John Dennehy is a New York–born activist, journalist, and author who has dedicated his life to building alternatives outside the structures of control. After 9/11, his path as a dissident began with protests against the Iraq War, where he was imprisoned for his activism. That experience led him to leave the United States and settle in Ecuador in 2005. Over the years, John has become a best-selling author and award-winning journalist, writing for outlets such as The Guardian, Al Jazeera, and the BBC. His work has focused on grassroots movements, human freedom, and more recently, the rise of Bitcoin in Latin America.