Kim Dotcom, born Kim Schmitz in 1974 in Kiel, Germany, is one of the internet age’s most flamboyant and controversial figures. Known for his founding of Megaupload — once one of the largest file-sharing platforms on the planet — Dotcom’s rise, fall, and ongoing legal battles have made him a symbol of both digital disruption and the high-stakes war over online freedom. In this long-form profile, we’ll explore Kim Dotcom’s full journey, the lifestyle he cultivated, and why his story continues to resonate in 2025.