The Politics of Decentralized Tech with Jaya Brekke | The HOW
From The HOW by Greaterthan
June 17, 2025 · 56 min
About this episode
Jaya Brekke discusses the societal implications of decentralized technology and her journey in the tech startup world.
Jaya Brekke is a strategist, researcher, and blockchain expert, mixing cryptography with political groove. She’s advised the European Commission, led projects on decentralized tech and digital privacy, and now, as Chief Strategy Officer at Nym Technologies, she’s crafting tools to counter digital surveillance. In this conversation, Francesca Pick and Jaya cover lots of ground: from discussing societal implications of new technologies and reflecting on the original promises of the blockchain space in supporting societal change--all the way to the personal, reflecting on Jaya's journey as a leader in a tech startup while staying true to her anarchist roots. 🔎 Learn more at https://www.greaterthan.works 👍 Please like and share 🔔 Subscribe 🔗 A curation of Jaya's speaking & writing: https://www.jayapapaya.xyz/ 🔗 Deep dive into techno authoritarianism & digital commons: https://particollective.substack.com/p/hacking-techno-authoritarianism-digital Gratitude! 🎤 Our lovely host: Francesca Pick 🎬 The production crew: Manel Heredero 🙏 Thank you to everyone in Greaterthan who helped fund the production of The HOW!!
People in this episode
Host: Francesca Pick
Guest: Jaya Brekke
Topics covered
- decentralized technology
- blockchain
- digital privacy
- societal implications
- anarchism
- digital surveillance
Keywords
- decentralized tech
- blockchain expert
- digital surveillance
- political implications
- anarchist roots
- Nym Technologies
- European Commission
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Nym Technologies, European Commission, Greaterthan
Books & works: The HOW
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