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Dev tools · February 17, 2026

Virtual Protest Protocol (VPP)

Open-source 2D avatar protocol for digital civil action.

What it does

Virtual Protest Protocol (VPP) is an open-source 2D avatar protocol for digital civil action. Developed by a 75-year-old former fishmonger and digital activist in Japan, VPP aims to protect civic space in the AI era. Currently engaging with the Mozilla Foundation and OTF to empower the next generation with safe, anonymous protest tools.

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    I'm 75, building an OSS Virtual Protest Protocol for digital activismFeb 2026 · github.com · ▲11

    Hi HN, I’m a 75-year-old former fishmonger from Japan, currently working on compensation claims for victims of the Fukushima nuclear disaster. Witnessing social divisions and bureaucratic limitations firsthand, I realized we need a new way for people to express their will without being “disposable.” To address this, I designed the Virtual Protest Protocol (VPP) ? an open-source framework for large-scale, 2D avatar-based digital demonstrations. Key Features: Beyond Yes/No: Adds an "Observe" option for the silent majority Economic Sustainability: Funds global activism through U.S.…

  • IM
    I'm 75, Building an OSS Virtual Protest ProtocolFeb 2026 · github.com · ▲8

    Hi HN, I am a 75-year-old former fishmonger from Japan. Currently, I work at the compensation desk for the Fukushima nuclear disaster (TEPCO). Witnessing deep social divisions and the limitations of bureaucracy firsthand, I realized we need a new way for people to express their will without being "disposable." To address this, I’ve designed the *Virtual Protest Protocol (VPP)*. It’s an OSS framework for large-scale, 2D avatar-based digital demonstrations. I recently shared this with the *Open Technology Fund (OTF)* and received an encouraging "This is great" response. Now, I am looking for…

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