The concept of "digital sovereignty" is often discussed in the context of data privacy and ownership. However, a recent post by @astrra.space on Bluesky highlights a deeper, more technical dimension to this idea: the right to reverse engineer the software that governs our digital lives. This is not merely a niche interest for hackers and security researchers; it is a fundamental aspect of user agency in an increasingly opaque technological landscape. When we are denied the ability to understand and modify the software we use, we become passive consumers rather than active participants. Reverse engineering, in this context, is a powerful tool for reclaiming digital sovereignty. It allows us to hold developers accountable, to identify and patch security vulnerabilities, and to customize our tools to better suit our needs. It is a declaration of independence from the black boxes that increasingly dominate our digital world.