On a quest for democracy and privacy: Unveiling Rarimo’s Freedom Tool with Lasha Antadze

Rarimo introduced a digital identity protocol designed to revolutionize how we think about voting and personal privacy. This zero-knowledge-based voting platform allows for the creation of secure, tamper-proof voting systems where individuals can freely express their opinions without the concern of privacy invasion or authoritative repercussions. 
Unlike traditional voting mechanisms, the Freedom Tool leverages blockchain technology and identity management to ensure each vote is anonymous and verifiable. 
Rarimo co-founder Lasha Antadze spoke to crypto.news about the origins of the Freedom Tool, how it combats election fraud, and the importance of upholding democracy and personal freedom.

The Freedom Tool seems to be a groundbreaking application for anonymous elections and polls. How did the idea come about, and what motivated the Rarimo community to develop this solution?

Antadze: Identity is critical to the vast majority of online interactions, but web3 was missing an identity layer, so we wanted to provide that. However, we also wanted to embed privacy into this layer. Identity cannot function without it, and ZKPs allowed us to overcome the identity limitations of blockchain – chiefly that everything on-chain is visible to anyone and everyone. Voting is a great example of where you need to prove your identity but retain your privacy but it is only one of many such use cases. 

With over 64 elections worldwide in 2024, how do you envision Freedom Tool addressing issues like electoral fraud, voter intimidation, and control over the ballot in various countries?

Freedom Tool enables polling and voting that is not only surveillance-free but also citizen-run. Communities are free to set their own electoral terms, defining which candidates are on the ballot and who is able to vote. In regions where opposition is barred from running and minority groups systematically excluded from voting, this capability will shift power back towards the people. The Freedom Tool represents a class of technology designed not merely as an enhancement or a patch to the shortcomings of existing systems. Instead, it’s conceived as a parallel solution, fundamentally aimed at ensuring the basic human right to free speech.

The first on-the-ground implementation will be in an Eastern European regime. Can you elaborate on the challenges in implementing the tool in such regions and the potential impact on opposition and minority groups?

In totalitarian environments, the Freedom Tool enables opposition to survive. In the Eastern European country where the first Freedom Tool implementation is launching, it will provide one of the few safe avenues for dissent. This not only gives dissidents a voice but also allows them to organize and unite. The polling and voting capabilities can be used for anything from electing an opposition leader to defining the central issues to focus on. Critically, the sentiment it reflects and the number of users it attracts will assure dissidents that they are not alone and embolden them to continue fighting. Rarimo introduced a digital identity protocol designed to revolutionize how we think about voting and personal privacy. This zero-knowledge-based voting platform allows for the creation of secure, tamper-proof voting systems where individuals can freely express their opinions without the concern of privacy invasion or authoritative repercussions. 
Unlike traditional voting mechanisms, the Freedom Tool leverages blockchain technology and identity management to ensure each vote is anonymous and verifiable. 
Rarimo co-founder Lasha Antadze spoke to crypto.news about the origins of the Freedom Tool, how it combats election fraud, and the importance of upholding democracy and personal freedom.

The Freedom Tool seems to be a groundbreaking application for anonymous elections and polls. How did the idea come about, and what motivated the Rarimo community to develop this solution?

Antadze: Identity is critical to the vast majority of online interactions, but web3 was missing an identity layer, so we wanted to provide that. However, we also wanted to embed privacy into this layer. Identity cannot function without it, and ZKPs allowed us to overcome the identity limitations of blockchain – chiefly that everything on-chain is visible to anyone and everyone. Voting is a great example of where you need to prove your identity but retain your privacy but it is only one of many such use cases. 

With over 64 elections worldwide in 2024, how do you envision Freedom Tool addressing issues like electoral fraud, voter intimidation, and control over the ballot in various countries?

Freedom Tool enables polling and voting that is not only surveillance-free but also citizen-run. Communities are free to set their own electoral terms, defining which candidates are on the ballot and who is able to vote. In regions where opposition is barred from running and minority groups systematically excluded from voting, this capability will shift power back towards the people. The Freedom Tool represents a class of technology designed not merely as an enhancement or a patch to the shortcomings of existing systems. Instead, it’s conceived as a parallel solution, fundamentally aimed at ensuring the basic human right to free speech.

The first on-the-ground implementation will be in an Eastern European regime. Can you elaborate on the challenges in implementing the tool in such regions and the potential impact on opposition and minority groups?

In totalitarian environments, the Freedom Tool enables opposition to survive. In the Eastern European country where the first Freedom Tool implementation is launching, it will provide one of the few safe avenues for dissent. This not only gives dissidents a voice but also allows them to organize and unite. The polling and voting capabilities can be used for anything from electing an opposition leader to defining the central issues to focus on. Critically, the sentiment it reflects and the number of users it attracts will assure dissidents that they are not alone and embolden them to continue fighting. Rarimo introduced a digital identity protocol designed to revolutionize how we think about voting and personal privacy. This zero-knowledge-based voting platform allows for the creation of secure, tamper-proof voting systems where individuals can freely express their opinions without the concern of privacy invasion or authoritative repercussions. 
Unlike traditional voting mechanisms, the Freedom Tool leverages blockchain technology and identity management to ensure each vote is anonymous and verifiable. 
Rarimo co-founder Lasha Antadze spoke to crypto.news about the origins of the Freedom Tool, how it combats election fraud, and the importance of upholding democracy and personal freedom.

The Freedom Tool seems to be a groundbreaking application for anonymous elections and polls. How did the idea come about, and what motivated the Rarimo community to develop this solution?

Antadze: Identity is critical to the vast majority of online interactions, but web3 was missing an identity layer, so we wanted to provide that. However, we also wanted to embed privacy into this layer. Identity cannot function without it, and ZKPs allowed us to overcome the identity limitations of blockchain – chiefly that everything on-chain is visible to anyone and everyone. Voting is a great example of where you need to prove your identity but retain your privacy but it is only one of many such use cases. 

With over 64 elections worldwide in 2024, how do you envision Freedom Tool addressing issues like electoral fraud, voter intimidation, and control over the ballot in various countries?

Freedom Tool enables polling and voting that is not only surveillance-free but also citizen-run. Communities are free to set their own electoral terms, defining which candidates are on the ballot and who is able to vote. In regions where opposition is barred from running and minority groups systematically excluded from voting, this capability will shift power back towards the people. The Freedom Tool represents a class of technology designed not merely as an enhancement or a patch to the shortcomings of existing systems. Instead, it’s conceived as a parallel solution, fundamentally aimed at ensuring the basic human right to free speech.

The first on-the-ground implementation will be in an Eastern European regime. Can you elaborate on the challenges in implementing the tool in such regions and the potential impact on opposition and minority groups?

In totalitarian environments, the Freedom Tool enables opposition to survive. In the Eastern European country where the first Freedom Tool implementation is launching, it will provide one of the few safe avenues for dissent. This not only gives dissidents a voice but also allows them to organize and unite. The polling and voting capabilities can be used for anything from electing an opposition leader to defining the central issues to focus on. Critically, the sentiment it reflects and the number of users it attracts will assure dissidents that they are not alone and embolden them to continue fighting. Rarimo introduced a digital identity protocol designed to revolutionize how we think about voting and personal privacy. This zero-knowledge-based voting platform allows for the creation of secure, tamper-proof voting systems where individuals can freely express their opinions without the concern of privacy invasion or authoritative repercussions. 
Unlike traditional voting mechanisms, the Freedom Tool leverages blockchain technology and identity management to ensure each vote is anonymous and verifiable. 
Rarimo co-founder Lasha Antadze spoke to crypto.news about the origins of the Freedom Tool, how it combats election fraud, and the importance of upholding democracy and personal freedom.

The Freedom Tool seems to be a groundbreaking application for anonymous elections and polls. How did the idea come about, and what motivated the Rarimo community to develop this solution?

Antadze: Identity is critical to the vast majority of online interactions, but web3 was missing an identity layer, so we wanted to provide that. However, we also wanted to embed privacy into this layer. Identity cannot function without it, and ZKPs allowed us to overcome the identity limitations of blockchain – chiefly that everything on-chain is visible to anyone and everyone. Voting is a great example of where you need to prove your identity but retain your privacy but it is only one of many such use cases. 

With over 64 elections worldwide in 2024, how do you envision Freedom Tool addressing issues like electoral fraud, voter intimidation, and control over the ballot in various countries?

Freedom Tool enables polling and voting that is not only surveillance-free but also citizen-run. Communities are free to set their own electoral terms, defining which candidates are on the ballot and who is able to vote. In regions where opposition is barred from running and minority groups systematically excluded from voting, this capability will shift power back towards the people. The Freedom Tool represents a class of technology designed not merely as an enhancement or a patch to the shortcomings of existing systems. Instead, it’s conceived as a parallel solution, fundamentally aimed at ensuring the basic human right to free speech.

The first on-the-ground implementation will be in an Eastern European regime. Can you elaborate on the challenges in implementing the tool in such regions and the potential impact on opposition and minority groups?

In totalitarian environments, the Freedom Tool enables opposition to survive. In the Eastern European country where the first Freedom Tool implementation is launching, it will provide one of the few safe avenues for dissent. This not only gives dissidents a voice but also allows them to organize and unite. The polling and voting capabilities can be used for anything from electing an opposition leader to defining the central issues to focus on. Critically, the sentiment it reflects and the number of users it attracts will assure dissidents that they are not alone and embolden them to continue fighting. Rarimo introduced a digital identity protocol designed to revolutionize how we think about voting and personal privacy. This zero-knowledge-based voting platform allows for the creation of secure, tamper-proof voting systems where individuals can freely express their opinions without the concern of privacy invasion or authoritative repercussions. 
Unlike traditional voting mechanisms, the Freedom Tool leverages blockchain technology and identity management to ensure each vote is anonymous and verifiable. 
Rarimo co-founder Lasha Antadze spoke to crypto.news about the origins of the Freedom Tool, how it combats election fraud, and the importance of upholding democracy and personal freedom.

The Freedom Tool seems to be a groundbreaking application for anonymous elections and polls. How did the idea come about, and what motivated the Rarimo community to develop this solution?

Antadze: Identity is critical to the vast majority of online interactions, but web3 was missing an identity layer, so we wanted to provide that. However, we also wanted to embed privacy into this layer. Identity cannot function without it, and ZKPs allowed us to overcome the identity limitations of blockchain – chiefly that everything on-chain is visible to anyone and everyone. Voting is a great example of where you need to prove your identity but retain your privacy but it is only one of many such use cases. 

With over 64 elections worldwide in 2024, how do you envision Freedom Tool addressing issues like electoral fraud, voter intimidation, and control over the ballot in various countries?

Freedom Tool enables polling and voting that is not only surveillance-free but also citizen-run. Communities are free to set their own electoral terms, defining which candidates are on the ballot and who is able to vote. In regions where opposition is barred from running and minority groups systematically excluded from voting, this capability will shift power back towards the people. The Freedom Tool represents a class of technology designed not merely as an enhancement or a patch to the shortcomings of existing systems. Instead, it’s conceived as a parallel solution, fundamentally aimed at ensuring the basic human right to free speech.

The first on-the-ground implementation will be in an Eastern European regime. Can you elaborate on the challenges in implementing the tool in such regions and the potential impact on opposition and minority groups?

In totalitarian environments, the Freedom Tool enables opposition to survive. In the Eastern European country where the first Freedom Tool implementation is launching, it will provide one of the few safe avenues for dissent. This not only gives dissidents a voice but also allows them to organize and unite. The polling and voting capabilities can be used for anything from electing an opposition leader to defining the central issues to focus on. Critically, the sentiment it reflects and the number of users it attracts will assure dissidents that they are not alone and embolden them to continue fighting. Rarimo introduced a digital identity protocol designed to revolutionize how we think about voting and personal privacy. This zero-knowledge-based voting platform allows for the creation of secure, tamper-proof voting systems where individuals can freely express their opinions without the concern of privacy invasion or authoritative repercussions. 
Unlike traditional voting mechanisms, the Freedom Tool leverages blockchain technology and identity management to ensure each vote is anonymous and verifiable. 
Rarimo co-founder Lasha Antadze spoke to crypto.news about the origins of the Freedom Tool, how it combats election fraud, and the importance of upholding democracy and personal freedom.

The Freedom Tool seems to be a groundbreaking application for anonymous elections and polls. How did the idea come about, and what motivated the Rarimo community to develop this solution?

Antadze: Identity is critical to the vast majority of online interactions, but web3 was missing an identity layer, so we wanted to provide that. However, we also wanted to embed privacy into this layer. Identity cannot function without it, and ZKPs allowed us to overcome the identity limitations of blockchain – chiefly that everything on-chain is visible to anyone and everyone. Voting is a great example of where you need to prove your identity but retain your privacy but it is only one of many such use cases. 

With over 64 elections worldwide in 2024, how do you envision Freedom Tool addressing issues like electoral fraud, voter intimidation, and control over the ballot in various countries?

Freedom Tool enables polling and voting that is not only surveillance-free but also citizen-run. Communities are free to set their own electoral terms, defining which candidates are on the ballot and who is able to vote. In regions where opposition is barred from running and minority groups systematically excluded from voting, this capability will shift power back towards the people. The Freedom Tool represents a class of technology designed not merely as an enhancement or a patch to the shortcomings of existing systems. Instead, it’s conceived as a parallel solution, fundamentally aimed at ensuring the basic human right to free speech.

The first on-the-ground implementation will be in an Eastern European regime. Can you elaborate on the challenges in implementing the tool in such regions and the potential impact on opposition and minority groups?

In totalitarian environments, the Freedom Tool enables opposition to survive. In the Eastern European country where the first Freedom Tool implementation is launching, it will provide one of the few safe avenues for dissent. This not only gives dissidents a voice but also allows them to organize and unite. The polling and voting capabilities can be used for anything from electing an opposition leader to defining the central issues to focus on. Critically, the sentiment it reflects and the number of users it attracts will assure dissidents that they are not alone and embolden them to continue fighting. Rarimo introduced a digital identity protocol designed to revolutionize how we think about voting and personal privacy. This zero knowledge-based voting platform allows for the creation of secure, tamper-proof voting systems where individuals can freely express their opinions without the concern of privacy invasion or authoritative repercussions. 
Unlike traditional voting mechanisms, the Freedom Tool leverages blockchain technology and identity management to ensure each vote is anonymous and verifiable. 
Rarimo co-founder Lasha Antadze spoke to crypto.news about the origins of the Freedom Tool, how it combats election fraud, and the importance of upholding democracy and personal freedom.

The Freedom Tool seems to be a groundbreaking application for anonymous elections and polls. How did the idea come about, and what motivated the Rarimo community to develop this solution?

Antadze: Identity is critical to the vast majority of online interactions, but web3 was missing an identity layer, so we wanted to provide that. However, we also wanted to embed privacy into this layer. Identity cannot function without it, and ZKPs allowed us to overcome the identity limitations of blockchain – chiefly that everything on-chain is visible to anyone and everyone. Voting is a great example of where you need to prove your identity but retain your privacy but it is only one of many such use cases. 

With over 64 elections worldwide in 2024, how do you envision Freedom Tool addressing issues like electoral fraud, voter intimidation, and control over the ballot in various countries?

Freedom Tool enables polling and voting that is not only surveillance-free but also citizen-run. Communities are free to set their own electoral terms, defining which candidates are on the ballot and who is able to vote. In regions where opposition is barred from running and minority groups systematically excluded from voting, this capability will shift power back towards the people. The Freedom Tool represents a class of technology designed not merely as an enhancement or a patch to the shortcomings of existing systems. Instead, it’s conceived as a parallel solution, fundamentally aimed at ensuring the basic human right to free speech.

The first on-the-ground implementation will be in an Eastern European regime. Can you elaborate on the challenges in implementing the tool in such regions and the potential impact on opposition and minority groups?

In totalitarian environments, the Freedom Tool enables opposition to survive. In the Eastern European country where the first Freedom Tool implementation is launching, it will provide one of the few safe avenues for dissent. This not only gives dissidents a voice but also allows them to organize and unite. The polling and voting capabilities can be used for anything from electing an opposition leader to defining the central issues to focus on. Critically, the sentiment it reflects and the number of users it attracts will assure dissidents that they are not alone and embolden them to continue fighting. Rarimo introduced a digital identity protocol designed to revolutionize how we think about voting and personal privacy. This zero-knowledge-based voting platform allows for the creation of secure, tamper-proof voting systems where individuals can freely express their opinions without the concern of privacy invasion or authoritative repercussions. 
Unlike traditional voting mechanisms, the Freedom Tool leverages blockchain technology and identity management to ensure each vote is anonymous and verifiable. 
Rarimo co-founder Lasha Antadze spoke to crypto.news about the origins of the Freedom Tool, how it combats election fraud, and the importance of upholding democracy and personal freedom.

The Freedom Tool seems to be a groundbreaking application for anonymous elections and polls. How did the idea come about, and what motivated the Rarimo community to develop this solution?

Antadze: Identity is critical to the vast majority of online interactions, but web3 was missing an identity layer, so we wanted to provide that. However, we also wanted to embed privacy into this layer. Identity cannot function without it, and ZKPs allowed us to overcome the identity limitations of blockchain – chiefly that everything on-chain is visible to anyone and everyone. Voting is a great example of where you need to prove your identity but retain your privacy but it is only one of many such use cases. 

With over 64 elections worldwide in 2024, how do you envision Freedom Tool addressing issues like electoral fraud, voter intimidation, and control over the ballot in various countries?

Freedom Tool enables polling and voting that is not only surveillance-free but also citizen-run. Communities are free to set their own electoral terms, defining which candidates are on the ballot and who is able to vote. In regions where opposition is barred from running and minority groups systematically excluded from voting, this capability will shift power back towards the people. The Freedom Tool represents a class of technology designed not merely as an enhancement or a patch to the shortcomings of existing systems. Instead, it’s conceived as a parallel solution, fundamentally aimed at ensuring the basic human right to free speech.

The first on-the-ground implementation will be in an Eastern European regime. Can you elaborate on the challenges in implementing the tool in such regions and the potential impact on opposition and minority groups?

In totalitarian environments, the Freedom Tool enables opposition to survive. In the Eastern European country where the first Freedom Tool implementation is launching, it will provide one of the few safe avenues for dissent. This not only gives dissidents a voice but also allows them to organize and unite. The polling and voting capabilities can be used for anything from electing an opposition leader to defining the central issues to focus on. Critically, the sentiment it reflects and the number of users it attracts will assure dissidents that they are not alone and embolden them to continue fighting. Rarimo introduced a digital identity protocol designed to revolutionize how we think about voting and personal privacy. This zero-knowledge-based voting platform allows for the creation of secure, tamper-proof voting systems where individuals can freely express their opinions without the concern of privacy invasion or authoritative repercussions. 
Unlike traditional voting mechanisms, the Freedom Tool leverages blockchain technology and identity management to ensure each vote is anonymous and verifiable. 
Rarimo co-founder Lasha Antadze spoke to crypto.news about the origins of the Freedom Tool, how it combats election fraud, and the importance of upholding democracy and personal freedom.

The Freedom Tool seems to be a groundbreaking application for anonymous elections and polls. How did the idea come about, and what motivated the Rarimo community to develop this solution?

Antadze: Identity is critical to the vast majority of online interactions, but web3 was missing an identity layer, so we wanted to provide that. However, we also wanted to embed privacy into this layer. Identity cannot function without it, and ZKPs allowed us to overcome the identity limitations of blockchain – chiefly that everything on-chain is visible to anyone and everyone. Voting is a great example of where you need to prove your identity but retain your privacy but it is only one of many such use cases. 

With over 64 elections worldwide in 2024, how do you envision Freedom Tool addressing issues like electoral fraud, voter intimidation, and control over the ballot in various countries?

Freedom Tool enables polling and voting that is not only surveillance-free but also citizen-run. Communities are free to set their own electoral terms, defining which candidates are on the ballot and who is able to vote. In regions where opposition is barred from running and minority groups systematically excluded from voting, this capability will shift power back towards the people. The Freedom Tool represents a class of technology designed not merely as an enhancement or a patch to the shortcomings of existing systems. Instead, it’s conceived as a parallel solution, fundamentally aimed at ensuring the basic human right to free speech.

The first on-the-ground implementation will be in an Eastern European regime. Can you elaborate on the challenges in implementing the tool in such regions and the potential impact on opposition and minority groups?

In totalitarian environments, the Freedom Tool enables opposition to survive. In the Eastern European country where the first Freedom Tool implementation is launching, it will provide one of the few safe avenues for dissent. This not only gives dissidents a voice but also allows them to organize and unite. The polling and voting capabilities can be used for anything from electing an opposition leader to defining the central issues to focus on. Critically, the sentiment it reflects and the number of users it attracts will assure dissidents that they are not alone and embolden them to continue fighting. Rarimo introduced a digital identity protocol designed to revolutionize how we think about voting and personal privacy. This zero-knowledge-based voting platform allows for the creation of secure, tamper-proof voting systems where individuals can freely express their opinions without the concern of privacy invasion or authoritative repercussions. 
Unlike traditional voting mechanisms, the Freedom Tool leverages blockchain technology and identity management to ensure each vote is anonymous and verifiable. 
Rarimo co-founder Lasha Antadze spoke to crypto.news about the origins of the Freedom Tool, how it combats election fraud, and the importance of upholding democracy and personal freedom.

The Freedom Tool seems to be a groundbreaking application for anonymous elections and polls. How did the idea come about, and what motivated the Rarimo community to develop this solution?

Antadze: Identity is critical to the vast majority of online interactions, but web3 was missing an identity layer, so we wanted to provide that. However, we also wanted to embed privacy into this layer. Identity cannot function without it, and ZKPs allowed us to overcome the identity limitations of blockchain – chiefly that everything on-chain is visible to anyone and everyone. Voting is a great example of where you need to prove your identity but retain your privacy but it is only one of many such use cases. 

With over 64 elections worldwide in 2024, how do you envision Freedom Tool addressing issues like electoral fraud, voter intimidation, and control over the ballot in various countries?

Freedom Tool enables polling and voting that is not only surveillance-free but also citizen-run. Communities are free to set their own electoral terms, defining which candidates are on the ballot and who is able to vote. In regions where opposition is barred from running and minority groups systematically excluded from voting, this capability will shift power back towards the people. The Freedom Tool represents a class of technology designed not merely as an enhancement or a patch to the shortcomings of existing systems. Instead, it’s conceived as a parallel solution, fundamentally aimed at ensuring the basic human right to free speech.

The first on-the-ground implementation will be in an Eastern European regime. Can you elaborate on the challenges in implementing the tool in such regions and the potential impact on opposition and minority groups?

In totalitarian environments, the Freedom Tool enables opposition to survive. In the Eastern European country where the first Freedom Tool implementation is launching, it will provide one of the few safe avenues for dissent. This not only gives dissidents a voice but also allows them to organize and unite. The polling and voting capabilities can be used for anything from electing an opposition leader to defining the central issues to focus on. Critically, the sentiment it reflects and the number of users it attracts will assure dissidents that they are not alone and embolden them to continue fighting.