WikiLeaks’ Afghan war logs to be immortalized on the Bitcoin blockchain on Dec. 12

As a seasoned analyst with years of experience delving into the complexities of digital currencies and global geopolitics, I find the latest move by Julian Assange and his supporters to be an intriguing blend of history, technology, and activism. The decision to mint 76,911 Afghan war log files into Bitcoin inscriptions through Project Spartacus is a bold step towards preserving these crucial historical records for posterity.


Supporters of Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, are planning to convert 76,911 files from the Afghan War Logs into Bitcoin inscriptions as part of a project called Project Spartacus. This is done using a newer technology on the Bitcoin blockchain known as Ordinals.

The six-year chronicle of accounts from the Afghan war, titled “Afghan War Diary 2004-2010,” can be found on WikiLeaks. This compilation, released in July 2010, contains more than 91,000 reports about the conflict, encompassing classified details of U.S. military activities such as civilian casualties and interrogation techniques.

Even though these files are accessible to all, their confidential material makes it possible for them to be inaccessible at any moment. That’s the reason behind Assange and his associates’ efforts to ensure they are permanently preserved via Project Spartacus.

The project known as Project Spartacus seeks to permanently record the Afghan War logs on the Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain using a tool named OrdinalsBot. As reported by The Block, this effort has garnered backing from Gabriel Shipton, chairman of the Assange Campaign, who underscores the significance of ensuring that the Afghan War Diary remains accessible for future generations.

Starting December 12 of this year, free minting services will become accessible on ProjectSpartacus.org. Following this, OrdinalsBot will reinitiate the process, enabling users to join in the minting of the Afghan War Diary on the company’s marketplace, Trio.

As an analyst, I foresee that the minting process for over 70,000 Afghan War log files might require considerable time due to the fact that this isn’t just a small “10K collection.” Instead, it seems like the data could be distributed across multiple blocks in the chain.

As a researcher, I’d like to underscore that this endeavor has no connection to the fundraising activities regarding Mr. Assange, who is currently seeking a presidential pardon from President Joe Biden. Instead, it’s important to note that the only individuals who will be remunerated through the minting process are the miners themselves.

By June 2024, Julian Assange, the creator of WikiLeaks, walked out of prison following his admission of guilt for one count related to conspiring and leaking confidential information.

Beyond revealing classified documents about the Afghan war, my interest as a crypto investor lies in understanding how Assange’s group disclosed evidence in 2017 detailing Russia’s use of state-sponsored surveillance to monitor citizens’ Internet and phone activities.

The background of WikiLeaks includes links to Bitcoin. In an effort to obtain funds for his venture, Assange attempted to solicit donations via Bitcoin since significant financial institutions refused transactions to WikiLeaks. However, the inventor of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, was hesitant about WikiLeaks accepting Bitcoin payments in 2010. This was because Nakamoto feared that the connection with WikiLeaks might overwhelm Bitcoin during its early development stages.

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2024-12-06 12:16