The Story of Our Swag
This collection tells a story—the story of Sovereign Engineering. It's an chronicle of the tools we build and the principles we uphold. Each design is a chapter in our ongoing journey to create technology that empowers the individual and secures our digital freedom.
SEC-01: The Beginning
It all starts with an idea and the will to build. This shirt is a tribute to that first step, the moment you decide to create something new instead of complaining about the old. It's a reminder that every journey begins with a single line of code, and that to build a better future, you must first be willing to start ugly.
Perfection is the enemy of progress, and this design is a badge of honor for those who understand that. It's for the builders, the creators, and the pioneers who aren't afraid to ship imperfect things. It separates the talkers from the doers, and it's a public declaration that you are here to build.
SEC-02: Opsec Friendly
In a world of total surveillance, privacy is not a feature; it's a precondition for freedom. This hat is for those who understand that true sovereignty begins with operational security. It's a nod to the cypherpunks who taught us that True Names are not required.
It's a subtle signal to those in the know, a quiet acknowledgment of the invisible war being waged for our minds and our data. It's a reminder to stay vigilant, to question authority, and to build systems that can't be evil. Stay low, stay safe, stay sovereign.
SEC-03: Ecash
Before Bitcoin, there was ecash. This design is a tribute to the pioneers who dreamed of digital cash and the cypherpunks who fought for it. The burning cassette symbolizes the creative destruction of the old financial system, a necessary step to build a new one on a foundation of freedom.
For decades, ecash was a dream deferred, a powerful idea waiting for its moment. Bitcoin finally provided the missing piece: a trustless, decentralized bearer asset. Now, combined with a simple, open protocol like nostr, ecash is not just viable; it's a match made in heaven, ready to power a new generation of sovereign applications.
Design by NoGood
SEC-04: Trilemmas
There are no perfect solutions, only trade-offs. This shirt is a nod to the fundamental trilemmas that govern our world, from the classic Good, Fast, Cheap to the impossible trinity of monetary policy. It's an acknowledgment that reality has constraints, and that pretending otherwise is a recipe for disaster.
The compass reminds us that while the path may be fraught with impossible choices, we must always navigate by the star of our principles. It's about making conscious, informed trade-offs, not wishful thinking. Understanding these constraints is the first step to overcoming them.
Design by NoGood
SEC-05: YOLO Mode
The future is not something you wait for; it's something you build. This design is for those who are done asking for permission and are ready to enter YOLO mode, building the world they want to live in, starting now.
Because Bitcoin and nostr are permissionless, we don't have to ask for anyone's approval to build. This allows us to lean heavily into the vibe, creating systems that are not only uncensorable but also aligned with our vision of a freer, more sovereign future. This shirt is a declaration that we're not here to reform the old system; we're here to make it obsolete.
Design by NoGood