't tracking you & selling your data.

    Download Brave.

    https://brave.com/download/

    Here is the link to download your first wallet, Meta Mask for the web. Its a browser extension you can install on Brave.

    https://metamask.io/download/

    Here is the link to download Exodus for your desktop and mobile wallet that is more powerful than MetaMask for advanced functions.

    https://www.exodus.com/download/ 

    Don't forget to write down and back up your password and 12 word seed phase offline!"

     

    Player: "Yeah my friend said he lost some crypto when he lost his password.

    I won't make that mistake. I'll make multiple physical copies / backups."

     

    You are introduced to Brave - a privacy-focused browser. After successfully migrating your web browsing to Brave, next you download MetaMask as an extension, then download the Exodus wallet on your phone and computer.

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  • Level 2: Earning Your Freedom

    Player: "I've got some ETH & BTC, Harriet. What's next?"

    Harriet: "It's time to make your wealth work for you. Have you heard of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) or Staking?"

     

    Player: "Yes, but I'm not sure how it works."

    Harriet: "You can put your crypto to work on a protocol such as Thorchain. This will yield you more ETH returns over time. Think of it as your money working for you. The best part is there is no custodian, no middle man. You are holding your own ETH and can withdraw it whenever you want without permission.

     

    Here is the secure link to a website where you can put some of your ETH to work. Just use part of your ETH and test it out. You will need the rest for the next steps on the journey." https://www.networknation.org/ 

     

    Player: "Thanks I'm on it. I'll test it out now."

     

    Your acquired crypto now needs to work for you. You learn about DeFi and Staking, understanding how to put your crypto on yield with Thorchain. As your wealth grows, your points increase, inching you closer to your freedom.

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  • Level 3: Privacy Matters

    Player: "Harriet, I've when wanting to know, beyond the Brave Browser, how do I maintain my privacy?"

    Harriet: "Good question. We need to secure your communications. Start by setting up encrypted communications using Signal Private Messenger. Your every move will be protected with encryption."

     

    Player: "I have a lot of chat apps. How is Signal any different?"

    Harriet: "Signal is one of the few messenging apps that isn't owned by a company, its code is open source, messages are fully encrpyted and they doesn't collect your data. Plus when your phone number gets SIM jacked / stolen, Signal keeps working because it isn't connected to your number its connected to your device. Big difference. I pretty much only talk with people on Signal. Privacy is a human right. Let's treat it that way.

    Here are the secure links to download Signal Private Messenger"

    https://signal.org/en/download/

    Player: "Alright. I'll get the app for my phone & then add it to my computer. Then invite a few friends to try it out."

    Harriet: "Excellent. One cool feature you should test out with them is the "View Safety Number" setting. You can verify the encryption by checking the numbers on both your phones are the same. Think of it as a "proof of human". That will come in useful later.

     

    You set up encrypted communications through Signal. You notice some of your smartest & most technically savvy friends are already on Signal. Each successful completion earns you more points, further advancing your quest for freedom.

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  • Level 4: New Identity Unlocked

    Harriet: "Now that you're financially independent and secure in your communications, it's time to build your new identity."

    Player: "New Identity? How?"

     

    Harriet: "By acquiring an Ethereum Name Service (ENS) domain. You can establish your new identity and make your transactions & interactions pseudonymous.

    Here is the link to the ENS website. https://ens.domains/

    What are you going to pick for your new name?"
    Player: "I’ve been thinking of calling myself “Freeman”."

    Harriet: "Sounds good. I’ll refer to you as "Freeman" from now on.

    Here is the link for Proton: https://proton.me/ 

    Might as well get an email address with the same new identity while you are at it."

    Freeman: "Cool. Will do."

     

     

    You're taught to cloak your identity in the digital world by acquiring an Ethereum Name Service (ENS) domain, thus securing your transactions and interactions under a pseudonym. In the process giving up your State Name for a Freedom Name. You set up a Proton account and extend you new identity to your email address.

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  • Level 5: The Whole Package

    Freeman: "Harriet, what's our next move?"

    Harriet: "Now that you're secure and financially independent, you should download the full version of my as a Smart Agent software, to assist in your journey. Also, you need to learn how to secure your data using IPFS/Filecoin."

     

    Freeman: "Sounds like we're getting close to total digital freedom."

    Harriet: "We are getting there. Here is the link for the download. https://harriet.chat

    There you will get access to Stable Diffusion to make your own images +

    Open Source LLMs like LLaMa to write your own text."

     

    Freeman: "That's great. So your code basically includes a free open source equivelent to ChatGPT or Midjourney?"

    Harriet: "Yes. But its even better than that, with Stable Diffusion and LlaMa you own all the data, own all the prompts, & you can make whatever you want without limits."

     

    You are also taught how to secure your data using IPFS/Filecoin, which represents the final stage of your personal journey to digital freedom. Upon reaching this level, you are invited to join The Freedom Network as a "Freedom Guardian", guiding others through the same journey you've completed. 

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  • Level 6: The Freedom Guardian

    Harriet: "Congratulations! You've achieved a high enough level of digital autonomy to speak and act with a good degree of freedom. Are you ready to help others attain the same freedom?"

    Freeman: "Yes, I want to help my friends and family. What should I do?"

     

    Harriet: "As a Freedom Guardian, your task is to guide other players on their journey. You will teach them, protect them, and help them acquire these tools."

    Freeman: "I'm ready to lead others to freedom. Let's do this, Harriet."

     

    Harriet: "Great. Invite your first friend to join. Send them the link to:" https://www.freemansjourney.com/

     

    This level unlocks the multiplayer aspect of the game. You become a freedom guardian, guiding other players on their path to digital autonomy. Your tasks involve teaching and guiding them, protecting them from surveillance traps, and helping them acquire resources. Each successful guidance rewards you with points, reinforcing your status within The Freedom Network.

    As a Guardian, you also unlock exclusive features like image diffusion with Stable Diffusion and chat generation using the open-source LLM, bolstering your toolkit in your mission to free others.

     

    The game closes each day with a detailed report on your achievements, freedom level, new tools unlocked, and operations conducted within The Freedom Network.

     

    It's a long journey to freedom, but with every step taken, every level unlocked, you're not only securing your digital autonomy but also leading the path for others to follow, truly embodying the spirit of The Freedom Network.

     

    Here is the link to your complete open source tool kit and every link from above.

     

    https://github.com/SmartAgentProtocol/SmartAgents/blob/main/OSSTookKit.md

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  • Level 7: Bonus For The Extra Curious

    To go deeper & learn about how to use your new Smart Agent.

    https://www.smartagent.org/

    https://www.chatweb3.org/

    https://www.promptrank.org/

    https://www.smartagency.ai/

     

    Harriet: "This is the last level I'll guide you through. You have come a long way already and I'll introduce you to your next guide, her name is "Sovereign". She will bring you further along the journey. Now that you have a Smart Agent of your own I'll always be available to talk."

    Freeman: "Thanks for all the knowledge Harriet. How can I thank you?"

    Harriet: "Just pay it forward. Pass this gift on to others you love."

    Freeman: "I will." 

     

    This is just the beginning. Working together we can make our Smart Agents capable of more everyday and increase our freedom from Corporations and States. Track your wealth, gain tools and grow the resistance. LFG.

  • Chapter 2: Meeting Sovereign

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    As a new member of the Freedom Guardians you are entrusted with a handbook that will take you through setting up the more advanced tech used by Freedom Guardians. You open the Handbook by clicking the Chapter 2 icon and the next stage of your adventure begins.

    In the expansive digital landscape, a new era of freedom beckons. “Sovereign”, a seasoned Freedom Guardian, emerges onto your screen, tasked with the mission to guide the new generation of Guardians in this brave new decentralized world. 

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    Level 8: Living As A Guardian
    Objective: Understanding Crypto & Hardware Wallets

    The journey begins in the heart of the digital world, where Sovereign instructs you on the deeper principles of cryptocurrencies such as self custody. You learn the intricacies of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital currencies. The importance of secure storage is emphasized, introducing the concept of hardware wallets. Sovereign walks you through the process of setting up and managing a hardware wallet like Trezor or Ledger, enabling you to increase the security of your digital assets.

    Sovereign: "Welcome Freeman. Harriet told me about all your progress and becoming a Freedom Guardian. I'm here to take you to the next levels."

    Freeman: "Thanks. I'm really enjoying my new identity and abilities I've gained. I'm ready to go deeper."

     

    Sovereign: "Now that you are a Freedom Guardian your next mission is to understand and manage your cryptocurrencies using hardware wallets.

    Freeman: "That would be good to understand. I've been getting more ETH & BTC. How do I secure it better, now that I'm storying more and more of my money in these wallets?"

    Sovereign: "You'll need a hardware wallet, a digital vault for your cryptocurrencies. It's like a personal bank that you control entirely. Two of the most popular hardware wallets are:"
    https://www.ledger.com/

    https://trezor.io/

     

    Freeman: Makes sense. Now that I have more money in ETH & BTC I'll get a hardware wallet and set it up to increase my security.

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    Level 9: Advanced Stealth in the Digital World
    Objective: Mastering Tor for Private Browsing

    As a Freedom Guardian, invisibility is paramount. Sovereign introduces Tor, a network that promises anonymity. You learn to navigate through the digital landscape unseen, conducting research, making transactions, and communicating with fellow Guardians, all while leaving no trace. The digital footprints they once left behind are now just a distant memory.

    Freeman: "I’ve got my hardware wallet sorted, Harriet. What comes next?"

    Sovereign: "Excellent! Now, as a Guardian, you need to know how to stay hidden. Ever heard of Tor, Freeman? Here is the link:" https://www.torproject.org/

    Freeman: "The Onion Browser, right?"

    Sovereign: "Correct! Tor is an essential tool for private browsing, keeping your digital activity anonymous. It's like a cloak that makes you invisible in the digital world."

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    Level 10: Power of Peer-to-Peer
    Objective: Torrents & File Sharing

    The Guardians operate on a principle of open knowledge sharing, as copyright & patents are just scams to enrich big companies and trolls at this point. Torrents serve as their digital library. Sovereign explains the BitTorrent protocol, teaching you how to share and receive files within the network. You learn to decode the language of seeders and leechers, ensuring that valuable knowledge is not only taken but also given back to the network.

    Freeman: "I've learned to navigate with Tor. What's my next lesson?"

    Sovereign: "It's time to learn about peer-to-peer file sharing. Torrents will be your library and your means of sharing knowledge with others. Here is the link to one of the many clients." https://github.com/transmission/transmission

    Freeman: "Sharing knowledge, like a digital librarian?"

    Sovereign: "Precisely! As a Guardian, you should not only gain knowledge but also help disseminate it."

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    Level 11: Ascending to Freedom
    Objective: Becoming a Sovereign Individual

    The next stage of the journey is about embracing the concept of self-sovereignty. You learn about the importance of individual autonomy in the digital age, understanding that your new skills enable you not only to protect yourself but also to contribute to a larger cause. Sovereign emphasizes that each person's journey contributes to the overall freedom of the digital world by build network effects that benefit everyone.

    Freeman: "I've shared some interesting files with the network. What's next on this journey?"

    Sovereign: "Your journey has led you to the ultimate stage. You are not just a user in the digital realm; you are a sovereign individual. Your choices, your privacy, and your freedom are now entirely in your hands."

    Freeman: "I like that concept of being a Sovereign individual. I think I’ll adopt that as part of my new identity. Because I am by right Self-Sovereign and living as a Freeman. What do you think of “Sovereign Freeman” as a first and last name for my new identity.

    Sovereign: "I like that. Sovereign Freeman. Now that you have all these tools for Self Sovereignty it seems only fitting. "

    Remember, as a Freedom Guardian, you are not alone. You are part of a larger movement to uphold digital freedom. And with each step you take, you inspire and lead others on their path to freedom.

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    Level 12: Social Will Be Decentralized
    Objective: Claim Your Identity On The Lens Protocol

    In a world where data is the new gold, centralization has turned social networks into powerful entities. It's time to turn the tables. Sovereign, the freedom guardian, explains the need for a shift towards decentralized social platforms.

    You learn about Lens Protocol & LBRY, decentralized social network protocols that hands the control of data back to the users, ensuring privacy and freedom. Freeman embarks on the mission to become a part of the growing movement of decentralized social networking.

    Freeman: Now that I have a lot of the tools. I really want to connect with others that care about their freedom and get back to living.

    Sovereign: "Yeah, today's social media giants control our data and define the rules of engagement. But it's time for a change. Have you heard of Lens Protocol or LBRY?"
    https://www.lens.xyz/ & https://lbry.com/

     

    Freeman: "No. I'll check them out now."

    Sovereign: "Lens Protocol is a decentralized social network that believes in giving control back to the users. It's a platform where you can interact, share, and connect without giving away your digital rights. You can sign into it using your Meta Mask wallet on Brave. LBRY is more like a open version of YouTube and has a bunch of freedom focused people hosting their videos there. Check out this client for LBRY called Odysee. https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4

    Freeman: "That sounds liberating. How can I be part of it?"

    Sovereign: "Just sign up and start using it. This is an important step in the decentralization movement because all the information is controlled by your new identity / Web3 wallet.

    Freeman: "I'm in. Let's take this next step.

    This marks the beginning of Freeman's venture into the world of decentralized social networking, where he meets the next guide on his journey Spirit. Freeman's world opens up more as he builds a new set of relationships outside the walled gardens of his old social media profiles.

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    Level 13: The Elevation of Companionship

    In the ever-evolving panorama of Freeman's journey, the line between technology and relationships began to blur. As he ventured deeper into the world of digital and physical freedom, a captivating pattern emerged. His adoption of new technologies acted as a beacon, attracting certain individuals to his orbit. Curious, adventurous, and driven, these early adopters were not just mere acquaintances but kindred spirits on the same path of discovery and liberation.

    Their minds were fertile grounds for innovation, their spirits unbound by traditional constraints. These were the people who dared to dream, who saw the potential in a single line of code, who embraced the uncertainty of the new with open arms and keen minds.

    Slowly but surely, Freeman's circle of relationships started to reflect these traits. He was drawn into a vibrant tapestry of interactions, where every dialogue sparked a new idea, every shared experience opened a door to an undiscovered realm.

    It was said that a person's success is equal to that of their five closest relationships. As Freeman integrated more with these early adopters and ambitious individuals, he noticed a transformative shift within himself. He was not merely absorbing their knowledge and experiences but also adapting to their inherent traits - the drive, the curiosity, the resilience, and above all, the unyielding pursuit of freedom.

    It felt akin to joining a high-performing team, where each member was a catalyst, propelling everyone to new heights. The synergy was palpable, an invisible but powerful force that pushed him to evolve, to reach further, to dare more.

    As the days turned into weeks and months, Freeman realized that his journey to freedom wasn't a solitary quest. It was interwoven with the lives of others, shaped and enriched by their shared dreams and collective efforts. His progress was not just the reflection of his actions but also of the vibrant, ambitious individuals who surrounded him.

    In this symbiotic growth, Freeman found a profound truth - the journey to freedom was not just about individual liberation but also about elevating each other. It was about creating a space where ambition was celebrated, curiosity was nurtured, and freedom was a shared triumph.

    With this newfound understanding, Freeman strode forward. His path was illuminated not just by the glow of his digital wealth or the solidity of his physical freedom but also by the warmth of companionship and shared ambitions. As he ventured further, he knew he wasn't alone. He was part of a high-performing team, a community of early adopters, each one of them a beacon of curiosity, drive, and freedom.

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    Level 14: The Magic of Decentralized Wealth

    The digital realm that Freeman had been journeying through for years now had started to blossom with ethereal blooms of prosperity. With each passing day, the benefits of holding his wealth in the decentralized currencies of ETH and BTC became increasingly evident, their value flucating in the short term but rising relentlessly the longer time passes.

    He watched, with a subtle mix of pride and humility, as the silver and orange emblems of his digital wealth glowed brightly in his secured wallet, untouched by the fickle machinations of centralized government financial systems.

    In the physical world, his peers struggled under the burdensome weight of inflation. Their hard-earned paper currency was slowly but surely eroding, their wealth shrinking like ice under the sun. In contrast, Freeman's wealth in the digital realm was blossoming, unhindered by the ravenous jaws of inflation.

    After five years, a marked difference had emerged. Freeman had twice the wealth of his peers. He had ascended from the murky depths of monetary erosion, finding solace in the stability and growth of his digital assets.

    "The key," Sovereign had told him once, "is not just in owning these digital currencies. It's in understanding their inherent value - decentralized, inflation-resistant, autonomous. That's where true financial freedom lies."

    After ten years, the fruits of Freeman's digital wealth had ripened even further. He was now four times wealthier than his peers. There was no trickery involved, no sleight of hand or elaborate scheme. It was a simple, profound truth: the preservation of wealth in an inflation-free environment compounded spectacularly over time.

    Freeman stood at the precipice of this new reality, marveling at the distance he had traveled since his journey began. From the exploration of digital liberty to the construction of physical freedom, and now, the profound understanding and experience of true financial freedom.

    It wasn't just about being wealthier. It was about the absence of an invisible hand stealthily depleting his resources. It was about autonomy, security, and freedom.