The concept of reverse engineering software is often associated with niche technical communities, but a recent post by @astrra.space suggests a broader implication: that reverse engineering is a fundamental aspect of digital sovereignty. This perspective reframes the practice from a mere technical exercise to a political act of user empowerment. When users are able to deconstruct and understand the software they use, they are no longer passive consumers but active participants in their digital environment. This allows them to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities, disable unwanted telemetry, and even add new features, effectively reclaiming a degree of control that is often lost in the world of proprietary software. In this context, reverse engineering becomes a powerful tool for asserting digital ownership and ensuring that the software we rely on serves our interests, not just the interests of its creators.