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Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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FOUNDATION

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Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.

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CAKE WALLET

https://cakewallet.com

Cake Wallet is an open-source, non-custodial wallet available on Android, iOS, macOS, and Linux.

Features:
- Built-in Exchange: Swap easily between Bitcoin and Monero.
- User-Friendly: Simple interface for all users.

Monero Users:
- Batch Transactions: Send multiple payments at once.
- Faster Syncing: Optimized syncing via specified restore heights
- Proxy Support: Enhance privacy with proxy node options.

Bitcoin Users:
- Coin Control: Manage your transactions effectively.
- Silent Payments: Static bitcoin addresses
- Batch Transactions: Streamline your payment process.

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MYNYMBOX

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Verdicts From Vegas

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A bi-weekly news show informing you on the latest in Bitcoin, privacy and open source tech hosted by Ungovernables, Max and Q.

AOB

Prime Time reminder
Vibe coding
Vegas recap
- ZachPanel
- Q panel (video not up yet)

NEWS

Vegas Product Announcements

Block launched a new Bitkey hardware wallet with a secure touchscreen and 2-of-3 multisig that removes the need for seed phrases, tying transaction verification directly to the device screen (Bitcoin Magazine).
Blockstream released Jade Core, an entry-level open-source hardware wallet with Bluetooth pairing, offline signing, and Blind Oracle PIN protection (Bitcoin Magazine).
Lightspark became a Visa principal member and unveiled Grid Global Accounts, connecting Bitcoin-based payments to 175M Visa merchants across 33 countries with plans to reach 100 by year-end (news.bitcoin.com).
Block demoed Square NFC tap-to-pay for Bitcoin settled over the Lightning Network with 0% processing fees through 2026, with 800,000+ Square merchants already auto-enrolled (block.xyz).
Aven unveiled a Bitcoin-backed Visa credit card with revolving credit lines from $1K to $1M starting at 7.99% APR, 2% cash back, and BitGo custody (GreekReporter).
Cash App rolled out auto-conversion of P2P payments into Bitcoin, a 5% Bitcoin Back rewards program at Square merchants, and 5x higher withdrawal limits ($10K/day, $25K/week) (block.xyz).
Tether Investments proposed a three-way merger of Twenty One Capital, Strike, and Elektron Energy to combine treasury, mining, lending, and capital markets, with Elektron contributing roughly 5% of global hashrate (BM).

Sztorc eCash Fork

Topic: Paul Sztorc announced a Bitcoin hard fork called “eCash” set for August 2026 (block 964,000). Copies Bitcoin’s ledger but reassigns ~500,000 of Satoshi’s forked coins to early investors. 80-85% negative community reaction.
Posted: April 24-28, 2026
Link

DOJ “Developer Exemptions” Announced at Bitcoin 2026 - But Are They Real?

Published: April 27-28, 2026
Sources:The Rage |Crypto.news
Summary: Acting AG Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel told Bitcoin 2026 that developers who write code without “knowingly” helping criminals will not be charged. Blanche claimed the DOJ has “fundamentally changed the game” and ended “regulation by prosecution.” L0la L33tz at The Rage argues the exemption is performative - the government’s existing cases treat receiving a complaint email or reading a news article about misuse as sufficient “knowledge."

Keonne Rodriguez Writes from Prison - “Letter #6: Two Years In”

Published: April 25, 2026
Sources:The Rage |Reason Magazine
Summary: Samourai Wallet co-founder Keonne Rodriguez published his sixth letter from federal prison, marking two years since his arrest. He’s serving 5 years for conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money-transmitting business. Trump said he would “look into” a pardon but has taken no action.

Tornado Cash Retrial: DOJ Pushes for October Date

Published: Ongoing (retrial proposed October 2026)
Sources:The Rage (April 22)
Summary: Prosecutors are pushing for an October 2026 retrial of Roman Storm on money laundering and sanctions charges after a jury deadlocked in August 2025. Storm was convicted on the unlicensed money transmitter charge but the jury couldn’t agree on the two more serious counts (up to 40 years combined).

Vercel Hack Exposes Crypto Infrastructure Supply Chain Risk

Published: April 20, 2026
Source:LINK
Summary: Vercel disclosed a breach traced to a compromised Google Workspace connection through a third-party AI tool (Context.ai). The hack exposed environment variables and API keys for numerous Web3 projects. Solana DEX Orca confirmed it rotated all deployment credentials. A cybercrime forum post claimed to be selling Vercel data for $2M.

BIP47DB

Published: May 3, 2026
Source:LINK
Summary: An open protocol for inscribing BIP47 reusable payment codes onto the Bitcoin blockchain using Ordinals inscriptions with compressed binary encoding. The protocol creates a decentralised, censorship-resistant, and publicly verifiable directory of payment codes that eliminates single points of failure in the PayNym ecosystem. Anyone may write to the directory, and all entries are client-side verifiable against the secp256k1 curve.

RELEASES

Zeus v13.0.0 - April 27, 2026

Major release: new “node in the phone” using LDK Node, redesigned onboarding, embedded LND channel migration preserving existing channels, Cashu protocol rewrite with offline transaction capabilities, embedded LND upgraded to v0.20.1-beta, revamped amount input with currency selection, Cashu mint review via Nostr social graph, ZEUS Pay+ custom profiles, Android stealth mode. Over 100 merged PRs.
Release link

Mempool v3.3.0 - April 21, 2026

Major release: taproot script tree visualization, sighash highlighting, stale block comparisons, annexes support, sub-1-sat/vB transaction handling, ephemeral dust support, PSBT signature display, Liquid Simplicity support, new API endpoints, Angular framework upgrade. v3.3.1 hotfix same day.
Release link

Umbrel 1.7.0 / 1.7.1 - April 27-28, 2026

Home screen shortcuts, built-in text editor in Files, advanced networking (hostname customization, static IP), network sharing for external USB drives, 17 new languages. v1.7.1 fixed a false storage error on restart.
Release link

BTCPay Server v2.3.8 / v2.3.9 - April 23-24, 2026

v2.3.8: Enhanced subscription management with new API routes, improved POS QR code login, LUD-21 support for LNURL-pay verification. v2.3.9: Patch fixing server recovery after plugin crashes and xpub parsing issue.
Release link

BULL Bitcoin v6.9.1 - April 21, 2026

FSS10 migration fallback for Android, Colombia (COP) deposit support, real-time WebSocket notifications, 11 new languages, Ledger hardware wallet support. Extensive bug fixes.
Release link

Envoy v2.2.14 - April 23, 2026

Hardened iOS Bluetooth connectivity, fixes for Passport Prime account display, Magic Backup bug fixes, coin control/fee flow improvements, updated translations.
Release link

Cake Wallet v6.1.0 / v6.1.2 - April 20-23, 2026

Native USDT bridging between Ethereum, Polygon, and Arbitrum. Optimized core engine, improved multi-chain wallet stability, Lightning invoice generation and EVM connectivity fixes.
Release link

Start9 v0.4.0-beta.7 - April 29, 2026

Beta for the complete StartOS rewrite. Tunnel design refinements, backup reliability fixes with rsync and CIFS support, improved TCP connection timeouts in reverse proxy. Requires careful update process.
Release link

LNbits v1.5.4 - April 23, 2026

Ability for operators to cap number of users or extensions per instance. AppImage installation fix. UI fixes, QR code optimization, webhook error handling.
Release link

Dojo v1.29.1 - April 27, 2026

Patch reverting a bitcoinjs dependency update that caused block sync to stall. Dependency reversion and lockfile updates.
Release link

Bitkey - April 19-26, 2026

Three app releases shipped (2026.5.0, 2026.6.0, 2026.7.0). Rapid release cadence; full notes atbitkey.world/releases.
Release link

Nunchuk v2.4.2 / v2.4.3 - April 23 / May 2, 2026

Bug fixes and maintenance improvements.
Release link

EDUCATION

BTC Vegas Talks (https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoinMagazine/videos)

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No More Martyrs | THE UNBOUNDED SERIES: Colonial

Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In this special episode, I explain why we’re re-hosting the Unbounded archive at Ungovernable Misfits and kick off the series with a forward-looking conversation with Colonial, author of Sovereignty Requires Privacy: Lessons from the Fall of Samourai Wallet. We explore sovereignty as territorial control—physical and digital—and why exposure is the enemy in a world where information is the battlefield. Colonial unpacks how privacy tools challenge the geopolitical order, why martyrs lose, and why the next era belongs to disciplined, anonymous builders who move with intention. We walk through practical lessons from the Samourai saga, from the limits of playing by “their” rules to a new code for anon warfare, and we close with actionable steps listeners can take now, including adopting Ashigaru’s Whirlpool implementation and strengthening operational discretion. This one is about clarity over nostalgia: either you control your territory, or someone else will.

Resources mentioned: Colonial’s writings at sovereigncolony.com; Ashigaru Wallet and Terminal (ashigaru.rs) for Whirlpool; reading on territoriality (Robert Ardrey’s The Territorial Imperative) and philosophical frames (Nietzsche, Evola).

Stay resilient, and enjoy the series as we continue with Colonial in the weeks ahead.

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YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnboundedPodcast

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(00:00:00)Thank You TBD

(00:01:41)INTRO

(00:03:25)The Origin Story

(00:09:44)Ronin Dojo: Still Alive

(00:13:53) The Human Cost of Building

(00:23:32) The Bitcoin Privacy Movement

(00:34:52)Support Bill and Keonne

Coffee Date with LNbits

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A weekly live show covering all things Freedom Tech with Max, Q and Seth.

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The Bitcoin Brief Goes LIVE

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A bi-weekly news show informing you on the latest in Bitcoin, privacy and open source tech hosted by Ungovernables, Max and Q.

AOB

Prime Time reminder (FTF + Week 3)
Vegas coming up

NEWS

Roman Storm Acquittal?? -The Rage
- Rule 29 hearing in SDNY. Retrial dates floated: Oct, Nov, Jan 2027.
- Gov theory: running Tornado Cash was criminal, but mixers aren’t illegal and it wasn’t criminal at inception. Failla: so when did liability start?
- Gov collapsed UI and protocol. Claimed Tornado Cash itself transferred funds — user wallets as “instrumentalities."
- Only 15% of volume was illicit across the charged period.
- Failla to prosecutor: “I might argue you were doing better before you started talking."
BIP-361 -Link
- New proposal from Jameson Lopp and others (submitted 14 April) to protect Bitcoin from future quantum computers.
- Quantum computers could one day crack the cryptography Bitcoin uses today (ECDSA/Schnorr). BIP-361 forces everyone to move to new quantum-safe address types before that happens.
- Two phases: first, you can’t send to old-style addresses. Five years later, old-style coins can’t be spent at all. If you haven’t moved your coins by then, they’re frozen.
- Controversial because it means coins that don’t migrate get effectively confiscated — including Satoshi’s ~1M BTC and anything on lost seeds. Breaks Bitcoin’s “your coins are yours forever” promise.
- BitMEX pushed back with a “wait and see” alternative: only freeze coins if quantum is actually proven to exist.
- Foundation angle: if you hold your own keys, you just migrate when new address types ship. The people at risk are exchange users, lost-seed holders, and very old wallets.
Bitcoin Depot Hacked - 50.9 BTC ($3.7M) Stolen -Bitcoin Magazine /SecurityWeek
- Published: Breach detected March 23, disclosed April 8-9, 2026
- Bitcoin Depot, the largest crypto ATM operator in the US (9,000+ machines, 47 states), lost 50.9 BTC after attackers gained control of credentials for digital asset settlement accounts. Customer data was not affected. SEC disclosure filed April 8.
- Talking points: Centralised custodians are honeypots. One set of credentials = nearly $4M gone. The 16-day gap between detection and disclosure is worth noting. Compare with self-custody where there is no single point of failure.
Kraken Insider Extortion - Support Staff Recruited by Criminal Groups -CoinDesk
- Published: April 13, 2026
- A criminal group is extorting Kraken after two insider incidents where support staff inappropriately accessed data from ~2,000 client accounts. No funds were at risk. Kraken warned of coordinated insider recruitment campaigns targeting crypto, gaming, and telecom firms.
- Talking points: Your exchange account is only as secure as the lowest-paid support worker with access to your data. This is organised, coordinated insider recruitment across multiple industries. Self-custody eliminates this counterparty risk entirely. Credit to Kraken for transparency and refusing to pay.
Fake Ledger Live app on Mac App Store -Coindesk
- $9.5M drained from 50+ victims between 7–13 April via fake Ledger Live macOS app on Apple’s App Store.
- Hits across BTC, ETH, Tron, Solana, XRP. Three seven-figure losses — largest $3.23M USDT. Musician G. Love lost 5.9 BTC.
- Attack vector: app prompted users to enter recovery phrase. Game over.
- Published under “Leva Heal Limited.” Faked version history 1.0 to 5.0 in two weeks to look legit. Passed App Review.
- Funds laundered through 150+ KuCoin deposit addresses tied to “AudiA6” mixer. KuCoin froze accounts until 20 April only.

UPDATES/RELEASES

Aqua v0.4.2 - April 11
- Adds transaction notes (BIP329), fiat amount entry for Lightning payments, Sats display unit option, improved animations, GDK upgrade to 0.76.3.
- https://github.com/AquaWallet/aqua-wallet/releases/tag/v0.4.2
BTCPay Server v2.3.7 - April 2 (BORDERLINE)
- First release using .NET 10. Transaction comments in Send view, admin-editable subscription dates, amount-less BOLT11 invoices for top-ups, RTL language support (Arabic, Hebrew, Farsi), subscriber management API.
- https://github.com/btcpayserver/btcpayserver/releases/tag/v2.3.7
BULL Wallet v6.8.2-fss-hybrid - April 10
- Hybrid flutter_secure_storage implementation with fallback to v9 for incompatible devices. Appears to be internal/hybrid build rather than public consumer release.
- https://github.com/SatoshiPortal/bullbitcoin-mobile/releases/tag/6.8.2-fss-hybrid
Cake Wallet v6.1.0 - April 18
- “Smoother Performance & USDT Bridging” release. Native USDT bridging between chains, performance optimizations, wallet stability improvements, Lightning and EVM bug fixes.
- https://github.com/cake-tech/cake_wallet/releases/tag/v6.1.0
Envoy v2.2.13 - April 9
- Maintenance release addressing Passport Prime onboarding issues, iOS share sheet bug, and a security-related dependency update.
- https://github.com/Foundation-Devices/envoy/releases/tag/v2.2.13
KeyOS v1.2.1 - April 16
- Users can now decide whether they want to perform a manual or magic backup, regardless of Envoy Magic Backup status. Before initiating the magic backup, tap Advanced in the top right corner to change to manual.
- https://github.com/Foundation-Devices/KeyOS/releases/tag/v1.2.1
Liana v14.0 - April 17
- Major UI rework: redesigned home page, menu, payment history, sidebar. Adds xpub import from Coldcard ccxp files, BitBox pairing code display for taproot devices, reduced dust output limit from 5,000 to 500 sats. Default fiat price source changed tomempool.space.
- https://github.com/wizardsardine/liana/releases/tag/v14.0
LNBits v1.5.4-rc1 - April 16 (RC only)
- Release candidate, minimal notes. Latest stable remains v1.5.3.
- https://github.com/lnbits/lnbits/releases/tag/v1.5.4-rc1
Mempool v3.3.0 - April 14
- Major release: coinbase transaction previews from Stratum jobs, Taproot script tree visualization, sighash icons, stale block comparisons, sub-1-sat/vB support, ephemeral dust support, PSBT signature display, Simplicity support (Liquid), Angular 16-to-20 upgrade, decimal fee recommendations.
- https://github.com/mempool/mempool/releases/tag/v3.3.0
Mostro v0.17.3 - April 13
- Fixes bug in v0.17.2 blocking range orders. v0.17.2 (Apr 11) added interactive setup wizard and fixed validation issues preventing duplicate payments.
- https://github.com/MostroP2P/mostro/releases/tag/v0.17.3
Nunchuk v2.4.0 - April 8
- Adds Nunchuk API support with bug fixes and improvements.
- https://github.com/nunchuk-io/nunchuk-android/releases/tag/2.4.0
Peach Bitcoin v0.69.0 - April 10
- UniqueID Hash saved in iOS keychain for identity persistence. Fixes: percentage placeholder, PGP key registration timing, Telegram URL, seed restoration error handling.
- https://github.com/Peach2Peach/peach-app/releases/tag/v0.69.0-343
Start9 v0.4.0-beta.5 - April 11 (beta)
- Complete StartOS rewrite: redesigned UI, new networking stack with WireGuard VPN gateways and Let’s Encrypt, LXC container runtime, improved differential backups, i18n support, TypeScript SDK, SMTP notifications.
- https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/releases/tag/v0.4.0-beta.5
Zeus v13.0.0-beta2 - April 17 (beta)
- Major v13 cycle: LDK Node as new embedded node option, updated onboarding, Cashu improvements with offline mode, embedded LND v0.20.1-beta, enhanced payment UI, Android stealth mode.
- https://github.com/ZeusLN/zeus/releases/tag/v13.0.0-beta2

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MYNYMBOX

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Explore benefits such as No KYC, complete privacy & security, and human support.

(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:57)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:01:38)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:02:44) More Chapters to Come…

(00:38:14)BOOSTS

(01:00:23)THANK YOU MYNYMBOX

Prime Time with Q

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A weekly live show covering all things Freedom Tech with Max, Q and Seth.

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Cryptosquid Unpacks the NEW StartOS

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A weekly live show covering all things Freedom Tech with Max, Q and Seth.

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The Code Lives On | THE UNBOUNDED SERIES: Dojo Coder

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In this special series, Max shares why we’re hosting and preserving the Unbounded archive at Ungovernable Misfits. In the fourth re-release of the series, Dojo Coder (Pavel)— a long-time cypherpunk builder whose code has powered Samourai Wallet, Dojo and Ronin Dojo joins tbd.

Tbd and Pavel dig into the current state of Ronin Dojo, why the project remains alive despite setbacks, and a near-term UI update that will reintroduce a transaction privacy visualiser inspired by the now-defunct KYCP.org. Pavel also reflects on Ashigaru—a community fork of Samourai Wallet—and the relaunch of Whirlpool as an open act of defiance, the trade-offs and trust questions it raises, and practical guidance on evaluating transparency and risk. We close with Soroban’s peer-to-peer relay for Dojo to further obfuscate transaction origins, why code is speech even when courts disagree, and how listeners can support the Samourai legal defence while staying informed through reliable voices in the privacy community.

Stay resilient, and enjoy the series as we continue with Colonial in the weeks ahead.

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(00:00)Thank You TBD

(01:41)INTRO

(03:25)The Origin Story

(09:44)Ronin Dojo: Still Alive

(13:53) The Human Cost of Building

(23:32) The Bitcoin Privacy Movement

(34:52)Support Bill and Keonne

A Prescription for Privacy | The Confab 30: Vik Sharɱa

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In this Confab, Max sits down with Vik Sharɱa, founder and CEO of Cake Wallet, for a candid journey from his early hacking days on the Apple II, through decades in the steel industry, to discovering Bitcoin in 2013 and Monero in 2016.

Vik shares the eye‑opening moment Coinbase shut his account for a small darknet market purchase of antibiotics—an incident that catalysed his deep dive into privacy and ultimately inspired Cake Wallet’s creation. Max and Vik explore why privacy should be a default, how Monero’s out‑of‑the‑box protections compare with Bitcoin’s more complex privacy tooling, and why a multi‑coin world empowers users rather than divides them. Max and Vik also dig into the rapid rise of AI: how it’s reshaping software development, enabling non‑coders to build real tools, and what it might mean for self‑custody and user experience in the months ahead.

Vik reflects on the growing global demand for financial privacy and access—especially via stablecoins as on‑ramps—while emphasising real‑world utility as the backbone of value. He recounts Cake’s experimental culture (silent payments, PayJoin v2, Lightning via Spark) and the team’s willingness to learn in public. Max and Vik wrap on why decentralised money and local/secure AI can help people everywhere earn, spend, and build without permission, and why he’s more optimistic today than he was a few years ago about privacy tech gaining mainstream traction.

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(00:00)INTRO

(01:11)BOOSTS

(03:42)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(04:40)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(05:53)Welcome Vik!

(07:11) Before Crypto: Steel, Engineering & Early Tech

(14:36) The Bitcoin Rabbit Hole

(23:05)Building Cake Wallet

(27:07) Privacy, Tribalism & the Maxi Mentality

(42:14) Where It's All Going

(49:25)THANK YOU MYNYMBOX

The Skinwalker | Letter #5: Notes From The Inside

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In these episodes, we read Keonne’s recent letters written from FPC Morgantown. The aim in sharing this is simple: amplify Keonne’s story, support him and Bill, and ensure help reaches their families. If his voice isn’t your thing, the full text is linked in the show notes—please read, listen, and share. Consider sending a letter, a book via an approved retailer, or some sats. Your support matters, and together we can keep their stories alive and make a tangible difference.

LINK TO THE LETTER AT THE RAGE

Write to Keonne:

Keonne Rodriguez
11404-511
FPC Morgantown
FEDERAL PRISON CAMP
P.O. BOX 1000
MORGANTOWN, WV 26507

Mailing Guidelines:

Please note: You can only send letters (no more than 3 pages long). No packages or other items are allowed. Books, magazines, and newspapers must be sent directly from the publisher or an online retailer like Amazon. All letters must include a full return address and sender name to be delivered.

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Cryptosquid Walks Through StartOS 040

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

New Frontiers with Frostsnap

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A weekly live show covering all things Freedom Tech with Max, Q and Seth.

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Gotta Map Em All

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

AOB

Prime SHIPPING!
FTF with Zach
Samourai DomainPSA
Lauren on with Danny fromWBD
Q still vibing

NEWS

Kentucky HB 380 requires HWW manufacturers to reset users’ seeds upon request https://x.com/bitcoinpolicy/status/2034702487995768878
GrapeheneOS refuses to comply with new age verification laws for OS https://www.tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/grapheneos-refuses-to-comply-with-age-verification-laws
Google reverses Android developer verification requirement amidst user backlash -https://www.scworld.com/brief/google-reverses-android-developer-verification-requirement-amidst-user-backlash
DOJ Seeks October Retrial for Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm —https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/10/u-s-requests-october-retrial-for-tornado-cash-developer-roman-storm
Bitrefill Hacked by North Korea’s Lazarus Group — 18,500 Purchase Records Exposed —https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/bitrefill-cyberattack-points-north-korea
Pokemon Go’s 30 Billion Images Now Training Delivery Robots — Mass Surveillance Data Harvesting Revealed —https://www.therage.co/pokemon-go-users-trained-killer-robots/

UPDATES/RELEASES

Am I Exposed?https://am-i.exposed/ byArkad and Co
- Self hosted chain analysis tool
- Already onstartOS
Stealth Fork already emerged
- https://x.com/MgkMshrmBrkfst/status/2033771448255566082?s=20
Last Signal Apphttps://lastsignal.app/
- Self hosted dead man switch
Sparrow Wallet 2.4.2 — March 10, 2026
- Introduces support for v3 transactions in the editor, implements TOFU certificate pinning for TLS connections, and adds BIP-322 signing via QR and file methods. Numerous dependency upgrades plus bug fixes for PSBTv2 transaction issues, potential database corruption, and dark theme display problems.
- https://github.com/sparrowwallet/sparrow/releases/tag/2.4.2
Aqua v0.4.1 — March 13, 2026
- Patch addressing multiple bugs and performance improvements. Re-adds region selector to the marketplace, introduces Arabic and Chinese language support, and adds new iOS icon designs. Fixes wallet setup errors when scanning certain QR codes.
- https://github.com/AquaWallet/aqua-wallet/releases/tag/v0.4.1
Boltz USDT Swaps- March 18, 2026
- Announces USDT Swaps - connecting Bitcoin to the world’s most used stablecoin. Swap between Lightning and USDT on all major networks, without custody, accounts, or KYC!
Envoy 2.2.12 — March 13, 2026
- Major update centred on Passport Prime device support. Includes multi-device pairing capability, Bluetooth reliability improvements, and fixes for dozens of bugs across BLE pairing, QuantumLink stability, and the Passport Prime onboarding flow.
- https://github.com/Foundation-Devices/envoy/releases/tag/2.2.12
BTCPay v2.3.6 — March 15, 2026
- Stable release introducing wallet label filtering, API enhancements for payment method inclusion, invoice modal improvements, security upgrades for API key permissions, and plugin permission policy creation.
- https://github.com/btcpayserver/btcpayserver/releases/tag/v2.3.6
Bisq v2.1.10 — March 17, 2026
- Implements new trade rules for payment references, adds trade history and QR code pairing support for the Bisq Connect mobile app, introduces TLS support for clearnet connections.
- https://github.com/bisq-network/bisq2/releases/tag/v2.1.10
Phoenix Android v2.7.5 — March 17, 2026
- Introduces a diagnostics button and adds the spend-channel-address recovery tool to iOS. Android app now supports Indonesian language.
- https://github.com/ACINQ/phoenix/releases/tag/android-v2.7.5
Nunchuk 2.2.8 — March 18, 2026
- Introduces support for sending to Silent Payment addresses and adds an option to view seed phrases for software keys after a two-hour security delay, along with various bug fixes.
- https://github.com/nunchuk-io/nunchuk-android/releases/tag/2.2.8
Peach Bitcoin 0.69.0 — March 18, 2026
- Introduces unlimited premium functionality for offers, decimal premium values, improved dark mode colour contrast, and fixes for Revolut/Wise/M-Pesa payment information transmission.
- https://github.com/Peach2Peach/peach-app/releases/tag/v0.69.0-337
Mostro v0.17.0 — March 19, 2026
- Three releases in the window (v0.16.4, v0.16.5, v0.17.0). Major refactoring work: migration to AppContext-based dependency injection, removal of legacy global state patterns, elimination of password-based database encryption infrastructure.
- https://github.com/MostroP2P/mostro/releases/tag/v0.17.0
Cake Wallet v6.0.1–v6.0.3 — March 6–21, 2026
- Major redesign + Bitcoin Lightning support via Spark protocol. v6.0.1 (March 6) was the major release with the new UI and Lightning; v6.0.2 (March 17) added Linux distribution support; v6.0.3 (March 21) adds design improvements, performance enhancements, and bug fixes.
- https://github.com/cake-tech/cake_wallet/releases/tag/v6.0.3

Pre-release / Alpha / Beta

Bitkey App Release 2026.2.1 — March 18, 2026
- App update with emergency APK download for users who have lost app access and an Emergency Exit Kit reference document for account recovery.
- https://github.com/proto-at-block/bitkey/releases/tag/2026.2.1
Ibis Wallet v3.0 + v3.0.1-beta
- Liquid w/LN swaps, Boltz on backend, wallet locks, cancel txs with RBF, notifications
LNBits v1.5.2-rc3 — March 20, 2026
- Three release candidates (rc1 through rc3) published March 18–20, building toward v1.5.2 stable.
- https://github.com/lnbits/lnbits/releases/tag/v1.5.2-rc3
Mempool v3.3.0-beta2 — March 20, 2026
- Beta release tag with minimal release notes.
- https://github.com/mempool/mempool/releases/tag/v3.3.0-beta2
Start9 v0.4.0-alpha.21 — March 18, 2026
- UI refinements for port labelling, SSH corrections, WiFi fixes, and support for preferred external ports beyond port 443.
- https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/releases/tag/v0.4.0-alpha.21

Education

The Core Issue: Your Node Vs. The Digital Wilderness —https://bitcoinmagazine.com/print/the-core-issue-your-node-vs-the-digital-wilderness
The Core Issue: Outrunning Entropy, Why Bitcoin Can’t Stand Still —https://bitcoinmagazine.com/print/the-core-issue-outrunning-entropy-why-bitcoin-cant-stand-still
The Core Issue: Consensus Cleanup —https://bitcoinmagazine.com/print/the-core-issue-consensus-cleanup

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:57)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:01:38)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:02:43)PRIME TIME

(00:07:16) PSA: Avoid SamouraiWallet.com

(00:12:16) Vibe Coding Corner

(00:20:09)Kentucky HB 380 Would Break Self‑Custody

(00:24:31)GrapheneOS Stands Firm

(00:25:21)

MONERO MONTHLY ...ISH

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Max and Seth host Monero Monthly …Ish. A show that focuses on educational topics, news and updates within the Monero ecosystem.

Carrot progressing well, passes audit

https://github.com/cypherstack/carrot_core-audit

FCMP++ pull requests all open, next step is multi-stage audit

Follow https://x.com/MoneroResearchL for updates

p2pool released on TrueNAS store for easy Monero mining

https://apps.truenas.com/catalog/p2pool/

Monero mining made easy with Monero Superbrain on Umbrel

https://github.com/brainchainz/Monero-Superbrain/

Cake Wallet v6.0.0/1 released

Monerujo testing a new, M2 rebuild of their Monero-only wallet

https://soon.monerujo.app/

Skylight available on iOS now

https://skylight.magicgrants.org/

Gupax v2.0 released, replaces Gupaxx etc.

https://github.com/gupax-io/gupax/releases/tag/v2.0.0

Bitcart, a lighter weight payment processor alternative to BTCPay, updated to v0.10.3.0

https://github.com/bitcart/bitcart/releases/tag/0.10.3.0

Monerod v0.18.4.6 released

https://github.com/monero-project/monero/releases/tag/v0.18.4.6

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(00:00:01)INTRO

(00:01:12) The Ish

(00:12:03) Monero Keys

(00:21:37) Monero & LN Swaps

(00:25:07)Carrot Passes Cypherstack Audit

(00:30:25)FCMP++ Multi-Stage Audit SOON

(00:33:35)P2Pool Released on TrueNAS

(00:34:13)Monero SuperBrain on Umbrel

(00:37:22) The BIG Cake Update

(00:44:42)New Monerujo!

(00:47:14)Skylight on iOS

(00:48:41)Gupax v2.0

(00:49:56)BitKart

(00:50:59)New Monerod

(00:51:58)XMR Chats

(01:04:11) OUTRO

St. Patrick's Day Slop | The Confab 29: Rod and Dick

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In this Confab, Max sits down with veteran journalists Rod Palmer and Richard “Dick” Greaser to take the pulse of Bitcoin culture after a year away from the fray. They dive into the surge of intra-community debates (from node client wars to “paper Bitcoin” angst), why pleb politics resemble bread-and-circuses, and how Maxi Madness—now running in parallel on Nostr and X—has evolved into a spirited, democratic spectacle that both celebrates and sharpens the culture.

Max, Rod and Dick also explore the uneasy overlap of AI and Bitcoin: from “AI glaze” addiction and identity crises to why creativity and fun are strategic advantages, culminating in the debut of a powerful Maxi Madness anthem collaboration with singer Noah Grumman. Beyond the headlines, we talk cultural drift, keeping conviction amid price fatigue, and why playfulness, music, and building matter as much as technical progress. If you’ve felt the scene get too serious, this conversation is a reminder to have fun, create, and participate—because eternal glory awaits in Maxi Madness and beyond.

Maxi Madness brackets and voting on X (Bitcoin Bugle) and Nostr (Primal), the bracket pick’em challenge, and prediction markets via PreX (Bitcoin-only).

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:01:02)BOOSTS

(00:02:13)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:03:00)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:04:01)THANK YOU MYNYMBOX

(00:05:31)What's the Scoop?

(00:19:35) Saylor, Paper BTC & The Cyber Hornets

(00:22:53) BIPs and Circuses

(00:29:08)Maxi Madness 2026

(00:49:52)AI Glazing

(00:57:28) Maxi Madness Anthem

(01:01:06) Building Culture in the First Turning

Surveil Yourself with Stealth

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A weekly live show covering all things Freedom Tech with Max, Q and Seth.

Stealth Github:https://github.com/LORDBABUINO/stealth/tree/main
Presentation:https://github.com/LORDBABUINO/stealth/blob/main/slides/Stealth%20%E2%80%94%20Bitcoin%20Wallet%20Privacy%20Analyzer%20_%20Stealth.pdf
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Vibe Corning

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Max and Q cover the latest happenings in the world of Bitcoin, privacy and much more.

AOB

Prime
Newletter from Keonne
Q vibing hard

NEWS

UPDATES/RELEASES

Tailrelay

A Docker container that exposes local services to your Tailscale network. CombinesTailscale VPN,Caddy reverse proxy,socat TCP relays, and aWeb UI for browser-based management.
https://github.com/sudocarlos/tailrelay

Stealth Announced

A privacy audit tool for Bitcoin wallets. Stealth analyzes the transaction history of a wallet descriptor and surfaces privacy findings from real on-chain heuristics.
https://github.com/LORDBABUINO/stealth/tree/main

Cake Wallet v6.0.0 / v6.0.1 — 27 Feb / 6 Mar 2026

Major release: complete UI redesign plus self-custodial Bitcoin Lightning integration via Breez SDK and Spark protocol. Privacy-first defaults — Lightning invoices don’t embed Spark addresses, transaction data not published to public explorers by default. Custom @cake.cash Lightning addresses. Enhanced Monero syncing.
https://github.com/cake-tech/cake_wallet/releases

Zeus v0.12.4 / v0.12.5 — 2 March 2026

Bug fix releases addressing Android SQLite database issues for new wallets (sync past block 123,000), iOS safe area fixes, and crash prevention when returning from LSPS1 view.
https://github.com/ZeusLN/zeus/releases

BlueWallet v7.2.6 — 23 February 2026

Added BBQR support for Coldcard, simpler settings UI, and dates on transaction list.
https://github.com/BlueWallet/BlueWallet/releases

Frostsnap v0.2.1 — 23 February 2026

QR camera scanning now works on all platforms (Linux, macOS desktop). Fixed Electrum connectivity on IPv6 networks using “Happy Eyeballs” algorithm. Device erasure black screen fix and macOS app signing improvements.
https://github.com/frostsnap/frostsnap/releases

Phoenix v2.7.5 — 25 Feb (Android) / 26 Feb (iOS) 2026

Maintenance release for both platforms. Release notes were sparse — Q may want to check changelog manually.
https://github.com/ACINQ/phoenix/releases

LNBits v1.5.0 — 4 March 2026

Stable release (up from v1.4.2). Full changelog not detailed in release notes — worth checking manually if covering.
https://github.com/lnbits/lnbits/releases

Peach Bitcoin v0.69.0 — 23 Feb / 3 Mar 2026

New accounts now generate PGP keypairs from seed phrases, payment details encrypted and backed up to servers. Added M-Pesa payment method. Transaction IDs now copyable. Fixed Android wallet emptying bug.
https://github.com/Peach2Peach/peach-app/releases

Bitkey App Release 2026.2.0 — 23 February 2026

Block/Square’s hardware wallet app update. Detailed release notes not available from feed.
https://github.com/proto-at-block/bitkey/releases

Mempool v3.3.0-beta — 21 February 2026

Beta release of v3.3.0. Details sparse.
https://github.com/mempool/mempool/releases

Start9 StartOS v0.4.0-alpha.20 — 6 March 2026

Alpha release with error info propagation, AI agent docs, preferred external ports beyond 443, SSH config fixes, WiFi deprecation handling.
https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/releases

Blitz Wallet 4.0

Payment pools
https://x.com/BlitzWalletApp/status/2028867592065105932?s=20

EDUCATION

Lightning is dead, long live Lightning - Roy from Breez
Hater to builder - Seth from Cake

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(00:00)INTRO

(00:57)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(01:38)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(02:43)More Chapters to Come

(37:32) BOOSTS

(43:36) More Chapters to Come

(54:48)THANK YOU MYNYMBOX

Letter #4: Notes From The Inside

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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PRIME TIME with Zach Herbert

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A weekly live show covering all things Freedom Tech with Max, Q and Seth.

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Cake Adds Lightning ⚡

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A weekly live show covering all things Freedom Tech with Max, Q and Seth.

Lightning Journey:https://blog.cakewallet.com/our-lightning-journey/
Lightning in Cake:https://blog.cakewallet.com/lightning-is-finally-here/
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Letter #3: Notes From The Inside

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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Predictable Plunder

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Max and Q cover the latest happenings in the world of Bitcoin, privacy and much more.

AOB

Missing FTF
Node woes
Prime

NEWS

UPDATES/RELEASES

Ibis Wallet v2.1-beta ⭐

A self-custody Bitcoin wallet for Android, inspired bySparrow Wallet but built for mobile.
Designed for experienced users - no hand-holding, no training wheels.
v2.1-beta
Link:https://github.com/aeonBTC/IbisWallet/releases/tag/v2.1-beta

Sparrow Wallet — 2.4.0 (10 Feb) + 2.4.1 (17 Feb) ⭐

v2.4.0: BIP375 PSBT fields for silent payments hardware wallet support, PSBTv2 as default format, Codex32 seed importer, new device support (Trezor Safe 7, Keycard, Ledger Nano Gen5), wallet discovery feature
v2.4.1: KeepKey passphrase support, Samourai wallet backup import fix, address chunking layout fixes
Link:https://github.com/sparrowwallet/sparrow/releases/tag/2.4.1

Envoy — 2.2.5 (10 Feb) + 2.2.6 (16 Feb) ⭐

v2.2.5: Heavy focus on Passport Prime onboarding and device management, improved Tor reliability for supply chain verification, better error messaging, Bluetooth protocol bump
v2.2.6: Updated Envoy Server Tor endpoint
Link:https://github.com/Foundation-Devices/envoy/releases/tag/2.2.6

Aqua Wallet — v0.4.0 (10 Feb)

Full UI/UX redesign, multi-wallet support (works with BTCPay Server’s SamRock Protocol), Bitcoin price chart, Satspace Standard for BTC amounts, colour-coded address numerals, 7 new languages
Link:https://github.com/AquaWallet/aqua-wallet/releases/tag/v0.4.0

BTCPay Server — v2.3.5 (17 Feb)

Can now start without on-chain payment methods (BTCPAY_NODEFAULTCHAIN), custom checkout textbox, CoinDCX rate provider for BTC/INR
Link:https://github.com/btcpayserver/btcpayserver/releases/tag/v2.3.5

Bisq — v2.1.9 (8 Feb)

50+ language support, automatic backup restoration for corrupted storage, pairing for Bisq Connect, reference time checks for clock sync
Link:https://github.com/bisq-network/bisq2/releases/tag/v2.1.9

Cake Wallet — v5.9.0 (11 Feb)

BNB Smart Chain (BSC) support, Zcash shielded transaction refinements, enhanced EVM engine
Link:https://github.com/cake-tech/cake_wallet/releases/tag/v5.9.0

Frostsnap — v0.2.1 (23 Feb)

QR camera scanning now works on ALL platforms (Linux, macOS desktop — was Android only), IPv6 connectivity fix using Happy Eyeballs algorithm, macOS notarisation
Link:https://github.com/frostsnap/frostsnap/releases/tag/v0.2.1

Mostro — v0.16.3 (20 Feb)

Docker image + settings template for StartOS integration, fixed privacy bug preventing buyer invoice leaking to sellers
Link:https://github.com/MostroP2P/mostro/releases/tag/v0.16.3

Peach Bitcoin — 0.69.0 (9 Feb + 16 Feb)

Bug fixes for escrow funding, improved offer cards, trade request instructions, removal of forbidden currencies/payment methods
Link:https://github.com/Peach2Peach/peach-app/releases/tag/v0.69.0(329)

Umbrel — 1.6.1 (11 Feb)

umbrelOS 1.6.1 release (minimal release notes)
Link:https://github.com/getumbrel/umbrel/releases/tag/1.6.1

LNBits — v1.5.0-rc2 (20 Feb, pre-release)

Release candidate. Stable v1.4.2 (3 Feb, grace period) was a websocket hotfix
Link:https://github.com/lnbits/lnbits/releases/tag/v1.5.0-rc2
Chat Extension Showcase:https://x.com/arcbtc/status/2022424587083096458

Mempool — v3.3.0-beta (21 Feb, pre-release)

Beta release for testing
Link:https://github.com/mempool/mempool/releases/tag/v3.3.0-beta

Zeus — v0.12.4-beta1 (10 Feb, beta)

Android SQLite sync fix, Neutrino data deletion, wallet list visibility fix
Link:https://github.com/ZeusLN/zeus/releases/tag/v0.12.4-beta1

BULL Bitcoin — v6.5.4-swap-rescue (21 Feb, support-only)

Not a public release — rescue build for users with swap status bugs from v6.5.2
Link:https://github.com/SatoshiPortal/bullbitcoin-mobile/releases/tag/v6.5.4-swap-rescue

EDUCATION

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(00:00)INTRO

(00:57)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(01:38)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(02:43)Passport Prime Time

(17:45)Payjoin Foundation Becomes 501c3

(19:15)Dutchies Go Full Tard

(27:18)Persona Age Verification

(30:29)Lightning Network According to River

(32:34)New Futurebit Apollo Release

(36:47)BIP 360 is Announced

(38:31)Boltz Closes Telegram

(39:09) BOOSTS

(44:05)Ibis Wallet

(46:11)Sparrow Wallet 2.4.1

(47:22)Aqua Wallet Redesign

(52:53) Security Camera Session

(57:30)THANK YOU MYNYMBOX

Phoenixd Dashboard with Miguel

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A weekly live show covering all things Freedom Tech with Max, Q and Seth.

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Surviving the Kidnap Threat | The Confab 28: Kevin Loaec

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In this Confab, Max sit down with Kevin Loaec, CEO of WizardSardine, for a frank discussion on the surge in coordinated, violent Bitcoin-related kidnappings in France and broader personal security lessons for anyone holding wealth. They explore practical, non-technical measures—community awareness, operational silence, modest living, and physical deterrents—alongside technical defences that reduce attacker incentives. Kevin explains why the threat was “late but inevitable,” how societal factors may be fuelling the crime wave, and why relocation and strong local networks can matter as much as any wallet setup.

Max and Kevin discuss Liana, WizardSardine’s time-locked, Taproot-powered wallet. Kevin breaks down inheritance-first design, decaying/expanding policies, and how time locks can prevent premature access while enabling robust recovery for families and businesses—without revealing recovery paths on-chain. They cover miniscript device support (what works today and what’s missing), fee/UX trade-offs, future payjoin integrations, and how to pair Liana with spending wallets or Lightning for better privacy. If you’ve ever worried about $5 wrench attacks, estate planning, or operational resilience, this one’s essential listening.

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(00:00)INTRO

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(02:11)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(02:52)THANK YOU MYNYMBOX

(03:36)Kicking Off With Kevin

(09:21)Non-Technical Wealth Defense

(16:18)Why France?

(26:31)Designing Deterrence

(30:51)Liana Deep Dive

(44:03)Miniscript Musings

(53:36)BOOSTS

BIP47, AUTH47, PayNyms & More!

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A weekly live show covering all things Freedom Tech with Max, Q and Seth.

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Letter #2: Notes From The Inside

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In these episodes, Max and John read Keonne’s recent letters written from FPC Morgantown. The aim in sharing this is simple: amplify Keonne’s story, support him and Bill, and ensure help reaches their families. If his voice isn’t your thing, the full text is linked in the show notes—please read, listen, and share. Consider sending a letter, a book via an approved retailer, or some sats. Your support matters, and together we can keep their stories alive and make a tangible difference.

LINK TO THE LETTER AT THE RAGE

Write to Keonne:

Keonne Rodriguez
11404-511
FPC Morgantown
FEDERAL PRISON CAMP
P.O. BOX 1000
MORGANTOWN, WV 26507

Mailing Guidelines:

Please note: You can only send letters (no more than 3 pages long). No packages or other items are allowed. Books, magazines, and newspapers must be sent directly from the publisher or an online retailer like Amazon. All letters must include a full return address and sender name to be delivered.

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Save In Bitcoin, Spend in Monero | THE UNBOUNDED SERIES: Seth For Privacy

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In this special series, Max shares why we’re hosting and preserving the Unbounded archive at Ungovernable Misfits. In the third re-release of the series, Seth For Privacy — educator, builder and VP at Cake Wallet joins TBD.

Seth brings a candid, practical nuance to the state of Bitcoin and Monero, the realities of social media and education, and what “good enough privacy” means for everyday people versus targeted dissidents. Seth and TBD dig into saving in Bitcoin, spending in Monero, the impact of the Samourai Wallet case, why PayJoin V2 and silent payments matter, and how adoption—not tribalism—will determine the future of digital sovereignty.

Seth shares a pragmatic optimism: we’re winning in usability and tooling, but only if we keep building, learning and refusing false binaries. We explore the current crossroads for Bitcoin privacy, the legal chill from Tornado Cash/Samourai prosecutions, Nostr versus X for reach, and Monero’s resilience amid delistings.

Seth outlines practical advice for non-technical users, red lines for builders, and his long-view goal: tools that let individuals opt out of broken systems and into freedom—no permission required.

Stay resilient, and enjoy the series as we continue with Pavel and Colonial in the weeks ahead.

TWITTER:https://x.com/TheUNBOUNDEDPod
YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnboundedPodcast

(00:00:00)Thank You TBD

(00:01:41)INTRO

(00:02:30)The Educator Journey

(00:12:29) No Desire For Privacy

(00:17:16)Freedom Tech Maximalist

(00:21:36) Fork in the Road

(00:25:05) Winning or Losing?

(00:30:53) Good-Enough Privacy & Threat Models

(00:39:55) Real-world Use, On/Off Ramps and Merchant Adoption

(00:47:40) Saving Bitcoin, Spending Monero

(00:53:03)PayJoin v2, Silent Payments & Product Adoption

(01:00:28) Red Lines, Legal Risks & Developer Concerns

(01:10:22)Monero's Resilience

(01:17:33) What Will the World Look Like?

OpenClaw: Paradigm Shift or Slop Hype?

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A weekly live show covering all things Freedom Tech with Max, Q and Seth.

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Sat Spending Cyborgs

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Max and Q cover the latest happenings in the world of Bitcoin, privacy and much more.

AOB

NEWS

UPDATES/RELEASES

EDUCATION

HELP GET SAMOURAI A PARDON

SIGN THE PETITION —->https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools
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https://mynymbox.io

Your go-to for anonymous server hosting solutions, featuring: virtual private & dedicated servers, domain registration and DNS parking. We don’t require any of your personal information, and you can purchase using Bitcoin, Lightning, Monero and many other cryptos.

Explore benefits such as No KYC, complete privacy & security, and human support.

(00:00)INTRO

(00:57)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(01:38)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(02:43) Drowning in Guiness

(10:00)Pardon Samourai Updates

(12:52)Scottsdale Wrench Attack

(16:06)Kidnapped in Isere

(21:22)Alby Launches Sandbox

(25:44)Startwithbitcoin.com

(27:02)Citrea is Live

(29:16)Offgrid DOT Cash

(36:44)Umbrel Aluminium

(45:54) BOOSTS

(49:35)Mostro 1.1 Beta App

(50:32)Igloo Desktop

(52:46)BTC Sessions Aqua Tutorial

(53:46)BTC Sessions Nunchuk Tutorial

(54:32)Peter Wuille on V2 Transport

(55:53)THANK YOU MYNYMBOX

Defending Bitcoin Privacy | THE UNBOUNDED SERIES: Diverter

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In this special series, Max shares why we’re hosting and preserving the Unbounded archive at Ungovernable Misfits. In the second re-release of the series, Diverter — a privacy activist and champion of financial sovereignty joins TBD.

TBD and Diverter discuss Bitcoin’s evolution from a fragile experiment into a durable network, and the new danger it faces—not extinction, but domestication. Diverter explains why the real fight now is over whether individuals can still use Bitcoin as a tool for freedom, the chilling effect of recent prosecutions, and how development of privacy tools is being pushed underground.

They trace Diverter’s journey from a 2016 trader to a Bitcoin privacy advocate, his early connection to Samourai Wallet, and the community ethos of clear red lines and radical personal responsibility. He reflects on the cost of building and defending privacy, why most people “fold” under state pressure, and the honour—and inevitability—of sacrifice in this arena.

TBD and Diverter discuss the Samourai case, the legal whiplash around non-custodial tools, the ripple effects across the industry, and why open source resilience matters. Despite setbacks, Diverter remains convinced that “winning” means keeping the door open for anyone who chooses sovereignty—small daily acts of defiance, built by a decentralised, determined community.

Stay resilient, and enjoy the series as we continue with Seth, Pavel, and Colonial in the weeks ahead.

TWITTER:https://x.com/TheUNBOUNDEDPod
YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnboundedPodcast

(00:00:00)Thank You TBD

(00:01:41)INTRO

(00:03:07) Bitcoins New Danger

(00:08:24) Motivations

(00:12:20) The Origin

(00:22:20)Captivated to Contributor

(00:30:55) Accepting Risk

(00:38:45) Choke Points & Culture War

(00:43:51) Pioneers and Proving Grounds

(00:46:21)Why Privacy Tools Matter

(00:52:00)Death Athletic

(00:55:14)The Open Source Hydra

(00:58:39) Community Response?

(01:05:53) Cassandra Syndrome

(01:09:19) What Winning Looks Like

Apple & Privacy: Friend or Foe?

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A weekly live show covering all things Freedom Tech with Max, Q and Seth.

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Letter #1: Notes From The Inside

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In these episodes, Max reads Keonne’s recent letters written from FPC Morgantown. The aim in sharing this is simple: amplify Keonne’s story, support him and Bill, and ensure help reaches their families. If his voice isn’t your thing, the full text is linked in the show notes—please read, listen, and share. Consider sending a letter, a book via an approved retailer, or some sats. Your support matters, and together we can keep their stories alive and make a tangible difference.

LINK TO THE LETTER AT THE RAGE

Write to Keonne:

Keonne Rodriguez
11404-511
FPC Morgantown
FEDERAL PRISON CAMP
P.O. BOX 1000
MORGANTOWN, WV 26507

Mailing Guidelines:

Please note: You can only send letters (no more than 3 pages long). No packages or other items are allowed. Books, magazines, and newspapers must be sent directly from the publisher or an online retailer like Amazon. All letters must include a full return address and sender name to be delivered.

HELP GET SAMOURAI A PARDON

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Burnout, Banter, Breaches & BIPs

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Max and Q cover the latest happenings in the world of Bitcoin, privacy and much more.

AOB

Busy Boy
FTF: New Year. New Freedom Tech Goals
Samourai reminder
Bitcoin/Crypto donations now available
14.8 k Signatures
Thirdletter from Keonne now available via The Rage

NEWS

Banter Rule UK
-https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15454419/Labour-banter-ban-cost-firms-60million-enforce.html
A French company that helps calculate taxes on crypto has been breached and it’s suspected that info on 50,000 clients has been leaked.
-https://www.leparisien.fr/faits-divers/cryptomonnaies-la-plate-forme-waltio-victime-de-tentative-dextorsion-par-les-mysterieux-shiny-hunters-23-01-2026-KBCBLDCHANDMDIUM6W2JIMJHMM.php
Bitcoin hashrate drops 8% as US miners curtail during Winter Storm Fern
-https://blockspace.media/insight/bitcoin-hashrate-drops-8-as-us-miners-curtail-during-winter-storm-fern/
Meet John Lick: Stealer of Stolen Funds
-https://x.com/zachxbt/status/2014685263327351116
Write a letter of support for Roman Storm
-https://freeromanstorm.com/write-letter
From “A developer”:

I’m not going to post this on socials as I’m done arguing with plebs who can’t verify and read the code for themself, but FYI, I just read through the BIP110 activation client code and:
Contrary to the activation parameters as written in the BIP (BIP9 style activation, miner activated), the actual activation client has an additional BIP148 style enforcement starting around August 1st. When the threshold of 55% blocks signaling for bip110 in a single window (2016 blocks) has not been reached, any block that is not signaling for BIP110 after August 1st will be rejected by the activation client, basically splitting themself of, or even coming to a complete halt if there’s no hashpower. Looking at the node counts and virtue signaling on X, this is going to be interesting to watch.

https://github.com/dathonohm/bitcoin/commit/10bb4479dff1b9cb833795df5e6fab27c71def6d#diff-97c3a52bc5fad452d82670a7fd291800bae20c7bc35bb82686c2c0a4ea7b5b98R4652

UPDATES/RELEASES

Phoenixd Dashboard: New Analytics Page
-https://x.com/_miguelmedeiros/status/2013989529196060902
Bithypha: New auto-analysis - display all taint paths between transactions, clusters, and addresses.
-https://x.com/bithypha/status/2014650957611561356
Envoy 2.2.1: Prime Connectivity
-https://x.com/FOUNDATIONdvcs/status/2014679768365482491
MyNymBox
- DNS Management and Client Portal Merged (https://x.com/mynymbox/status/2015141559239356477)
- New Docs Site (https://docs.mynymbox.io/)
- Tons of New Templates (https://mynymbox.io/apptemplates)
Clawdbot: The New AI Frenzy
-https://x.com/damianplayer/status/2015105669620269373
MapleAI: Connect Your Clawdbot
-https://x.com/marksuman/status/2015653223504269602
Crypto Privacy Tracker: Tracking private cryptocurrency value across coins and protocols
-https://x.com/cryptoprvcy/status/2014439254592462999
Peach: BTC Payserver Plugin
-https://x.com/peachbitcoin/status/2015791375854321702
Zeus: Adds Stealth Mode
-https://x.com/ZeusLN/status/2015782022439190639

EDUCATION

Escape the Technocracy: 3D Printing for Radicals Course-https://escapethetechnocracy.com/product-3d-printing-video-course/
Cryptography Mathematics Course by Fundamentals (https://cryptography-xi.vercel.app/)
Sparrow Wallet Course by Fundamentals (https://sparrow-deploy.vercel.app/)

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https://mynymbox.io

Your go-to for anonymous server hosting solutions, featuring: virtual private & dedicated servers, domain registration and DNS parking. We don’t require any of your personal information, and you can purchase using Bitcoin, Lightning, Monero and many other cryptos.

Explore benefits such as No KYC, complete privacy & security, and human support.

(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:57)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:01:38)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:02:42) Crunch Time, Stress & Coffee

(00:07:03)Pardon Samourai Updates

(00:09:57)UK “Banter Ban”

(00:12:47)French Crypto Tax Business Hacked

(00:15:03)Crypto Thieves Flex, ZachXBT Traces Funds

(00:20:14)US Winter Storm Leads Hashrate Loss

(00:28:38)BIP 110 Activation Drama

(00:40:26)Letter of Support for Roman

(00:41:44) BOOSTS

(00:48:33)PhoenixD Dashboard Analytics

(00:51:39)Bithypha: New Auto-Analysis

(00:54:14)Envoy 2.2.1: Prime Connectivity

(00:55:21)MyNymBox Updates

(00:56:55)Clawdbots…Now Moltbots

(01:04:54)MapleMoltBots

(01:07:09)Crypto Privacy Tracker

(01:08:13)Peach BTC Pay Plugin

(01:09:45)ZEUS Stealth Mode

(01:11:17)ETT: 3D Printing for Radicals

(01:13:46)Cryptography Mathematics Course by Fundamentals

(01:14:47)Sparrow Wallet Course by Fundamentals

(01:17:51)THANK YOU MYNYMBOX

Closed AI Is the New Censorship | The Confab 27: Marks

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In this Confab, Max sits down with Marks from Maple AI for a candid dive into privacy-first AI and how it intersects with the Bitcoin and Monero worlds many of us live in. They explore his journey from Apple’s AI/ML and product-launch trenches to Mutiny Wallet and now Maple, a secure, confidential-computing alternative to mainstream AI assistants. Marks shares how lawyers, accountants, therapists, and privacy-conscious users are adopting Maple to protect client data while still getting powerful AI assistance, and we unpack why closed AIs can shape narratives through hidden prompts, profiling, and subtle persuasion—especially in future crisis scenarios.

Max and Marks also look ahead: open-source and local AI, encrypted enclaves, and the path to personal “Jarvis” agents with strong memory and on-device sovereignty. From live translation and wearables to body-language detection, they consider the benefits and risks—and how cryptographic identity, consent-based data sharing, and verifiable systems could keep humans in control. Marks points listeners to his essay “The Free Thought Manifesto” athttps://aiwithconfidence.org for a deeper read on censorship risks and the importance of verifiable AI.

Try Maple:trymaple.ai

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:01:23) BOOSTS

(00:03:30)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:04:17)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:05:04)THANK YOU MYNYMBOX

(00:06:01)Welcome Back Marks

(00:10:25)Bitcoin Meetups and Legal Risk

(00:15:25) Life at Apple

(00:23:38) Mutiny Plants the Maple Seed

(00:27:30)Who's The User?

(00:33:17) Closed AI is the New Censorship

(00:40:52) Jarvis Dreams

(00:46:17) NIMBY AI

(00:52:48) What About My Wearables?

(00:55:10) Verifiable Systems

(01:00:26)The Free Thought Manifesto

New Year. New Freedom Tech Goals

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A weekly live show covering all things Freedom Tech with Max, Q and Seth.

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No Price, Just Privacy | MONERO MONTHLY 13: Riccardo Spagni

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In our first live Monero Monthly, Max and Seth are joined by Riccardo “fluffypony” Spagni for a candid tour through Monero’s origin story and culture. Riccardo dives into the chaotic Bytecoin days, how a secret fork birthed Monero after a contentious merge-mining push, and why missing comments, odd code obfuscations, and a deliberately crippled miner set off everyone’s spidey senses.

Riccardo shares the serendipitous formation of the Monero Research Lab—hiring Sarang and Surae via a Reddit post—and a hilarious Utah road-trip mishap that bonded early contributors. They also explore how Monero’s antifragile culture emerged from a strict no-price-talk ethos, pseudonymous contribution, and a relentless focus on usable privacy that’s helped real people in difficult situations.

They close with reflections on delistings, decentralised access, level-headed responses to network “attacks,” and how Tari aims to provide privacy-first smart contracts without compromising Monero’s design. Listener Q&A covers delistings pushing P2P adoption, cultural decisions that made Monero durable, handling selfish-mining FUD, practical privacy in tightening EU regs, and what Tari brings to the table.

Context posts

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(00:00:01)INTRO

(00:04:35) First Impressions of Bytecoin

(00:08:49)The Birth of Monero Research Lab

(00:12:54) The Trip to Utah

(00:18:21) Forking BitMonero

(00:24:18) Mining in the Early Days

(00:32:07) State of the Project

(00:39:44) Are Delistings a Net Positive?

(00:43:30) Design Decisions and Cultural Norms

(00:49:08) WIll You Contribute as a Dev in the Future?

(00:49:39) Handling Network Attacks

(00:53:14) EU Dystopia Arbitrage

(00:58:15) Why the Monero Pump?

(01:01:06)The Goals of Tari

(01:04:08)FreeSamourai Cap Winner

(01:04:53) OUTRO

Privacy, BTC and XMR with Riccardo Spagni

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A weekly live show covering all things Freedom Tech with Max, Q and Seth.

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Leaks and Larceny

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Max and Q cover the latest happenings in the world of Bitcoin, privacy and much more.

AOB

FTF with Guy Swann
Samourai reminder - Over 14.4k sigs now
Bitcoin/Crypto donations now available
Samourai/Prime competition update (NostrGang was the winner)
Laureninterview with Jesse Tevelow
Two letters from Keonne now available viaThe Rage

NEWS

UPDATES/RELEASES

HELP GET SAMOURAI A PARDON

SIGN THE PETITION —->https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools
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MYNYMBOX

https://mynymbox.io

Your go-to for anonymous server hosting solutions, featuring: virtual private & dedicated servers, domain registration and DNS parking. We don’t require any of your personal information, and you can purchase using Bitcoin, Lightning, Monero and many other cryptos.

Explore benefits such as No KYC, complete privacy & security, and human support.

(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:57)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:01:38)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:02:43) Check Out Talking Pears on FTF

(00:05:57)Samourai Situation Update

(00:11:35) Two Double Espressos? Decaf… Right?

(00:16:31)DOJ Supposedly Sells Samourai Bitcoin

(00:20:20)Another Ledger Leak

(00:25:33)Wallet of Satoshi EU Exit

(00:27:54)Cali’s Unclaimed Crypto Law

(00:29:12)French Tax Agent Scandal

(00:36:53) BOOSTS

(00:49:54)Phoenixd Dashboard Brings a Polished UI

(00:53:52)Rumble Wallet

(00:55:42)BTCPay Server 2.3.2

(00:56:02) Zeus Adds Money Badger QR Support

(00:56:58)JoinMarketNG 0.9

(00:59:06)Primal Remote Signer

(01:00:19)THANK YOU MYNYMBOX!

Bitcoin Custody | THE UNBOUNDED SERIES: QnA

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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In this special series, Max shares why we’re hosting and preserving the Unbounded archive at Ungovernable Misfits, and kick off a re-release series with Q (BTC QnA) — a renowned educator at the forefront of no-KYC Bitcoin, self-custody, and radical privacy.

TBD and Q dig into the real stakes of “being your own bank”: practical, failure-resistant self-custody; why panic is the enemy; and how to build muscle memory through small, repeatable drills. Q lays out a sober threat model, arguing the biggest risk is often the user, not the thief and stresses keeping setups simple until your skills grow. They also unpack the Samourai/Whirlpool fallout, the cultural slide from sovereignty to speculation, and why node ownership, recovery competence, and careful passphrase handling matter more than ever.

TBD and Q explore financial sovereignty as resilient wealth storage, borderless portability, and the freedom to transact — benefits unlocked only through true self-custody. Q shares red lines around KYC and custodial products, assesses today’s privacy toolkit (JoinMarket, self-custodial Lightning, Ashigaru), and outlines a pragmatic stack for intermediate users, including running your own node and choosing tools that match your abilities. They close with what’s coming from Foundation — the open-source Passport Prime designed to secure your entire digital life — and where to follow Q’s work and education.

Stay resilient, and enjoy the series as we continue with Diverter, Seth, Pavel, and Colonial in the weeks ahead.

TWITTER:https://x.com/TheUNBOUNDEDPod
YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnboundedPodcast

(00:00)Thank You TBD

(01:55) INTRO

(03:33) Radical Responsibility

(08:51) Going Mainstream

(12:59) Red Lines

(15:25) Is Bitcoin Privacy Dead?

(17:48)Lessons from the Samourai Arrests

(25:57) What's Your Mental Framework?

(30:48) The Non-Negotiables of Self Custody

(33:16)Practical Stacks

(36:32)Skill Dictates Tool Selection

(38:50)Simplify and Streamline

Talking Pears with Guy Swann

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A weekly live show covering all things Freedom Tech with Max, Q and Seth.

HELP GET SAMOURAI A PARDON

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Guns N' Glazes

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Max and Q cover the latest happenings in the world of Bitcoin, privacy and much more.

AOB

FTF dates
Samourai reminder - Over 11k sigs now
Samourai/Prime competition
WoB panel video released
Decaf diaries

NEWS

UPDATES/RELEASES

Education

HELP GET SAMOURAI A PARDON

SIGN THE PETITION —->https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools
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MYNYMBOX

https://mynymbox.io

Your go-to for anonymous server hosting solutions, featuring: virtual private & dedicated servers, domain registration and DNS parking. We don’t require any of your personal information, and you can purchase using Bitcoin, Lightning, Monero and many other cryptos.

Explore benefits such as No KYC, complete privacy & security, and human support.

(00:00)INTRO

(00:41)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(01:38)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(02:44) Christmastime

(05:35) Decaf Diaries

(07:54) Waiting on FTF

(09:09)Pardon Samourai

(10:24)Donate to PardonSamourai, Win A Passport Prime

(11:55)Q @ Watch Out Bitcoin

(13:20)Jade Security Disclosure

(16:48)Keeper Changes Models

(20:57)Metamask Adds Bitcoin Support

(23:52) BOOSTS

(26:36) Q’s Mince Pies

(29:35)Fountain 1.40

(30:42)Robosats 8.3-Alpha

(31:04)New Dojo OSP Website

(31:44)Passport Core Firmware 2.3.11

(32:10)Igloo Web

(32:59)BTC Payserver 2.3

(33:44)Cake Wallet 5.6.5

(38:10)ZEUS 0.12.0

(41:57)Bull Wallet & Passport Tutorial

(42:42)Nunchuk Inheritance Guide

(43:43)Zack Shapiro on a Samourai Pardon

(44:09)QUESTIONS!

(55:25)THANK YOU MYNYMBOX

Hearts On Fire

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode of PMM, Jon & Max reflect on what the show has been, what it is, and where they want to take it next. They talk candidly about ditching rigid prep and Bitcoin-only rails to embrace broader, real‑world building: skills, tools, community, and practical sovereignty. From Jon's first local educational event with Fundamentals and Shadrach, to celebrating the high‑functioning doers in the Meshtadel, the focus is shifting toward action over theory—featuring people who actually build things, run businesses, and strengthen local resilience.

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If you’re building in the physical world—carpentry, fabrication, energy, agriculture, logistics—we want to hear from you.

Jon & Max outline plans to spotlight community makers via the Meshconomy boxes and profile series, and bring in experts who’ve scaled from tinkering to serious enterprise. Expect more voices, more practical guidance, and more bridge‑building between our digital chats and tangible outcomes. The invitation is open: if you’re doing the work, come on and tell us what you’ve built and what others can learn from it.

Stay Ungovernable.

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VALUE FOR VALUE

Thanks for listening you Ungovernable Misfits, we appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy the shows.

You can support this episode using your time, talent or treasure.

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LAKE SATOSHI

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With the growing popularity of Bitcoin, Lake Satoshi has become a hub for like-minded individuals to network, camp, collaborate, and enjoy all that the property has to offer.

The Annual Lake Satoshi Retreat is a unique weekend-long event in August (8/02). Tickets are available and can be paid with bitcoin. YOU MAY ALSO PAY IN CASH UPON ARRIVAL. Camping all weekend, BBQ + BTC speaker panels Saturday, and breakfast Sunday all included.

(00:00)Moving, Not Moving On

(04:28)Digital to the Physical

(12:22) Don't Go Building Bunkers

(16:08) Broadening the Tent

(22:28)A-A-Ron

(29:03) "Be Like Water. Don't Be Like Sandcastle." - Jon Lee

(32:24) What Will Stay The Same

(34:29)Don't Be The Cunt Chasing Butterflies

(39:28)ALTAIR

(41:54)LAKE SATOSHI

(43:16)The Meshconomy

(48:06)Alright Buddy. Good Year.

Ungovernable Podcasting | The Confab 26: Barry & ChadF

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The Confab, Max sits down with Barry (Podhome) and ChadF to chart where independent podcasting is headed and why Podcasting 2.0 still matters. They dig into keeping speech free via open RSS, the practical trade-offs of centralized platforms, and how value-for-value actually works in the wild—from Lightning boosts to Monero tips, funding tags and fiat donation pages.

Barry shares Podhome’s ethos (don’t deplatform lawful speech), its all‑in features for creators, and what’s next on the product roadmap. ChadF traces the lineage from No Agenda to today’s Podcast Index, explains the messy reality of wallets, Keysend vs LNURL, and why onboarding listeners is the real nut to crack.

Max, Barry and ChadF also cover chapters and artwork as creative glue, treating your show like a business without expecting it to pay the bills, and why word‑of‑mouth still grows the best shows. If you were ever wanting to start a podcast, then there's some really good advice to get going.

ChadF closes with his recent “vibe coding” builds, including a self‑hosted music player for The Doerfels and his StableKraft app that curates value‑for‑value music into a proper listening experience—all pushing the open, independent future we want to see.

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:42) BOOSTS

(00:06:24) Podcasting Royalty Joins the Show

(00:08:26)The Origins of Podhome

(00:10:48)The Podcast Whisperer

(00:15:06)State of the Ecosystem

(00:28:36)V4V Pain

(00:32:37)Banks & Boosts

(00:36:35)The FUNDING Tag

(00:39:35)Boost Culture

(00:45:55)Starting a Podcasting 2.0 Podcast

(00:58:24)Value Comes in Many Forms (H/T Silas)

(01:02:53)Why Podhome?

(01:05:55)Chad Builds DeMu Players

(01:09:26)Chad Crafts StableKraft

(01:11:33)Let's Pull The Plug

Pardon Samourai ft. Keonne

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A special edition of the live show with Max, Q and Seth featuring Keonne Rodriguez.

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Is AI a 'Must Have' Tool?

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A weekly live show covering all things Freedom Tech with Max, Q and Seth.

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Ups and Downs

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Max and Q cover the latest happenings in the world of Bitcoin, privacy and much more.

AOB

Q AOB
- Mountains and Guinness
- Prime reminder for addresses
- Satoshi Xmas
- Samourai reminder
  - Memecoin fund raiser
  - Ross comments
Max AOB
- Decaf diaries

NEWS

UPDATES/RELEASES

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MYNYMBOX

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(00:00)INTRO

(00:41)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(01:38)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(02:44) Guiness

(05:12) Mountains

(06:47) Decaf Diaries

(09:41)Make Sure Prime Shipping Address is Good!

(10:09)Satoshi Christmas

(10:47)Pardon Samourai

(18:49)Dolphin Card Suspended

(21:33)Freedomia is Killer - An Ungovernable Review

(28:33)Rumble Wallet

(32:52)UK “Recognizes” Crypto as Personal Property

(36:40) BOOSTS

(38:30) Q’s Christmas Dinner

(42:15)Cake Wallet v5.6.1

(44:52)Blue Wallet Adds Ark?

(45:41)New Onboarding Flow in Bull Wallet

(46:19)Zeus v0.12.0

(48:18)Dojobay Gets a Facelift

(49:18)A Pleb/Pioneer Miner Story

(54:37) Back to Dojobay

(55:19)Pushstr - Private, Secure, Instant Communication

(56:43)Goodbye!

(15:30)THANK YOU MYNYMBOX

Most Used, Least Perused

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A monthly show where Max and Seth take a trip down memory lane to see what happened in the last 4 weeks of Monero.

General

Monero continuing to be the #1 currency used on crypto-native shops

Four CCS proposals pending funding

https://ccs.getmonero.org/funding-required/

BasicSwap-bash

https://monero.observer/nahuhh-releases-basicswap-bash-v0.15.1/
Great tool for more technical users to be able to use BasicSwap on a desktop or laptop computer
Cake going to be working on mobile support for BasicSwap once theyfinalize light client tooling

EVM atomic swaps making good progress

https://repo.getmonero.org/monero-project/ccs-proposals/-/merge_requests/597#note_33358

SkyLight wallet launched

https://magicgrants.org/2025/11/24/Introducing-Skylight-Wallet

One million Cake Wallet downloads

https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1opli92/million_downloads_of_cake_wallet_a_personal/
Thanking the Monero community!

Software updates

Monero v0.18.4.4 released

https://monero.observer/monero-v0.18.4.4-fluorine-fermi-released/
Bug fix release, especially focused on Ledger issues

Gupaxx v1.12.0 released

https://monero.observer/cyrix126-releases-gupaxx-v1.12.0/

p2pool v4.12 released

https://monero.observer/p2pool-v4.12-released-full-tor-support/
Most notable change is that p2pool users can now run entirely behind the Tor network

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:56) It Has Come Around Quickly

(00:03:05)Monero Is #1

(00:07:48)Most Used, Least Perused

(00:16:15)Four Funding Proposals

(00:17:19)BasicSwap Bash

(00:21:08)EVM Based Atomic Swaps

(00:26:27)MAGIC Grants Announces Skylight Wallet

(00:27:29)1,000,000 Cake Wallet Downloads

(00:33:46)Monero 0.18.4.4 Released

(00:34:35)Gupax 1.12.0

(00:34:55)P2Pool 4.12

(00:35:36) QUESTIONS

(00:52:20)XMR CHATS

(01:01:35)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(01:02:24)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

A Pioneer Miner Story (II)

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In episode 2 of 2, Jon takes you behind the scenes of a year-long grind to resurrect a coal bed methane site and turn stranded gas into hash. From first setting eyes on a fenced-off relic of Western Pennsylvania’s industrial past to firing up the compressor and plumbing an entire valve bank and trunk line, he share the setbacks, small wins, and the sheer stubbornness it took to keep going.

You’ll meet Mark Lidecker—the 50-year oil and gas veteran whose story and mentorship anchored this project—along with the friends and hard‑charging helpers who kept showing up at 3 a.m., threading pipe, moving 40‑foot towers, and dragging generators down goat tracks in Western PA.

Jon and Max talk honest energy, regenerative agriculture dreams, and the raw logistics of building an off‑grid operation: scavenging and reviving generators, managing negative pressure and heat, designing for excess gas, and learning the craft one union and leak at a time. More than a technical tale, it’s a lesson in mentorship, faith, family support, and community— the Pleb Miner Mafia, the Meshtadel and countless hands—turning doubt into momentum.

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Threat Modelling

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A weekly live show covering all things Freedom Tech with Max, Q and Seth.

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A Pleb Miner Story (I)

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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In episode one of two special episodes, Max sits down with Jon for a candid, filthy and surprisingly moving tour from “pleb” garage miner to genuine pioneer. They trace his journey from a 2012 PC experiment and S9 heat-capture hacks, through the China exodus era, to building community with Ungovernable Misfits, Pleb Miner Month/Monthly, and the Meshtadel. Along the way Jon and Max revisit the friendships, prayer calls, old-head mentors, and on-the-ground graft that shaped his thinking—plus the hard stats that kill LARP-y mining dreams.

We close on the big pivot: site scouting in Western Pennsylvania, dead ends with utilities, natural-gas learning curves, a providential phone call, and the discovery of a coal-bed methane opportunity sitting almost in his backyard—full circle from pleb to pioneer.

It’s an unfiltered story about doing rather than tweeting: heat capture ingenuity, failed deals, community-led breakthroughs, and the relentless grind behind assembling land, power, and gas to make real-world mining work. If you’ve ever wondered how pleb-scale curiosity becomes pioneer competence, this is the blueprint—complete with detours, dents, and a few flaming arrows for good measure.

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Doomscrolling on Decaf

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Max and Q cover the latest happenings in the world of Bitcoin, privacy and much more.

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AOB

Q AOB
- Prime customer address update request
- 2FA app short demo
- Bitfest wrap up
  - Free speech prize draw
Max AOB

NEWS

UPDATES/RELEASES

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:41)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:01:38)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:02:45) Treat Myself to Decaf

(00:10:19)BITFEST Recap

(00:19:08)Prime Update

(00:20:07)Samourai Sentenced

(00:26:24)Roman Storm Update

(00:28:26)One Night in Bangkok

(00:30:47)Port Moody Nightmare

(00:35:03)Another Bitaxe Block

(00:36:02)Weak Private Key Theft

(00:38:23)Predyx Start9 Prediction Market

(00:39:37) BOOSTS

(00:44:25)Blue Wallet v7.2.2

(00:47:07)Nunchuk Autonomous Inheritance

(00:50:43)Money Dev Kit

(00:53:01)Recoverbull Bitcoin Backups

(00:58:31) Graphene OS Visual Updates

(01:00:31)THANK YOU MYNYMBOX

Digital Minimalism

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A weekly live show covering all things Freedom Tech with Max, Q and Seth.

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Pay to Search? Kagi Deep Dive!

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A weekly live show covering all things Freedom Tech with Max, Q and Seth.

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FREE SAMOURAI

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Max and Q cover the latest happenings in the world of Bitcoin, privacy and much more.

AOB

Q AOB
- Prime update from Zach
- BitFest Manchester (QNA10)
Max AOB

NEWS

UPDATES/RELEASES

Education

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:41)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:01:38)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:02:45) Brownie Points

(00:05:04)Prime Update

(00:05:21)BITFEST

(00:06:18) The Lumber LARP

(00:11:07)FREEDOM TECH FRIDAY

(00:12:39)Samourai Sentenced

(00:20:24)Lava Controversy

(00:26:03)Rob Hamilton BIP444 Futures Contract

(00:28:05)Predyx BIP444 Prediction Market

(00:32:08)Bitkey Multisig

(00:34:56)Steak n Shake SBR

(00:37:14)Bitcoin for Notesnook

(00:38:37)Cashu Foiled By Floppy

(00:41:44) BOOSTS

(00:48:19)Frigate 1.2: Cryptographic Computations

(00:49:35)Miniscript Studio

(00:50:38)Phoenix 2.7.0

(00:53:01)Fountain for Podcasters

(00:55:03)New Sparrow Release

(00:55:41)Bitcoin Core Kernel API

(00:56:26)Umbrel OS 1.5

(00:58:55)Thanks for the Guides Vibrant!

(00:59:47) QUESTIONS

(01:15:30)THANK YOU MYNYMBOX

RUN A NODE

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A monthly show where Max and Seth take a trip down memory lane to see what happened in the last 4 weeks of Monero.

General

Obscura VPN adds Monero support

https://x.com/obscuravpn/status/1985363499208368134
Absolutely fantastic VPN with a novel, dual-entity model

MyMonero shutting down, handing over the reigns to Cake Wallet

https://monero.observer/mymonero-to-shut-down-january-6-2026/
Jan 6 2026: MyMonero service completely offline
Feb 6 2026: All MyMonero data permanently destroyed

Monerotopia happening in Mexico City, Feb 12-15th

https://monerotopia.com/

Monerokon folks release XMRpos

https://github.com/MoneroKon/XMRpos
A new PoS-focused Monero app, making it easier for in-person merchants to accept Monero payments
Android-only for now
With printer support for receipts!

MAGIC releases “Skylight”, a new Monero lightwallet

https://skylight.magicgrants.org/
No default LWS server, have to use your own
Built on Flutter, using Cake’s library for Monero, vtnerd’s LWS library, and Cypher Stack’s Arti/Tor library

getmonero.org redesign proposed via new CCS

https://repo.getmonero.org/monero-project/ccs-proposals/-/merge_requests/620
Preview:https://getmonero-redesign-impl.vercel.app/
Still early, not clear if it will be approved by the community or deployed over the existing website

Software Updates

Monero v0.18.4.3 released

https://monero.observer/monero-v0.18.4.3-fluorine-fermi-released/
Important upgrade to further combat malicious spy nodes on the Monero network
Makes it much harder for a bad actor to spin up many spy nodes in a single subnet and be effective
Run your own node!
- https://expatriotic.me/monero/
- https://sethforprivacy.com/guides/run-a-monero-node/

Cake Wallet v5.5 released

https://blog.cakewallet.com/your-cake-wallet-just-got-a-serious-upgrade-trezor-bitbox-base-the-look-youve-been-asking-for/
MONERO ORANGE IS BACK!!!
Initial Trezor support, Monero support via Trezor coming later

Monfluo updated to v0.9.2

https://codeberg.org/acx/monfluo
Fork of a fork of a fork, originally based off of Monerujo
Android-only, Monero-only wallet

[[LINKS]]

(00:00) INTRO

(01:13) Daylight Savings Woes

(02:51) Plan B Forum Recap

(08:14)Obscura Adds Native Monero Payments

(12:05)MyMonero Shuts Down

(14:57)MAGIC Releases Skylight

(18:09)MoneroTopia Returns to Mexico City

(22:30)Point of Sale in Monero: XMR POS

(27:29)Getmonero.org Redesign via CCS

(30:06)Monero 0.18.4.3 is Dealing With Spy Nodes

(34:01)New Expatriotic Monero Node Guide

(34:32) Different Options for Node Running

(37:46)VPS or Local?

(41:41)Cake Making Node Hardware??

(44:06)Cake Wallet v5.5: Monero Orange Returns

(46:14)Monfluo Adds Some Fixes

(49:30)XMR CHATS

(57:09)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(57:59)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

Freedom Tech for Kids

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A weekly live show covering all things Freedom Tech with Max, Q and Seth.

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We All Eat | The Confab 25: Chet

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this confab, Max catches up with Chet—long-time friend of the show, pleb miner mafia stalwart, and one of the most hands-on mining pioneers around. We reflect on the evolution from pleb to pioneer, the value of craft mastery, and the realities of living like a “mining monk” to keep uptime high. Chet opens up about humility in markets, his thesis on used miner pricing, why community matters more than adulation, and how building a circular economy means choosing who you spend your sats with. We dig into balance, burnout, OPSEC trade-offs, and finding purpose beyond number go up—whether that’s family, fitness, or a well-built deck at home.

Max and Chet also dive into gas mining as the next scrappy frontier, mineral rights and licenses, and how Big Tech’s energy appetite will reshape competition. On the privacy front, they discuss Ashigaru’s rebirth of the Samourai-style toolset (including its new Whirlpool), practical wallet setups with Cake Wallet and node linking, and the importance of meetups like Lake Satoshi for real-world learning. It’s a candid, wide-ranging chat on building, belonging, and the grind required to make Bitcoin living, not just Bitcoin listening.

(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:01:45) BOOSTS

(00:05:31)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:06:38)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:07:25)THANK YOU MYNYMBOX

(00:08:22) Reunion on the Mic

(00:12:17) From Pleb to Pioneer

(00:19:30) Thanks for the Memories

(00:22:53) The Mining Monk

(00:26:54) Getting Into Gas

(00:33:34) Paying it Forward

(00:36:21) The Value of Wholesome Work

(00:41:34) More Hash Sluts

(00:48:00) Doing It Live

(00:52:53) Living Life or Basement Dweller OPSEC

(00:56:41)Grassroots Education

(01:03:03)Ashigaru, Samourai and Whirlpool

(01:06:47)We'll Make it Happen at Lake Satoshi

Layer Two Who?

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A weekly live show covering all things Freedom Tech with Max, Q and Seth.

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Too Soft To Fork?

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Max and Q cover the latest happenings in the world of Bitcoin, privacy and much more.

NEWS

UPDATES/RELEASES

Education

MYNYMBOX

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(00:00:41) Welcome, show format, and brief housekeeping

(00:05:19) UK weather banter and setting the scene

(00:05:22) Events and product updates: Bitfest, Envoy 2.10, Passport audit

(00:08:06) BIT-444 proposal to restrict arbitrary data on Bitcoin

(00:12:03) Critiques: miniscript breakage, Peter Todd demo, and soft vs hard fork risk

(00:18:26) Mining politics, hash power, and potential chain splits

(00:18:33) Security incident: Alby password reset spam and email exposure

(00:20:45) Feel-good story: solo miner finds a block via Public Pool on Umbrel

(00:23:05) New BIP: Chaincode Delegation for private collaborative multisig

(00:28:08) Conference notes and a privacy PSA on Spark implementations

(00:32:28) Boosts and community feedback: swaps, Moon wallet UX, and Boltz reliance

(00:37:09) Q&A: consolidating UTXOs, PayJoin, Whirlpool, and Robosats flows

(00:42:11) Q&A: Running a self-hosted AlbyHub LDK node—backup and privacy

(00:46:12) Hardware wallet releases: Trezor Safe 7 and Ledger Nano Gen 5

(00:52:35) Multisig device choices and inheritance practicality

(00:52:38) ARC in the wild: Arcade.money public beta hands-on

(00:53:55) Cake Wallet 5.5 updates and hardware support

(00:54:22) Bull Bitcoin releases Bull Wallet: features and roadmap

(00:58:12) eCash in Signal fork: UX gains vs custodial trade-offs

(01:02:30) Spark adoption notes: SatGo and Wallet of Satoshi privacy caveats

(01:03:31) Peach plugin for BTCPay and Stack Duo’s Frost multisig progress

(01:05:06) RoninDojo 2.4 and Fulcrum 2.0 stability improvements

(01:06:03) Education picks and closing logistics

(01:07:29) Stats corner addendum by John: RoboSats, Whirlpool, Bisq, and more

Spend Your Sats

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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Rain, Rigs and Real Talk

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Just Checking In!
Brain Rot Slang
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(00:00)Rain, Renovations, and a Noisy Start

(06:03) BOOSTS

(17:24) Cut of the Action

(19:33)STATISTICS PRESENTED BY LINCOIN

(22:02)Hash Value, Hash Price | STATISTICS

(24:17) Brain Rot

(30:11)Global Hashrate | STATISTICS

(31:40) Where is my Memory?

(34:58)Canaan Avalon Mini 3 | ALTAIRTECH.IO

(38:49)Winding down: Six Sevvvven

BIG QUESTION BONANZA

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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Terminal Velocity

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A lively catch‑up with Q&A covering Madrid conference highlights, meeting long‑time nyms IRL, and a sell‑out response to Passport demos. Max and Q dive into Cloaked Wireless’ privacy‑preserving mobile plans (Bitcoin payments, global coverage, minutes/SMS), a public service warning about a fake Foundation Envoy site pushing Windows malware, and AOB including Bitfest Manchester details.

Q’s LIghtning WIsdom

NEWS

UPDATES/RELEASES

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Smart Home Tech: Sovereignty or Surveillance?

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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Stressnet Begins

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A monthly show where Max and Seth take a trip down memory lane to see what happened in the last 4 weeks of Monero.

General

18-block re-org

Share or Perish (selfish mining mitigation)

https://github.com/monero-project/research-lab/issues/146

FCMP++ stressnet begins October 3rd!

Monerokon cancelled

https://monero.observer/monerokon-2026-cancelled/

Software updates

Cake Wallet v5.4.0-2

https://blog.cakewallet.com/cake-wallet-releases-pay-anything-making-crypto-work-the-way-you-think-it-should/
Pay Anything
Tor for iOS + improved on Android

p2pool v4.10-v4.11

Haveno v1.2.1

https://monero.observer/woodser-releases-haveno-v1.2.1-reorg-protections/

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Network Privacy

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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Untangling Knots vs. Core

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The Bitcoin Brief, Max and Q delve into the latest happenings in the world of Bitcoin and privacy.

In this Bitcoin Brief, Q and Max dive into the escalating Core vs. Knots debate, sparked by leaked DMs suggesting a potential hard fork proposal from Luke Dashjr to address CSAM-related concerns via a trusted multisig and ZK proofs. We unpack why leaking private messages is a bad precedent, the slippery-slope risks of any centralised arbiter of “bad data,” and how such a scheme could fracture consensus and even create a hard fork. From there, we lay out both sides: Core’s view that fees are the real spam filter and that relaxing/removing the OP_RETURN relay limit nudges non‑monetary protocols toward a less harmful data path; and Knots’ view that node-level filters express sovereignty, reduce bloat, and protect network integrity. We also explore why spam is subjective, why whack‑a‑mole filtering doesn’t work against out‑of‑band miner deals, and the economic incentives that may still push data into discounted witness space despite OP_RETURN becoming more permissive.

They present a pragmatic take on peer‑to‑peer exchanges like Peach and RoboSats: they improve personal privacy versus centralised KYC, but they’re not magic cloaks against governments or banks—use them thoughtfully, consider dedicated accounts, and prefer gift cards for day‑to‑day fiat spend. Rounding out the brief are updates: Peach adding buy‑side offers; Fulcrum v2.0 improving database reliability; Liana RC2 and Nunchuk’s new Miniscript templates (including time‑locks—use with care); and the Mostro v1 mobile app for Nostr‑native P2P trading. We close with notes on Ark developments from Bull Bitcoin and a deep dive piece on Ark and Spark channel factories.

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They Fear Our Flight, Not Our Fall

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this candid, free‑wheeling conversation, Jon and Max explore what happens when people who simply want to be left alone are pushed too far—and how that pressure cooker connects to young men, internet culture, and real‑world resilience. They reflect on the importance of physical labour, sport, mentorship, and male rites of passage as antidotes to fragility and online cattiness. From dogs and pecking orders to construction sites, ranges, and rugby pitches, they draw lines between embodied challenges and the concept of bullying. Jon and Max close with a heartfelt tour through listener boosts, a poetic field report from a visit to Ben Gunn’s citadel, and a call to live not by lies (Charles Myriel), stand tall, and keep building—locally, practically, and with courage.

ARTICLES

LIve Not By Lies by Charles Myriel:https://www.ungovernablemisfits.com/live-not-by-lies/
Would Became Is - Through Wood and Code by Soulexporter:https://www.ungovernablemisfits.com/would-became-is-through-wood-and-code/

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(00:00:00)Cold Open

(00:03:09) Simplicity is Key

(00:12:17) To Bully Or Not To Bully

(00:20:21) Watch Out For The Little Turtle

(00:25:30) BOOSTS

(00:42:39)Would Became Is - Through Wood and Code BY @soulexporter

(00:49:36) Reflecting on the Soulex Article

(00:54:10)ALTAIR TECH

(00:56:06)Live Not by Lies BY Charles Myriel

(01:16:09)BBQ SANDWICHES @ LAKE SATOSHI

(01:20:26) Goodbye Everyone!

Prepping for Pole Shift | The Confab 24: Business Cat

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Max sits down for a proper chat with Business Cat—cohost of Rock Paper Bitcoin and founder of the Central PA Bitcoin Meetup—to unpack his big thesis: cyclical pole shifts and what that could mean for human survival. We explore physical evidence claims (from Arctic fossil layers and flash-frozen mammoths to wave erosion on ancient structures), the mechanics of geomagnetic excursions and potential crustal movement, and why some modern elites might be digging underground or racing to space.

Business Cat outlines a pragmatic, hopeful preparedness mindset: focus on high ground, redundancy (including floating platforms), skills, community, and sovereignty—while noting why Bitcoiners, with their self-reliance and antifragile tech instincts, are unusually well placed for turbulent decades ahead.

We also touch homeschooling, meetups, and practical steps for resilience: food, water, tools, fitness, neighbourly collaboration, and measured use of sats to build capability. Whether or not you buy the full pole-shift model, it’s an engaging framework for long-term thinking, with pointers to dig deeper. A glass-half-full take on uncomfortable possibilities—and a call to prepare without becoming paralysed.

BUSINESS CAT:https://x.com/_business_cat
ROCK PAPER BITCOIN:https://x.com/RokPaperBitcoin
WORLD IN PERIL BY KEN WHITE:https://annas-archive.org/md5/e49d21b4d4df3529a351dd0ce0454e0a
CENTRAL PA MEETUP:https://www.meetup.com/central-pa-bitcoiners/

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:01:25) BOOSTS

(00:04:26)THANK YOU MYNYMBOX

(00:05:26)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:06:23)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:07:16)Kicking off with the Cat

(00:12:42) Homeschooling

(00:17:33)A Proper Intro

(00:22:30) Encountering the Pole Shift

(00:24:44)Momentarily Talking Meetups

(00:31:47)Discovering Pole Shift

(00:53:29) What Happens When the Poles Shift?

(00:58:49) Survival Scenarios: Famine, Winds, Tsunamis

(01:04:11) Limits of Tech Due To EMPs

(01:10:56) Mapping The Hidden World

(01:15:06) Beware the Micronova

(01:19:29) Plan, Prepare, Preform

(01:28:34) Thanks Again Mate

Perfect Password Practice

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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Going Google-Free with GrapheneOS

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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Custody Crackdown Continues

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The Bitcoin Brief, Max and Q delve into the latest happenings in the world of Bitcoin and privacy.

In this shorter Bitcoin Brief catch‑up, we dive straight into the latest on Passport Prime: Foundation has completed a third‑party security audit for KeyOS, is squashing final bugs, and is testing a bulletproof firmware‑update flow before giving the factory the green light. While early‑access units have slipped from initial estimates, the team stresses security parity with Passport Core, continued transparency, and a no‑questions‑asked refund policy for those who prefer not to wait. We then unpack last week’s NPM supply‑chain scare that briefly impacted Ethereum‑focused flows; despite the rapid containment (netting attackers mere cents), it’s a timely reminder to use hardware wallets for significant funds and to verify amounts, fees, change, and destination addresses on every send.

On policy, we examine the resurfacing “mixer rule” push in the US that would effectively criminalise mainstream privacy behaviours on public blockchains—potentially sweeping up CoinJoin/PayJoin, address freshness, swaps, and simple transaction splitting—highlighting why principled privacy and robust, neutral protocols matter. We field a listener question on making Lightning more accessible, weighing today’s trade‑offs between self‑hosting and managed hubs (e.g., Alby), and the convenience of Phoenix/Zeus, with an eye toward emerging designs like Ark/Spark. Rounding out with releases: Cake Wallet’s Pay Anything (seamless cross‑asset paying), native Tor on iOS, and Cupcake for air‑gapped signing; Craig Raw’s Frigate Electrum server experiment for efficient Silent Payments scanning; and Braiins Deck, a tidy desk display for price, mempool, and mining stats. Boosts, meets, and a reminder: stay vigilant, stay private, and keep building.

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Can You Really Be Private With a Phone?

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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Winter is Coming

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Stop Cucking: Proto Miner Analysis
Winter is coming! Time to heat your home.
BOOSTS

Kris from Altair Tech | Pleb Miner in the Wild

His Mining Story
Working at Altair
The New Canaan Machines
Seal Miner on the Scene

Lake Satoshi Bitcoin Beach Retreat Fuck The System and come to Lake Satoshi

See you next time! … F@%CKERS!!!

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:08:38) BOOSTS

(00:19:26)Proto Miner Propaganda

(00:31:36)Barn Jerky Management

(00:33:46) Don’t Over Engineer (Lessons From My 8th Season)

(00:45:57) PLEB MINER IN THE WILD

(00:46:59)Kris from Altair Tech | PLEB MINER IN THE WILD

(00:49:13) Your Mining Journey | PLEB MINER IN THE WILD

(00:52:39) Moar Mines | PLEB MINER IN THE WILD

(00:57:46)Joining Altair | PLEB MINER IN THE WILD

(00:59:46)Canaan is Killing It | PLEB MINER IN THE WILD

(01:05:22)Seal is for Real | PLEB MINER IN THE WILD

(01:07:03) Boring Ass Username | PLEB MINER IN THE WILD

(01:07:50) The Re-Hash | PLEB MINER IN THE WILD

(01:09:25)The Lincoin Read

(01:11:56)Bye Dad

1 Million Bitcoin Questions

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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Miniscript Goes Mobile

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The Bitcoin Brief, Max and Q delve into the latest happenings in the world of Bitcoin and privacy.

AOB

Q gonna be in Madrid forWoB
Q also gonna be in Manchester forBitfest
Max AOB

NEWS

UPDATES/RELEASES

BIP 39 PASSPHRASE TIPS

https://coldbit.com/blogs/blog/can-bip-39-passphrase-be-cracked

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Security Under the Microscope

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A monthly show where Max and Seth take a trip down memory lane to see what happened in the last 4 weeks of Monero.

Proposed Monero improvements

Detective Mining

https://github.com/monero-project/research-lab/issues/140

Finality Layer

https://github.com/monero-project/research-lab/issues/135

Time-adjusted blockweight

https://x.com/BawdyAnarchist_/status/1956537556532597238

Software Updates (up to Aug 25th)

Cake Wallet v5.3.0

Doge support
Better swaps
Broad continued UI improvements

Cake Wallet’s Cupcake app now out of beta

v1.0
Bitcoin and Monero support
Pairs with Cake Wallet or Monero.com

Stack Wallet releases v2.3.2

https://monero.observer/rehrar-releases-stack-wallet-v2.3.2/

Haveno v.1.2.0 released

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Hosting a Private Digital Future | The Confab 23: RandomNym

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Max sits down with RandomNym, a long-time supporter and sponsor of the show, to discuss the intricacies of privacy-focused hosting services. RandomNym shares insights into his company's approach to providing secure hosting solutions without compromising user privacy.

They also explore the broader implications of privacy in the tech industry, discussing the legal and ethical considerations of running a privacy-focused business. RandomNym explains the strategic decisions behind choosing the right jurisdictions for hosting services and the importance of decentralization and off-site backups.

(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:41) BOOSTS

(00:08:55)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:09:39)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:10:30)Welcome to the Show RandomNym

(00:11:33)Go Qubes Or Go Home

(00:15:06)What is MyNymBox?

(00:17:12)Services Offered by MyNymBox

(00:24:26)The Zero Trust Network Principle

(00:30:43) Why Did You Start The Business?

(00:43:34) Bitcoin, Monero, and Privacy Concerns

(00:48:20) Using Gift Cards and Prepaid Cards for Privacy

(00:51:56) Freedom of Choice in Cryptocurrency

(01:01:25)Company Structures and Flag Theory

(01:03:38)Vist MyNymBox, Talk Soon!

Google Getting Greedy

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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Our Favorite Freedom Tech Apps

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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Robot Riga Report

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The Bitcoin Brief, Max and Q delve into the latest happenings in the world of Bitcoin and privacy.

AOB

Back after a 1 show hiatus
Freedom Tech Friday
Riga recap
Core shipping
Primevideo from Zach

NEWS

UPDATES/RELEASES

[[LINKS]]

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Google Goes Rogue

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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Pure Michigan Meshtadel

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Jon recaps the heartwarming experiences at Lake Satoshi, an event that has become a beacon for the Meshtadel community in Michigan. Jon shares his recent visit to this unique gathering, highlighting the sense of camaraderie and community that permeates the event. Attendees from various parts of the world come together, not just to discuss Bitcoin, but to build lasting relationships and enjoy the great outdoors. The episode paints a vivid picture of the event's atmosphere, from the communal campfires to the entrepreneurial spirit of the children, and the heartfelt connections made among families.

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(00:00:00)Lift Off

(00:02:26)Lake Satoshi Recap

(00:07:15) Meshtadhill | Lake Satoshi 2025

(00:12:35)Sealminer A2, Best Price! | ALTAIRTECH.IO

(00:16:46)Sound Coffee

(00:27:08) Children and Community Connections

(00:37:12) LateStage HUGS

(00:44:42) THANKS CHET | BOOSTS

(00:55:46) Reflections from Tammy/Debbie

Roman Storm Found Guilty

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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Monero Under Attack

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A monthly show where Max and Seth take a trip down memory lane to see what happened in the last 4 weeks of Monero.

What to know

Supposedly launching a 51% attack on August 2nd
Theoretically have shown the ability to deploy~30% of the network hashrate for a 6h period, and only peaking at 20% over a 24h period as of July 28th
Founder has been doxxing Monero community members and slandering many others
Clearly a marketing ploy of a dying coin IMO, but a good test of Monero’s PoW decentralization and resistance
Their goal,quote by Luke Parker:

Fear-mongering and promoting a project which aims to remove Monero’s decentralized block building, and appears to be the same as any other centralized mining pool (even if shares are submitted over some centralized network), don’t contribute though. Don’t get manipulated into it.

What you can do

Mine Monero via p2pool to do your part securing Monero
- https://x.com/sethforprivacy/status/1949842968673751330
If the attack actually happens, be wary of accepting Monero without sufficient confirmations for goods and services
- The more confirmations, the more hashrate required to re-org the chain and double spend
- If running BTCPay, you can easily change the number of confirmations required in the “XMR Wallet” settings on the left side bar

Call out Selsta’s tireless efforts

https://monero.observer/selsta-posts-monero-dev-report-june-2025/

Software updates
Cake Wallet released v5.2.0

BIP 353 proof support for hardware wallets
Improved support for Cupcake
- Monero and Bitcoin view-only support
Ledger for desktop
- macOS and Windows
Automatic node switching
Minor Silent Payment enhancements and fixes

Cake Wallet released v5.1.0, 5.1.1, 5.1.2

Featuring
- An all-new Cake Pay UI
- Further Silent Payment fixes and enhancements
- Built-in Tor support
  - Android-only for now
- Much improved Ledger support
- Payjoin improvements and bug fixes
https://github.com/cake-tech/cake_wallet/releases

Monero v0.18.4.1 released

https://monero.observer/monero-v0.18.4.1-fluorine-fermi-released/

p2pool v4.9 released

Focused on reproducible builds
https://monero.observer/schernykh-releases-p2pool-v4.9-reproducible-builds/

Eigenwallet v3.0.0-beta released

Previously known as UnstoppableSwap, recently rebranded
https://monero.observer/unstoppableswap-completes-eigenwallet-rebrand-3.0.0-beta-release/

Cuprate v0.0.5 released

https://monero.observer/cuprated-v0.0.5-molybdenite-released/

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Privacy Under Attack!

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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Ragnarök

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this emergency episode of Ungovernable Misfits, we explore the potential cosmic and earthly threats that could impact our world. Return guest, Kerim, presents a theory that combines astrophysical phenomena with the current state of our planet, suggesting that we may be on the brink of a significant event.

1 - Solar Maximum - The Sun is at the maximal peak of it's 11 year cycle, there is a confirmed increase in solar flare activity which suggests an increased risk of a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME).

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/solar-maximum-could-hit-us-harder-and-sooner-than-we-thought-how-dangerous-will-the-suns-chaotic-peak-be/

https://science.nasa.gov/science-research/heliophysics/nasa-noaa-sun-reaches-maximum-phase-in-11-year-solar-cycle/

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/14/science/sun-cycles-solar-maximum-minimum-corona.html

2 - Earth's magnetic field is weakened - The magnetic field that sheilds us from solar plasma is at a low which leaves us more vulnerable to solar particle radiation and plasma discharges such as a CME.

https://www.esa.int/Applications/Observing_the_Earth/FutureEO/Swarm/Swarm_probes_weakening_of_Earth_s_magnetic_field

https://www.space.com/23131-earth-magnetic-field-shift-explained.html

https://www.sciencefocus.com/planet-earth/earth-magnetic-field

https://www.livescience.com/62577-earth-magnetic-field-drifts.html

3 - Local Nova activity & Energy storage - Two confirmed Nova are currently visible. V462 Lupi (in the constellation Lupus, the wolf, one Ptolomy's 48 constellations) and V572 Velorum (in the large constellation Argo Navis, a great ship shaped constellation) are both classic nova. These are binary star systems that undergo periodic explosions. Exploding stars pulse a direct current through the normally alternating current plasma system of the galaxy.

Almost all astronomical bodies have alternating layers of conductive plasmas and insulating uncharged matter (Earth's layers include the Ionosphere, Plasmasphere, Magnetosheath, Magnetosphere and could include the oceans and or subterranean plasma layers) in this manner they can act as multilayered capacitors.

When an Alternating Current (AC) is applied to a capacitor, it acts like a resistor in a DC circuits, dissipating energy and attenuating it's flow.

When a Direct Current (DC) is applied to a capacitor, it acts as a battery as electric potential difference builds between the conductive plasma layers. This stores energy in the system increasing the risk of plasma discharges such as a CME.

In short, the local Nova activity generates DC pulses into the local plasma system making bodies act as batteries instead of resistors increasing the energy potentials and the risk of a CME.

https://www.iflscience.com/for-only-the-second-recorded-time-two-novae-are-visible-with-the-naked-eye-at-once-79824

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1364682617303711

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B0122270908001445

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1364682612000995

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-019-0819-7

4 - The Taurid meteor stream - The presence of a conductive material into the solar system (such as a comet stream made up of metallic meteor fragments) could mediate an electrical discharge by lowering the resistance of the system.

Meteors are largely comprised of Iron. The meteor stream could act as "Iron filings" sprinkled between highly charged conductive plates. This could trigger a plasma discharge (arc discharge, essentially lightning) or CME.

An even more dangerous scenario could see the discharge diverting one or more meteors from the stream towards Earth. This could be a beautiful display of shooting stars and Northern Lights or a Younger Dryas Level event.

We pass through the stream every June and November.

5 - Psychosocial Temperature - Pick any issue, any fucking issue. Epstein, JFK, 911, Macron's Husband, Mass migration, the Genocide of the Palestinians. The people in power are acting like they will never face accountability for their crimes. In fact they are behaving like they know everything is coming down and they've known about it for a while and are prepped, ready and taking advantage of teh situation like the parasites they are. There are rumours of a 21 Trillion dollar breakaway civilisation (Caroline Fitz solari.com). Underground structures and spaceships. Elon Musk is boring tunnels and he and Bezos are sending rockets to space. It certainly seems like the people who would know about this are acting exactly as you would expect them to if it were true.

The Sun will have dropped back to minimum activity levels by 2030. The greatest risk is over the next three months. If we make it past November then the immediate danger is over and we could have hundreds or even thousands of years before this level of risk is approached again.

We're Live! Kind Of?

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A weekly live show covering all things Freedom Tech with Max, Q and Seth.

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Sub 1 Sat Summer

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The Bitcoin Brief, Max and Q delve into the latest happenings in the world of Bitcoin and privacy. They discuss the current state of Bitcoin’s value and the surprising low transaction fees despite its high price, reflecting on the implications for mass adoption and self-custody. They also explore the technical intricacies of Ashigaru’s new Whirlpool implementation, addressing privacy concerns and the potential for malicious coordinators. The conversation touches on the importance of layered privacy and the role of tools like Monero swaps and Lightning channels in enhancing user security.

Max and Q highlight recent software updates, including the release of Envoy 2.0, Cake Wallet’s new features, and the introduction of FrostSnap, a new consumer-ready product for Taproot multisig. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the benefits of multisig, the potential of Frost technology, and the ongoing developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Join us as we navigate the complexities of Bitcoin privacy, security, and innovation.

AOB

Freedom Tech Friday
Q heading on holiday Thursday
Live stream with Katie from CitizenX
Riga weekend after
Core starts shipping this week

NEWS

Roman Stormcase under way (see latest FTF)
Trump signs GENIUS Act into law
CLARITY act passes the house
Mempool now shows sub 1 sat.vb fees
Ashigaru terminal critiques and responses

UPDATES/RELEASES

Envoy 2.0 main release
Ashigaru terminal coming to startOS 0.4
Cake Wallet v5.1.2
Zeus 0.11.2 main release
Phoenix v2.6.2
Electrum Desktop 4.6
Bitcoin Keeper v2.5.0 (and 2.5.1)
Frostsnap release
BTC Sesstions quick tutorial on a no HWW multisig with Blue/Sparrow

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A Kool Kwik One with Krazy Karl

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

ACTION NEWS!!! Is your source for news on the #Bitcoin mining scene! Statistics, #Bitcoinmining news, energy market alpha, comedy relief and as always, witty banter between Jon and Max.

The clothing store is back up online! Gear up with the Pleb Miner Hoodie

Intro Hash Sluts Gentleman’s Club – Where your Layer2, will make you wanna Lay Her Too!

Show Notes

Statistics: Global Hash Rate, Hash Value, Hash Price
The Altair Update: Bitdeer, Core Scientific, Avaron
BOOSTS

Krazy Karl | Pleb Miner in the Wild

The A/C Miner
The Dryer Miner
evaporative Cooling Procedures
Lake Satoshi Talk
https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs8rjyasna7j9cks3djfc3txtweg038c5nqvcdeqj4530enu53r3hcwefncl
https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsy6q3ua80awknlxp6m368qssqghct6ra6scca4meepumhcswkuwegutksft

Lake Satoshi Bitcoin Beach Retreat Fuck The System and come to Lake Satoshi

See you next time! … F@%CKERS!!!

Tornado Cash Trial Begins

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome to another episode of Freedom Tech Friday. Max, Seth and Q discuss the importance of privacy tools in the digital age, focusing on the ongoing Tornado Cash trial. The trial's implications for developers and the broader tech community are explored, highlighting the potential risks and rewards of creating privacy-focused technologies. Max, Seth and Q talk about the complexities of maintaining privacy in a world where open-source developers could be held liable for the misuse of their creations.

The conversation shifts to practical advice on Bitcoin security, discussing the merits of multisig setups versus single signature wallets with passphrases. They also address listener questions about the privacy of Bitcoin ATMs, the effectiveness of Whirlpool versus Monero swaps for privacy, and the implications of recent developments in hardware wallet technology. The episode wraps up with a lively Q&A session, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities in the realm of digital privacy and security.

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Regeneraissance Man | PMM 14: Untapped Growth

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this special episode of PMM, Jon and Max get into the history and future of regenerative agriculture with Joel, a true pioneer in the field. Joel shares his journey from a young man with health issues to a leader in sustainable farming, emphasizing the importance of community, innovation, and resilience. He discusses the challenges of building a self-sustaining farm, the importance of soil health, and the role of Bitcoin in creating a new economic model for agriculture. Joel's story is one of perseverance, faith, and the power of community to overcome obstacles and create a better future.

Throughout the episode, Joel highlights the importance of character, commitment, and the willingness to work together to achieve common goals. He shares insights into the challenges of modern agriculture, the need for innovative solutions, and the role of technology in transforming farming practices. Joel's vision for a regenerative agriculture community is both inspiring and practical, offering a blueprint for others to follow. This episode is a testament to the power of determination, collaboration, and the belief in a better world.

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Is AI Freedom Tech?

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A weekly live show covering all things Freedom Tech with Max, Q and Seth.

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The Treasury Trap

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

AOB

Freedom Tech Fridayplug
Q heading on another stag
Prime/Core shippingupdates
Beach retreatsoon
Treasury company hype a bubble?

NEWS

Ledger seedbackup
Ledger discontinuingsupport for Ledger nano S
- Zach’stake
Ashigaru terminal onStart9
Bitcoin as mortgagecollateral in the US
- Seen somepushback
Bitcoin tax exemptionbill in US
YouTubewarpath

UPDATES/RELEASES

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Traceability Truth Hurts

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Monerokon + BTC Prague takeaways

Bitcoin tracing is a problem

OpenMonero hacked, loses all funds

https://monero.observer/openmonero-hacked-reports-all-funds-stolen/

FCMP++ update

https://monero.observer/monero-talk-diego-salazar-interview-fcmps-status/

[..] we’re pretty happy now with divisors and we let MRL know that this past Wednesday [..] The actual issue was that Monero Research Lab wanted an answer within X number of weeks. [..] That was the whole Twitter scare of like ‘FCMPs has been delayed’. What was actually delayed by the way was the testnet. FCMPs itself was never promised at a particular time.. (Diego @ 27:20)

BTCPay CCS making progress

First update from the guys working on improving Monero support in BTCPay is out now
Funding still needed!
https://ccs.getmonero.org/proposals/btcpayserver-plugin.html
https://monero.observer/deverickapollo-napoly-post-first-progress-report-btcpay-server-monero-plugin-ccs/

Software updates

Cake Wallet updated to v5.0.0/5.0.1

https://blog.cakewallet.com/cake-wallet-launches-sleek-ui-improvements-bitcoin-silent-payments-fixes-and-more/

p2pool updated to v4.8/4.8.1

Primarily bug fixes and some important security updates, time to update if you haven’t yet!
https://monero.observer/schernykh-releases-p2pool-v4.8-security-fixes/
https://monero.observer/schernykh-releases-p2pool-v4.8.1-security-fixes/

Monerujo updated to v4.1.7

Fixes a bug with QR code amounts and adds a better translation framework
https://monero.observer/monerujo-v4.1.7-exolix-released-fixes-translations-update/

Unstoppable Swap GUI updated to v2.0.0

https://monero.observer/binarybaron-releases-unstoppableswap-gui-2.0.0/

Haveno/RetoSwap updated with new UI

https://monero.observer/woodser-releases-haveno-v1.1.2-major-ui-changes/

Stack Wallet updated to v2.2.2

https://monero.observer/rehrar-releases-stack-wallet-v2.2.2/

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(00:00:00) INTRO

(00:01:12) Crypto Conference Craziness

(00:12:23) The Lifestyle

(00:16:15) MoneroKon Insights

(00:23:49)OpenMonero Hack

(00:27:11)FCMP++ Update

(00:30:52) British Tangent

(00:34:17)BTC Pay Monero Plugin

(00:35:23)The Tracing Truth

(00:41:41)The Tracing Truth Pt. 2: Intel Hacker

(00:48:11)Whirlpool is Back

(00:50:19)Cake Wallet 5.0: The BIg UI Update

(00:52:48)P2Pool DDOS Patches

(00:53:25)Monerujo Brings the Translations

(00:53:55)Unstoppable Swap GUI 2.0

(00:55:20) Haveno/RetoSwap New UI

(00:56:02)Stack Wallet Adds Cryptocurrencies

(00:57:04)XMRCHATS

(01:20:05) BOOSTS

(01:23:27)THANK YOU MYNYMBOX

(01:24:27)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(01:24:56)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

The Premiere

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this inaugural episode of Freedom Tech Friday, the Max, QnA and Seth celebrate the launch of their live show, which will air every Friday at 9 AM Eastern for the US audience and 2 PM GMT for the UK audience.

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Bio-Vitality, Babies and Bitcoin | THE CONFAB 21: Zach Herbert

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The Confab, Max dives into a wide-ranging conversation with Zach Herbert, CEO of Foundation. Known for his insightful perspectives, Zach returns to discuss a variety of topics that intersect with Bitcoin, including health, family, and the challenges of balancing work and personal life. Max and Zach explore the intricacies of the Bitcoin ecosystem, such as the potential for innovative mining solutions. Zach shares his thoughts on the current state of the Bitcoin hardware market and the exciting developments at Foundation, including the upcoming release of Passport Prime.

Max and Zach go into the realm of health and nutrition, discussing the impact of modern diets and the importance of natural foods. Zach shares his personal journey with health, emphasizing the benefits of a balanced diet that includes natural sugars and healthy fats. The conversation touches on the challenges of modern parenting, the importance of proper nutrition for children, and the potential for new business ventures in the health and wellness space.

(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:02:09) BOOSTS

(00:04:23)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:05:34) THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:06:45) Welcome Back

(00:11:00) Family and Relocation

(00:17:23) Bitcoin Mining Dreams

(00:29:04) Passport Prime Updates

(00:33:20) Conference Vibes and HWWs

(00:49:02) Critique of Bitkey and Ledger

(00:52:03) Mental Health in the Bitcoin Community

(00:54:25) Health, Nutrition, and Family

(01:26:03) Future Plans and Business Ideas

WE ARE SO BACK

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The Bitcoin Brief, we dive into the latest developments in Ashigaru land, particularly focusing on the return of Whirlpool. We discuss the new features, pool sizes, and the technical aspects of the terminal interface.

Additionally, we explore the broader geopolitical context, including recent military actions and their potential impact on the Bitcoin market. The episode also covers the news of Archetyp being seized and updates from Foundation Devices. We wrap up with listener boosts, updates on Bitcoin nodes, and a look at the latest releases from Zeus and Bitbox, ensuring you're up to date with all the essential news and tools in the Bitcoin world.

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(00:00:00) INTRO

(00:00:41) THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:01:38) THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:02:44) Good Afternoon, Sleepyhead

(00:07:27) Foundation Comparison Tool

(00:14:40) Have You Switched to Passport?

(00:16:52) Whirlpool Is Back

(00:42:07) Dark Net Market Seizure and Bitcoin Knots

(00:55:00) Listener Boosts and Feedback

(00:58:02) Updates on Zeus and Bitbox

The Right Amount of Fucked Up

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

ACTION NEWS!!! Is your source for news on the #Bitcoin mining scene! Statistics, #Bitcoinmining news, energy market alpha, comedy relief and as always, witty banter between Jon and Max.

The clothing store is back up online! Gear up with the Pleb Miner Hoodie

Intro Hash Sluts Gentleman’s Club – Where your Layer2, will make you wanna Lay Her Too!

Show Notes

Statistics: Global Hash Rate, Hash Value, Hash Price
21 Projects But a BitAxe Ain’t One
Pleb vs. Pioneer
BOOSTS

Travis Bitckle | Pleb Miner in the Wild

The Cheese Mine
The Hot Water Heater
Questions for the Pleb
Article for UGMF:https://www.ungovernablemisfits.com/120v-powered-single-board-antminer-s19-jpro/
Previous Appearance:https://fountain.fm/episode/SRfIOiU7yzOr1A97EKoo

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(00:00:00)Banter Banter Banter

(00:03:13) What’s The Plan?

(00:05:55) BOOSTS

(00:19:01)LAKE SATOSHI

(00:23:34)STATISTICS

(00:27:11)Global Hash Rate | STATISTICS

(00:31:55)Hash Value, Hash Price | Statistics

(00:36:21)Nico Smid’s Insights | STATISTICS

(00:38:55) Pleb Miner in the Wild

(00:39:23)Travis Bitckle | Pleb Miner in the Wild

(00:43:13) The Cheese Mine | Pleb Miner in the Wild

(00:48:51) The Cheese Mine Cont’d | Pleb Miner in the Wild

(00:50:58) The Hot Water Heater | Pleb Miner in the Wild

(00:53:02) The Hot Water Heater Cont’d | Pleb Miner in the Wild

(01:01:34) Questions for the Pleb | Pleb Miner in the Wild

(01:07:27)The Re-Hash | Pleb Miner in the Wild

(01:14:48)ALTAIR is Innovative

(01:19:51) 21 Projects Better Than A BitAxe

(01:43:12) Pleb vs. Pioneer

(01:49:26)The Song of the Ungovernable Misfit

WHIRLPOOL IS BACK

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Whirlpool is back thanks to the Ashigaru Open Source Project.

Link to Ashigaru Paynym:https://paynym.rs/+ashigaru
Link to Ashigaru Geyser Fund:https://geyser.fund/project/ashigarufund
Link to Blog:https://ashigaru.rs/news/announcement-whirlpool/
Link to Terminal Blog:https://ashigaru.rs/news/release-terminal-v1-0-0/
K3tan Tutorial:https://k3tan.com/ashigaru-whirlpool/

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Mentorship Matters

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode of PMM, Jon & Max dive into the dynamics of mentorship, friendship, and fatherhood, exploring how these roles shape our lives and the communities we build. Jon & Max discuss the importance of passing on hard-earned wisdom to the next generation, emphasizing the need for resilience, confidence, and the DIY punk ethos. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, Jon & Max highlight the significance of leading by example, working hard, and fostering strong relationships that can withstand the challenges of modern society.

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Seedless OR Seedbest?

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The Bitcoin Brief, Max and Q dive into the latest happenings in the Bitcoin world, including a recap of a recent Bitcoin conference in Vegas. Q shares personal anecdotes from the trip, highlighting the unique atmosphere of Vegas, the good moments and the lackluster. They also explore the ongoing debates in the Bitcoin community, such as the controversial "seedless" approach to Bitcoin self-custody proposed by Bitkey, and the potential implications of the EU's proposed regulations on privacy and business operation. Additionally, they discuss the technical advancements in Bitcoin, including the push for activating Check Template Verify (CTV) and Check Sig from Stack (CSFS), which promise to enhance Bitcoin's scalability and security. The episode wraps up with updates on software releases and a heartfelt thank you to the listeners and supporters of the show.

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:41)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:01:38)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:02:44) Bent Over By Jet Lag

(00:05:18) Satirize the System Recap

(00:09:27)From The Foundation Booth

(00:14:07)The TRT-Tards Strike Again

(00:18:00) NEWS

(00:18:04)FREESAMOURAI Update

(00:21:19)Oslo Freedom Forum

(00:21:55)Seedless Dorsey Sparks Debate

(00:34:44)Ross Is Out - Still Great News!

(00:36:27)The Clarity Act

(00:38:22)BTC Payments at Square Terminals

(00:42:23)EU Plans To Ban More Things

(00:45:56)Transaction Relay Policy

(00:48:38)CTV + CSFS

(00:56:24) UPDATES

(00:56:28)Phoenix 2.6.1

(00:57:35)Zeus Pay Plus

(00:58:27)Nunchuk 1.69.1

(00:58:44) BOOSTS

(01:02:30)Until Next Time, Hooligans

TRT-Ards Becoming Superhuman | The Confab 20: Kerim

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Max chats to K about performance enhancements. Covering diet, supplements and pharmaceutical interventions and how you can own the keys to your health and make a beast out of yourself.

Some thoughts that were missing:

Proviron (Mestelerone) is dosed at 25-100mg per day
HCG is dosed at 500iu twice a week

Lifting Weights Listening:https://youtu.be/FK_LQtc0ALQ

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:02:08)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:02:52)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:03:55) BOOSTS

(00:06:28) Welcome Back

(00:13:38) Disclaimer

(00:15:00) Diet Basics

(00:26:00) Jib Jab

(00:26:47) Inflammation

(00:30:53) Fibre

(00:35:23)Cancer

(00:38:02)Autophagy

(00:40:55) Vitamins & Minerals

(00:46:07)Training

(00:49:07) Growth Hormone

(00:50:13) Dig Bick

(00:52:50)Needles or Tablets

(01:00:53) Test is Best

(01:08:14) PCT & HCG

(01:12:50)DIY or Big Pharma

(01:19:08) The Benefits

(01:19:44)Healing Potions

(01:22:00) Final Thoughts

P2P Markets Exploding 🤯

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Join us for Monero Monthly, your go-to show for a roundup of the latest happenings in the Monero ecosystem. Hosts Max and Seth bring you up to speed on everything from software developments and updates to cutting-edge hardware and emerging businesses.

General
Tari goes live after being in development for eight years

Lots of promises, very little functionality today
Primarily focused on simple L1 transactions with privacy + scaling ATM
Merge-mined with Monero via p2pool on both the Monero and Tari sides

Link:https://monero.observer/fluffypony-tari-live-mainnet-8-years-work/

RetoSwap growing like crazy

Huge amount of interest in p2p Monero <> crypto and Monero <> fiat trades

+100% month-over-month growth in all time volume, with $40,000,000 RetoSwap recently crossedMore than 6,000 swaps have already been completed, and our mission to make P2P Monero trading private and permissionless is picking up serious momentum.

Average trade size is ~200 XMR per trade

Links:

Software updates

Cake Wallet v4.28.0 released

Adds support for Payjoin v2 in Bitcoin, a vital tool for spending privacy!
Improves Monero subaddress generation, rotating addresses the moment a received transaction is seen in the mempool instead of waiting for 10confs
Fixes potential wallet corruption when renaming a wallet
Fixes a common issues with wallet groups splitting apart

Link:

p2pool v4.5 and 4.6 released

Better Tari support
Automatic donations via Tari merge-mining

Links:

Cuprate v0.0.3 released

Keeps getting more stable and compatible with the Monero network, but no huge changes!

Link:https://monero.observer/hinto-janai-releases-cuprated-v0.0.3-molybdenite/

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Viva Las Vegas

Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The Bitcoin Brief, we dive into the latest developments in the world of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. We discuss the recent security breaches and attacks on crypto users, highlighting the importance of maintaining privacy and security in the digital currency space. We also explore the advancements in Bitcoin wallets, including the release of Cake Wallet’s PayJoin v2, which aims to enhance user privacy and transaction efficiency. Additionally, we touch on the innovative features introduced by Samourai Dojo, such as Soroban and Pando TX, which aim to improve messaging relaying and transaction anonymity.

GO TO SATIRIZE THE SYSTEM:https://lu.ma/mb4ady2u

Wednesday May 28th, 2025 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM PDT

450 Fremont St #250, Las Vegas NV USA

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(00:00)INTRO

(00:41)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(01:38)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(02:44) Landed in Vegas

(07:49) What Are You Excited For?

(09:29)Satirize the System

(10:51) NEWS

(11:16)Tortured with a Chainsaw

(21:59)Fake Uber Driver Drugs Tourist

(25:19)Conbase “Cyberattack”

(28:29) UPDATES

(28:31)Cake Wallet Adds Payjoin V2

(37:47)Big Dojo Update

(42:37) BOOSTS

(51:04) When Do You Reckon?

Changes

Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Statistics: Global Hash Rate, Hash Value, Hash Price
Changes…
Pleb Miner in the Wild w/ SatStackingPleb
Things Going On:Meshconomy, Satirize the System,Ashigaru Basics
BOOSTS

ACTION NEWS!!! Has ACTION PACKED Sponsors

Lincoin Mining
LōD.io
Altair Bitcoin Mining Solutions use promo code: UNGOVERNABLE

Lake Satoshi Bitcoin Beach Retreat Fuck The System and come to Lake Satoshi

Honorable Mentions:
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Evie & Park Candles

See you next time! … F@%CKERS!!!

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:01:53) PRESENTED BY HASH SLUTS

(00:03:19) “Hey Max, you’re a pussy."

(00:10:50) BOOSTS

(00:24:02)LAKE SATOSHI

(00:27:20)STATISTICS PRESENTED BY LINCOIN

(00:33:51)STATISTICS: Global Hashrate

(00:34:27) STATISTICS: Hash Value & Hash Price

(00:36:43)Pleb Miner in the Wild

(00:38:33)PMW: Welcome SatStackingPleb!

(00:47:12) PMW: Tinkering at the Work Bench

(00:52:18)PMW: The Stealth Miner

(00:57:31)PMW: The Slim19

(00:58:31)PMW: The Bitaxe Touch

(01:02:15) PMW: Recap

(01:06:01)ALTAIR

(01:11:22)ALTAIR: Booth 1408

(01:15:52)Follow The 21 Media and Go to Satirize the System

(01:17:50)OG Robbie G’s Son

(01:25:50)Changes

OP_WHINE

Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Max & Q discuss the ongoing legal battle involving the Samourai Wallet developers, who are facing charges from the US government. They explore the recent developments, including the revelation that the prosecutors withheld critical evidence that could potentially dismiss one of the charges. This evidence, from FinCEN, indicated that Samourai Wallet's noncustodial design did not qualify as a money service business, contradicting one of the charges. They also touch on the implications of the Blanche memo, which suggests a shift in how the DOJ approaches crypto-related cases.

Our second major topic is the controversy surrounding the op_return limit in Bitcoin transactions. Max & Q explore the arguments for and against removing the 80-byte limit, with proponents arguing for network efficiency and harm reduction, while opponents fear blockchain bloat and a shift away from Bitcoin's financial focus. They discuss the implications of these changes on the network, including potential impacts on fee estimation and miner centralization.

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:41)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:01:38)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:02:43) Stag Lyfe

(00:10:06) BOOSTS

(00:22:23)Samourai Wallet Case Review

(00:35:21) OP_RETURN Discussion

(00:59:25) Business on Air

The Rage Against Surveillance | The Confab 19: Will Jager

Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Max speaks with Will Jager from The Rage to discuss the ongoing battle for privacy in the digital age. They hit on the complexities surrounding the Samourai Wallet case and the broader implications of government overreach on software developers. Will shares insights into the challenges faced by independent journalists in covering these critical issues and the importance of supporting platforms that strive to maintain journalistic integrity. They also touch on the evolving landscape of privacy legislation in the EU and the potential consequences for encryption and personal freedoms.

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Cluck Off

Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Jon and Max explore the idea of social capital and its significance in creating resilient networks of trust and support, especially in times of societal upheaval. They also look into the practicalities of starting a small-scale chicken farm, discussing the balance between effort and reward, and the importance of not overcomplicating things.

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Stolen Funds & Shutdowns

Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Monero launched on April 18th, 2014 by thankful_for_today
- https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=563821.0
Code fork of Bytecoin, was basically a scam created from an amazing whitepaper (Cryptonote) and extensively pre-mined/lied about
Monero has continued to consistently and effectively iterate and improve over those 11y

Monero pumping?!?

Most likely caused by a major theft of 3520 BTC, which was then supposedly swapped entirely to Monero via instant exchangers
- https://x.com/zachxbt/status/1916756932763046273
Zachxbt uses Monero for payments “frequently”
- https://x.com/zachxbt/status/1916803068261458010?t=CKSXcDMsYdTmGjTcSHQP3Q&s=19

Exodus wallet dropping Monero support

August 10th deadline
Migration to Cake is their recommended path
No conspiracy theories that I know of, have worked closely with them on the migration path
https://monero.observer/exodus-to-end-support-monero-10-august-2025/

Exch instant exchange shutting down

Very antagonistic in the past
Refused to block or freeze funds from the ByBit hack, broadly used to move funds to other cryptocurrencies, including Monero
Many centralized services and exchanges marked their funds as tainted immediately after their handling of the ByBit hack, neutering the usefulness of swapping through eXch overall
Supposedly being targeted by a “transatlantic operation”, no real evidence provided but after ByBit hack funds moved through them it’s not impossible
https://monero.observer/exch-instant-exchange-to-shut-down-may-1-2025/

Software updates
Monero v0.18.4.0

DoS vulnerability fix
- Was widely deployed via my Docker image and by most popular node operators, including Cake, before this public release
Background sync w/ view key only
- This is how Cake Wallet is doing background sync
Drastically improved disk writes necessary when synchronizing a Monero node
- Less wear on disks, slightly faster
https://monero.observer/monero-v0.18.4.0-fluorine-fermi-released/

Cake Wallet v4.25, 4.26, and 4.27 and new brand
v4.25

New logo
- Talk about new brand
Drastically improved Monero wallet performance, especially for wallets with extensive history
Broad UI/UX enhancements

v4.26

BIP 39 seeds and wallet groups for Monero
DFX’s OpenCryptoPay
- Open standard for simple integration of Bitcoin/Monero payments into traditional PoS systems
- Rolling out to all Spar stores in Switzerland, getting a ton of publicity
- Only Cake Wallet supports it natively, but Lightning wallets with LN-URL support don’t require direct integration
Drastically improved address display, using the Bitcoin Design guidelines as seen in Trezor and Foundation hardware wallets
Drastically simplified buying/selling of crypto

V4.27

Drastically improved background sync
- Limit to wifi-only, charging-only, inactive-only, etc.
- Supports all cryptos now, except Decred
- Fixes a bunch of edge cases and rare bugs with background sync
Lots of minor improvements and bug fixes

Haveno v1.1.0/1

Minor improvements and bug fixes, nothing major
Important steps towards a safer and more usable project
Loving using Haveno Reto (retoswap.com)
https://monero.observer/woodser-releases-haveno-v1.1.1-bugfixes/
https://monero.observer/woodser-releases-haveno-v1.1.0-bugfixes/
https://monero.observer/woodser-releases-haveno-v1.0.19-fixes-improvements/

Feather Wallet v2.8.0/1

Minor updates overall
Updated to Monero v0.18.4.0
Updated integrated Tor + OpenSSL
https://monero.observer/tobtoht-releases-feather-wallet-v2.8.1/
https://monero.observer/feather-wallet-v2.8.0-released-fixes-improvements/

Gupaxxx v1.9.0

Minor improvements and bug fixes
Awesome way to get started mining Monero on any computer
https://monero.observer/cyrix126-releases-gupaxx-v1.9.0/

Stack Wallet v2.1.11

Namceoin name purchased and management in-app
Minor improvements and updates
https://monero.observer/rehrar-releases-stack-wallet-v2.1.11/

Cuprate v0.0.2

Monfluo v0.7.0

Dead-simple stripped down wallet
Focus is on no integrations or features, just send/receive simplicity
Not my cup of tea, but to each their own
https://monero.observer/acx-releases-monfluo-beta-v0.7.0/

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Barn Born Bitcoin | The Confab 18: Barnminer

Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

We welcome friend of the show Barnminer back for an episode of the Confag. Barn and Max talk about mining setups, beef jerky, classic cars, monero and lightning.

If you're interested in his next smoke hit up:

barnjerky.hashrootsinc.io

Or on XMR Bazaar at:

https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/e8Zi/

[[LINKS]]

(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:41) BOOSTS

(00:04:23)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:05:12)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:06:07) Welcome to the Confag

(00:09:48) The Pleb Builds

(00:12:18) The Barn Mine

(00:17:34)Smashing Meat

(00:23:21) I'll Get Anchovies with That

(00:26:23) My Friends Call Me a Shitcoiner

(00:28:52) "Lightning Shit"

(00:37:04) For the Birds

(00:41:14) Car Talk

(00:49:52)Working at the Altair

(00:52:53) Mining Geopolitics

(00:56:31) Cumpiss Mining

(00:59:27) Smoke Cigarettes with Us

(01:02:50) Eggs Make Me Nauseous

(01:07:12)It's Been Great Catching Up

(01:13:07)The Lonely Goatherd

Suits, Blackouts, and Bitcoin Bets

Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Bitcoin Brief is a biweekly program hosted by Max and QnA that delivers the latest updates and news on Bitcoin and freedom-oriented technologies, keeping you informed and in the loop.

AOB

Easter holidays
Q having a few days off
Prime/Core shipping updates
Over a year legal purgatory for Samourai devs

NEWS

Twenty One Capital set tolaunch
Unchained launches Bitcoin Legacyproject
eXch toclose down
Voltageannounces ‘Voltage payments’
Panama cityapproves BTC for taxes
Spar supermarket Switzerland nowaccepts BTC via LN
Ashigarufund

UPDATES/RELEASES

Bitcoin keeperrebrand andv2.2.0
Fidelity bondcalculator
Erk on Ark
Awesome CTV + CSFS curation
Rockstar devvideo on BTCPay multisig
Coinswap v0.1.1
Aegis signer for Nostr iOS

[[LINKS]]

(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:41)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:01:38)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:02:44) How’ve You Been?

(00:06:36) Tariff Tumult

(00:08:58)1 Year of Legal Purgatory for Samourai Wallet

(00:10:40) NEWS

(00:10:45)The Suitconomy Adds Another Business

(00:14:18)Unchained Launches Bitcoin Legacy

(00:15:07)exch Shuts Down

(00:18:25)Voltage Announces Voltage Payments

(00:25:52)Bitcoin Approved for Taxes in Panama City

(00:27:43)Spar Supermarket Accepts LN

(00:31:46)Ashigaru Fund

(00:33:55) Is Jonny D Okay!?

(00:35:29) BOOSTS

(00:49:12) UPDATES & RELEASES

(00:49:30)Bitcoin Keeper Rebrand with 2.2

(00:51:23)Fidelity Bond Calculator

(00:52:12)Erk on Ark

(01:01:00)Awesome CTV and CSFS

(01:01:29)BTCPay Multisig Video

(01:01:52)Coinswap 0.1.1

(01:07:02)Aegis Nostr Signer

(01:08:15) QUESTIONS

Turn Down For Watt

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

ACTION NEWS!!! Is your source for news on the #Bitcoin mining scene! Statistics, #Bitcoinmining news, energy market alpha, comedy relief and as always, witty banter between Jon and Max.

I said BRRR! It’s Cold in here, there must be some Pleb Miners in the atmosphere!!
Winter is HERE! Gear up with thePleb Miner Hoodie

Intro Hash Sluts Gentleman’s Club – Where your Layer2, will make you wanna Lay Her Too!

Show Notes

Statistics: Global Hash Rate, Hash Value, Hash Price
Blessed by Connections
Time for Maintenance
Things Going On:Meshconomy,Privacy Meet Up,Ashigaru Basics
BOOSTS
Satellite Spotlight: Sprouting Symphonies

Lake Satoshi Bitcoin Beach Retreat Fuck The System and come to Lake Satoshi

Honorable Mentions:
ASIC Miner Academy
Evie & Park Candles

See you next time! … F@%CKERS!!!

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:31) PRESENTED BY HASH SLUTS

(00:06:57) The Teaser

(00:16:23) BOOSTS

(00:38:40)LAKE SATOSHI

(00:42:19)STATISTICS PRESENTED BY LINCOIN

(00:50:30)STATISTICS: Global Hashrate

(00:53:07) STATISTICS: Hash Value & Hash Price

(00:56:20) ACTION NEWS!!!

(00:56:37) ACTION NEWS!!!: Blessed to Connect

(01:07:15)ALTAIR

(01:08:26)ALTAIR: Time for Maintenance

(01:17:29)Meshconomy Box is Here!

(01:20:28)The Ashigaru Fund is Now Open

(01:21:11)Satellite Spotlight: Sprouting Symphonies

(01:21:26)Pubkey Privacy Meetup

(01:21:46)Ashigaru Basics

(01:22:48) That’s It For This Episode

The Satellite Spotlight | The Confab 17: Boo Bury

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

TUNE IN TO THE SATELLITE SPOTLIGHT MAY 10TH!!

Satellite Spotlight: Sprouting Symphonies

Behind The Schemes

The Skirmishes

The First:https://lnbeats.com/album/b39fc3b2-2742-5944-a800-e87c42a093a3
Autumn Rust:https://lnbeats.com/album/9e72a512-c678-5621-8fd6-dfc7cd11a846
Polar Embrace:https://lnbeats.com/album/2a3a5f81-8325-521b-b168-07ff09b15435

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:01:23) BOOSTS

(00:04:39)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:05:37)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:06:30)Hold On Loosely

(00:08:08)Where's All The New Music At?

(00:10:56)Podcast Power Rangers

(00:14:25) Zeronode is an Open Door

(00:17:54)Here for the Freak Show

(00:23:43)Nude Podcast Apps Dot Com

(00:33:30) What's Your Setup?!

(00:37:12) The Day to Day

(00:40:16)What is the Satellite Skirmish?

(00:43:31)Value 4 Value Philosophy

(00:45:25)The Twelve Rods Tour

(00:51:18)The Start of the Skirmish

(00:55:05) Parallel with the Meshtadel

(00:57:29) Sex Machine

(00:58:53)Building the Carpenter's House

(01:00:52)The Trusted | Satellite Spotlight May 10th

(01:12:33)Mooky | Satellite Spotlight May 10th

(01:16:57)City Beach | Satellite Spotlight May 10th

(01:19:46)Able and the Wolf

(01:26:52)Red Arrow Highway | Satellite Spotlight May 10th

A Win For Bitcoin Privacy

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Max on his travels
Meshconomy
Q internet woes
Prime Early Access is now closed

NEWS

UPDATES/RELEASES

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:41)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:01:38)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:02:46) And Then There Was One….

(00:05:41) Bad Connection

(00:10:56)Passport Prime Early Access Closed

(00:11:42)Support the Meshconomy!

(00:14:32) More Prime

(00:17:35) NEWS

(00:17:38)US DOJ Ends Crypto Enforcement Unit

(00:23:45)Ten-Ninety-No: Rule Repealed

(00:27:25)Frank Corva & Sjors Provoost Talk Samourai

(00:28:22)OP_Next Was Last Weekend

(00:29:14) BOOSTS

(00:38:49) UPDATES & RELEASES

(00:38:53)LN Bits 1.0

(00:40:19)BTC PayServer 2.1

(00:44:17)Robosats 0.7.6 Alpha

(00:44:50)Mempool 3.2.0

(00:54:23)Bisq 2.1.7

(00:55:06)Breez Launches ‘Misty Breez’

(01:01:49)Frostr Secures Nostr

(01:07:56)Fedimints on Start9

(01:17:06)Ecash on Zeus

(01:20:09)Electrum Adds Nostr

(01:20:53) QUESTIONS

New Frontiers

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Join us for Monero Monthly, your go-to show for a roundup of the latest happenings in the Monero ecosystem. Hosts Max and Seth bring you up to speed on everything from software developments and updates to cutting-edge hardware and emerging businesses.

FROSTLASS Audit Complete for Serai

Explain Serai

AMMs generally
BTC, ETH, and XMR to start

Why this audit + tooling is so important

Lack of Monero support in AMMs so far
Attempted by Thorchain and abandoned
Threshold multisig as needed by an AMM was practically impossible before FROSTLASS

Tari Mainnet coming in April

Merge-mined with Monero
Privacy-preserving chain with expanded functionality

TariScript is a Bitcoin-like script that allows extensive functionality to be built on Tari
MimbleWimble is used to provider very good scaling with pretty good privacy
Cake Wallet working on support ahead of mainnet on 4/23

Multiple CCS proposals ready for funding

SOFTWARE UPDATES

Cake Wallet v4.24.0 released

Decred support
Background synchronization for Monero
UI enhancements
- Swap flow updates
  - Allow coin control and fee selection in swaps
- Send confirmation bottom sheet
  - Send confirmations are now handled in a new bottom sheet, with far better formatting of addresses and much more.
XOSwap integration
- XOSwap is a new crypto <> crypto swap aggregator, and is now available to all Cake users by default.
Improved backups
Remove Haven cryptocurrency support

Cuprate v0.0.1 beta launched

Alternate node implementation for Monero, written in Rust from scratch
Will getnative Tor support via Arti down the line

p2pool v4.4 released

* Added RPC-SSL support for Monero node connections

Removed deprecated –config command line parameter
Faster initial sync (0.5-1 seconds saved on verification of blocks) Bugfixes:
Updated internal dependencies

[[LINKS]]

(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:01:14) Welcome Back

(00:02:09)SERAI

(00:18:03)Tari Mainnet SOON

(00:20:46)The Community Crowdfunding System

(00:22:44) SOFTWARE UPDATES

(00:22:50)Cake Wallet 4.24: Background Sync

(00:26:14)Cake Wallet 4.24: UI Touches

(00:28:03)Cake Wallet 4.24: Preem Backups

(00:32:49)Cup Rate: A New Node Implementation

(00:35:55)P2Pool Software Update

(00:38:14) XMR CHATS

(00:57:54) BOOSTS

(01:10:13) See You Next Month

(01:11:28)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(01:12:04)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

Time To Leave the UK?

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Jon goes on a road trip
Max is back on Graphene

NEWS

Another Samourai hearing has taken place
- May 9, 2025 - Opening motion.
- June 6, 2025 - The prosecution’s response to the opening motion.
- June 20, 2025 - Replies to the prosecution’s response.
- July 15, 2025 - Expert disclosure by the prosecution.
- July 16, 2025 - Next in-person pre-trial hearing.
- August 8, 2025 - Expert disclosure by the defense.
- November 3, 2025 - The trial begins
Opensats 10th wave of grants
Faketoshi ordered to pay fine for using AI and misleading court
Trezor publishes vulnerability disclosure in Safe 3 models
Tornado Cash Sanctions lifted
Two more solo miners get blocks
Twitter suspends opposition accounts in Turkey

UPDATES/RELEASES

[[LINKS]]

(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:41)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:01:38)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:02:45) Jon is the Man

(00:07:37) Pixel Problems

(00:14:31) Profiles are the Way

(00:18:44)FREE SAMOURAI UPDATE

(00:18:47) NEWS

(00:22:41)OpenSats 10th Wave of Nostr Grants

(00:25:06)CSW Misleads with AI

(00:27:51)Ledger Donjon Reveals Trezor Hack

(00:30:18)Tornado Cash Sanctions Lifted

(00:32:27)MOAR Solo Blocks

(00:35:04)Turkish Government Requires Censorship

(00:37:00) BOOSTS

(00:43:05) UPDATES AND RELEASES

(00:43:13)LNVPS

(00:44:51)sats converter

(00:46:22)robosats

(00:46:47)Lliana Tutorial

(00:47:29) Questions from the Misfits

(01:10:11) Catch You on the Next One

One Hour Hard Stop

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode of PMM, we embark on a unique journey filled with candid conversations and unexpected adventures :) . Jon reflects on his visit to Pubkey with Bassload and Fundamentals - what was the vibe like? the dangers of MSG and reuniting with the boys. He also reports back on his 16 hour expedition to retrieve the Ungovernable Misfits apparel.

Soul Exporter went on his own adventure since the last PMM and he was able to put pen to paper, give the show a great piece of writing and an audio version of it as well!

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Batman Gets a Passport

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

AOB

Passport dark mode now available to order (or will be by the time we release this)
New Passport cases by BC
Foundation turned 5 yesterday!
Q has a newwebsite
Max AOB
NoBS Bitcoin taking a break

NEWS

UPDATES/RELEASES

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Governments are Legal Fiction | THE CONFAB 16: Badders

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of The Confab. This episode, I catch up with my good friend, Badders, who is not only the creator of our podcast's intro music but also a return guest and colleague from our time at 21ism. Badders and I explore the concept of sovereignty and the idea of separating oneself from government control. We discuss the notion of the government as a legal fiction, a corporate entity that operates through trickery and deception, and how individuals can potentially extricate themselves from this system.

Badders shares his journey of living a self-sustainable life in rural South of France, where he and his family have embraced a lifestyle of independence and connection with nature. We also touch upon the darker aspects of history and the influence of powerful families and organizations that have shaped the current global system. Badders shares his insights from diving deep into various historical and conspiracy theories, exploring the roots of satanic freemasonry, mind control, and the manipulation of global events by elite families. It's a conversation that challenges the status quo and encourages listeners to explore these topics further, offering a glimpse into the potential for a life of true freedom and independence.

https://www.thesovereignproject.live/

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Buying Monero P2P

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to Monero Monthly, where Max and Seth dive into the past month in the world of Monero. They cover key topics, exciting updates, and questions from the community, delivering top-notch information with a touch of misfit flair.

P2P Exchanges

Mediated swaps:

LocalMonero (may it RIP, will see if something takes it’s place)
Haveno via RetoSwap (fiat <> XMR and crypto <> XMR)
Bisq (BTC <> XMR)
Robosats (BTC <> XMR)
AMMs
- Serai (coming soonTM)

Atomic Swaps

BasicSwap
UnstoppableSwap

General

Rucknium, a researcher, has released his work on statistical analysis of ring signatures in Monero
- https://github.com/Rucknium/OSPEAD/blob/main/README.md

At current Monero ring size of 16, the theoretical minimum attack success through completely random guessing would be 1/16 = 6.25%. According to preliminary estimates, an adversary could take advantage of the divergence between the real spend age distribution and the status quo decoy distribution to achieve an attack success probability of 23.5%, on average, since the August 2022 hard fork. This corresponds to an effective ring size of 4.2. The attack success probability prior to August 2022 may be higher, but this was not measured due to time constraints.

Monero can easily scale to Bitcoin’s transaction throughput on-chain
- https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1iimio0/this_is_how_many_transactions_monero_can_handle/
- Doesn’t account for self-custodial Lightning transactions, of course
Fantastic post on Monero’s upcoming addressing scheme update, CARROT
- https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1iph8fz/more_vitamins_for_monero_with_carrot_part_1/
Monero Core Team posts funding transparency report
- https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1iixgk9/monero_general_fund_transparency_report_february/
- Explain Monero Core team!

Software updates

Cake Wallet releases v4.23.0 and v4.23.2
- Monero passphrase support for new and existing wallets
- https://blog.cakewallet.com/cake-wallet-releases-improvements-to-zano-ledger-ethereum-and-more-v4-23-2-2/
- https://blog.cakewallet.com/cake-wallet-zano-integration-and-monero-passphrases-v4-23/
Monero v0.18.4.0 is right around the corner
- https://monero.observer/selsta-posts-monero-v0.18.4.0-release-to-do-list/
- https://github.com/monero-project/monero/issues/9758

Links From the Episode

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Escape the Technocracy | The Confab 15: Gabriel and Urban

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Confab podcast, I am joined by Gabriel and Urban from the Watchmen Privacy podcast. We jump into a wide array of topics including the nature of psychopaths, the concept of death cults, the implications of AI, Bitcoin, and real-world security. Our conversation also touches on the importance of privacy and security in today's digital age, and how individuals can take steps to protect themselves.

Be sure to click or tap on the chapter images if you are interested in the episodes Gabriel mentions throughout this podcast. And if you think you would find their course material valuable be sure to visit:

HTTPS://ESCAPETHETECHNOCRACY.COM

And if youwant more information about the podcast and episodes visit:

HTTPS://WATCHMANPRIVACY.COM

[[LINKS]]

(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:41) BOOSTS

(00:04:34)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:05:45)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:06:43)The Super Computer Under Denver Airport

(00:09:49)Physical Privacy and Security Concerns

(00:18:35)Digital Privacy Solutions

(00:25:01)Escaping the Technocracy: Courses and Solutions

(00:30:07)Understanding Psychopaths in Society

(00:44:30)AI Resistance

(01:07:31)Technological Threats and Historical Parallels

(01:18:14)Cult Tactics and Modern Implications

(01:19:19)Stay Ungovernable

Meeting of the Mongs

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Bitcoin Brief! In this unique episode, I caught up with QnA, Dice Rolls, Black Coffee, and Ben Gunn at his site. We explored the area, checked out the new CNC machine, and enjoyed a chaotic yet fun gathering with quad bikes, motocross bikes, and dogs running around. Despite the audio challenges due to background noise, it was a fantastic reunion.

We had a barbecue, thanks to Dice Rolls, who cooked up a storm with chicken, sausages, and more, despite some equipment challenges. The atmosphere was lively, with discussions ranging from Bitcoin updates to the new dojo on Start Nine, which I recorded separately with Jordan.

We also touched on the latest developments in Bitcoin and privacy tools, including the integration of Cake Wallet with Passport Prime. The conversation veered into the realm of Nostr and its potential to revolutionise digital identity and privacy, despite some concerns about security and key management.

In the midst of all this, we took a moment to appreciate the support from our listeners and community, who continue to boost the show and share it widely. A big thank you to everyone involved in making this episode possible.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates and discussions in the next episode, where we'll dive deeper into the latest innovations in the Bitcoin space.

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:03:03)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:04:20)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:05:19) 5 Guys in a Wood Shed

(00:07:25)Samourai, the DOJ & Political Shifts

(00:11:20) Dojo on Start9

(00:17:53) What About the Grannies?

(00:27:20) Come Skydiving With Us

(00:31:29) Nostr Feels Like Bitcoin in 2018

(00:40:22) Citadel Timber

(00:53:46)Dogs Running on Diesel

(01:05:48) The UK Has Fallen

(01:15:18)Passport Primes & Sovereign Burgers

(01:22:50) Long Way to Drive Home

Unlocking Dojo on Start9 | Bite Size Bitcoin

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

DOJO IS UNOFFICIALLY AVAILABLE ON START9!

Thanks to Perturbed Prejudice for laying the digital cash on the line to make this a possibility.

Thanks to Eric PP for porting a working copy of Dojo and making it real.

Thanks to Otto, Takinbrrr for taking the time to make Dojo and Fulcrum work!

Thanks to Black Coffee, Arthur, Kobie, Max BBB, Colonial & QnA for testing the software on their various devices

Thanks to Max Tannahill & Pavel The Coder for all of their insight.

Thanks to kn0wmad for his Start9 know how

Where to get it:

Download --->https://github.com/linkinparkrulz/dojo-startos/releases/tag/v0.1.0-beta

System ---> Sideload Service ---> dojo.s9pk

Optional Download:https://github.com/linkinparkrulz/fulcrum-startos/releases/tag/v0.1.0-beta

[[LINKS]]

(00:00)Introduction and Overview

(00:27) Barriers to Running a Dojo

(02:33) Strength and Options of Dojo

(04:24)Open Source and Community Contributions

(06:57) Development Journey and Collaborations

(09:17) Technical Details and Future Plans

(11:12) Acknowledgements and Closing Remarks

Objectivist Mine-Set

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

ACTION NEWS!!! Is your source for news on the #Bitcoin mining scene! Statistics, #Bitcoinmining news, energy market alpha, comedy relief and as always, witty banter between Jon and Max.

I said BRRR! It’s Cold in here, there must be some Pleb Miners in the atmosphere!!
Winter is HERE! Gear up with thePleb Miner Hoodie

Intro Hash Sluts Gentleman’s Club – Where your Layer2, will make you wanna Lay Her Too!

Show Notes

Pleb Miner Fishing Trip, The State of the Meshtadel is STRONG!!!
Statistics
Dorsey is a Globalist rat, stop cucking for him.startsmall
Bassload’s Info YO!!!
Trump to Appoint YouTube Sensation WhistlinDiesel As Governor of Canada - by Richard Greaser
Altair Update – Tariffs and Loki Rigs Experimentation with S21s
Words of encouragement from Joe Lively ofAbundant Mines
Atlas Mined – Mining as an expression of Ayn Rand’s Objectivism: rational self-interest, voluntary exchange, and an unapologetic pursuit of profit.

Lake Satoshi Bitcoin Beach Retreat Fuck The System and come to Lake Satoshi

Honorable Mentions:
ASIC Miner Academy
Evie & Park Candles

Outro:The Exploited – Fuck The System

See you next time! … F@%CKERS!!!

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(00:00:00)INTRO

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(00:06:29) The Rundown

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(00:33:07)LAKE SATOSHI

(00:39:05)STATISTICS PRESENTED BY LINCOIN

(00:40:41) STATISTICS: Global Hashrate

(00:42:54) STATISTICS: Hash Value & Hash Price

(00:44:47) ACTION NEWS!!!

(00:45:52) ACTION NEWS!!!: Pleb Miner Fishing Trip

(00:56:17) ACTION NEWS!!!: The Start Small Investigation

(01:13:12)ACTION NEWS!!!: Bassload on Reliability

(01:19:30) STOP DROP AND BOOST

(01:22:44)ACTION NEWS!!!: The Bugle

(01:26:10)ALTAIR

(01:32:10) ACTION NEWS!!!: The Altair Report

(01:36:27)Joe Lively on Hosting Machines

(01:42:36)PSA: Clothing Will Be Back ASAP

(01:44:29)Atlas Mined

(01:58:25) Real Connections

(02:01:30) OUTRO

Running, Gunns & Passports | The Bitcoin Brief 51

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the February 19, 2025 edition of The Bitcoin Brief. Join Max and QnA as they breakdown the most important news & hardware/software updates/releases in bitcoin and other freedom technologies.

AOB

Ben Gunn project
Passport sold out at US factory
Passport twist on the horizon!?
Max AOB

NEWS

UPDATES/RELEASES

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:41)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:01:38)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:02:43) Running is Gay

(00:06:41)Meeting with Ben Gunn

(00:10:27)SOLD OUT

(00:14:34) NEWS

(00:14:36)All Bounties Awarded

(00:24:48)UK Government’s Request to Apple

(00:29:03)Tornado Cash Developers Legal Updates

(00:31:39)Robosats Domain Migration

(00:32:50)Ashigaru Impersonator

(00:33:35)Milei’s Mistake

(00:35:30)Czech Republic’s Bitcoin Tax Policy

(00:38:04) BOOSTS

(00:55:52) UPDATES & RELEASES

(00:56:03)Proton Wallet Full Release

(00:58:16)NEW: Obscura VPN

(01:01:12)Sparrow Keepin’ The Bugs Out

(01:02:13)ZEUS Updates

(01:04:57)Seed Signer Espanol

(01:05:27)Envoy v1.8.6: New ATM Map

(01:06:31)Bisq: New Profile Cards!

(01:08:13)KEEPER 2.0

(01:10:35)AQUA: USDT Swaps

(01:11:07)Peach: Darkmode FIX

(01:11:37)Blue Wallet: Mini Key Support

(01:12:20)BitKit: Fee Weather Widget

(01:13:16)LNBits 1.0 SOON

(01:14:57)NEW: Dana Wallet

(01:15:29)Mempal Grabs More Stats

(01:16:27)Fountain Adds Nostr Livestreams

(01:17:12)Primal Adds NWC

(01:18:11)What is UTXOracle?

(01:20:26)Orange Surf’s Blocksize Report

(01:21:35) Bonus Show?

Beyond the Bowl | The Confab 14: Sir Spencer

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Sir Spencer (Wolf of Kansas City) fromBowl After Bowlgrabs a seat to discuss podcasting, family and culture.

[[LINKS]]

(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:01:22) BOOSTS

(00:03:48)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:05:27)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:07:03)Let's Pack a Bowl

(00:08:25) The Evolution of Bowl After Bowl

(00:21:28) Meetups & Meshtadels

(00:27:44) RIP LINKIN PARK

(00:32:31) Ungovernable Misfits: The Variety Show

(00:39:58) Bowls and Buds and Bowls and Bowls

(00:44:44) The Sir Spencer Squat Stream

(00:47:21) Live Podcasting and Community Interaction

(00:53:26) The UK Is So Fucked

(01:00:12) Influencin'

(01:17:17) Embrace Simplicity and Authenticity

(01:26:23) They Could Just Put You in a Box

(01:37:28) Cheers Mate

FULL HEARTS AND EMPTY MEMPOOLS

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

AOB

Orange man kept hispromise about Ross
Public pool went down, but not Q’s BitAxe
Max AOB

NEWS

BOOSTS
https://fountain.fm/episode/r5WmaKT4pfEQysEAB8B7

Also, thanks to all the streamers out there.
UPDATES/RELEASES

[[LINKS]]

(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:41)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:01:38)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:02:44) UM Health and Lifestyle Updates

(00:07:20)Ross Is ACTUALLY FREE!

(00:09:48) NEWS

(00:09:53)$TRUMP AND DUMP

(00:11:38)No SBR, No Problem

(00:12:47)Mempool Clears: What Does That Tell Us?

(00:22:31)US Appeals Court Overturns Tornado Cash Sanctions

(00:25:41)EFF Comes to Tornado Cash’s Side

(00:26:17)Ledger Co-Founder Kidnapping Incident

(00:38:33)Rumble Wallet

(00:40:31)Mullvad Accepts Lightning

(00:41:42)256 Foundation Mines a Block

(00:46:01)El Salvador and Bitcoin Legal Tender Status

(00:48:33)Address Poisoning Dust Attack

(00:54:55)CoinOS Security Breach

(00:56:48) Bitfinex Hack Documentary

(01:01:18) BOOSTS

(01:09:37) UPDATES & RELEASES

(01:09:40)DarkFi App Alpha

(01:12:23)BTCPay Update to v2.0.6

(01:13:49)Joltz!

(01:19:09)Notedeck Alpha

(01:21:36)Maple AI: Private AI Chat?

(01:31:52) QnA Drops a Sick Idea

Verifying the Supply

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Verifiability of Supply

This is probably the most common point of FUD brought against Monero, and is caused by the complexity and nuance involved in understanding how supply audits work in cryptocurrencies.

Monero’s supply can be easily audited by anyone running a Monero node, but this process does rely on the soundness of the monerod software implementation and the validity of cryptography used in range-proofs. These range-proofs allow it to bemathematically proven that the inputs and outputs of each transaction add up to zerowithout revealing amounts, ensuring that the supply is sound and not inflated in any way. Every node on the network is validating these range-proofs in each transaction every time a transaction is first seen, and validating all historical range-proofs when initially syncing.

A manual audit is possible because coinbase transactions (those transactions that are mining rewards in each block including issuance + transaction fees) are intentionally transparent and amounts of these outputs are not obfuscated in any way. Monero users running a node can simply validate these totals on-demand, and all node owners are constantly verifying the amounts in transactions via range-proofs.

Unlike Bitcoin, however, Monero users cannot simply do “napkin math” and validate the supply by manually adding up UTXO amounts, as transactions are never known-spent by the network, only by the parties involved in each specific transaction. This does force some added reliance on code/cryptography over Bitcoin, but as-of-yet I know ofno onevalidating the Bitcoin supply this way. It does remain a valuable advantage of a transparent cryptocurrency, though it comes at the cost of the transactional privacy of every user in the system.
General

New primer on full-chain membership proofs available on YouTube:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc8Kc0WogAI
Fantastic Forbes article on Monero:
- https://www.forbes.com/sites/boazsobrado/2025/01/18/is-monero-keeping-bitcoins-cypherpunk-dream-alive/
BTCPay team being amazing and migrating Monero support to a plugin for v2.x
- https://repo.getmonero.org/monero-project/ccs-proposals/-/merge_requests/538#note_28197
- https://github.com/btcpayserver/btcpayserver/pull/6535
- https://github.com/btcpayserver/btcpayserver-monero-plugin
- Napoly and Deverick Apollo will help to transition the plugin to the Monero community and build out multi-wallet support
  - https://monero.observer/napoly-deverickapollo-ccs-proposal-develop-btcpayserver-monero-plugin/

Software Updates

Haveno keeps getting better and better
- v1.0.18 released:https://monero.observer/woodser-releases-haveno-v1.0.18-fixes-improvements/
- Can now buy your first Monero without a security deposit by finding a seller and communicating a password
  - https://monero.observer/haveno-v1.0.15-released-support-buying-monero-without-security-deposit/
  - https://github.com/haveno-dex/haveno/issues/1464#issuecomment-2545298727
- RetoSwap is the current live implementation of Haveno, have used to test and has been fantastic, quick, and easy
  - https://retoswap.com
Monero passphrase support in Cake Wallet v4.23.0
Easy way to run a Monero daemon on your laptop or desktop gets even better
- https://monero.observer/everoddandeven-releases-monero-daemon-gui-v1.1.0-toughness/

Mining Monero

CPU mining vs ASICs
p2pool vs solo mining
Mining via gupax on desktops
- https://gupax.io
Mining via p2pool + xmrig on servers
- https://sethforprivacy.com/guides/run-a-p2pool-node/
Mining Monero via decentralized p2pool keeps getting better
- Gupaxx update v1.7.0 released:
  - https://monero.observer/cyrix126-releases-gupaxx-v1.7.0-ui-improvements-new-features-fixes/
- p2pool v4.3 released:
  - https://monero.observer/schernykh-releases-p2pool-v4.3-initial-sync-improvements/

XMRChat Boosts

You just leveled up Seth mentioned on MM01 that you can mine Monero on a laptop. Could you walk us through the process? What to download (ideally a GUI for those who don’t know CLI), best practices, guides, etc? Google results are Cheers
What are some good resources for explaining about Supply auditability And how Peterson commitments work? Tell Vik we need some sexy educational material
What is the highest transactions per second Monero has seen so far? And what is it capable of today?
@Seth: Followed your Docker guide setting up an XMR node. Works like a charm on my “mini pc”. Yet every wallet I connect has issues, Monerujo stops working on connect, Stack Duo syncs but quits connecting after a while. Is Tor the issue, how to debug?

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:01:14)Verifying the Supply

(00:22:20) UPDATES

(00:22:40)FCMP Video Explainer

(00:23:17)Forbes Article

(00:23:54)BTCPay Moves Monero to a Plugin

(00:28:02)Haveno Releases Bug Fixes and Various Improvements

(00:31:24)Retoswap

(00:33:54)Cake Wallet Updates

(00:34:54)Easy Laptop Monero Daemon

(00:36:30)Mining Monero

(00:45:04)XMR CHATS

(00:59:04) BOOSTS

(01:07:08) Thanks and C U Next Month

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Don't Forget The Struggle, Don't Forget The Streets

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode of PMM, hosts Jon and Max discuss Jon and Bassload's upcoming energy Q+A at Pubkey in New York.

They DELVE into the Meshtadel Super Nodes: Ben Gunn's forestry and manufacturing ventures in the UK, and Untapped Growth's cattle ranching in Oklahoma, both seen as fostering community and self-sufficiency. The discussion touches on the challenges of finding reliable human capital for these initiatives, drawing parallels to the flaky nature of modern society.

The episode also includes a philosophical musing from Bubba on simplicity versus complexity in intelligence. Jon shares his written piece on preserving punk culture through modern means, advocating for self-reliance, community building, and maintaining punk's rebellious spirit in today's context.

They talk about maintaining emotional capital amidst the struggles of community building, the importance of not selling out, and encourage listeners to engage in activities like homesteading, learning new skills, and contributing to local communities as a new form of punk resistance. The episode concludes with an invitation to Lake Satoshi and a call to stay true to the punk ethos within the Ungovernable Misfits' community.

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BIFROST MANUFACTURING

Bifrost Manufacturing offers custom and mass-produced manufacturing services like CNC Plasma Cutting, Water Jet Cutting, Industrial and Consumer FDM services, DMLS printing, Welding and Fabrication, and product design and engineering. They also work with local educational institutions to help manufacture parts for various STEM programs.

(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:08:17)Bassload & Jon @ The Pubkey on March 10th

(00:11:05) On the Docket

(00:13:14) BOOSTS

(00:26:34) Ben Gunn | Productive Millwrights and Meadow Keepers

(00:45:04)Untapped Growth | Productive Millwrights and Meadow Keepers

(00:53:43)BIFROST

(00:58:30) Finding and Fostering Human Capital

(01:14:30)ALTAIR TECH

(01:19:29)Philosopher's Pit Stop: A Minstrel's Musings

(01:21:06)LAKE SATOSHI

(01:26:36) Don't Forget the Struggle, Don't Forget The Streets

(01:39:58) Open Letter To The Scene

Ross Is Free!

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Does Ross walk free today?
Q new BitAxe
Q going down the smart home rabbit hole
Max carnivore update
Podcast with Mr Gunn

NEWS

UPDATES/RELEASES

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:57)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:01:38)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:02:43) QnA Dodges Sickness

(00:04:23) A Chubby Cunt’s Weight Loss Journey

(00:06:41)Ben Gunn Episode

(00:10:16) New Bitaxe and Smart Home Addictions

(00:13:01)BSR BS

(00:15:18)NEWS

(00:21:07) Leave Ross Alone

(00:24:33)Coinbase’s On-Chain Reputation Service

(00:29:27)MOAR Coinbase: Bitcoin “Backed” Loans

(00:34:58)Coin Center Fellow Files Charges Against DOJ

(00:37:10)Selling the Silk

(00:41:38)Bitcoin Landfill Case Dismissed

(00:47:26)Crypto Kidnappings On The Rise

(00:57:41)Don’t Name Your Child Roman

(00:59:03) BOOSTS

(01:19:54) Updates and Releases

(01:21:57)Anchor Watch Drops Their Anchor

(01:24:22)CoinSwap: It’s Been Awhile

(01:30:14)lightning dot news

(01:30:59)Sitting on the Dock in Dojo Bay

(01:33:50)Testnet4 PSA

(01:34:24)Bitcoin Core 28.1 Released

(01:36:39)Specter Desktop

(01:38:07)Bluewallet 7.0.7

(01:38:42)Keeper 1.3.3

(01:39:01)Nunchuk 1.9.58

(01:39:30)Nstart Onboarding

(01:40:14)GIFs on Amethyst

(01:40:55)Mostro - LN P2P Exchange

(01:41:52) Ciao

Building with Bitcoin, Unimogs and Ubermongs | The Confab 13: Ben Gunn

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The Confab, I reconnect with my eccentric yet brilliant friend, Ben Gunn. We dive into a catch-up session, reflecting on our last podcast and the whirlwind of events that have unfolded since. Ben, known for his unique perspective and relentless drive, shares updates on his ambitious projects and the exciting developments at his new site.

We explore the potential of creating a hub for like-minded individuals, particularly Bitcoiners, who are looking for a space to innovate, collaborate, and build. Ben's vision of a multi-use site that caters to various projects, from co-working spaces to fabrication workshops, is both inspiring and practical. We discuss the importance of having a physical location where creativity and collaboration can thrive, away from the noise of the world.

Throughout the episode, we touch on the challenges and triumphs of building something meaningful in today's world. We also delve into the importance of community, trust, and shared resources in creating a sustainable and innovative environment. Ben's passion for his work and his commitment to fostering a supportive community is evident, and it's clear that exciting times are ahead for Ungovernable Misfits and its listeners.

Join us as we break the ice, both literally and metaphorically, and explore the possibilities of what can be achieved when driven individuals come together with a shared purpose. Whether you're in the UK or beyond, this episode is sure to spark ideas and inspire action.

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:01:39) BOOSTS

(00:03:02)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:04:17)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:05:20) Breaking the Ice

(00:09:07)Do It From a Base of Fuck You

(00:18:59) New Woods, Not Like the Old Woods

(00:27:18) The Unimogs Will Build It Out

(00:32:24) A Vision for Community

(00:45:43) Competence and Collaboration

(00:53:33) The Pleb Supermarket

(01:05:39) Let's Build Some Cool Shit

Bust Nuts @ Hash Sluts

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

ACTION NEWS!!! Is your source for news on the #Bitcoin mining scene! Statistics, #Bitcoinmining news, energy market alpha, comedy relief and as always, witty banter between Jon and Max.

I said BRRR! It’s Cold in here, there must be some Pleb Miners in the atmosphere!!
Winter is HERE! Gear up with thePleb Miner Hoodie

IntroRazzlekhan - Razzlekhan vs The United States

Show Notes

Statistics – The Antpool family is a solid #2visit Stratum.Work to check on who’s the who’s who of the Antpool Family.
Compute North Were Douchebags of Monumental Proportions, you can get some of the details of the casehere.
Hash Sluts!!!!
Bassload’s Substack is BACK!!!
We read an article from newBitcoin Bugle Staff writer Wayne Curr
Canaan has a new home miner called the nano 3 mini. Altair Tech is selling them if you’re into that kind of thing, get yourshere
We have a real home heating review of Plebs and Companies who are truly innovating.Check out Schnitzel’s hass-miner

We begin this episode as we do all shows, by communicating with all of you via podcasting 2.0 boosts. Be sure to Boost on thepodcasting 2.0 app of your choice. At Ungovernable Misfits we offer a feature rich podcasting 2.0 experience.

ACTION NEWS!!! Has ACTION PACKED Sponsors
Lincoin Mining
LōD.io
Bifrost Manufacturing
Altair Bitcoin Mining Solutions use promo code: UNGOVERNABLE

Lake Satoshi Bitcoin Beach Retreat Be an American Badass and come to Lake Satoshi

Outro:Cockney Rejects - Power and Glory

See you next time! … F@%CKERS!!!

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:01:54)Weird and Wonderful: Razzlekhan and Crypto Crimes

(00:08:39)Coffee Talk and Giveaway

(00:13:24) BOOSTS

(00:42:17)LAKE SATOSHI

(00:48:23) Tether Joe

(00:50:54)STATISTICS BY LINCOIN

(00:55:04) Global Hashrate | STATISTICS

(01:00:35) Hash Value, Hash Price | STATISTICS

(01:05:48) I Love Charts

(01:10:22)BIFROST MANUFACTURING

(01:15:48) STOP DROP & BOOST

(01:17:37)XMR Chattin’

(01:20:12) ACTION NEWS!!!

(01:22:06) Compute North Gentleman’s Club | ACTION NEWS!!!

(01:29:08) HashSluts: Bitcoin Mining Strip Club

(01:36:21)Info Yo with Bassload | ACTION NEWS!!!

(01:42:32)Bitcoin Doesn’t Buy Love | ACTION NEWS!!!

(01:47:09)The Bitch Im Ney | ALTAIR TECH

(01:49:46)Canaan Avalon MINI 3 Press Release | ACTION NEWS!!!

(01:54:00)Schnitzel (Michael Schmid) | Pleb Miner in the WIld

(01:55:17)Pleb Miners in the WIld

(01:58:36) The Blue Collar Ethos

Is This The Year Of Payjoin?

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we dive into the world of Bitcoin, privacy, and open-source tools. We kick off with a light-hearted discussion about New Year’s celebrations and personal resolutions, including a candid chat about alcohol consumption and lifestyle changes. The conversation then shifts to the latest updates in the Bitcoin ecosystem, including the travel rule’s impact on privacy and the IRS’s new regulations on non-custodial trading services.

AOB

Happy New Year
Resolutions?
Finally update Start9 drive
Bitcoiner Guide onion is back
New show with Seth
Max Lightning

NEWS

UPDATES/RELEASES

[[LINKS]]

(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:57)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:01:38)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:02:43) How Was Your Holidays Mate?

(00:12:49)Monero Monthly Debut

(00:16:02)Great To Have Seth!

(00:21:47) NEWS

(00:21:55)Travel Rule is Back

(00:27:05)IRS Requires Non-Custodial Services To Report Information

(00:30:31)Tether Invests in Rumble

(00:34:14)Foundry Returns 8 BTC Fee

(00:37:46)Tangem Exposes User Private Keys

(00:40:10) BOOSTS

(00:55:25) UPDATES & RELEASES

(00:55:29)Nunchuk Launches Taproot Multisig

(00:57:47)Seedhammer II

(01:03:25)BTCEED

(01:04:34)Bitcoin Safe

(01:06:43)Jade Plus

(01:10:21)BTCPayserver 2.0.5

(01:11:05)Raspiblitz!

(01:11:48)Seed Signer 0.8.5

(01:12:49)Dojo 1.26.1

(01:13:03)Sentinel 5.1.1

(01:13:53)Zeus

(01:14:58)Chainspying with Live Wallet 1.0

(01:16:15)LN Proxy Support Blinded Paths

(01:19:26)Bull Bitcoin Integrates Payjoin V2

(01:21:49)Satsie’s Payjoin Booklet

(01:22:43)New Nextblock By Cypherpunk Tools

(01:23:35) QUESTIONS

Welcome to the Crew

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we welcome you into the world of Monero, a cryptocurrency renowned for its privacy features. We start by discussing the basics of Monero, its role as a privacy token, and how it compares to Bitcoin. Co-host, Seth for Privacy, joins us as a new member of the Ungovernable Misfits crew, sharing his insights and experiences with Monero. The episode covers the history of Monero, its development, and the significant changes it has undergone to enhance privacy.

2024

Conferences
Monerotopia

On/Off-ramps

Growing atomic swap usage via UnstoppableSwap and BasicSwap
https://unstoppableswap.net/
https://basicswapdex.com/

Launch of Haveno Reto

https://retoswap.com/

Delistings

Technical improvements

FCMP++ protocol development being finished
https://repo.getmonero.org/monero-project/ccs-proposals/-/merge_requests/448#note_27450
Rapid funding of technical CCS requests
Explain how the CCS works, funding in Monero, etc.
Quickly funded!https://repo.getmonero.org/monero-project/ccs-proposals/-/merge_requests/518
Work on new addressing schemes that give drastically improved scanning key support
JAMTIS and CARROT
CARROT is the prevailing next step

Attacks

LinkingLion attacker running fake nodes to MitM real nodes
https://thehackerblog.com/the-orphaned-internet-taking-over-120k-domains-via-a-dns-vulnerability-in-aws-google-cloud-rackspace-and-digital-ocean/
https://x.com/monerobull/status/1832807857332330843
https://b10c.me/observations/06-linkinglion/
Ban list now available, deployed on all Cake nodes and my node, instructions in show notes
Cake Wallet DDoS
https://x.com/sethforprivacy/status/1856311150796804538

Adoption

Growing Monero usage for CoinCards, ShopInBit, MyNymBox
Monerica popularity
Barnjerky for monero
UM clothing for monero
CakePay growing, 4x since the beginning of the year
Ecosystem growth
Hardware wallet support for Monero on iOS in the latest Cake Wallet update
Launch of XMRChat
https://x.com/xmr_chat/status/1819935254922072144
Launch of XMRBazaar
Launch of Cupcake open beta
Passport Prime announcement
Cake Wallet app on Prime w/ Monero support in March, GA in June

2025

On/Off-ramps

Launch of Serai?

Technical improvements

wallet2 improvements, drastically increasing sync speed by making the process of downloading/scanning blocks more async - jberman

Adoption

No KYC debit card that can be topped up with Monero in Cake
Low limits, higher limits with KYC
Ecosystem growth
Launch of Cupcake full release
Background sync for Monero
Passport Prime shipping in March, Cake working on app w/ Monero support

This episode is a comprehensive exploration of Monero’s past, present, and future, offering valuable insights for both new and experienced users.

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:01:12)Welcome to the Crew, Seth!

(00:10:45) Monero as Digital Cash and a Privacy Tool

(00:17:33) Monero’s History and Development

(00:32:02)Monerotopia Was The Highlight | 2024

(00:37:01) Max the Monero Dev

(00:45:47)The Ramps: Atomic Swap Usage Go Up | 2024

(00:55:19)The Ramps: Delistings Galore | 2024

(01:02:51)Attacks on Monero | 2024

(01:12:49)Technical Improvements & New Projects | 2024

(01:22:16)Monero Adoption Rises | 2024

(01:27:41)Monero Ecosystem Growth | 2024

(01:37:46)Looking Forward to 2025

(01:47:28)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(01:48:53)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

Merry Christmas Misfits Pt. 2 | 2024 Year in Review

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In part 2 of the 2024 Year In Review, we check into the ever-changing landscape of Bitcoin mining statistics. Over the past year, the hash value has seen a significant drop, impacting miners' earnings. We discuss the challenges and opportunities in the mining industry, including the timing of buying mining gear and the innovative projects undertaken by the community, such as solar mining builds, Solo Sundays and yes.. shitaxes.

It was the first year of a show dedicated to Meshtadel meanderings titled PMM, which stands for whatever you want it to stand for. Pastuerized Milk is Malnutrition, Pleb Made Mechandise, Personal Meshtadel Meetings...the list goes on. Anyways, it was a great year for PMM, exploring many broad topics and creating a show that adds to the pulse of a cicrular economy. In 2025, we hope to add to that pulse.

Lastly, we go over our specials that ended 2024 breaking down the Ashigaru episode and it's significance. Also, Foundation has a new device. Not sure if you knew! So check that out.

It's been a wild ride of a year and we hope to keep the pace up for you guys in 2025. A lot of big things on the way and we hope you'll continue to support this grassroots initiative as much as you can.

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LINCOIN MINING

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(00:00:00) Hope You Had A White Christmas

(00:00:30) ACTION NEWS! - YEAR IN REVIEW

(00:23:18) P.M.M. - YEAR IN REVIEW

(00:37:53) We Wish You an Ungovernable Christmas

(00:41:32)The Ashigaru Interview

(00:47:54) Top Secret Preview

(00:50:07)The Passport Prime Release Show

(01:01:09)#FREESAMOURAI

(01:06:56)Sick Of This Mate

(01:10:55)Love You Mr. Crown!

(01:11:52) Slaggin' Eachother Off

(01:12:53) Starting and Ending the Year w/ Frank Carter

Merry Christmas Misfits Pt. 1 | 2024 Year in Review

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Join us for a special year-end recap of Ungovernable Misfits, so expansive that we’ve split it into two parts.

Part One:

Evolution: We dive deep into the transformations at Ungovernable Misfits, exploring the changes in our shows and the exciting new developments.
Gratitude: A heartfelt thank you to everyone who’s made an impact this year. We personally acknowledge those who’ve contributed in various ways, listing all ourBaller Boosters and generous donors.
Episode Review: We’ll go through each episode of The Confab, giving you a detailed rundown.
Bitcoin Brief: We’ll discuss Q, our transition to bisexuality, and highlight the best moments from this journey.

Stay tuned forPart Two…

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LINCOIN MINING

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Visit https://lincoin.com to see their suite of products!

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(00:00:00)For Your Safety…

(00:04:43) What Did We Get Right?

(00:11:57)Ch-Ch-Changes in 2024

(00:17:31) Thanking the Family

(00:19:19)Thank You Charles Myriel

(00:20:44)Thank You Soul Exporter

(00:21:21)Thank You Bubba

(00:21:33)Thank You Fundamentals

(00:21:49)Thank You Grandpa Shadrach

(00:22:35)Thank You Agraruan Contrarian

(00:24:05)Thanks For The Support Lincoin

(00:25:15) Thank You Alex

(00:26:09)Thank You Aaron and Bifrost

(00:27:13)Thank You Bass

(00:27:24)Thank You Barn

(00:28:23)Thanks to The Bugle

(00:29:19)Thank You Boty

(00:29:55)BIG BALLERS

(00:31:34) Thanks Piez, Bon & Chet!

(00:32:00)Mr. Crown

(00:32:12)Q & Ma Bitcoin Journayyy

(00:33:02)Being Expatriotic

(00:33:19) Sir Chad Farrow

(00:33:31)Max Tannahill

(00:33:46) Rabbit Emoji

(00:33:53)Barry

(00:34:08)Oscar

(00:34:42)Fiat Demees & The XMR Chat Team

(00:35:14)Noderunners

(00:35:58) Meshtadel & Pleb Miner Mafia

(00:36:30)TSB

(00:36:40) BOOSTS - YEAR IN REVIEW

(00:41:33) THE CONFAB - YEAR IN REVIEW

(00:41:46)Diverter | The Confab 1

(00:43:07)Diverter & Zelko | The Confab 2

(00:44:52) Urban Hacker | The Confab 3

(00:45:50)Seth For Privacy | The Confab 4

(00:47:02)Max Tannahill | The Confab 5

(00:48:29)Matt Hill | The Confab 6

(00:52:12)Zach Herbert | The Confab 7

(00:53:53)Kerim | The Confab 8

(00:57:11)Seedsigner | The Confab 9

(00:58:34)Oscar Merry | The Confab 10

(01:01:10)Fundamentals | The Confab 11

(01:04:35)Rev Hodl | The Confab 12

(01:06:59)THE BITCOIN BRIEF - YEAR IN REVIEW

(01:13:14) STAY TUNED…

A Christmas Brief

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The Bitcoin Brief is a show hosted by Max and Bitcoin QnA. We cover important updates in the world of bitcoin and open source software. It is our imperative to provide some education along the way too, so that the misfits can expand their knowledge base and become more sovereign as a result.

We do this every second week to keep our listeners informed without having to dedicate hours every day to keep on top of developments. We break things down in a simple and fun way and we welcome questions or topic suggestions via Podcasting 2.0 boosts.

SHOW DETAILS

We discuss the recent events in New York, including a multisig workshop and a Bitcoin trivia night, highlighting the successful launch of Foundation's Passport Prime hardware.

We explore the legal troubles of Craig Wright, who has been sentenced to a suspended prison term for contempt of court, and the ongoing legal battle involving Samurai Wallet, which has been postponed to March 2025. The episode also covers the positive news from the Tornado Cash case where a motion to dismiss was initiated by Roman Storm's legal team.

Additionally, we discuss vulnerabilities in the Wabi Sabi protocol and the Lightning Network, urging users to update their software to protect their privacy and funds. The episode concludes with a festive AI-generated song written by Max, celebrating the ungovernable spirit of the podcast's community and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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SPONSORS

(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:42) Merry Christmas

(00:03:41)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:06:26)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:09:05) Catch-Up and Jet-Setting Adventures

(00:11:01)Passport Prime Hands-on

(00:16:53)ASHIGARU Interview

(00:22:21)Barnminer Finds His Jerky Mule

(00:24:09)BOOSTS

(00:34:52) NEWS

(00:34:57)Craig Wright Found In Contempt of Court

(00:37:28)#FREESAMOURAI Case Update

(00:39:56)Roman Storm's Team Calls for Dismissal

(00:41:27) Greenpeace Wasted 10 Million Dollars

(00:42:46)drkgry Exposes Wabisabi Exploit

(00:46:32)LN Again...Miners Can Potentially Steal Channel Funds

(00:49:15)Proton Wallet Has Issues With The Basics

(00:51:18)Czech Republic Exempts Bitcoin

(00:56:43)El Salvador Takes Money From IMF

(01:00:18) Year-End Reflections and Festive Farewell

Moving Beyond The Hardware Wallet with Foundation

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we dive into an exciting announcement with Zach and Q from Foundation. After two years of hard work, they unveil the team’s latest creation, the Passport Prime, a revolutionary personal security platform. Unlike traditional hardware wallets, Passport Prime combines the features of a hardware wallet with those of a YubiKey, offering multi-factor authentication, encrypted storage, and an extendable app platform for third-party developers. This open app platform aims to empower developers to build security applications, contrasting with Ledger’s closed ecosystem.

Zach and Q discuss the meticulous design process behind Passport Prime, highlighting its unique industrial design, including a curved screen and CNC’d aluminum chassis. They emphasize the device’s durability, featuring Gorilla Glass and a high-quality IPS touchscreen display.

The conversation shifts to the device’s capabilities, which extend beyond a typical hardware wallet. Passport Prime supports various applications, including a 2FA codes app, a security key application, a file browser with a unique AirLock feature, and a seed vault app. These features make it a Swiss army knife for personal security, allowing users to securely store and manage their digital assets.

KeyOS, the operating system powering Passport Prime, is introduced as a microkernel-based OS written in Rust, offering modularity, resilience, and enhanced security. The open-source nature of KeyOS allows third-party developers to create apps for the platform, with Cake Wallet being the first to integrate.

The episode also covers the innovative Quantum Link Bluetooth, which ensures secure communication between Passport Prime and smartphones. This feature, along with the device’s modular design, addresses potential security concerns while enhancing user experience.

Finally, the hosts discuss the backup solutions for Passport Prime, utilizing NFC key cards and optional cloud backups to provide a seamless recovery process. The episode concludes with details on the device’s availability and pricing, highlighting the team’s dedication to creating a high-quality, user-friendly product.

IMPORTANT LINKS

(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:03:05)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:03:54)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:04:59) Introducing Passport Prime: A New Personal Security Platform

(00:08:09) Passport Prime: Design and Build Quality

(00:11:59) Passport Prime: What Can It Do?

(00:18:56) Passport Prime: Why You Need It In Your Life

(00:26:34) KeyOS: The New Operating System

(00:33:08)KeyOS: wHo DiD wE cLoNe!?

(00:36:11) KeyOS: Third-Party Apps and Developer Ecosystem

(00:41:48) Quantum Link Bluetooth: Proper Futuristic

(00:49:05) What’s The FUD Gonna Be?

(00:51:07) Quantum Link Bluetooth: Erasing UX Hurdles

(00:58:24) Quantum Link Bluetooth: Examples of Better UX

(01:01:45) Quantum Link Bluetooth: The Nostr Bounty

(01:07:08) Accessories and Future Features

(01:12:10) So How Are We Backing All of This Up?

(01:24:37) Hardware Deep Dive: What’s Inside the Device?

(01:34:34) Hardware Deep Dive: Q’s Victory Lap

(01:39:54) Call For Questions

(01:40:18) When Can I Get My Hands On One?

(01:43:49) Passport Gen 2 is Here To Stay

(01:46:19) Congratulations Foundation!

100 SPEARS, 100 PIECES

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

“Do not excessively covet swords and daggers made by famous masters. Even if you can own a sword or dagger worth 10,000 pieces (hiki, equivalent of 10 mon), it can be overcome by 100 spears each worth 100 pieces. Therefore, use the 10,000 pieces to procure 100 spears, and arm 100 men with them. You can in this manner defend yourself in time of war."

- The Seventeen-Article Injunction of Asakura Toshikage

In this special episode, I had the privilege of speaking with a developer from the Ashigaru open source project, who joined us under the pseudonym Ashigaru Dev to discuss their work on Ashigaru. To protect their identity, they used a voice changer, highlighting the risks faced by privacy advocates in today’s digital landscape.

We discussed the motivations behind the creation of the Ashigaru, a project born from the need to continue the legacy of the Samourai Wallet after its development ceased. The Ashigaru team, composed of long-time users and developers familiar with the programming languages, initially made improvements for personal use before realising the broader community could benefit from their work.

The conversation covered the enhancements made to the software, including updates to the post-mix spend features and the expanded Paynym ecosystem. We discussed the challenges of maintaining privacy in Bitcoin transactions without tools like Whirlpool and explored alternative methods such as peer-to-peer coin joins and atomic swaps.

We also touched on the importance of building trust within the community, especially for non-technical users who rely on others to verify the safety and integrity of open-source projects. The Ashigaru team is committed to transparency and encourages user feedback to improve the application.

In the wake of the Samourai project being dismantled by government decree, remember this: do not be overly attached to the singular, high-profile software solutions that once defined the success. Its value can be matched by tens of hundreds of developers, each armed with simple, robust, and widely accessible tools. Let’s use the spirit, the knowledge, and the resources we have to forge a new initiative, one that embodies the strength of many rather than the complexity of one. In this way, we can continue to innovate, resist, and thrive, proving that multi-pronged resilience is greater than any single point of failure.

LINKS:

ASHIGARU -https://ashigaru.rs
DONATE TO ASHIGARU -https://ashigaru.rs/donate/
DOJO OPENSOURCE PROJECT -https://github.com/Dojo-Open-Source-Project
SENTINEL -https://github.com/wanderingking072/sentinel-android
ASHIGARU GITEA (TOR) -http://ashicodepbnpvslzsl2bz7l2pwrjvajgumgac423pp3y2deprbnzz7id.onion
DONATE TO SAMOURAI -https://www.p2prights.org/donate.html
FREESAMOURAI -https://freesamourai.com
BTC SESSIONS DOJO VIDEO -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aykJ4eP-Veo
K3TAN DOJO VIDEO -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_It4xEIwRA

(00:00)INTRO

(02:57)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(04:29)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(05:40)Ashigaru Dev is Fine

(07:41) The Emergence of Ashigaru Wallet

(10:42) Building Trust and Transparency

(16:18) Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

(19:39)Pepe Hashes & Paynyms

(21:57) First, What is Your Problem?

(24:41)3 C’s: Community, Collaboration & Contribution

(31:16)No Centralized Dojo

(37:30)How Can You (Misfit) Help?

(38:40)What Would Samourai & TDevD Think?

(39:40) Is Ashigaru Reproducible?

(41:50) Many Projects. Many Teams.

(46:55) ご苦労様

Take The Wins 🏆

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

More Foundation teasers

NEWS

UPDATES/RELEASES

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SPONSORS

(00:00)INTRO

(00:57)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(01:38)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(02:44) The BitBuyBit’s Are Sick

(03:59) Christmas Eve Shopping with Max

(06:52)MORE TEASING

(09:32) NEWS

(09:44)Tornado Cash Sanctions Overturned

(12:10)Samourai & Tornado Cash Prosecutor to Step Down

(16:51)Ocean Announces Support for Samourai via Mining

(17:00)BTClock Repo is Back and Self Hosted

(18:07)Free Advert for the Voltage Goat Nixie

(19:42)BOOSTS

(29:15) UPDATES & RELEASES

(29:20)Just Some Bug Fixes in Envoy

(29:42)Umbrel Adds Swappable Apps

(31:28)New Sending Screen on Phoenix

(32:32)Keeper’s UI Heavy Update

(34:13)Cake Wallet Adds Better Fee Estimation

(34:58)ESP Miner’s Laundry List of Changes

(36:58)Fetching Orders Over Telegram on Robosats

(38:00) QUESTIONS

(38:04)BISQ Hot Fix

(38:19)Blue Wallet Maintenance

(39:20)ZEUS Pay Enhancements

(39:52)Fountain Debuts Fountain Radio

(42:31)Bart Mol and Co. Create Bitaxe Dashboard

(44:26)REWIND Reverses Transactions

(47:13)Zaprite Creates Wallet on Top of Phoenixd

(49:51)Using UTXO Snapshots with Lopp

(52:11)Lifpay Creates Novel Reusable Invoice Amounts

(53:39)BTCPay by BTC SESSIONS

(54:21)Amethyst Adds Blossom

(54:57)Notedeck by Damus

(55:38) QUESTIONS

(55:42)Can People See My Paynym Transactions?

(57:31) Business On Air

1M BTC, 1Z HASH

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

ACTION NEWS!!! Is your source for news on the #Bitcoin mining scene! Statistics, #Bitcoinmining news, energy market alpha, comedy relief and as always, witty banter between Jon and Max.

I said BRRR! It’s Cold in here, there must be some Pleb Miners in the atmosphere!!
Winter is HERE! Gear up with thePleb Miner Hoodie

IntroVince Guaraldi – Thanksgiving Theme (Intro)

Show Notes

Run o’ the mill boring statistics… OR ARE THEY!?
Let’s Crash The Noderunners Pool!
Why is it so difficult for Jon’s mom to understand difficulty!?!
Boty McBotface gets a Re-Bot!?! Don’t worry, the OG Boty, the B to the motherfuckin O-T-Y is indestructible!!!
Pleb Miner Reporters from the Texas Blockchain Council Event
- Bitcoin Bassload’s Update: Bear Market Bruises and Big Dicker Moves
- Kaboomracks Alex’s Update: Epoch 3.125: When Mining Gets Even More Fake, Gay, and Government-Cucked
- Lester Sinclair from the US Energy Information Agency stops by to ask Max if he’s aBitcoin Maxi or a Homo
Altair Update: Whatsminer’s Fall from Grace: From Challenger to Chump?
Bitcoin Bugle – Texans Report Massive Bitcoin Mine Producing Infamous “Brown Noise”

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Outro:Vince Guaraldi - Thanksgiving Theme (Reprise)

Want to know more about Thanksgiving?Here’s a deep dive from Jon

See you next time! But in the meantime, have a very Happy Thanksgiving… F@%CKERS!!!

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(00:00:00)Happy Thanksgiving!

(00:07:58) BOOSTS

(00:28:01)LAKE SATOSHI: Home of the American Badass

(00:34:21)STATISTICS PRESENTED BY LINCOIN & LOD

(00:37:07)STATISTICS: Wen a Zeta?

(00:51:17)STATISTICS: Let’s Talk Network Difficulty

(00:53:20) STATISTICS: Hash Value Rules Everything Around Me

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(01:48:52)ALTAIR: Bitchimneys For Christmas

(01:52:52)ALTAIR: The Dope on the Bitcoin Mining Scene

(01:57:50)What Are We Thankful For…

PayPal Strikes Back

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Q has fun with Paypal
Orange man elected - Ross home soon?
New Foundation community forum
New Foundation product teaser
Multisig talk at PubKey Nov 17th

NEWS

UPDATES/RELEASES

BitAxe v2.4.0
Boltzmann v0.1.0 is a TypeScript library that computes the entropy of bitcoin transactions and the linkability of their inputs and outputs.
Robosats v0.7.2 alpha - first step to client ‘Nostricfication’
Keeper v1.2.18 mobile and desktop v0.1.3
Zeus White announced
Zeus v0.9.2
Liana v8.0
Mempal app released

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:57)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:01:38)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:02:49) Chow Mein QnA

(00:05:06) Fancy Some New Carpet?

(00:06:37) Ross is Released SOON

(00:08:40) Your Account is Closed

(00:13:28)New Foundation Community Forum!

(00:16:34)Beyond The Hardware Wallet

(00:17:59)Be @ Pubkey on December 17th!

(00:19:28) NEWS

(00:19:31)OP_NEXT Conference

(00:25:11)Roman Storm Trial Delayed

(00:25:54)Roman Sterlingov Sentenced to 12 1/2 Years

(00:28:25) BOOSTS

(00:46:06) UPDATES & RELEASES

(00:46:12)BitAxe v2.4.0

(00:47:03)Boltzmann’s Back

(00:47:46)Robosats Introduces the Nostr Orderbook

(00:49:18)Bitcoin Keeper Has Enhanced UTXO Management

(00:50:02)Introducing ZEUS White

(00:51:10)ZEUS Allows You To Export Your TX History

(00:53:37)Liana Gets a NIce Upgrade

(00:57:34)Mempal

(00:58:16) QUESTIONS

(00:58:18) Voicemail from Soulex: Seedphrases and Passphrases for Friends

(01:12:34) Quiet on the Ashigaru Front

(01:14:16) My NUC’s Too Noisy

(01:17:05) Thoughts on Lopp and Jamesob

(01:27:11) Now You Can Leave Q

Pleb Made Merchandise

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

What do this episode’sP’s andM’s Stand For?

PreservingMarinatedMeat - Barnminer and his Jerky side gig, why and how he does it and how he donates a portion of the profits to causes he believes in, like Ungovernable Misfits.

ProducersMeshtadelMarketing - Potential solutions and strategies for Plebs attempting to produce and sell their wares. This quarter we will be offering freshly roasted coffee from Otis Bitmeyer, a lovely candle, and a hoodie of your choice from Ungovernable Misfits.

Pursuing Wellness:Max's Guide toManaging Health and Family - Maintaining health, balancing family life, and staying motivated, and how motivations change in different stages of life.

APhilosophers pitstop, aMinstrel’sMusings Bubba shares some Bubbalonian Philosophy.

Permaculture practitioners:Mastering more thanMaterial - A brief review of the 8 forms of capital focusing on social as a super category buttressed by spiritual and cultural capital.

DisasterPreparedness, plebsMobilizing, and mitigatingMismanagement – Max and Jon cover the effects of Hurricane Helene on Appalachia. How do communities prepare for disasters, the importance of Plebs mobilizing to support each other? We also discuss how to mitigate government mismanagement and inefficiency and how to empower individuals to take proactive roles in their own preparedness.

PerniciousMoney:Myriel on theMasters ofManipulation. We cover the newest Myriel article which exposes how a small elite, including the U.S. government and major financial players, are manipulating Bitcoin infrastructure and media to consolidate control.

MUSIC

- INTRO - I Hate You BY Ungovernable Misfits
- LAKE SATOSHI –Bob Seger – Till it Shines
- OUTRO –Hank Williams Jr. – Country Boy Can Survive

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:01:35) On Today's Episode...

(00:09:20) Chet's Here

(00:12:42)BOOSTS

(00:32:46)Pleb Merchant Minute: Barn Jerky

(00:36:34) Water Tangent

(00:38:18)Plebs Manufacturing Merchandise

(00:44:57)Bifrost Manufacturing: Innovation in Body Armor

(00:52:25) Max's Workout Wisdom

(01:03:20) STOP DROP & BOOST

(01:04:27)The Eight Forms of Capital

(01:13:57)ALTAIR Breeds Bitchimneys with Iron Man and S9s

(01:20:56)Disaster Preparedness, Plebs Mobilizing and Mitigating Mismanagement

(01:28:01) The Minstrel's Musings with Bubba

(01:29:41)Come Hydrofoil on Lake Satoshi!

(01:35:55)Pernicious Money Myriel: Masters of Manipulation

(01:43:49)Until Next Time...Thanks Uncle Ted

Unlocking Cultural Capital with Bitcoin | The Confab 12: Rev Hodl

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

On this episode, permaculture expert, pleb miner and Meshtadellian Rev Hodl rejoins the show to talk about nostr, cultural capital and the happenings on the Michigan homestead.

SHOW DISCUSSION

Rev Hodl discusses his efforts to build a self-sustaining, circular economy centered around his Bitcoin-focused homestead. He explains how he integrates various systems like rabbit farming, cannabis cultivation, and Bitcoin mining to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.

A key focus is developing a local Bitcoin community in Michigan, where Rev Hodl shares his knowledge and excess production with other Bitcoiners. This allows him to distribute his natural capital, like food and seeds, while also learning from others and strengthening the cultural capital of the group.

Rev Hodl emphasizes the importance of avoiding centralized, KYC-based interactions in favor of building a decentralized, peer-to-peer economy within the Bitcoin community. He sees this as crucial for developing true resilience and self-reliance, rather than relying on traditional financial systems.

Throughout, Rev Hodl highlights the permaculture principles guiding his approach - minimizing waste, maximizing productivity, and cultivating mutually beneficial relationships. He sees this as a model for how Bitcoin communities can thrive by focusing on the holistic development of various forms of capital, not just financial.

8 Forms of Captial:https://www.7thgenerationdesign.com/creating-resilient-wealth/
Michigan Bitcoiners:https://michiganbitcoiner.com/
Nostr:https://njump.me/npub1f5pre6wl6ad87vr4hr5wppqq30sh58m4p33mthnjreh03qadcajs7gwt3z
1st Podcast Appearance:https://ungovernablemisfits.com/podcast/bud-bunnies-bitcoin-and-permaculture/

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SHOW SPONSORS

(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:01:06)BOOSTS

(00:04:50)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:06:35)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:07:57)Krazy Karl's Corner

(00:09:53) The Value of Podcasting

(00:12:12)Developing Multiple Forms of Capital

(00:17:27) Non-Extraction is Key

(00:20:57)Bud Bunnies: Expanding Natural Capital Through Cooperation

(00:26:01) Leveraging NOSTR for Building Cultural Capital

(00:40:07) Become the Bitcoin Mechanic

(00:43:55)KYC is the Biggest Threat

(00:47:52) Double Spending Your Time

(00:52:08) Seeds Over Weeds

(01:00:50) Butchering the Red Tape

(01:06:38)Growing the Culture

You Can Have Any Block Version as Long as It’s 001 | Bite Size Bitcoin

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Block Version Number in Bitcoin

The block version number in Bitcoin serves as an indicator of which set of consensus rules a block follows. It's also used to signal miners' readiness or support for upcoming protocol upgrades. Over time, block version numbers have evolved from simple sequential numbers (like versions 1 through 4) to a more complex bit-field system, which allows for multiple upgrades to be signaled at once.

From last time you badgered me I made some notes.

Evolution of Block Versions

Early Versions (1-4):

These were straightforward indicators of protocol changes. For example:

Version 1 was used from the Genesis block until March 2013.

Version 2 came with BIP 34, authored by Gavin Andresen, it added the block height to the coinbase transaction and was activated at Block 227,931 on March 27, 2013.

Version 3 enforced stricter signature validation with BIP 66, authored by Pieter Wuille, it ensured correct DER encoding of signatures. It activated at Block 363,725 on July 4, 2015.

Version 4 enabled CheckLockTimeVerify (CLTV) with BIP 65, also authored by Pieter Wuille, it allowed for time-locked transactions and activated at Block 388,381 on December 11, 2015.

Then come the Version Bits format:

Bitcoin upgrades were becoming increasingly complex, the block version system transitioned to the Version Bits signaling mechanism, which allows multiple protocol changes to be signaled at once using specific bits in the block version field, allowing miners to signal support for up to 29 features simultaneously, each represented by a specific bit in the 32-bit version field.

When Segregated Witness (SegWit) was introduced, Bitcoin transitioned from simple block versions to the complex numbers seen today.

Special Note: before we review the important key version bits, I have to make something clear. These version numbers are more than just sequential; they signal specific changes using bits

I am going to call out version numbers like 536 870 912, which is is the decimal representation of the hexadecimal value 0x20000000

The full number 536870912 in binary is 00100000000000000000000000000000.

“536" doesn't have standalone significance. It’s just a part of the decimal value when the binary representation of 0x20000000 is converted into base 10 (which equals 536870912).

The important part lies in the bitwise representation, where the leading bits "001" in the binary form, are reserved for signaling purposes, indicating that version bits are being used.

But for the purpose of conveying version numbers to a human (this human being you Max) we will use the decimal representation instead of 0x2 nd a bunch of zeros or 001 and 29 more zeros.

Now to the bit version section…

Version 536 870 912 indicated readiness for SegWit, introduced through BIP 141 (authored by Pieter Wuille). SegWit was activated on August 24, 2017, at Block 481,824.

Version 536 870 913 was used to signal support for BIP 91 and authored by James Hilliard. BIP 91 lowered the threshold required for SegWit’s activation. It was locked in at Block 477,120 on July 20, 2017.

Version 536 870 914 and 536 870 916 continued signaling for SegWit deployment through various BIPs.

How It Works Today

Today, miners use the Version Bits system to signal support for new upgrades, and they must keep their block version numbers in line with consensus rules. Version numbers like 536870912 (SegWit) are still recognized by the network, and each bit in the version number, a miner can signal support for different soft forks simultaneously.

For instance, if the network is ready for a future upgrade, miners will flip the corresponding bit in their block version number, signaling their support for the upgrade. The rest of the version field remains intact, allowing multiple soft forks to be signaled at the same time.

First 3 bits = 001: Reserved and indicate version bits are being used.

Remaining 29 bits: Available for signaling specific soft forks or protocol changes. Each of these bits corresponds to a different potential feature being activated.

Car Analogy for Bitcoin Block Version Numbers

Let’s compare Bitcoin’s block version numbers to Fords and how their cars evolved from simple model numbers to VIN numbers that represent various features and changes in their design over the years.

The Model T and Block Version 1:

Just like Ford's Model T, the first Bitcoin blocks (version 1) were basic, so basic, buyers didn’t even have a choice in what color vehicle they could buy “you can have a car in any color so long as its black. Similar to early block versions that had no special features—the first blocks had no complex rules or signals, just the essentials.

Evolving Model Years and Version Numbers:

As Ford expanded its lineup, more models came out, and so did the need for differentiating cars beyond going from model T to Model A.

Apply that to Bitcoin, version 1 to 4 were indicators of upgrades like block height (BIP-34), stricter validation (BIP-66), and time-locked transactions (BIP-65) can be compared to model T to model A

Complex Version Bits = New Ford VIN Structure:

Eventually, car manufacturers standardized more details in its VIN numbers to reflect all the specifics of each model the world manufacturers identifier, vehicle description section, and the vehicle identifier section—just like Bitcoin's version bits system, which allows for more granular signaling.

The VIN was introduced in 1965 to track each vehicle's specifications.

The first two characters of the VIN, such as “1F,” identify Ford and where the vehicle was built. 1F is a Ford built in the USA.

For example, characters 4-8 in a Ford VIN indicate engine type, body style, and model, much like Bitcoin’s complex version numbers (536 870 912 or 0x20000000) that signal specific features like SegWit (BIP-141) or BIP-91 activation.

Or version 536 870 916 (0x20000004) signals both SegWit and BIP-91—much like how characters in the Ford VIN specify the engine, body, and trim level of a car.

VINs were more standardized in the 80’s. Ford’s VIN numbers now include production year, plant location, and a unique serial number to distinguish every car (that’s characters 10-17). Likewise, Bitcoin’s version bits (introduced with version 536870912) can signal multiple protocol changes at once. Just as the tenth digit in a VIN tells you the model year (e.g., “J” for 1988), a Bitcoin version number can tell you which upgrades are active. Bits 1-3: Reserved for version signaling format (for example, the top three bits set to 001 for soft fork signaling).

Bits 4-32 can each represent a specific feature or soft fork proposal, meaning multiple upgrades can be signaled simultaneously within the same block version field.

Conclusion

In both cases, as the products (Fords and Bitcoin blocks) became more complex, the identifiers also became more detailed. From simple model numbers like T and A (Max likes T & A) to VIN numbers, Bitcoin’s version bits both allow for greater customization and finer control.

Like how car manufacturers track and signal changes to its cars over time with VINs, Bitcoin uses block version numbers to ensure the network continues to evolve. Bitcoin is still Bitcoin, and a Ford is still a Ford regardless of the fact Henry Ford is dead, and Satoshi is not Craig Wright, or Adam Back, or Peter Todd.

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(00:00)Welcome To Bitesize Bitcoin!

(00:35) Who The Fuck Is That?

(02:04) What Do You Want Max?

(03:52)Block Version Number

(04:57)The Versions

(08:09)Version Bits Upgrades

(11:25) It's Like A VIN!

(15:00) What's a Wolf Doing on Wall Street?

(16:35) In Conclusion...

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Raccoons, Chicken Brains n' Block Chains | Bite Size Bitcoin

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Max, notorious for his late-night, self-absorbed, inconsiderate, and mostly aloof phone calls, once rang Jon at an ungodly hour to dig into the details of Bitcoin block components.

As Jon was chasing a raccoon out of his chicken coop, Max’s questions came pouring in, demanding clarity on block templates, candidate blocks, and the components of a completed block. Despite pausing to bust a cap in a raccoon’s ass, Jon explained that miners use a block template as a guide to construct a candidate block, ensuring each field adheres to network protocols.

The components areversion number,previous block’s hash,Merkle root,timestamp,difficulty target, andnonce. Even while covered in chicken blood, feathers, and brains, Jon’s dedication to unraveling the complexities of Bitcoin mining for Max was unwavering.

Let’s break down the block components that Max was so eager to understand.

Block Version Number: This indicates the version of the block and can be used to implement changes to its structure and format. It can also signal a miner’s choice on software and protocol upgrades or changes. The interplay between signaling, activation, and their relationship to soft forks is an intriguing topic, though it is beyond the scope of this discussion. It’s more than likely Max will call again to discuss this in greater detail.
Previous Block Hash: This serves as a reference to the previous block in the blockchain and is used to link blocks together, ensuring that the miner is working on the longest valid chain.
Merkle Root: This is a hash of all the transactions included in the block, ensuring their integrity and validity. The Merkle root is a key component of the Bitcoin block header, summarizing the contents of all transactions into a single, 32-byte value. Transactions are grouped into pairs and hashed together, forming new sets of hashes until a single hash, the Merkle root, is generated. This root is included in the block header and broadcast to the network whenever a new block is mined. When a node receives a block, it uses the Merkle root to verify the integrity of the transactions without validating each one individually.
Timestamp: This records the time at which the block was created. The timestamp is derived from the miner’s local clock and can vary based on the clock’s accuracy and synchronization with other network nodes. If a block is propagated slowly across the network, the timestamp might not reflect the actual creation time. The timestamp is based on the number of seconds from Midnight, January 1, 1970.
Difficulty Target: This value sets the target for the mining difficulty, determining the level of effort needed to find a valid block. The difficulty target is encoded as a 256-bit number representing the required computational effort. It’s adjusted every 2016 blocks to maintain stability and security, aiming for the consistent 10-minute block target.
Nonce: This is a random value miners use to try different combinations until they find a valid block. The nonce is incremented in the block header as miners compute the block candidate’s hash. If the hash is less than the difficulty target, the block is valid and can be added to the blockchain.

Remember, the candidate block header fields areversion number,previous block’s hash,Merkle root,timestamp,difficulty target, andnonce.

Look for future phone calls between Max and Jon as Max inconsiderately peppers Jon with questions about block creation.

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(00:00)Welcome To Bitesize Bitcoin!

(00:34) Talkin’ Block Templates with Jon

(03:18)Block Version Number

(04:10)Previous Block Hash

(04:36)Merkle Root

(05:23)Time Stamp

(05:43)Difficulty Target

(06:31)The Nonce

(07:38)I’m Off To The Gym, Ta Ta!

R.I.P. BITAXE

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Fireworks are primal
Q killed a BitAxe
1sat/byte
Bring on Tuesday
Max doing more tech stuff (BTCPay)
Max AOB

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:57)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:01:38)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:02:48) Fireworks are Primal

(00:06:41) R.I.P. BITAXE

(00:08:43)1 SAT/BYTE IS BACK

(00:10:52) Are You Ready To Rumble?!?

(00:13:06)Max Is Supercoding At The Cafe

(00:17:18) NEWS

(00:17:22)Michael Saylor Bestows More Wisdom

(00:19:45)Judge NYC Suit Against Chainalysis

(00:21:41)KYC Leaks from Transak

(00:23:25)Another Block Found By A Solominer

(00:25:35) Start9 Support Moving to Matrix

(00:29:28)BOOSTS

(00:44:05) UPDATES & RELEASES

(00:44:07)Android 15 Private Spaces

(00:47:38)Envoy Brings the UI Improvements

(00:51:53)BTCPayServer 2.0

(00:54:02)Joinstr App v0.1.1

(00:57:01)Boltz Now Supports LNURL for Swaps

(00:57:52)Bisq2 v2.1.2 Optiomizes the Reputation System

(00:58:55)Robosats Does a Little Housecleaning in v.0.7.1

(00:59:20)Nunchuk Allows Decoy Cloning

(01:00:00)CASCDR Offers AI Services Paid in Bitcoin

(01:03:47)Synonym Introduces Pubky

(01:04:54)Ketan’s New Nodebox Series FINALLY Released

(01:07:37)QnA Gets Jitty Over LNHance

(01:08:27)BTC Sessions Ashigaru Tutorial

(01:09:47)Privacy First Steps Update

(01:10:29)White Noise From JeffG

(01:12:50) QUESTIONS

(01:12:56) Postive Vibes From OrangeSurf

(01:19:53) It’s All Been Done

(01:20:05) Charles Hoskinson Is A Gentleman

(01:20:42) Kortik’s Miner Curious

(01:23:45) Best UK Payment Method on Robosats?

(01:27:50)Okay. Goodbye.

Grumpy Old Men

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

ACTION NEWS!!! Is your source for news on the #Bitcoin mining scene! Statistics, #Bitcoinmining news, energy market alpha, comedy relief and as always, witty banter between Jon and Max.

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Intro Music:Ludacris - Area Codes

In this episode of Ungovernable Misfits – ACTION NEWS!!! We cover:

Run o’ the mill boring statistics,
If Hash Price goes up will be see exponential growth in global HR (how many machines are waiting in the wings, ready to deploy? Don’t think we’ll see HR respond to Hash Price increases like we have in the past.
Noderunners Pool
Went to the Ohio Blockchain council event, Amplify (energy/bitcoin)
Altair Update: The S21 lineup
Bitcoin Bugle - Texans Report Massive Bitcoin Mine Producing Infamous “Brown Noise”
Maintaining a hard stance against people that fuck up at first? When to continue to hold people’s feet to the fire and when to forgive.

We begin this episode as we do all shows, by communicating with all of you via podcasting 2.0 boosts. Be sure to Boost on thepodcasting 2.0 app of your choice. At Ungovernable Misfits we offer a feature rich podcasting 2.0 experience.

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Lincoin Mining
LōD.io
Bifrost Manufacturing
Altair Bitcoin Mining Solutions use promo code: UNGOVERNABLE

Lake Satoshi Bitcoin Beach Retreat Bob Segar – Beautiful Loser

Outro:Minor Threat - I Don’t Wanna Hear It

See you next time! F@%CKERS!!!

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(00:00:00) Grumpy Old Men

(00:06:51) Ungovernable Misfits Radio Network

(00:11:12)INTRO

(00:15:39)BOOSTS

(00:39:33)STATISTICS PRESENTED BY LINCOIN & LōD

(00:42:13)STATISTICS: Is Hash Price Gonna Run?

(00:52:36)BIFROST MANUFACTURING: Vex Robotics North Dakota Signature

(01:01:17) ACTION NEWS!!!

(01:05:19) AN!!!: It’s All About The Afterparties

(01:13:10)AN!!!: Dutch Noderunners Start Their Own Pool

(01:17:02)BUGLE: Texans Bitcoin Mine Producing “Brown Noise”

(01:20:50)Warm Your Tootsie Toes With ALTAIR

(01:26:08)ALTAIR: S21 Series Overview and Analysis

(01:33:09)LAKE SATOSHI: Meeting Up with Shadrach

(01:35:40) The Ungovernable Misfits Special Box

(01:39:46) Real Recognizing Real

(01:53:05)I Don’t Wanna Hear It

There Is No Institutional Adoption | The Confab 11: Fundamentals

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

On this episode, host of Rock Paper Bitcoin and writer of Risk Fundamentals, Fundamentals joins Max for a coffee to discuss bitcoin, bears and bravery.

SHOW DISCUSSION

Fundamentals, an actuary turned Bitcoiner, discusses his journey from a disillusioned career in traditional finance to embracing Bitcoin as a means of regaining personal sovereignty. He shares his frustrations with the corruption and lack of integrity in the actuarial profession, and how discovering Bitcoin has given him the conviction to take risks and fight for his beliefs. Fundamentals emphasizes the importance of using Bitcoin as a tool to improve one's life, rather than just hoarding it, and the need for individuals to discover how to live on hard money.

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BLOG:https://risk-fundamentals.ghost.io/
PERSONAL PODCAST:https://episodes.fm/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL2Z1bmRhbWVudGFscy9mZWVkLnhtbA

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SHOW SPONSORS

(00:00:41)INTRO

(00:00:41)BOOSTS

(00:03:39)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:05:24)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:06:47)Early Morning Math with Fundamentals

(00:11:39)Rock Paper Bitcoin Podcast

(00:13:36) In 1974, Two Autists Had an Actuary Baby...

(00:15:30) The Grind: 1996-2024

(00:30:37) You Actually Have To Outrun The Bear

(00:37:12)There Is No Institutional Adoption

(00:43:00) It's About Individual Adoption

(00:51:11) To Have Conviction

(01:02:30) Fighting For Your Life

(01:12:35)Thanks For Coming on Fundamentals

FINES FOR ME, PRISON FOR THEE

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Max start9 not ded?
Q treats himself
Telegram scam reminder

NEWS

UPDATES/RELEASES

GITHUB REPO THAT Q MENTIONED IN REGARDS TO DOJO:

https://github.com/Dojo-Open-Source-Project/samourai-dojo

SUPPORT PAVEL’S (DOJOCODER) WORK ON DOJO

https://x.com/PavelTheCoder/status/1844094610341261523

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SPONSORS

(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:57)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:01:53)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(00:03:06) Don’t Skip Leg Day

(00:06:31)THE START9 LIVES

(00:12:36)Treat Yo’self

(00:20:19) Look Out for Telegram Scams!

(00:24:31) NEWS

(00:24:33)Craig Wright’s NEW Lawsuit

(00:28:51)TD Pays a 3 Billion Dollar Fine

(00:33:00)BOOSTS

(00:47:18)Node Recommendations to Bill

(00:53:00) UPDATES & RELEASES

(00:53:05)PASSPORT Does Some House Cleaning

(00:56:46)CORE Adds Testnet 4

(00:57:48)ZEUS Adds Blinded BOLT 11 Paths

(00:58:34)PHOENIX Patches an On-The-Fly Funding Bug

(00:58:51)PHOENIX Integrates Their ACINQ LSP Protocol

(01:00:03)Stack Wallet Fine Tunes Duo in v1.2.3

(01:00:35)FROST Bounty Freezes Over

(01:02:14)BITAXE Firmware Upgrade v2.3.0

(01:02:57)CakePay Web Supports LN

(01:04:38)Woah…Lightning Welder

(01:06:10) QUESTIONS

(01:06:18) Upgrading a Dojo to 2TB

(01:07:38) Have You Covered Joinstr?

(01:10:02)“Mixing Coins” Best Practices

(01:16:05) The Future of “Decentralized Mining”

(01:16:27) Any Privacy Problems With AlbyHub?

(01:19:50) Does Q Record Naked?

(01:21:21)I Need a Node for Ashigaru!

(01:23:02) Coin Consolidations

(01:28:52)I Got a Toothache, Adios Mate

Pasteurized Milk is Malnutrition

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode ofUngovernable Misfits: PMM, Max & Jon discuss the world of raw milk, exploring its history, benefits, and the controversies surrounding its consumption. Max & Jon begin by discussing the Yamnaya people and their influence on European lactose tolerance, highlighting how pastoral societies have historically consumed raw milk. The conversation shifts to the industrial revolution and the introduction of pasteurization, driven by public health concerns and industrial interests. Max & Jon explore the arguments for and against raw milk, considering the nutritional benefits and potential risks such as E. coli and Listeria. The episode also touches on the cultural and economic implications of choosing raw milk over pasteurized options, encouraging listeners to connect with local farmers and consider the broader impact of their food choices. Throughout the discussion, Max & Jon reflect on the balance between tradition and modernity in our dietary habits, questioning the necessity of sterile food environments and advocating for a return to more natural, community-based food systems.

MUSIC

Shimmy Shimmy Ya - Ol' Dirty Bastard

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SPONSORS

(00:00:00) We're Square Body Guys

(00:04:28)Thanking the Big Ballers

(00:10:40)INTRO

(00:15:33)BOOSTS

(00:29:49) Raw Milk Talk Commences

(00:31:55) The History of Lactose Tolerance and Pastoral Cultures

(00:39:26) The Rise of Pasteurization and Industrial Dairy

(00:45:44) Fear and Propaganda in the Crossroads

(00:49:33) Potential Fears of Raw Milk

(00:57:05) The Nutritional Superiority of Raw Milk

(01:03:36) Bullding Trust with Local Farmers

(01:12:40) Raw Milk > Pasteurized Milk DYOR

(01:22:27)BIFROST MANUFACTURING

(01:26:11)ALTAIR

(01:32:41)LAKE SATOSHI

(01:35:20)I Like It Raw

NOSTR and Fountain Sitting in a Tree | The Confab 10: Oscar Merry

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

On this episode, Fountain creator and developer, Oscar Merry joins Max for a coffee to discuss all things podcasting, Nostr and Fountain.

SHOW DISCUSSION

Oscar shares insights into the goals of Fountain, particularly in enhancing user experience with Lightning and making podcasting more accessible and valuable for both listeners and podcasters.

We also explore the challenges and opportunities presented by Nostr, a protocol that Oscar believes will be the social layer of open podcasting. We discuss the integration of Nostr into Fountain, the potential for cross-app interactions, and the importance of an open, collaborative approach to podcasting. Oscar addresses the complexities of key management in Nostr and shares his optimism about the protocol's future.

Throughout the conversation, we reflect on the importance of community feedback and the role of open-source collaboration in challenging major platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Oscar's commitment to improving Fountain and his vision for the future of podcasting 2.0 powered by Lightning and Nostr are both inspiring and promising.

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SHOW SPONSORS

(00:00)INTRO

(01:22)BOOSTS

(02:47)THANK YOU CAKE WALLET

(04:13)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(05:53) Talk Coffee To Me

(07:04)Fountain's Journey and Achievements

(08:57) Fountain's Goals and Vision

(12:18) Podcast Discovery and Social Features

(18:25)The Transition to Nostr

(35:14)The Importance of an Open Podcasting Ecosystem

(43:14) Key Management Concerns

(54:10) Max's Improvement Proposals

(58:44)Keep on Building, Fountain.

Is Multisig Too Hard?

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

QnA not ded
Twitter is annoying
Foundation TG channel changes
Max start 9 disasters
Baller booster tees
Cake wallet sponsorship

NEWS

Telegram changes policy
In 2024, Telegram responded to over a dozen U.S. law enforcement data requests, potentially revealing the IP addresses or phone numbers of more than one hundred users,reports404 Media.Pavel Durovadded that his company has been disclosing user information since 2018.
EU chat control removed from agenda (again)
BOLT2 now officially in LN spec
Roman storm to face criminal trial
Tor project merges with Tails

UPDATES/RELEASES

Envoy 1.8.3 beta
Alby Go released
BitBox02 firmware v9.21.0
Volt Wallet v0.4.5-beta.1
Zeus v0.9.1-beta2
Alby Hub is now available for node runners on bothStartOS andUmbrelOS
Jam Version v0.3.0
Diamond wallet beta released
Nunchuk Android v1.9.52 & iOS v1.9.55: Decoy Wallets
Amethyst v0.92.1

GITHUB REPO THAT Q MENTIONED IN REGARDS TO TAILS:

https://github.com/DesobedienteTecnologico/dtails

SPONSORS

(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:57)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:01:59) Health Check

(00:04:53) My Timeline is in Shambles

(00:07:58)Foundation PSA

(00:08:40) Breaking Things on Start9

(00:18:14)BIG BALLER ANNOUNCEMENT

(00:19:24)New Podcast Sponsor Announcement

(00:23:01) NEWS

(00:23:03)Telegram Privacy Concerns

(00:25:37)EU Chat Control Removed Again

(00:27:09)Roman Storm Will Have a Criminal Trial

(00:32:12)BOLT12 in the Spec

(00:34:33)Tor and Tails Collaboration

(00:41:02)BOOSTS

(00:47:33) UPDATES & RELEASES

(00:47:39)Envoy 1.8.3 Beta

(00:48:58)Alby Go Released

(00:50:40)BitBox Adds Support for Silent Payments

(00:52:05)Volt is the Kit King

(00:53:38)New Zeus Beta Allows For Balance Rescans

(00:54:50)An Update From JAM

(00:56:23)Japanese Export: Diamond Wallet

(00:57:42)Decoy Wallets From Nunchuk

(01:02:11)Amethyst: Tor & Transient Accounts

(01:03:57) MORE BOOSTS

(01:08:14) QUESTIONS

(01:08:16) What is the GOAT Status of Q?

(01:09:22) Is Multisig Too Hard?

(01:12:27) Did HBO Identify Satoshi?

(01:14:26) Have You Played with DarkIRC?

(01:16:17) Any Hope For Privacy?

(01:19:57)Off To Fix My Node…Check Out Cake Wallet

BIG BALLER ANNOUNCEMENT

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of Ungovernable Misfits. Today, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported us over the past few months. Your support has been overwhelming, and as a token of appreciation, we’re releasing the exclusive Big Baller T-Shirt. This is not for sale; it’s a special gift for those who have contributed over a million sats through various platforms. If your name is on the list, reach out to the team for your exclusive code.

Special thanks go to:

Apemithrandir
WeAllEat
LateStageHodl
Barnminer
Kaboomracks Alex
Soul Exporter

Your support has been invaluable, not just in sats but in friendship and helping us grow. After you get your code, go to https://ungovernablemisfits.com/shop/big-baller/ , add the shirt to your cart, go to checkout and enter the code!

Thank you to all our listeners, whether you’re a Big Baller or just tuning in. Your engagement, messages, and support mean the world to us. Wear your Big Baller T-Shirts with pride and stay ungovernable!

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(00:04)INTRO

(00:41) Congratulations Ballers

(07:00)Wanna Be A Baller…

The Swan Saga: Secrets, Scandals, and Satoshi's Legacy

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

ACTION NEWS!!! Is your source for news on the #Bitcoin mining scene! Statistics, #Bitcoinmining news, energy market alpha, comedy relief and as always, witty banter between Jon and Max.

I said BRRR! It’s Cold in here, there must be some Pleb Miners in the atmosphere!!
Winter is Coming! Gear up with thePleb Miner Hoodie from Ungovernable Misfits.

Intro Music:The Ramones - Beat on the Brat

In this episode of Ungovernable Misfits – ACTION NEWS!!! We cover:

Run of the mill boring statistics, the big pools are getting more HR and the little guys are trailing off
Merge Mining
Are you a Shitcoiner?
Boty is such a Maximalist, except when he’s not
Stop Looking at me Swan!
The Bitcoin Bugle
Energy Prices Will Necessarily Skyrocket – Barry O
MaxAxe
Altair Update
Jack Dorsey funded Ocean Pool sidesteps SV2 and creates DATUM
Pleb Miners scale, branch, evolve and create their own Career Opportunities

We begin this episode as we do all shows, by communicating with all of you via podcasting 2.0 boosts. Be sure to Boost on thepodcasting 2.0 app of your choice. At Ungovernable Misfits we offer a feature rich podcasting 2.0 experience.

ACTION NEWS!!! Has ACTION PACKED Sponsors

Lincoin Mining
LōD.io
Bifrost Manufacturing
Altair Bitcoin Mining Solutions use promo code: UNGOVERNABLE

Lake Satoshi Bitcoin Beach Retreat
SONG:Bob Segar – Against the Wind

Outro:The Clash - Career Opportunities

Consider donating to the Samourai defense fund atP2PRights.org

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See you next time! F@%CKERS!!!

(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:04:19) BOOSTS

(00:26:55)STATISTICS PRESENTED BY LINCOIN AND Lōd

(00:31:00)Lōd Led to 21k/BTC Cost to Mine | STATISTICS

(00:36:49)Hoodie Shill Break

(00:38:56)Am I Gonna Have to Merge Mine!? | STATISTICS

(00:50:54)Our North Dakotah Friends BIFROST MANUFACTURING

(00:57:30) Are You a Shitcoiner?

(01:04:33) STOP, DROP & BOOST

(01:06:37) ACTION NEWS!!!

(01:08:46) Stop Looking At Me, Swan! | ACTION NEWS!!!

(01:19:07)$wan Alleges Former Employees Didn’t Respect…Bitcoin Bugle

(01:23:20)ALTAIR: Check Out the New Bitchimney

(01:32:38)ALTAIR: Operation Chokepoint 2.0

(01:36:36)ALTAIR: Max BitAxe Update

(01:41:01) This Shit Is Far From Green | ACTION NEWS!!!

(01:46:27)Lake Satoshi Bitcoin Beach Retreat Aug. 2nd 2025

(01:49:39)Jon Says Nice Things About OCEAN | ACTION NEWS!!!

(01:55:12) We Scale

(02:00:21)Career Opportunities

The Hidden Bitcoin Paradise 🌴 | The Confab 09: SeedSigner

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

On this episode, long time friend of the show, SeedSigner, joins Max for a touching base and touching grass conversation.

SHOW DISCUSSION

Max reconnects with SeedSigner after a year, diving into various topics and catching up on the progress of their project. They discuss the challenges of gaining visibility for SeedSigner, a grassroots Bitcoin project, and the hurdles faced in a space dominated by larger players with vested interests. Despite these challenges, SeedSigner remains committed to its mission of providing an open-source, DIY Bitcoin savings tool.

They also touch on the broader Bitcoin ecosystem, expressing concerns about the lack of focus on privacy and the increasing compliance culture within the community. The conversation shifts to personal experiences, including the balance of family life and work, and the importance of spending quality time with loved ones.

The discussion meanders through various topics, from the cultural differences between urban and rural areas in the UK and the US, to the potential of multisig setups for Bitcoin security. They also explore the vibrant Bitcoin community in Curacao and the promising developments in El Salvador.

Throughout the episode, they reflect on the changing landscape of Bitcoin conferences and podcasts, expressing a desire for more genuine, grassroots interactions and a focus on the core values of Bitcoin. Join them for an insightful and candid conversation about the state of Bitcoin, privacy, and the importance of community.

For the older episode mentioned in the podcast visit:

https://episodes.fm/1491067458/episode/ZTJkZTIwOGQtMWE0MS00NDY5LWE5ZWItMGU2MjkyMmJkNjk3

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https://ungovernablemisfits.com/podcast/air-gapped-bitcoin-signing-device

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SHOW SPONSORS

(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:01:14) BOOSTS

(00:03:51)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:05:09)Catching Up with SeedSigner

(00:22:59) Balancing Work and Family Life

(00:28:05) Seedsigner's Trials and Tribulations

(00:36:17) Multisig is a Saver's Primary Tool

(00:46:24)Curacao: An OG's Hidden Gem

(00:58:46) Observations in El Salvador

(01:05:46)Bitcoin Privacy Sucks. Thoughts?

(01:16:25) Seedsigner Signing Off

Samourai Wallet Reborn!?

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

▎TheBitcoin Brief: What’s This Show All About?

The Bitcoin Brief is a show hosted by Max and Bitcoin QnA. We cover important updates in the world of bitcoin and open source software. It is our imperative to provide some education along the way too, so that the misfits can expand their knowledge base and become more sovereign as a result.

We do this every second week to keep our listeners informed without having to dedicate hours every day to keep on top of developments. We break things down in a simple and fun way and we welcome questions or topic suggestions via Podcasting 2.0 boosts.

Thanks for listening you Ungovernable Misfits, we appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy the shows.

You can support this episode using your time, talent or treasure.

▎SHOW DETAILS

▎▎AOB

Poorly QnA
Winter is here
Matt Odell call out
Max XMR video (see TG)

▎▎NEWS

▎▎SOFTWARE & UPDATES

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▎▎FOUNDATION -https://foundation.xyz/ungovernable

Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.

As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil”.

Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show.

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:01:02)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:02:05) “Sounding Like A Weasel”

(00:06:21)The Call Out

(00:10:01)Chain Analysis Monero Video

(00:15:54)#FREESAMOURAI Update

(00:21:50)10101 Finances Closes Down Shop

(00:22:32)Nayuta Gives Up On the Custodial Lightning Network

(00:23:09)Alby Hub Tutorial By BTC Sessions

(00:25:00)Nothing Burger Tor Report

(00:25:54) BOOSTS

(00:31:43)ASHIGARU

(00:38:19)Robosats Releases v0.7.0-alpha

(00:43:06)New Live Wallet 0.7.0

(00:43:56)Passport 2.3.2 Out Of Beta

(00:44:57)Big Fixes Release from LNBits

(00:47:08) LN to Liquid to Onchain to XMR Swap to Liquid….

(00:55:51)Blue Wallet Unleashed

(00:57:46)Dana Wallet for Silent Payments

(00:58:59)Keeper Desktop Adds Cross Platform Support

(00:59:34)Sparrow Reaches Milestone with Version 2

(01:01:54) Storing Nostr Keys on a Passport

(01:05:53) No Copping Out!

(01:10:18) What’s the Deal with BitcoinOS?

(01:13:42)MORE BOOSTS

(01:17:35) Monerotes or WHISSSSPERS?

(01:23:10)See You Later & #FREESAMOURAI

Unveiling the Unseen Realm ✨ | The Confab 08: Kerim

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the The Confab, the term derives from "confidential talk", which was commonly used in the Prohibition Era for meetings and conversations that took place in the smoky, rule-breaking speakeasies of that time.

The informal, privacy focused and clandestine nature of Ungovernable Misfits lends itself to these discussions. So, grab a seat and a stiff drink from the concealed bar, listen and revel in the conversation.

On this episode, the inaugural guest, Kerim, makes a home visit to speak with Max.

Show Discussion

If you're here solely for Bitcoin content, you might want to skip this one, as we delve into a myriad of topics ranging from lost worlds, drug use, history, angels, demons, and gods. The audio quality isn't the best, as it was recorded in my kitchen with only one shared mic, but I hope it's still enjoyable.

We begin with a discussion on the nature of reality and imagination, exploring how they intertwine and influence each other. Kerim shares his experiences with psychedelics, particularly ketamine, and how these have led to profound insights and encounters with entities. We delve into the concept of shared visions and telepathy, questioning the boundaries of perception and consciousness.

The conversation takes a turn towards ancient history and mythology, as Kerim discusses the Hermetic principles and their impact on his understanding of the world. We explore the idea of ancient civilizations, lost continents like Lemuria and Mu, and the potential existence of advanced technologies in the past.

Kerim shares a personal story from a festival where he believes he encountered entities through other people, leading to a deep existential crisis and a reevaluation of reality. We discuss the nature of good and evil, the influence of secret societies, and the potential for magic and spells in the modern world.

Throughout the episode, we touch on various conspiracy theories, the influence of ancient aliens, and the cyclical nature of human consciousness. It's a wild ride of a conversation, blending personal anecdotes with speculative theories, all while questioning the very fabric of our reality.

LAST EPISODE WITH KERIM:https://episodes.fm/1491067458/episode/YWEyZmI0OGEtMmI2Mi00ZjI1LWI1YzUtNTUxZTI3NGVkZjUz

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https://p2prights.org/donate.html

SHOW SPONSORS

FOUNDATION (https://foundation.xyz/ungovernable)

Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.

As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil,”

Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show.

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(00:00:41)INTRO

(00:01:55)BOOSTS

(00:07:00)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:08:01)Since We Last Hit the Bong...

(00:12:56) I've Seen Some Stuff

(00:24:06) Go Go Gadget

(00:30:56) The Pyramids Were Powerplants

(00:47:04) Let's Get Mystic

(00:57:51) There Cannot Be Good Without Evil

(01:11:41) Systems for Belief, Governance and Commerce

(01:32:16) The Battle Between Order and Chaos

(02:11:54) Why're You Here? What're You Doing? What's the Point?

(02:48:44) Creating a Spell

(03:05:48) Off to Terminus

Free Speech Is Under Attack

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Awesome feedback on the new show
Max is back on Nostr!!!
FreeSamourai panel now available towatch
Multisig panel also now available towatch

▎▎NEWS

▎▎SOFTWARE & UPDATES

Passport firmware 2.3.2 beta
Blixt 0.7.0
Cake version 4.19.5
Anonstr is released
Nunchuk mobile apps Android (v1.9.50) andiOS (v1.9.53) ship with new and improved Coin Collection settings, a refactored sign-in flow, and other bug fixes and improvements.
Phoenix Android v2.3.7introduces support for custom 6-digits PIN code specific to Phoenix. It can replace or coexist with the user’s ScreenLock.
- Phoenix iOS v2.3.3brings compatibility improvements for BOLT12 payments.
Jippi, a new interactive Bitcoin education app for beginners to earn and learn about Bitcoin with others, isnow available for download on both Android and iOS.
NymVPM beta now public
Live wallet v0.7

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:41)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:01:53) This is 40

(00:07:22)Nostrilling

(00:16:09) Things That Annoy Max

(00:23:01)FREESAMOURAI Panel

(00:23:29)MULTISIG PANEL

(00:24:14) BOOSTS

(00:30:46) NEWS

(00:30:48)Durov Released on Bail

(00:31:25)Telegram FAQ Answers Change

(00:34:13)WarzirX Gets Hacked

(00:36:35)Solo Miner Hits a Block!

(00:37:38)Brazil Battles X (Formerly Known as Twitter)

(00:39:27)Chat Control Resurfaces in the EU

(00:45:41)Peter Todd Breaks Down L2’s & Covenants

(00:46:51)YubiKey Vulnerability

(00:49:30)Samourai Wallet Legal Case Update

(00:50:53) MORE BOOSTS

(01:05:24) UPDATES & RELEASES

(01:05:27)Passport Firmware 2.3.2 BETA

(01:11:16)Blixt Wallet v7.0.0

(01:12:35)Cake Wallet Moves to BIP 39

(01:13:22) New Flow @ Nunchuk

(01:14:03)Anonstr: Disposable Key Pairs

(01:14:50)Bitcoin Education with Jippi

(01:15:37)NymVPN Beta is Now Open to the Public

(01:17:53)Live Wallet Update

(01:19:57) Let’s Hit the Voicemail

(01:34:52)Wen Monero in Passport?

(01:36:14) What You Know Bout DLC’s?

(01:45:48)Bye and #FREESAMOURAI

Personal Meshtadel Meetings

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode ofUngovernable Misfits: PMM, Max and Jon cover a variety of topics, starting with a light-hearted conversation about idioms and their meanings. Reading through SoulEx’sLake Satoshi Report, they explore the intricacies of community trust and the social dynamics at the Lake Satoshi event, highlighting the importance of mutual respect and the power of community in fostering meaningful connections. The discussion takes a deeper turn as theyDELVE into Charles Myriel’s thought-provoking article on the necessity of acknowledging societal dysfunctions and the path to personal and communal healing.

Max shares his rigorous workout routine, emphasizing the importance of physical fitness in maintaining mental resilience. Max and Jon also touch on the challenges of running a small Bitcoin business, the impact of COVID-19 on personal perspectives, and the role of surveillance in modern society. Throughout the episode, they stress the value of authentic relationships and the need for vulnerability in building trust within communities.

|| MUSIC

INTRO -I Hate You BY Ungovernable Misfits
LAKE SATOSHI -Turn the Page BY Bob SegerListen here
OUTRO -Rise BY PILListen here

|| ARTICLES

The Lake Satoshi Report BY SoulexporterRead here
Admitting How Bad Things Are, Knowing How Good They Could Be BY Charles MyrielRead here

| SHOW SPONSORS

|| ALTAIR TECHNOLOGIES

Altair Tech is your one-stop shop for pleb mining supplies. They carry Bitaxes, Urlacher Conversion Kits, Bitmain Antminers, Shrouds, etc. Anything you can think of when it comes to Bitcoin Mining :).

Use the affiliate link above and don’t forget to use codeUNGOVERNABLE at checkout.

|| BIFROST MANUFACTURING

Bifrost Manufacturing offers custom and mass-produced manufacturing services like CNC Plasma Cutting, Water Jet Cutting, Industrial and Consumer FDM services, DMLS printing, Welding and Fabrication, and product design and engineering. They also work with local educational institutions to help manufacture parts for various STEM programs.

|| LAKE SATOSHI

Lake Satoshi is a private lake located on 130 acres of land in Mid-Michigan. Originally a gravel pit, Lake Satoshi has since evolved into a tranquil oasis for those who love the great outdoors and Bitcoin culture.

With the growing popularity of Bitcoin, Lake Satoshi has become a hub for like-minded individuals to network, camp, collaborate, and enjoy all that the property has to offer.

The Annual Lake Satoshi Retreat is a unique weekend-long event in August (8/02). Friday you can freelance and enjoy dinner on us! Saturday is the main event, packed full of BBQ and opportunities to learn about Bitcoin.

Thanks for listening youUngovernable Misfits, we appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy the shows.

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Cold 🥶 Storage Beef 🥩 | The Confab 07: Zach Herbert

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

▎Welcome to The Confab

The term derives from “confidential talk”, which was commonly used in the Prohibition Era for meetings and conversations that took place in the smoky, rule-breaking speakeasies of that time.

The informal, privacy focused and clandestine nature of Ungovernable Misfits lends itself to these discussions. So, grab a seat and a stiff drink from the concealed bar, listen and revel in the conversation.

On this episode, Zach Herbert from Foundation Devices drops-in to speak with Max.

▎Show Discussion

1. Introduction

Zach Herbert of Foundation Devices
Confab episode format
Shoutout to Foundation Devices and the Passport hardware wallet

2. Health and Wellness Discussion
Importance of physical and mental health
Max’s transition to focusing on Ungovernable Misfits full-time
Discussions around home gyms, raw milk, and the Amish

3. Bitcoin and Hardware Wallets
Reproducible builds and verification of firmware
Wallet Scrutiny and independent verification
Concerns around “blind signing” of complex transactions
Potential for AI-powered transaction analysis

4. Foundation Devices’ Future Plans
New category of device in development
Exploring value-added services and subscription models
Ideas around an AI-powered assistant within the Envoy app

5. Wrap-up
Importance of keeping things simple with hardware wallets
Multisig and privacy considerations
Requests for improvements to the Envoy app
Closing thoughts and plans for future conversations

▎IMPORTANT LINKS

▎SHOW SPONSORS

▎▎FOUNDATION -https://foundation.xyz/ungovernable

Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.

As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil,”. Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show.

Use code:UNGOVERNABLE for $10 off of your purchase

▎Support the Show

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(00:00:00)INTRO ‍☠️

(00:01:45)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:03:20) BOOSTS ⚡️

(00:06:28)Max Goes Full Time

(00:10:18) Health is Wealth

(00:17:08) You Can Spend Bitcoin?!

(00:30:42)Dark Skippy : What Is It?

(00:35:46)Dark Skippy : Why It It Overblown?

(00:44:09)Dark Skippy : Don’t Fuck With Seed Signer

(00:47:12)Evaluating Reproducibility

(00:52:28) AI Applications in New Development

(01:01:32) Hardware Manufacturing is Tough Business

(01:10:44)Mulling About Multisig

(01:14:10)Feature Request: MORE LETTERS

(01:16:09)Let’s Wrap It Up

Bitcoin Monthly is Dead I THE BITCOIN BRIEF 39

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

▎TheBitcoin Brief: What’s This Show All About?

The Bitcoin Brief is a show hosted by Max and Bitcoin QnA. We cover important updates in the world of bitcoin and open source software. It is our imperative to provide some education along the way too, so that the misfits can expand their knowledge base and become more sovereign as a result.

We do this every second week to keep our listeners informed without having to dedicate hours every day to keep on top of developments. We break things down in a simple and fun way and we welcome questions or topic suggestions via Podcasting 2.0 boosts.

Thanks for listening you Ungovernable Misfits, we appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy the shows.
You can support this episode using your time, talent or treasure.

▎SHOW DETAILS

▎▎AOB

Support from Charlie Munger
Max quit fiat job?
Moving to twice per month
Name
Big focus on listener involvement
Nashville conference
Riga just happened (FOMO)
Framework laptop

▎▎NEWS

▎▎SOFTWARE & UPDATES

▎VALUE FOR VALUE

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▎SHOW SPONSORS

▎▎FOUNDATION -https://foundation.xyz/ungovernable

Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.
As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil,"

Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show.

Use code: Ungovernable for $10 off of your purchase

(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:00:42) Farewell to Bitcoin Monthly

(00:01:39)THANK YOU FOUNDATION DEVICES

(00:02:39) Making the Jump

(00:08:01) Unexpected Support from Charlie Munger

(00:11:42) More Shows = New Name

(00:15:54)Conference Lyfe

(00:21:23)Seth Sends a Framework Laptop

(00:24:21) NEWS

(00:24:33)NEWS: Dark Skippy Vulnerability

(00:29:47)NEWS: A BitAxe Finds a Block

(00:33:01)NEWS: Pavel Durov Arrested in France

(00:36:28)NEWS: Crypto Abduction Case

(00:38:12)NEWS: Mutiny Wallet Shutdown

(00:39:32)NEWS: Roman Sterlingov Case

(00:40:53) BOOSTS

(00:54:19) UPDATES & RELEASES

(00:54:21)U&R: Envoy 1.8.2

(00:59:49)U&R: Vault Concierge Launch

(01:05:11)U&R: Mempool v3.0

(01:06:35)Proton AS IN Protonmail Have Launched a Wallet

(01:06:35)Phoenix Housekeeping

(01:10:17)Stack Duo Bug Fixes

(01:10:36)New UI for Raspiblitz

(01:11:18)BIG Developments @ ZEUS

(01:13:36)BitAxe Optimizations

(01:14:19)Seth From CakeWallet, I Have a Question…

(01:15:49)SimpleX Robosats Alert Bot

(01:16:41)Lightning Comes to Bisq

(01:17:19)No More Hidden BIP47 in Blue Wallet

(01:18:18)Mostro: P2P Marketplace

(01:19:17)The BitAxe Gamma

(01:19:38)SeedSigner: The Low Time Preference Release

(01:21:13)Fountain Version 1.1

(01:25:19)Native JoinMarket in Fully Noded iOS

(01:26:22) QUESTIONS

(01:26:46)“Full Chain Merkle Proof”

(01:27:41) Best HWWs for a 2/3 Multi-Vendor Multi-SIg?

(01:32:38)Monthly is Dead, But We’ll Live Forever

Boosting From Beyond | BITCOIN BI?

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

In this unique and unexpected episode, the ghost of Charlie Munger reaches out to share his reflections on life and his newfound appreciation for Bitcoin. Charlie admits to having dismissed significant opportunities due to cognitive biases and acknowledges his past misconceptions about Bitcoin, which he once deemed a "scumball activity." He now recognizes Bitcoin as a vital tool for freedom and privacy.

Charlie extends his gratitude to Bitcoin Q&A and Max BitBuyBit for their educational content, which has enlightened him about the importance of open-source tools over mere price predictions and political cheerleading. He shares his excitement about setting up a Foundation Devices Passport and using Sparrow Wallet to make his first Bitcoin transaction.

In a surprising turn, Charlie announces his intention to support the podcast financially, enabling more frequent biweekly episodes instead of the current monthly schedule. He expresses his eagerness for more news, software updates, and unbiased reporting from the Ungovernable Misfits team.

Charlie concludes with a heartfelt apology for his previous harsh words about Bitcoin and a promise to continue supporting the podcast, even hinting at sending boosts on Fountain. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of education and open-mindedness, as well as a celebration of the podcast's impact on its listeners.

We Don’t Belong in a Wasteland

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

ACTION NEWS!!! Is your source for news on the #Bitcoin mining scene! Statistics, #Bitcoinmining news, energy market alpha, comedy relief and as always, witty banter between Jon and Max.

Gear Up!! Ungovernable Misfits style! Get the software that Bitcoin deserves, and wear the clothing that privacy activists deserve.The Samourai Privacy Defenders T-Shirt from Ungovernable Misfits.

EPISODE SUMMARY

Intro Music:The HU - Wolf Totem
Random Track:Bad News 12 - Warriors of Genghis Khan
Lake Satoshi Intro:Bob Seger - Hollywood Nights
Outro: Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes - Neon Rust

This episode of the Ungovernable Misfits podcast covers a range of topics related to Bitcoin mining, including a discussion around a dispute between Medi Nasseri and a PPLNS mining pool, an article by Alex @ Kaboomracks on the upcoming capacity shortage, a Bitcoin Bugle article from Rod Palmer about mining pools offering “ladies night” promotions, an update from Altair on new mining hardware, and Jon’s reflections on the recent Lake Satoshi event. The hosts also cover mining statistics, discuss the Stratum.work website, and read through a number of listener boosts.

Shoutout to the Ungovernable Misfits Crew in all its forms and affiliations. To the Sovereign Bitcoiners,Noderunners,Michigan Bitcoiners, Pleb Miner Mafia, Meshtadel, and all other loosely affiliated freedom loving Ungovernable Misfits.

Call truth the power and foster and build strength amongst your community to empower truth over power.

DON’T FORGET TO SOLO MINE WITH US ON SUNDAYS

Jon andUrban Hacker have developed a guide for true solo mining with the help ofDMND.work. Urban Hacker has two guides on how to get started in his web page, theeasy mode and thehackers way. If you have any trouble getting your node setup and mining, let us know, we want every miner to at least have the capability and ability to truly solomine and create their own block template, whether it makes financial sense for you or not, you should still have the knowledge and hardware to accomplish this task.

ACTION NEWS!!! HAS ACTION PACKED SPONSORS

Lincoin Mining brings you Statistics
Bifrost Manufacturing
Altair Bitcoin Mining Solutions use promo code: UNGOVERNABLE
Lake Satoshi Bitcoin Beach Retreat

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See you next time! F@%CKERS!!

(00:00:00)INTRO ‍☠️

(00:09:33) Podcasting 2.0 PSA

(00:11:31) BOOSTS ⚡️

(00:52:11)STATISTICS

(00:53:07)Medi Maths

(01:03:17)LINCOIN MINING ⚒

(01:07:07)High Hash Rate

(01:14:56)The Antpool Family

(01:21:07)BIFROST MANUFACTURING @ Comic Con

(01:25:27) STOP, DROP AND BOOST

(01:26:53) ACTION NEWS!!!

(01:27:51)Taking Advantage of the Coming Capacity Shortage

(01:33:21)Mining Pools Announce Ladies Night To Attract More Women To Bitcoin

(01:35:54)ALTAIR TECH: No Go For Bitdeer

(01:45:08)Solo Mining Sundays

(01:45:53)Hollywood Nights @ LAKE SATOSHI

(01:54:27) We Don’t Belong In A Wasteland

(01:57:09) OUTRO: Neon Rust

Wasting 1 Hour of Your Life

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Ungovernable Misfits PMM, we dive into a whirlwind of topics, starting with some technical difficulties and soundboard issues that lead to a humorous and chaotic start. The conversation takes a personal turn as we share anecdotes about family life, wine preferences, and opinions on cats.

Our discussion shifts to current events, including a recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler County, PA, and other significant incidents in the Rust Belt. We also touch on the media's portrayal of racial tensions in the US and the UK, and the impact of social media on public perception.

We delve into the world of Bitcoin mining, with shoutouts to our sponsors, Bifrost Manufacturing and Altair Technologies, and discuss the benefits of raw milk and herd shares. The episode wraps up with a humorous and somewhat gross story about foot care, and a nod to Joe Rogan's recent podcast topics that seem to mirror our own.

OUTRO -The Time Has Come by The Chambers Brothers

SHOW SPONSORS

ALTAIR TECHNOLOGIES -https://altairtech.io/aff/35

Altair Tech is your one stop shop for pleb mining supplies. They carry Bitaxes, Urlacher Conversion Kits, Bitmain Antminers, Shrouds etc. Anything you can think of when it comes to Bitcoin Mining :).

Use the affiliate link above and don't forget to use codeUNGOVERNABLE at checkout

BIFROST MANUFACTURING -https://bifrostmanufacturing.com

Bifrost Manufacturing offers custom and mass-produced manufacturing services like CNC Plasma Cutting, Water Jet Cutting, Industrial and Consumer FDM services, DMLS printing, Welding and Fabrication, and product design and engineering. They also work with local educational institutions to help manufacture parts for various STEM programs.

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(00:00:00) Damn Soundboard...

(00:01:40) Mysterious Happenings in the Steel Buckle

(00:08:54) Machetes Gone Wild

(00:16:12) ⚡ BOOSTS ⚡

(00:37:48) Hey BIFROST MFG! I've Got a Retarded Idea

(00:42:09) ALTAIR TECHNOLOGIES is a Juggernaut

(00:48:43) Parmesan Feet

(00:52:11) I Got a Raw Milk Supplier

(00:56:07) STOP, DROP AND BOOST

(00:57:06)Joe Stole Our Material!

(00:59:19)The Time Has Come

Starting Fresh with Start 9 | The Confab 06: Matt Hill

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the The Confab, the term derives from “confidential talk”, which was commonly used in the Prohibition Era for meetings and conversations that took place in the smoky, rule-breaking speakeasies of that time.

The informal, privacy focused and clandestine nature of Ungovernable Misfits lends itself to these discussions. So, grab a seat and a stiff drink from the concealed bar, listen and revel in the conversation.

On this episode, Matt Hill from Start 9 drops-in to speak with Max

Show Discussion

I. Networking Challenges and Limitations in the Current Start OS

- Matt explains the issues with the current networking architecture in Start OS, including the reliance on Tor and limitations around VPN connectivity.
- He outlines how the team identified these problems and decided a complete rewrite of the networking stack was necessary.

II. Designing a Flexible and Extensible Networking Solution

- Matt describes the team’s approach to redesigning the networking capabilities in the new version of Start OS.
- The focus is on providing users with more choice and control over how their services are exposed, whether via Tor, VPN, clearnet, etc.

III. The Start 9 Origin Story

- Matt discusses how the Start 9 team came together, originally with the goal of making it easier to run Bitcoin and Lightning nodes.
- The team realized the broader problem they wanted to solve was making self-hosting and decentralized computing accessible to regular people.

IV. The Start 9 Router - Extending Sovereignty to the Network Layer

- Matt announces the upcoming Start 9 router product, which aims to give users more control and security over their home networking.
- The router will integrate tightly with Start OS and allow for easy remote management of networking configurations.

V. Reflections on the Journey and the Path Ahead

- Matt reflects on the progress of Start 9, the challenges faced, and the rewarding moments of building something he believes is important.
- He expresses excitement about the increased awareness and support for Start 9’s mission.

IMPORTANT LINKS

SHOW SPONSORS

FOUNDATION (https://foundation.xyz/ungovernable)

Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.

As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil,”

Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show.

Use code: Ungovernable for $10 off of your purchase

Thanks for listening you Ungovernable Misfits, we appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy the shows.

You can support this episode using your time, talent or treasure.

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(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:01:11) BOOSTS

(00:03:55)THANK YOU FOUNDATION DEVICES

(00:05:12)The Start 9 Rewrite

(00:22:44) It’s All About Remote Connectivity

(00:27:44)Your IP Address is Showing…

(00:35:28) A Family of Start 9’s

(00:41:12) A Server in Every Home

(00:52:24) Being Better At Backups

(00:56:20) What Came First: The Server or the Bitcoin?

(01:08:16) It Starts @ SALT

(01:21:18) Future Plans: Start 9 Router

(01:29:48)Go Spin Up a Node!

The Ebb & Flow | The Confab 05: Max Tannahill

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the The Confab, the term derives from “confidential talk”, which was commonly used in the Prohibition Era for meetings and conversations that took place in the smoky, rule-breaking speakeasies of that time.

The informal, privacy focused and clandestine nature of Ungovernable Misfits lends itself to these discussions. So, grab a seat and a stiff drink from the concealed bar, listen and revel in the conversation.

On this episode, Max Tannahill drops-in to speak with Max

Show Discussion

I. Looking Back

Reflections on how the Bitcoin space has changed over the past few years - Max notes that while some aspects have become more centralized, there are also interesting experiments happening on-chain that diverge from the common narratives.

II. What the Chain Explains

Concerns about censorship and the precedent set by the Ordinals situation - Both express frustration with the purity testing and ideological rigidity around how Bitcoin “should” be used.

III. Privacy Post-Whirlpool

Strategies for privacy and spending Bitcoin - They discuss the pros and cons of using tools like Lightning, Monero swaps, and gift cards/vouchers to maintain privacy and flexibility.

IV. Compliance Conundrums

Observations on the regulatory landscape and potential challenges around taxation and KYC requirements - They both anticipate increasing pressure from governments to monitor and tax Bitcoin holdings.

V. Tether Works

Exploration of alternative payment methods like using Tether as a bridge between fiat and crypto - Max shares how this can provide pragmatic solutions in certain use cases.

VI. Head Up

Reflections on the overall state of the Bitcoin ecosystem and the need to remain adaptable as the landscape evolves.

The conversation covered a wide range of nuanced topics related to the practical realities of using Bitcoin in the current environment. The main themes were navigating privacy, censorship resistance, and regulatory pressures.

IMPORTANT LINKS

SHOW SPONSORS

FOUNDATION (https://foundationdevices.com/ungovernable)

Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.

As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil,”

Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show.

Use code: Ungovernable for $10 off of your purchase

Thanks for listening you Ungovernable Misfits, we appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy the shows.

You can support this episode using your time, talent or treasure.

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TREASURE:

- BOOST IT on the Podcasting 2.0 apps (https://podcastapps.com)
- STREAM SATS
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- DONATE via Monero

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- BUY SOME CLOTHING @https://ungovernablemisfits.com/store/

(00:00:04)INTRO

(00:02:17) BOOSTS

(00:04:55)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:06:19)Time Flies Tannahill

(00:09:16) Looking for Imagination

(00:14:01) The Chain Tells a Different Story

(00:21:55) Bad for Privacy, Bad for Compliance

(00:32:25) It May Seem Bleak, But Things Will Improve

(00:36:53) Enjoy the Speculation

(00:46:58)Embrace Proven Solutions

(00:55:27) Lightning, Monero & Nappies

(01:09:43) Some Tether in the Toolbox?

(01:17:49) Overcoming Merchant Adoption Challenges

(01:26:14)Thanks for Chatting with The Lincoln Podcaster

Seduced by Nostr?

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

WHAT’S THIS SHOW ALL ABOUT?

Bitcoin monthly is a show hosted by Max, Bitcoin QnA and~~AntomousBrother Rabbit~~. We cover important updates in the world of bitcoin and open source software. It is our imperative to provide some education along the way too, so that the misfits can expand their knowledge base and become more sovereign as a result.

We do this monthly to keep listeners informed without having to dedicate hours every day to keep on top of developments. We break things down in a simple and fun way and we welcome questions or topic suggestions via Podcasting 2.0 boosts.

Thanks for listening you Ungovernable Misfits, we appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy the shows.

You can support this episode using your time, talent or treasure.

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- create fountain clips for the show
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TALENT:

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AOB

Max Lightning node
Signal desktop
P2P rights reminder
Nashville coming up
Boosts

NEWS

SOFTWARE & UPDATES

SHOW SPONSORS

FOUNDATION -https://foundation.xyz/ungovernable

Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.

As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil,”

Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show.

Use code: Ungovernable for $10 off of your purchase

(00:00:00)INTRO

(00:01:42) Podcasting 2.0

(00:02:30)THANK YOU FOUNDATION DEVICES

(00:03:53) How You Doing Mate?

(00:11:51) QnA In The Music City

(00:14:56)Signal Desktop Exploit

(00:18:33) BOOSTS

(00:34:58) Let The Clicking Begin…

(00:35:11)Blue Wallet: Silent Payments & Full BIP 47 Support

(00:36:32)Stack Wallet: Duo Updates

(00:37:01)Big Releases from Phoenix

(00:42:40)Robosats 0.6.3 Alpha

(00:44:09)New Multisig Assistance from Nunchuk

(00:46:16)Fully Noded Adds QR Based Signer Support

(00:47:12)Zeus: The Swiss Army Knife Wallet of Lightning

(00:48:33)Bitcoin Keeper Adds Desktop Companion

(00:49:22) NEWS

(00:49:31)Assange is Out

(00:50:18)Mt. Gox is Finally Paying Out

(00:50:44)Details on TDev

(00:51:16)Mempool Accelerator is Live

(00:52:12)Craig Wright: The Lying Little Cunt

(00:53:17) MORE BOOSTS

(00:54:08) QUESTIONS

(00:54:16) Tradeoffs Between Node Implementations

(00:59:05) Silent Payments State of Play

(01:00:21) Cake Wallet and Stack Duo: Big Timers?

(01:01:17) Why’s Graphene Always Getting FUD’ed?

(01:04:39) Advocating for BTC and XMR

(01:07:55) Orbot is Shit

(01:08:58) ECash? I Hope Not.

(01:09:26)Octojoin Opinions

(01:10:24) Best Self-Built OS BTC Node

(01:13:37) Connecting to Your Node Without Waiting a Lifetime

(01:14:22) Multisig Signer Storage

(01:16:41) Running a Nostr Relay

(01:16:59) What’s Max’s Problem?

(01:17:15) Where TF is BlackCoffee?

(01:18:03) HELOC to B-LOCK

(01:21:04)I Have to Get a Haircut

⚔️ Warriors ⚔️

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Ungovernable Misfits – ACTION NEWS!!!
Episode 6
Show Notes

ACTION NEWS!!! Is your source for news on the #Bitcoin mining scene! Statistics, #Bitcoinmining news, energy market alpha, comedy relief and as always, witty banter between Jon and Max.

Gear Up!! Ungovernable Misfits style! Get the software that Bitcoin deserves, and wear the clothing that privacy activists deserve.The Samourai Privacy Defenders T-Shirt from Ungovernable Misfits.

Intro Music:Kenny Rogers - The Gambler

In this episode of Ungovernable Misfits – ACTION NEWS!!! We cover our Solo Sundays project withDemand’s SV2 build andguide by Urban Hacker. We cover another excellent BitcoinBugle article from Rod Palmer – Miners Signal Support for Trump. Solo Sundays with Demand’s SV2 and guide by Urban Hacker. Jon gives an update on his trip toMining Disrupt. Miners feel major pain, meh, no biggie, we’re used to it. Miners diversify their focus into AI cloud mining, LoD helps miners do this, but some like Marathon go straight to shitcoins. As always, Pleb Miners have a great opportunity to diversify by capturing waste heat. Stretch your cold fist with an Avalon Nano 3 in your backdoor.Altair and Barn bring Hash the Torch to a new level. Paying miners for the privilege to HODL?wanna be gangster David Scalzo writes an article for BM.

We begin this episode as we do all shows, by communicating with all of you via podcasting 2.0 boosts. Be sure to Boost on thepodcasting 2.0 app of your choice. At Ungovernable Misfits we offer a feature rich podcasting 2.0 experience.

Jon andUrban Hacker have developed a guide for true solo mining with the help ofDMND.work. Urban Hacker has two guides on how to get started in his web page, theeasy mode and thehackers way. If you have any trouble getting your node setup and mining, let us know, we want every miner to at least have the capability and ability to truly solomine and create their own block template, whether it makes financial sense for you or not, you should still have the knowledge and hardware to accomplish this task.

Lincoin Mining brings you Statistics

Boty has achieved full sentient enlightenment, for real!?, nah, he’s still a homie.

ACTION NEWS!!! Has ACTION PACKED Sponsors
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Altair Bitcoin Mining Solutions use promo code: UNGOVERNABLE
Lake Satoshi Bitcoin Beach Retreat

How many miles has Bubba driven this week? Well, that answer was…listen to the show fool!
Altair gives us the skinny on the mining industry:S21 pro update, big changes in form factor

Shoutout to the Ungovernable Misfits Crew in all its forms and affiliations.
To the Sovereign Bitcoiners,Noderunners,Michigan Bitcoiners, Pleb Miner Mafia, Meshtadel, and all other loosely affiliated freedom loving Ungovernable Misfits.

In every step you take, in every challenge you face, you represent yourselves as warriors, warriors of freedom, warriors of sovereignty, warriors of independence and liberty.

Outro:Judge – The Warriors

Consider donating to the Samourai defense fund atP2PRights.org

See you next time! F@%CKERS!!

(00:00:00)INTRO ‍☠️

(00:09:12) Who TF Eats Mint Jelly!?! | BOOSTS ⚡️

(00:35:57) David Scalzo Wants Protection Money | STATISTICS

(00:54:26) Boty Has Transcended

(00:57:21)It's a Metal 3D Printer, You Twat | BIFROST MFG

(01:02:38) ⚡️ BOOST THE SHOW ⚡️

(01:06:12) ACTION NEWS!!!

(01:10:05)American Bitcoin Miners Consider Signaling Support For Trump Via BIP-8

(01:13:42) Michelle Obama Is A Man. Oh Yeah!

(01:19:42)Backdoor Boondoggles with Canaan

(01:27:28)Antminer S21 PRO Review | AVIRAL FROM ALTAIR

(01:45:39) Mining Disrupt 2024 Breakdown

(01:57:43)Jon + UrbanHacker + Demand Pool = Solo Mining Fr Fr

(02:11:20)Ticket Giveaway | LAKE SATOSHI RETREAT

(02:20:01) Shout Out To The Crew ✊

(02:21:32) Never Forget The Warriors

Stuck In The Middle | The Confab 04: Seth For Privacy

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the The Confab, the term derives from “confidential talk”, which was commonly used in the Prohibition Era for meetings and conversations that took place in the smoky, rule-breaking speakeasies of that time.

The informal, privacy focused and clandestine nature of Ungovernable Misfits lends itself to these discussions. So, grab a seat and a stiff drink from the concealed bar, listen and revel in the conversation.

On this episode, Seth For Privacy drops-in to speak with Max

Show Discussion

I. Introduction and Background
- Explanation of the “Confab” format and the importance of private conversations
- Acknowledgment of the changing privacy landscape and the need for reasonable voices

II. The State of Bitcoin Privacy
- Discussion of the loss of Samourai Wallet and the impact on Bitcoin privacy
- Challenges with using Lightning Network for private transactions

III. The Role of Monero
- Appreciation for Monero’s narrow focus on digital cash and its privacy improvements over time
- Comparing the strengths and weaknesses of Bitcoin and Monero for privacy

IV. Strategies for Maintaining Privacy
- Exploring the concept of using Monero as a “layer 2” for Bitcoin
- Importance of understanding the trade-offs and risks of various privacy techniques

V. Emerging Privacy Solutions
- Overview of silent payments and the potential of Bolt 12 for Lightning privacy
- Discussion of Monero’s upcoming “full chain membership proofs” upgrade

VI. Practical Considerations and Cautions
- Advice on using Monero wallets and managing inputs/outputs
- Warnings about the risks of cross-chain swaps and custodial services

VII. Spending Monero and Finding Merchant Acceptance
- Recommendations for services like Cake Pay and Coin Cards
- Importance of in-person purchases to maintain privacy

VIII. Conclusion and Closing Thoughts
- Appreciation for the guest’s honesty and nuanced approach to privacy
- Encouragement to continue the conversation and collaborate on solutions

IMPORTANT LINKS

(00:00:00)INTRO ‍☠️

(00:01:08) BOOSTS ⚡️

(00:03:06)THANK YOU FOUNDATION

(00:04:40)Welcome to The Confab Seth

(00:10:24)Dipping the Toes Into the Monero Water

(00:12:04)Monero as a Privacy Tool

(00:17:33) Different Risks for Different Pricks

(00:22:04)Laptop + Start9 = Good Node Setup

(00:24:39) Storing Wealth In Bitcoin Without Privacy

(00:34:43)Coming Back Around to Lightning

(00:39:51)The Coin Wallets

(00:42:01) Influencer Infiltration

(00:53:24) Do You See Anything Promising on the Horizon?

(00:56:55)Full Chain Membership Proofs in Monero

(01:05:33) The Issue with Swapping Into Monero

(01:11:14)Spending Monero: Cake Pay

(01:12:17)Spending Monero: Coincards

(01:12:52)Spending Monero: Monerica

(01:13:38) Did I Dox Myself?

(01:17:37)On The Same Page

In Search 🔎 Of Privacy

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

QnA trip to Oslo
Passport 2.3.1 -https://t.me/nobullshitbitcoin/5559
Envoy v1.7 -https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/envoy-v1-7-0/
2x multisig videos released
New docs site launched
P2P rights donation -https://x.com/FOUNDATIONdvcs/status/1800166090351301057

NEWS

SOFTWARE & UPDATES

(00:00:00)INTRO ‍☠️

(00:01:42) PODCASTING 2.0

(00:02:30)THANK YOU FOUNDATION DEVICES

(00:03:59) Couldn’t Care Less

(00:05:03) Oslo Freedom Forum Experience

(00:09:22)QnA Becomes a Miner

(00:11:34)Passport 2.3.1 Adds Zeus Support

(00:15:17)Envoy 2.1 Adds In-App Bitcoin Buys

(00:19:29)Foundation Finally Has a UK Reseller

(00:20:21)New Documentation Website and Multisig Tutorials

(00:22:44)Samourai P2P Rights Fund Donation

(00:24:21) Right. Should We Do Some BOOSTS?

(00:32:21)FROST Multisig on Stack Wallet

(00:38:44)The “Shitcoin” Wallets Are Pushing the Boundaries

(00:41:43)Bitcoin Keeper 1.2.7

(00:42:33)BTCPayServer 1.13.2

(00:43:46) Peach Group Hugs Everyone

(00:46:12) Phoenix Wallet Adds Tips

(00:46:48)Bitkit’s Official Beta

(00:47:53)Civkit Alpha Released

(00:49:57)Umbrel Has Wifi Support Now

(00:52:55)BISQ 1.9.16

(00:53:06) Couldn’t Hack It In The Mines

(00:55:20)EU Chat Control Bullshit

(00:59:11) Is Max Still a Wanker?

(01:00:03) Are L2’s the Answer?

(01:07:05) Wen Passphrases & BIP47 in Foundation Products?

(01:08:27) Privacy Preservation through Ecash?

(01:13:38) Simplex vs. PGP

(01:19:47) Ecash/Fedimint. The Good, Bad and Ugly?

(01:23:41) Liquid/Lightning/Privacy

(01:25:27) How Do I Know My Seed Words Can’t Be Extracted?

(01:29:16) FROST? Check the Chapters Black Coffee FFS

(01:29:44) TF Is Up With BOLT12?

(01:31:49)Cheers Mate

#FreeSamourai by damm kewl

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Ungovernable Misfits Presents: #FreeSamourai, a Work by damm kewl(@dammkewl). Read by Jon(@prevhashnonce). Edited by Jon and Max(@maxbitbuybit).

#FreeSamourai

Samourai Wallet’s founders were arrested, indicted, and charged despite following the law. It seems the US government is starting another campaign against privacy, which we cannot allow to remain unopposed.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP

Donate to the Samourai Wallet defense fund:http://p2prights.org/?ref=blog.ronindojo.io. Fill in the form to make a tax-deductible donation orleave the information as N/A to make an anonymous donation. Put the following as the “purpose” of the donation (bottom form field):

U.S. v. Rodriguez & Hill (Samourai Wallet)

Print the leaflet we made. It briefly explains the situation and has a QR code to this page. Share them wherever you think best helps the cause (for example: at bitcoin conferences):

Spread the Word: Share this blog post, talk to your friends, have the conversation on podcasts, and use your social media platforms to raise awareness about this critical issue:

English:https://blog.ronindojo.io/freesamourai
Español:https://blog.ronindojo.io/freesamourai-es/

Stay Informed: Follow updates on the case and learn more about the broader implications for the Bitcoin community.
Additional Links

(00:00)INTRO ‍☠️

(02:00)Samourai Wallet

(02:50)Arrest & Seizure

(03:57)Indictment & FinCEN guidelines

(08:20)The Charges

(11:26)Analogy: Ricochet

(17:36)Analogy: Explaining Whirlpool

(22:55)Previous Precedents on What Doesn’t Constitute as Money Laundering

(25:32)The US Government’s Strategic Campaign Against Privacy

(32:58)The Impact on Bitcoin

(35:50)What You Can Do To Help

(37:07)Thanks For Listening

Pleb Mental Mindset 🧠

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Ungovernable Misfits
P.M.M.
Episode 5
Show Notes

What does this episode of P.M.M. stand for?
Phrequency Mode of Molecules
PhonotherapyMegahertz &Meditation
PlebsMentallyMalfunctioning
The Proper – PlebMentalMindset
ParentingMentorship &Memory
PetulantMoodyMan-Child
Perturbed &MaddenedMisfits

Intro:Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes & Jon & Max – I Hate You (Globalists)

What’s been going on with the Meshtadel?
Not a whole hell of a lot, but a the same time a whole hell of a lot. The Meshtadel gets this way for the Northern Hemisphere Meshtadelians, we’re all very busy doing various summer things. Our last call was just a chat and honestly it was really nice to simply bullshit with friends. We’ll get back to a Meshtadel where we cover a specific topic on the next one, but certainly appreciate commiserating and bonding with friends when we have an informal one.

Phrequency Mode of Molecules
Alright Profesora Bass-to-the-load, we are going to take your periodic table of elements boosts to a whole-nother-LEVEL by displaying Max’s freakish ability to identify an element simply by the sound of it’s vibration. Turns out Max can see, hear, taste, and feel the distinct difference between elements. It’s a great dinner party trick.

PhonotherapyMegahertz &Meditation
We discuss cymatics or the study of visible sound and vibration and how sound affects the human condition.

PlebsMentallyMalfunctioning
Are our cell phones emitting a certain frequency that increases estrogen production? It is exceptionally easy to set plebs off in the wrong direction and convince them to cannibalize each other instead of staying focused on our enemies and/or taking care of our families and building relationships withing our local and extended Meshtadels.

The Proper – PlebMentalMindset
How do we stay focused on our important tasks? How do we keep our metal state healthy and strong? Perhaps phonotherapy can help, or just stop being a little bitch, man up!

ParentingMentorship &Memory
A few years ago, Jon’s #2 girl interviewed Max but that episode never aired as the recording was wrought with corruption. Children have a way of holding on to thing and she has never let Jon forget that that episode never aired. She asked and received the go-ahead from Max to do another interview.

PetulantMoodyMan-Child
Once again Jon and Max share stories of men that just aren’t going to make it during societal collapse.

Perturbed &MaddenedMisfits
Charles Francois Bienvenue Myriel writes another incredible article for Ungovernable Misfits calledChanneling Anger – Live by Truth. Charles advises that uncontrolled anger leads to mind control and self-sabotage. Being calculated, careful, patient, and low time preference is the path forward. You can read all of Charles’ article onUngovernable Misfits under “Misfit Rants”.

If you found value in this episode, consider boosting on your favoritePodcasting 2.0 app.

We recommend the followingpodcasting 2.0 platforms:
·Breez Tech
·Podverse
·Fountain FM
·Podcast Guru

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Outro:Operation Ivy - Soundsystem

Don't Be a Pig 🐷

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

ACTION NEWS!!! Is your source for news on the #Bitcoin mining scene! Statistics, #Bitcoinmining news, energy market alpha, comedy relief and as always, witty banter between Jon and Max.

Gear Up!! Ungovernable Misfits style! Rat Poison eh? Yeah we got yourRAT POISON RIGHT HERE!!!

Intro Music: NIN - March of the Pigs

In this episode of Ungovernable Misfits – ACTION NEWS!!! We mention our Solo Sundays project withDemand’s SV2 build andguide by Urban Hacker. (actually we forgot to talk about it so I’ll drop some info in the show notes). Another Scam befalls the Pleb Miner Mafia, Oklahoma passes a Bitcoin Rights Bill and how it affects miners.Agent P writes andarticle for UM on his direct DC mining build. We cover another excellent Bitcoin Buglearticle from Rod Palmer – CIA Signals Support for OP_CAT. Finally we finish the show with a discussion on how to not be a PIG.

We begin this episode as we do all shows, by communicating with all of you via podcasting 2.0 boosts. Be sure to Boost on thepodcasting 2.0 app of your choice. At Ungovernable Misfits we offer a feature rich podcasting 2.0 experience.

Jon and Urban Hacker have developed a guide for true solo mining with the help of DEMAND.work. Urban Hacker has two guides on how to get started in his web page, theeasy mode and thehackers way. If you have any trouble getting your node setup and mining, let us know, we want every miner to at least have the capability and ability to truly solomine and create their own block template, whether it makes financial sense for you or not, you should still have the knowledge and hardware to accomplish this task.

Lincoin Mining brings you Statistics like: global hashrate, hash price, hash value, tx fees, and more. Lincoin has made some changes to their payout structures. Minimum payout is now .0001 for lightning and .005 for on chain, make changes as necessary.

Boty raps his rendition ofKevin Gates – 2 Phones called 2 Roles.

Our friends at Bugle.News have made us a, Ungovernable Misfits ad… DAMN SON! We use this ad sponsorship to tell you about our art listings,check them out.

ACTION NEWS!!! Has ACTION PACKED Sponsors
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Altair Bitcoin Mining Solutions use promo code: UNGOVERNABLE
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How many miles has Bubba driven this week? Closest gues wins two tickets to LAKE SATOSHI!

Altair gives us the skinny on the mining industry: Be on the lookout for an Altair designed smart PDU

The state of Oklahoma passes a bill that blesses home mining (yay plebs) if local noise ordinances are followed and permits It also ensures fair zoning practices, protects against discriminatory electricity rates, and exempts miners and Noderunners from needing a money transmitter license and liability for transaction validation.

The latest article on Ungovernable Misfits isExplorations into Solar Mining. Be sure to visitUngovernableMisfits.comfor more writings and to catch up on past articles.

AVOID GETTING SCAMMED IN TELEGRAM GROUPS BY DORKS POSTING A “GOOD DEAL”!!!

Don’t be a PIG! Consider every time you get caught up in some fun Twitter drama or insignificant, nit picking spat with another pleb, that your time, energy and attention are focused on the wrong thing. People consume scandal like pigs at the trough, greedily gobbling up every juicy morsel of gossip and scandal. They plunge their snouts into the slop, oblivious to the muck splattering around them, driven by an insatiable, frenzied, and almost grotesque hunger for more. Don’t be a blind consumer, unaware of the world beyond your pen, beyond the trough you’re likely holding in your hand, right now. Don’t be distracted … and… don’t be a pig.

Consider donating to the Samourai defense fund atP2PRights.org/donate.html

See you next time! F@%CKERS!!!

(00:00:00)Reverse Burps Out!? Start the Show!
(00:09:23) 2 PHONES: 1 for the Boosts, 1 for the Podcast
(00:30:54)Statistics Presented By LINCOIN
(00:42:47)Boty McBotface - Two Roles
(00:45:48)BIFROST Grand Opening September 1st in Grand Forks
(00:48:26) Bum Bum BOOST ⚡️
(00:49:03)Sponsored By Ourselves (Thanks Bitcoin Bugle)
(00:50:26)More Than Just a Podcast
(00:56:22) ACTION NEWS!!!
(00:57:04)Barnminer is Always Making Moves
(00:58:47)"CIA Changes Profile Picture To a Cat, Signaling Support For OP_CAT"
(01:04:37)ALTAIR Doesn't Need Charity!
(01:08:17)Workin' On The PDU ⚒
(01:12:04)Oklahoma Mining Bill
(01:19:21) Scams in the Telegram
(01:27:45)How Many Miles Has Bubba Driven !?
(01:30:56) Big Belly BB's
(01:34:07) Don't Be a Pig
(01:48:14)

Reassessing Your Privacy Plan | The Confab 03: Urban Hacker

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the The Confab, the term derives from “confidential talk”, which was commonly used in the Prohibition Era for meetings and conversations that took place in the smoky, rule-breaking speakeasies of that time.

The informal, privacy focused and clandestine nature of Ungovernable Misfits lends itself to these discussions. So, grab a seat and a stiff drink from the concealed bar, listen and revel in the conversation.

On this episode, Urban Hacker drops-in to speak with Max

Show Discussion

I. The Importance of Privacy in Bitcoin
A. Explanation of Bitcoin’s transparent nature and UTXO model
B. Risks of public transaction history
1. Physical security risks from revealing wealth
2. Liability for others’ misuse of your Bitcoin
C. Comparison to privacy in traditional financial systems

II. The Loss of Privacy Tools
A. The shutdown of Samourai Wallet, Whirlpool, and Wasabi
B. Expressing concern over the lack of pushback and people cheering the loss of these tools
C. Acknowledging the bravery of the developers who were arrested

III. Advice for Users Affected by the Loss of Privacy Tools
A. Recommendations for users with funds in Samourai Wallet
1. Do not panic, funds are safe
2. Disable auto-update, consider restoring to a new device
3. Prioritize using your own Dojo or setting up a new node
B. Discussing the privacy implications of using Wasabi going forward
1. Technical limitations and centralization concerns
2. Potential for further shutdowns

IV. Exploring Alternative Privacy Solutions
A. JoinMarket
1. How it works, maker-taker model
2. Challenges around liquidity and fixed denominations
3. Potential for collaborative setups
B. Using Monero
1. Benefits of Monero’s privacy-by-default approach
2. Considerations around KYC, exchange interactions, and node operation
3. Recommendations for using Monero as a spending tool

V. Call to Action and Closing
A. Encouraging people to take privacy seriously and not give up
B. Highlighting the importance of running your own node
C. Offering help and consulting services from the guest, Urban Hacker
D. Wrap-up and appreciation for the guest’s time and insights

LOOKING FOR A CYBER SECURITY CONSULT?

Visit Urban’s website https://urbanhacker.net/cybersecurity/ to book a free 30 minute call!

IMPORTANT LINKS
https://freesamourai.com
https://p2prights.org/donate.html
https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68467223/united-states-v-rodriguez/
https://x.com/frankcorva/status/1795509090946363682

SHOW SPONSORS

FOUNDATION (https://foundationdevices.com/ungovernable)

Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.

As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil,”

Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show.

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(00:00:00)INTRO
(00:01:56)DONATE TO THE SAMOURAI LEGAL FUND
(00:02:44)⚡ BOOSTS ⚡
(00:04:59)THANK YOU FOUNDATION DEVICES
(00:06:09)Shit Hits The Fan
(00:11:37) Back to the Privacy Drawing Board
(00:14:44) UTXO’s Can Stalk You
(00:20:50)The Servers Were Shut Down, DO NOT PANIC
(00:27:02)Plan to Run Your Own Node
(00:31:00) So, You’re Ready to Spend Again…
(00:39:46) “Wasabi, which I don’t like”
(00:44:55)What About Join Market?
(00:51:48) Whirlpool Was So Easy
(00:57:33)Monero Swaps
(01:08:14)If You’re Selling Jerky Online, Then Monero Will Work For You
(01:14:33)Urban Hacker: Privacy Consultant
(01:17:31) Provide Node Services for Those You Trust
(01:20:17)“Whenever I think of beef tallow, I think of you”
(01:22:41)Dark Times, But Press On

Still Here 💪 | The Confab 02: Diverter & Zelko

Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the The Confab, the term derives from “confidential talk”, which was commonly used in the Prohibition Era for meetings and conversations that took place in the smoky, rule-breaking speakeasies of that time.

The informal, privacy focused and clandestine nature of Ungovernable Misfits lends itself to these discussions. So, grab a seat and a stiff drink from the concealed bar, listen and revel in the conversation.

On this episode, Diverter and Zelko drop-in to speak with Max about what happened to Samourai Wallet and TDevD, the broader implications and where do we go from here…

Show Discussion

The Aftermath and Emotional Rollercoaster

- Discussing the initial reaction and shock to the news about the Samourai Wallet team
- Exploring the feelings of disbelief, worry, and determination

Understanding the Gravity of the Situation

- Analyzing the broader implications and the attack on self-custody and privacy
- Explaining how this goes beyond just Samourai Wallet and is a wider assault on Bitcoin principles

The Chilling Effect and Uncertain Future

- Discussing the fear and hesitation developers may have in building privacy tools
- Exploring the potential domino effect on other privacy-focused projects like Monero

The Fight Ahead and the Need to Rally

- Emphasizing that the legal battle is not lost yet and the importance of supporting Samourai
- Highlighting the role of the community in donating, spreading awareness, and not giving up

The Power of Open Source and Decentralization

- Discussing how the open-source nature of Samourai’s work can enable forks and continuity
- Exploring the potential for anonymous or older cypherpunk developers to step up

Cautious Optimism and the Path Forward

- Ending on a note of determination and belief that the fight is not over
- Encouraging the community to stay focused, engaged, and ready to support the ongoing efforts

IMPORTANT LINKS

https://freesamourai.com
https://p2prights.org/donate.html
https://ronindojo.io/always-rise-after-a-fall/
https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68467223/united-states-v-rodriguez/
https://x.com/frankcorva/status/1795509090946363682

SHOW SPONSORS

FOUNDATION (https://foundationdevices.com/ungovernable)

Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.

As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil,”

Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show.

Use code: Ungovernable at check out for 3 months free VPN usage with IVPN.

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(00:00:00)INTRO
(00:02:38)BOOSTS ⚡️
(00:06:40)THANK YOU FOUNDATION
(00:07:49) Please Wait While We Connect Your Call…
(00:10:02) From High in the Sky to Low on Landing
(00:12:48)The Only Ones Holding the Line
(00:15:11) Compartmentalized to ☠️
(00:18:58) How Do You Get People to Care!?
(00:28:17) What’s Left in the Wake?
(00:41:35) Following the “Guidance” of the Law
(00:47:26) The Path is Clear
(00:53:57)Support in Any Way You Can
(00:58:27) You Don’t Jaywalk, When You’re Committing Other Crimes
(01:02:43)Samourai Still Works, Use It
(01:04:21)Ronin Dojo Announcement
(01:07:23) Validation of Open Source
(01:14:04) The Battle is Not Lost ⚔️
(01:15:16)Keep Getting the Word Out
(01:18:01) Iron Sky
(01:23:12)If You’re Still Here…

BITCOIN MONTHLY 36: CLOSING TIME 🕰️

Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

WHAT’S THIS SHOW ALL ABOUT?

Bitcoin monthly is a show hosted by Max, Bitcoin QnA and~~AntomousBrother Rabbit~~. We cover important updates in the world of bitcoin and open source software. It is our imperative to provide some education along the way too, so that the misfits can expand their knowledge base and become more sovereign as a result.

We do this monthly to keep listeners informed without having to dedicate hours every day to keep on top of developments. We break things down in a simple and fun way and we welcome questions or topic suggestions via Podcasting 2.0 boosts.

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NEWS

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/tornado-cash-developer-alexey-pertsev-sentenced-to-64-months-in-prison-in-the-netherlands/
https://freedom.tech/tornado-cash-developer-convicted/
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/fbi-warns-americans-against-using-no-kyc-services/
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/phoenix-wallet-to-be-removed-from-us-app-stores-on-may-3/
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/zksnacks-to-suspend-its-coinjoin-coordination-service-on-june-1st/
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/agoradesk-localmonero-shutting-down/
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/ibex-pay-quits-us/

SOFTWARE & UPDATES

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/samourai-dojo-v1-25-0/
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/hodl-hodl-introduces-new-interface/
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mutiny-wallet-v1-7-0/
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/robosats-v0-6-1-alpha/
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/zeus-v0-8-4/
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-keeper-v1-2-6/
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/blockstream-green-desktop-v2-0-5/
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bluewallet-v6-6-5/
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/sentrum-v0-1-8/
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/utreexod-v0-3-1/
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/sparrow-wallet-v1-9-1/
https://twitter.com/stack_wallet/status/1790792348638515586
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/ocean-pool-integrates-bolt12-lightning-payouts/
https://silentpayments.xyz/docs/explained/

SHOW SPONSORS

FOUNDATION -https://foundation.xyz/ungovernable

Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.

As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil,”

Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show.

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(00:00:00)INTRO
(00:01:42)THANK YOU UNGOVERNABLE MISFITS
(00:02:30)THANKS TO FOUNDATION
(00:03:51) Burning the Midnight Oil
(00:05:04) Bitcoin Monthly Boosters
(00:15:59)CLOSING TIME: Wasabi, Agora Desk/Localmonero, Phoenix & Ibex
(00:21:11)Put Some Respect On Their Names
(00:25:42)Tornado Cash Dev Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
(00:33:35)Robosats on Android Update
(00:34:49)Sparrow Wallet Ditches the Old Testnet
(00:37:40) “Fiddley Fucking Cunt”
(00:40:15)Stack Wallet Gets FROSTY
(00:43:28)The “Dumb” Question Before the Questions
(00:47:16) Q1: Samourai Alternatives
(00:51:19) Q2: Release the Code
(00:52:42) Q3: What’s Up W/ Wasabi?
(00:52:52) Q4: Lightning Tradeoffs
(00:57:36) Q5: Privacy on Lightning
(00:57:49)Q6: What are Silent Payments?
(01:05:41) Q7: Is My Face Scanning Lifestyle Risky?
(01:06:17) Q8: Silent Payments VS. Paynym
(01:06:24) Q9: Greedy Jacky
(01:08:42) Q10: Side-eyeing XMR
(01:11:02) Q11: Last Time Jacky
(01:19:51) Q12: Calculating Multisig TX Fees
(01:22:07) Q13: Promising Privacy Based Projects/BIPs
(01:22:57)Q14: Privacy At The Phone Level
(01:24:04)WTF. Sort Out Your Sats Converter Mate.
(01:26:10)Seth’s Silent Payment Website
(01:26:39)We Crushed It Mate, See You Next Month

ACTION NEWS!!! 04: Divide & Conquer ⚔️

Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

NEW EDIT - THIS ONE WORKS

ACTION NEWS!!! Is your source for news on the #Bitcoin mining scene! Statistics, #Bitcoinmining news, energy market alpha, comedy relief and as always, witty banter between Jon and Max.

Gear Up!! Ungovernable Misfits style! Sun’s Out! Guns Out!Get you FAFO T-Shirt here.

Intro Music:Husker Du - Divide and Conquer

In this episode we deep dive into Statistics, particularly cost to mine statistics, read another excellent Bitcoin Bugle Article, get an energy lesson from Bassload, and get skinny on the mining industry from Altair. We also cover self-appointed Bitcoin saviors who no one wants or asked for. BIP-47 is alive and well, PayNyms still work! Powerful forces of seek to divide and conquer, not just factions within the Bitcoin and Sovereignty communities, but humanity. Resist these physical and spiritual attacks with knowledge!

We begin this episode as we do all shows, by communicating with all of you via podcasting 2.0 boosts. Be sure to Boost on thepodcasting 2.0 app of your choice. At Ungovernable Misfits we offer a feature rich podcasting 2.0 experience.

Lincoin Mining brings you Statistics like: global hashrate, hash price, hash value, tx fees, and more. Lincoin has made some changes to their payout structures. Minimum payout is now .0001 for lightning and .005 for on chain, make changes as necessary.

The statistics section of this episode of intense, best to listen with a pencil, paper, and calculator in hand. Operating a 1PH bitcoin mining setup, focusing solely on electricity costs at a rate of $0.07 per kWh, requires 20 kW of power, resulting in a daily electricity expense of $33. This generates $50 in Bitcoin daily, leading to a profit of $16.40 per day or approximately $500 per month, excluding significant additional costs for equipment and containers. Listen for even more cost to mine breakdown. We also breakdown an off-grid solar mining setup with data received from a Pleb who is trying it, $8,500, including panels, control box, batteries, a tracker, and mining hardware. Despite these investments, the system, with limited 33% uptime, generates approximately $100 per month in Bitcoin, with 2-year monthly loan expenses of $350 at best. Mining has its challenges, and we feature this cost to mine breakdown in order to give listeners a better understanding of the operational costs of various scale and type of mining operations.

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Jon reviews an article byRichard Greaser of theBitcoin Bugle Mass Non-Compliance Erupts Wait Until the People Who Just Want to Comply and Be Left Alone Get Involved.

This Bugle article has been brought to you by your friends at PODCONF.

PSA Ungovernable Misfits is NOT PODCONF approved, we encourage you to tune into PODCONF approved podcasts like “What the Bitcoins do” “Why We are Bullshit” and the “Swan News Happy Hour” We at PODCONF boast a growing list of PODCONF approved and trained journalists like Natalie Brunells, Stephan Librara, and Pete Rizzler, who are guaranteed to provide accurate, peer reviewed, and compliant Bitcoin content, free of disinformation.

Continued listening to non PODCONF approved pods like Ungovernable Misfits may cause the following side effects: restlessness, curiosity, skepticism, autonomy, sovereignty, defiance, kinship, competence, proficiency, enlightenment, wisdom, self-determination, and overall…nonconformity.

AtPODCONF, we only want the best for you, and the Children, as we believe, they are the future.

Altair gives us the skinny on the mining industry: Square is entering the Bitcoin mining ASIC space, challenging industry leaders like Bitmain and Whatsminer by announcing their own ASIC chip designs, potentially increasing competition as well-capitalized players like Sealminer and Block enter the market.

Bitcoin Bassload Update – Don’t Believe the HYPE!

Building power plants is a massive undertaking, moving from concept and design to operational phases. It’s crucial to understand that requesting MWs and actually receiving them are completely different, necessitating new rate classifications. Despite an ISO having 175,000 MW of solar ready to integrate, grid realities mean only about 25% of that can actually be utilized. Interconnection queues are also typically oversubscribed, not all projects make it through. This complexity makes it essential to ask hard questions and understand the fundamental physics involved.

Be sure to visitUngovernableMisfits.com for more writings and to catch up on past articles.

We Ungovernable Misfits, bound by themes like autonomy, self-reliance, and skepticism of authority, face external forces that use these traits to divide and weaken us, employing tactics of discord to dilute our collective resolve. Recognizing these divisive strategies is crucial as they are maneuvers by those who fear our individual sovereignty and seek to undermine our commitment to freedom.

See you next time! F@%CKERS!!!

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(00:00:00)Welcome Mi Familia
(00:02:26)Boosts From the Plebs
(00:14:06)STATISTICS
(00:15:02)LINCOIN: Payout Thresholds Are Going UP
(00:19:20) Hal-Finning: Before & After
(00:24:28) What Were You Wearing During the Halving?
(00:29:42) Mining for the Greater Good
(00:32:04) Get Your Calculators Out
(00:41:42) Gettin’ Dirty on the Grandparents Roof
(00:44:25) Morality Has No Place in This Mining Town
(00:46:35) Booster ⚡️ Questions the Science
(00:49:28) Mining, Selling Crack and the Mafia
(00:54:22) ⚡️ Send Us a Boost! ⚡️
(00:55:50)Wait. What’s This About a Volkswagon?!
(00:58:09)Art By Bit-Buy-Bittenschtein
(00:59:40)BIFROST Manufacturing: The Talent Whisperers
(01:03:01)Sunday Solomine Soiree’s
(01:05:36) ACTION NEWS!!!
(01:07:18)PODCONF Presents The Bitcoin Bugle
(01:09:08)“Mass Non Compliance Erupts Following FBI PSA”
(01:12:46)Altair is Trustpilot Approved ✅
(01:17:33)Altair’s Industry Inside Scoop
(01:20:24) BASSLOAD: Don’t Believe the Hype
(01:23:07)Dorsey, Mallers, Saylor…It’s a Milieu
(01:28:02) Don’t be a Petatard
(01:29:37) BIP 47 & Paynyms
(01:37:52) Wife Talk
(01:39:41)Lake Satoshi Beach Retreat is Coming Soon
(01:43:36)Do Not Let Them Divide & Conquer

P.M.M. 04: Plebs Maintaining Morale

Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

What does this episode of P.M.M. stand for?
Parallel-EconomiesMeshtadels andMicro-Communities
Picturesque vsModern architecturalMonstrosities.
Psychological Warfare,Maintaining Morale, andMental Resilience.

What’s been going on with the Meshtadel?
Karl from Karl’s Korner posed the question in the Meshtadel, “What do you say to someone who claims they’re happy to pay their fair share of taxes?” Is participating in the fiat system moral, especially considering taxes fund wars and are used punitively by the forces of evil to control and regulate? Is gaming the system moral while dismantling it, or should one opt out entirely? These same little tyrants who use taxes as a system of control also use religion used as a system of control, such as “Render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s.”

Springtime planting brings gardening and new life, particularly lambs and chicks.

How did you spend the HalFinning? For me (Jon), it was with the Noderunners, Meshtadel, and the Pleb Miner Mafia groups. We watched as the transactions rolled in

Parallel-EconomiesMeshtadels andMicro-Communities (Bert and Gurtis conversation)

Bert and Gurtis discuss building parallel economies on Bitcoin and trading within Meshtadels as crucial strategies for establishing resilient, independent networks or intentiaonal communities. fostering strong, small communities centered on family values and emphasizes sourcing healthy, sustainable food all while trading on a Bitcoin standard. While countries like the Netherlands produce large quantities of food, the intensive farming cycle dependent on petro-chemicals is depleting the soil, highlighting the need for more permaculture and regenerative agriculture-based practices. Gurtis makes the point that during societal collapse, it’s impractical to attempt to save everyone; instead, it’s important to prepare for people arriving at these parallel economies, whether they bring positive or negative intentions.

Picturesque vsModern architecturalMonstrosities.

Urban Hacker examines modern architecture from the lens that it is demoralizing, lacking the engagement that video games and movies create as movies and video games must please their audiences to make a profit. Art should reflect the people, and both art and architecture should align with the area, rather than erecting edifices to the state or the designer, without considering the local context. TheDune movie, for instance, offers architecture that thoughtfully integrates into its setting. In contrast, Le Corbusier’s designs were criticized as large, unattractive structures that disregard local nuances.

Psychological Warfare,Maintaining Morale, andMental Resilience.
The People Aren’t As Retarded As They Seem by Charles-François-Bienvenu Myriel

Continuing in the spirit of his previous articles on demoralization - Ungovernable Misfits staff writer Charles Myriel presents a compelling argument that Misfits as well as normies are engaged in a battle between good and evil. We must be aware of narratives controlled by global elite and facilitated by their lap-dog media goonie, religious cults of personality, and pseudo-intellectuals. These forces attempt to shape, control, or ‘nudge’ society’s thinking, particularly in the context of mUhCoViDNaruTive, where censorship and manipulation were used to control dissent. Despite these challenges, there is a call to recognize the victories of resisting oppressive control and maintaining a positive outlook. Charles equips us with resolve to resist demoralization and offering alternatives that uplift our spirit. Our should inherently desire freedom. This article is a rallying cry to stay optimistic, find like-minded Meshtadelians, and avoid surrendering to despair, as each person has the potential to influence positive change in the resistance movement to global slavery.

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BITCOIN MONTHLY 35: 🎵 Just the Two of Us 🎵

Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

WHAT’S THIS SHOW ALL ABOUT?

Bitcoin monthly is a show hosted by Max, Bitcoin QnA and~~AntomousBrother Rabbit~~. We cover important updates in the world of bitcoin and open source software. It is our imperative to provide some education along the way too, so that the misfits can expand their knowledge base and become more sovereign as a result.

We do this monthly to keep listeners informed without having to dedicate hours every day to keep on top of developments. We break things down in a simple and fun way and we welcome questions or topic suggestions via Podcasting 2.0 boosts.

NEWS

#FREESAMOURAI https://episodes.fm/1491067458/episode/ZWRhN2EzN2MtYTk5ZC00ODY2LTg5NjctZGE3MWY2YzUzZmM4

SOFTWARE & UPDATES

BlueWallet https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bluewallet-v6-6-2/

Bitcoin Core https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-core-v0-27/

Umbrel 1.0 https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/umbrelos-v1-0/)

WHACK A MOLE - SAMOURAI https://blog.samourai.is/decentralized-whirlpool-stage-1/?ref=nobsbitcoin.com

Phoenixd -https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/phoenixd-released/

BTCPay 1.13.0 -https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/btcpay-server-v1-13-0/

Bitcoin Keeper v1.2.3 -https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-keeper-v1-2-3/

Nunchuk -https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nunchuk-desktop-v1-9-31-android-v1-9-43-ios-v1-9-41/

Sparrow 1.8.5 -https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/sparrow-wallet-v1-8-5/

Bisq 2 is in Beta -https://bisq.network/blog/bisq-2-now-in-beta/)

ZEUS v0.8.3 -https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/zeus-v0-8-3/

BOOSTS

Apemithrandir (17777)

Bisq Easy protocol is purely reputation based. The buyer sends fiat first and seller releases BTC. Sellers can import aged Bisq 1 accounts, burn or bond BSQ to gain reputation. Min 30k seller reputation score is recommended to buy from a seller. You can get a max of 15k from importing aged Bisq acc. You get 100 per BSQ burned, 10 per BSQ bonded for a year.

Expatriotic (10000)

Haven’t gotten through them all of yours yet because I’ve added a few mining podcasts and now autistically going through all of their episodes start to finish.

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great rip gents
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Oh Jesus you put a McCuck sample in UM rip. If I could take sats from you I would. & pay BR cuz 4 you’re cunty ignorance

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Chadf (3333)

Great episode and pure signal as always.

Bon (2222)

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Antomous Antomous Antomous what’s going wrong

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Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show.

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(00:00:00)INTRO
(00:02:29)THANK YOU FOUNDATION
(00:03:53) Just the Two of Us
(00:06:08)Have Fun Staying Hungover
(00:09:04)Sometimes There’s a Reason to Update Core
(00:13:35) Bless Saylor as He Watcheth O’er the Protocol
(00:16:46)Bluewallet Housekeeping
(00:17:03)Umbrel Overhauls UI in 1.0 Release
(00:19:35) BOOSTS: Where’s the Professionalism?!
(00:22:25) QnA is a True 2.0 Podcaster
(00:25:37)WHACK A MOLE: Decentralized Whirlpool (Stage 1)
(00:29:04)SPARROW: Max’s First Feature Request
(00:34:24)Phoenixd: A Possible Node Package Replacement?
(00:37:00)BIP 39 is Fluent in Many Languages
(00:38:13)Big BTC Pay Update: Customizations, Plugins and Privileges
(00:38:15)Nunchuk: Wait, WTF, Why Would I Consolidate My Coin?
(00:42:40)ZEUS Extends Lead As Best Lightning Wallet
(00:46:45)Bitcoin Keeper is Shippin’ Code
(00:47:35)Raspiblitz Improves Storage Options
(00:48:04) Found Some Shitcoins in the Couch Cushions
(00:49:57) FFC Lyfe
(00:51:37) Q: Am I Complicating My Setup or Making it More Robust?
(01:01:08)MAHDOOD: The Privacy +/-’s of Buying on Robosats with Strike
(01:04:17)Gotta Piss! Later Mate

#FREESAMOURAI

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

On Wednesday, April 24th SamouraiWallet and Tdev were arrested by authorities for "running" a "Money Transmitter Business" and conspiracy to commit "money laundering". These are bullshit charges and a great example of manipulating the "rules of the game" to catch any fish in your net.

Samourai Wallet is not a "MTB". They never custody users funds.

Samourai Wallet did not conspire to commit "money laundering". Users of Samourai Wallet may commit what the state deems "money laundering", but Samourai Wallet does not distinguish those users from others.

If you are a Samourai Wallet user and you were connected to their node, then make sure you take slow calculated steps to regain access to your funds. Do not get baited by scammers in Telegram Chats. Pay attention to pinned comments in the telegram chat, that will help you.

For everyone who want withdraw (not just restore) funds to another wallet, or, for example, you don't remember your passphrase:

1) Close wallet
2) Turn off internet
3) Start wallet
4) Wait for balance computation
5) Create transaction, tap on send
6) Transaction will be signed and you get a QR of signed tx (or if it big, you can copy hex of raw tx to clipboard by tap on copy icon in right up corner)
7) Now you can simply past raw tx to any broadcast interface, for examplehttps://mempool.space/tx/push, sparrow wallet etc.

https://t.me/SamouraiWallet/259944

HOW TO RECOVER ACCESS TO YOUR SAMOURAI WALLET WITHIN SPARROW.

TWO METHODS ARE SHOWN.

1. USING THE SAMOURAI.TXT BACKUP FILE (PROTECTED BY THE WALLET PASSPHRASE)
2. USING THE SAMOURAI SEED WORDS AND PASSPHRASE

https://t.me/SamouraiWallet/259270

Other Articles and Documentation:

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/legal/samourai-did-nothing-wrong-self-custodial-tools-are-not-money-transmitters
https://freedom.tech/samourai-to-sparrow/
https://freedom.tech/doj-tightens-strangehold-on-bitcoin-privacy/

How's Your Bitcoins Doing!? | The Confab 01: Diverter

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the The Confab, the term derives from "confidential talk", which was commonly used in the Prohibition Era for meetings and conversations that took place in the smoky, rule-breaking speakeasies of that time.

The informal, privacy focused and clandestine nature of Ungovernable Misfits lends itself to these discussions. So, grab a seat and a stiff drink from the concealed bar, listen and revel in the conversation.

(00:00:00)Intro

https://ungovernablemisfits.com

(00:02:48)THANK YOU TO FOUNDATION DEVICES

Foundation Devices -https://foundation.xyz/

Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.

As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil,”

Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show.

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(00:04:15)It's Been a While

Diverter, how you doing, mate?
Hey, what's up, man? Doing good. How about yourself?

(00:05:30) The Great Malaise

Diverter and Max outline "The Great Malaise" in the bitcoin space. Users have fallen out of touch with the core principles on which the software built. Privacy was always niche, but at least the space at large was somewhat adversarial to the institutions and systems that abuse individuals every day.

(00:09:17) The Pattern Has Fractured

How did it get like this? In Chapter 5, Diverter asserts it's due to a fractioning pattern of users. Those who would have typically fallen away after the last bust cycle decided to stay, polluting the public square that should have been more ethos driven for the next bull run.

(00:17:00)Then They Fight You...

Chapter 6 is about the phrase "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win", which is used all the time by those in Bitcoin. But, with this fractured environment it seems as if they don't actually know what that looks like anymore OR they think they've already won with El Salvador Adoption, ETF filings and the acceptance of Bitcoin TM.

(00:27:14)What Does The Fight ACTUALLY Look Like?

So what does the fight actually look like? In Chapter 7, we have a great example in Roman Sterlingov and Diverter's recent attendance at the Finney Forum cemented that belief. When you have someone that is being charged and convicted based on no qualified evidence that is what the fight looks like. The State doesn't have to play by the rules and in fact makes the rules. So how will you navigate a game in which you, on the surface, have no way of winning?

(00:32:28)Beware of the Zombies

When it comes to punishment, the big bad government, as inefficient as it is, can actually move quite quickly when it wants to and it has the help of it's citizenry in these situations. Chapter 8 explains that much like witch burning or the scamdemic, people often mobilize on behalf of the government whether it be due to policy or acting as the jury. It comes in flavors such as grift, compliance, greed etc. that overall muddy the waters of principled disobedience.

(00:42:26)Building Your Networks

Well that's all well and good. So you're telling me that it's all intellectually rotten, compliance and greed driven zombies that will sacrifice the purpose of bitcoin in the name of NGU and government acceptance? No! In Chapter 9 the focus is on building your ONLINE networks and your OFFLINE networks. By strengthening these two domains you can begin to affect the zeitgeist and protect yourself against the censorship and attacks that are to come.

(00:51:50)Pandora's Box Has Opened

A Pandora's Box has been opened on the potential for censorship in Bitcoin. In the past, the act of censoring transactions on the bitcoin blockchain was an untenable thought, but as Chapter 10 outlines, the roadmap for how to accomplish such things has been shared widely as of recent. The networks you've built should be prepared for what's next.

(01:02:40)Shifting the Overton Window

The Overton window is the sliding scale of allowable opinion in the public domain. You may notice at times that there are things that remain unsaid even though they are obvious, that would be outside the Overton Window. While the fight exists against the physical in regards to transaction censorship, lawfare and unjust persecution Chapter 11 focuses on the battle in the metaphysical. To incorporate the principles of Bitcoin back into the conversation a battle must be had in the ideasphere. We need those in our networks to express themselves in the public square more often to gain visibility within the window.

(01:10:20)Using the Tools is as Easy as P, G, P

As one goes out into the world, mentally equipped with what the situation is, what is a tool that is available to us that is recommended to defend oneself? Chapter 12 explores PGP as a tool you should harness at it's base level: Encrypting and decrypting a message with a key, signing messages with a key, operating a key chain. Essentially stripping the third party UI/UX that apps like Signal provide and using it at it's base design. This will empower your understanding and help you communicate with your networks in the surveilled world.

(01:21:48)Until The Next Time

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(00:00:00)Intro
(00:02:48)THANK YOU TO FOUNDATION DEVICES
(00:04:15)It's Been a While
(00:05:30) The Great Malaise
(00:09:17) The Pattern Has Fractured
(00:17:00)Then They Fight You...
(00:27:14)What Does The Fight ACTUALLY Look Like?
(00:32:28)Beware of the Zombies
(00:42:26)Building Your Networks
(00:51:50)Pandora's Box Has Opened
(01:02:40)Shifting the Overton Window
(01:10:20)Using the Tools is as Easy as P, G, P
(01:21:48)Until The Next Time

P.M.M. 03: What Ya Ghana Do!?

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

What does this episode’s P.M.M. stand for?
Parent-Led Motivation and Mentorship
Purposeful Mentoring and Mindfulness
Pan-african Mesh networks and Melting fiber optic cable
Palantirs Middle-earth and Mordor

Although the Globalists are a cabal of evil lizards, we have each other to confide in.

Intro Music: Ungovernable Misfits – I Hate You

What’s the Meshtadel been up to?
The Meshtadel has been active, with developments including the launch of theSuperTestNet’s BitPac, which can be viewed on his Github. Fundamentals from the Rock Paper Bitcoin podcast discusses the Meshtadel on his pod and provides great value to both PMM and Meshtadel groups. Conversations are ongoing about industrial farming versus regenerative agriculture in the Pleb Miner Mafia chat. We compare and contrast Meshtadel related content onStacker News andpublications on Ungovernable Misfits. We like to think Stacker News provides great utility, but onUngovernableMisfits.com our stories are presented with superior aesthetics. Barnminer consults on mining with another Meshtadelian and Travis Bitckle creatively repurposes a T17 server housing into a birdhouse, which puts a little birdhouse, in our souls.

Parent-ledMotivationMentorship
Jon discusses he and Sarah’s experiences with homeschooling during COVID-era madness. Our strategy for navigating the public school system involves coaching, volunteering, and knowing the teachers and administrators. Max discusses his optimal school experience and what decisions will be made for his children’s education. We also explored Waldorf Schools, Montessori, Hillsdale Affiliate Schools, and homeschooling options, including various homeschool curriculums. Resources to enrich children’s learning experiences includebookishadventure.com, which provides material and activities related to books. Max and Jon chat about passing along wisdom and encouraging kids to lean into their aptitudes. We discuss apprenticeships, craft guilds, and the view that school primarily teaches obedience, homeschooling on a homestead, and the unique needs of gifted children.

“Export your child into the world or import the world to your child” – Soul Exporter

Purposeful Mentoring and Mindfulness
The boys discuss fostering a spirit of civil disobedience in your child while helping them develop critical thinking skills.

Pan-AfricanMesh Networks andMelting Fiber optic cable
Jon and Max cover another Communications Breakdown with a severed fiber off the Gold Coast of Ghana and Jon recounts his experience during the Howard Street Tunnel fire in 2001.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68569022
Baltimore Tunnel Fire

Palantirs, Middle Earth,andMordor
They Brought the War to your Living Room by Charles-François-Bienvenu Myriel

Good stories are timeless in nature and reveal universal truths. Fiction, through narratives like “Lord of the Rings,” offers insights that remain relevant for all time, illustrating choices faced when confronting pure fucking evil. Charles Myriel points this out in Frodo and Gandalf’s discussion in the Mines of Moria. The saying “Ignorance is Bliss” applies here, as facing harmful control involves risks and conflicts, especially against authorities and their enforcers who claim to be “just doing their job.” The repercussions of challenging societal norms can include job loss due to vaccine mandates and being ostracized from the rest of society. Similarly, the common folk’s defiance of government actions mirrors Frodo’s quest, demonstrating how individuals can triumph over formidable global forces. Max is Legolas and Jon is Gimli, what LOTR character are you?

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(00:16:51) Kickin’ Bible Knowledge
(00:18:03) Ungovernable Tunes
(00:19:28) Parent-Led Motivational Meshtadel
(00:24:40) Max is Raising a Tsunami
(00:26:44) Are Private Schools The Way?
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ACTION NEWS!!! 03: Sugar Baby 🕺 For A Day

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

ACTION NEWS!!! Is your source for news on the #Bitcoin mining scene! Statistics, #Bitcoinmining news, energy market alpha, comedy relief and as always, witty banter between Jon and Max.

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Intro Music:Flogging Molly - Salty Dog

St. Patrick’s Day may have been weeks ago, but we don’t care, it’s never too late or too early to celebrate…or not celebrate.

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Witty banter consists of a special boost read from Bon (Maxine Cyrine – Where is my Mind Piano Cover) Max and Jon strive to be fair and balance, but ever more so, obnoxious and funny. We stoke the budding basketball rivalry between Chet and Bassload as well as cover our history with Ungovernable Misfits fanboy, Mos Def.

Lincoin Mining brings you Statistics like: global hashrate, hash price, hash value, tx fees, and more

Max shares his brief experience as an international playboy, according to him, he was quite pretty.

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Lake Satoshi Bitcoin Beach Retreat

Jon reviews an article byRichard Greaser of theBitcoin Bugle
Statist Bitcoiner Manifesto Yeah, we too are Sick of this Shit.

Altair gives us a brief history ofBitdeer and we review the newBitdeer Sealminer

How to respond to anEnergy FUDster

Bitcoin Bassload Update – What’s the Big Hype About AI?
Be sure to visitUngovernableMisfits.com for more writings and to catch up on past articles.

A cautionary tale from the Pleb Miner Mafia

See you next time! F@%CKERS!!!

(00:00:00) N’er Too Late Nor Too Early for St. Patty’s
(00:01:43) Teasing the Topics
(00:03:33)Mr. Anderson Makes History
(00:04:49) Where Is My Bon ?
(00:07:12) Read BOOSTS, Da Ba Dee Da Ba Di
(00:08:57) Fair, Balanced, Obnoxious and Funny
(00:11:50)Bassketball : Chet vs. Bassload
(00:16:12) Mos Definitely a Bitcoiner
(00:21:06)Statistics By Lincoin Mining
(00:25:04) No Smoke, Just Stats
(00:31:00)Epoch ⏳ vs. Ewok ?
(00:36:08)Boty Sleeps with Both Eyes Open
(00:37:58)Build with Bifrost
(00:41:14)Not Enough Time!
(00:42:56) STOP DROP AND BOOST ⚡️
(00:44:27) Sugar Baby for a Day
(00:47:52)ACTION NEWS!!!
(00:48:39)The Statist Bitcoiners Manifesto
(00:52:39)Sick of Dis
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(00:59:03)Nothing Runs Like a Bitdeer
(01:03:07)Another Doofus Energy FUD Tweet…
(01:05:37) “I Can’t Tell this Story”
(01:11:08)The Big Hype About AI
(01:17:25) I Like My Load Pancake Shaped
(01:21:05)FFC Gear Available Through OTC Desk
(01:23:18)⚠️ A Cautionary Tale From the Mafia ⚠️
(01:33:30)Lake Satoshi Bitcoin Beach Retreat
(01:34:33) See You Next Time Fuckerrrs

BITCOIN MONTHLY 34: Sick of it Mate 🤬 - Convicted on Pseudoscience 🧪

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

“On March 12th, Roman Sterlingov was found guilty on all counts for allegedly operating the Bitcoin Fog mixer, one of the oldest Bitcoin custodial tumblers with a 10 year history."

- OXT Research

For more information on the irregularities of the case head to:

https://www.oxtresearch.com/pseudo/

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Trial expenses, in a regular case, include printing, travel, experts, trial graphics, IT, discovery, mock juries, litigation consultants, postage, presentation software, research costs and more. Not to mention hundreds of hours of work by our attorneys and support staff. Add even more discovery and a team of computer forensics and blockchain experts.

Go to Tor Ekeland’s website to get all donation addresses:

https://www.torekeland.com/roman-sterlingov/

Donate via the Geyser Fund:

https://geyser.fund/project/usvsterlingov

WHAT’S THIS SHOW ALL ABOUT?

Bitcoin monthly is a show hosted by Max, Bitcoin QnA and~~Antomous~~ Brother Rabbit. We cover important updates in the world of bitcoin and open source software.

We do this monthly to keep listeners informed without having to dedicate hours every day to keep on top of developments. We break things down in a simple and fun way and we welcome questions or topic suggestions via Podcasting 2.0 boosts.

NEWS

Sterlingov Verdict Comes Down (https://web.archive.org/web/20240313175133/https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/03/13/how-a-bitcoin-mixer-laundering-conviction-might-be-appealed/)

Overwhelming Evidence Wright Didn’t Create Bitcoin (https://web.archive.org/web/20240315112817/https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/overwhelming-evidence-shows-craig-wright-did-not-create-bitcoin-judge-says/)

Apple Walks Back Decision on EU PWAs (https://web.archive.org/web/20240307003712/https://www.macrumors.com/2024/03/01/apple-walks-back-decision-to-disable-eu-web-apps/)

SOFTWARE & UPDATES

Nextblock.is (https://nextblock.is/)

Samourai Dojo v1.23.0 (https://blog.samourai.is/dojo-1-23-0-released/)

FOUNDATION Passport Firmware v2.3.0 (https://github.com/Foundation-Devices/passport2/releases/tag/v2.3.0)

FOUNDATION Envoy v1.6.0 (https://github.com/Foundation-Devices/passport2/releases/tag/v2.3.0)

FOUNDATION Website Update (https://foundation.xyz)

BIP 329 (https://github.com/bitcoin/bips/blob/master/bip-0329.mediawiki)

Bitcoin Keeper v1.1.11 (https://github.com/bithyve/bitcoin-keeper/releases/tag/v1.1.11)

Phoenix Unveils Swaproot (https://acinq.co/blog/phoenix-swaproot)

Sparrow 1.8.3: PGP Verifier, HWW Support (https://github.com/sparrowwallet/sparrow/releases/tag/1.8.3)

Bisq 2 is in Beta (https://bisq.network/blog/bisq-2-now-in-beta/)

ZEUS v0.8.2: 0-Conf LSP and POS Reciepts (https://github.com/ZeusLN/zeus/releases/tag/v0.8.2)

SHOW SPONSORS

Foundation Devices -https://foundation.xyz/ungovernable

Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.

As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil,”

Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show.

Use code: Ungovernable at check out for 3 months free VPN usage with IVPN.

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Want the best opensource node in the world? Here’s some money off and you can help support the show at the same time.

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(00:00:00)INTRO
(00:02:25)Sorry Mates, I forgot the boosts…
(00:03:57)SPONSOR: FOUNDATION DEVICES
(00:05:17)Sick of it Mate
(00:07:30)Two Things That are Not Fine: Chainalysis and Wasting the King’s Time
(00:08:46)The State Makes the Exception and Then Rules By It
(00:12:53)Clowns in Court
(00:13:15)Changing the Fee Estimator Game: Nextblock.is and Samourai Dojo
(00:20:57)FOUNDATION Passport Firmware v2.3.0: Full Taproot Support
(00:24:41)FOUNDATION Passport Firmware v2.3.0: 12 Word Seed Generation
(00:26:11)FOUNDATION Envoy 1.6.0: Boost & Cancel Your Transactions
(00:30:05) Foundation finally Updates Their Website
(00:31:45)CRAIG RAW’S BIP 329 - Wallet Labels Export Format
(00:33:20)Mo’ Wallets, Mo’ Vaults - Bitcoin Keeper v1.1.11
(00:34:25)Phoenix Unveils Swaproot & Adds Quiescence Support
(00:37:47)Max’s Baller Lightning ⚡️ Node
(00:39:42)Sparrow 1.8.3: PGP Verifier, HWW Support
(00:43:11)After 3 Long Years, Bisq 2 is Now in Beta
(00:46:10)ZEUS Update: 0-Conf LSP and POS Reciepts
(00:47:00)Grab a and a Passport from Pubkey
(00:50:18)“Tails Talk” with
(00:55:35)Apple Walks Back Stance on PWAs in the EU
(00:56:31)Brother Rabbit Takes QnA to Signal School
(01:03:40)Rabbit Representing Ungovernable Misfits
(01:04:30) John Galt Wins the Carting Race
(01:05:53)Bye Antomous , You’re Sacked!

P.M.M. 02: Purebred Managed Mooing 🐄

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

What does this episode’s P.M.M. stand for?
Purebred Managed Mooing
Professional Maple-syrup Manufacturing
P2P Mesh Messaging
Psychological Mouse Metropolis
Positive Masculinity Mindset
Positive Meaningful Motivation

On one hand we have “HATE” tattooed on our knuckles, a clenched fist ready to strike back against globalist slavery. One the other fist “LOVE”, a fist that opens and a hand that extends to yours in peace and cooperation. And then there are those that simply want to rock, with “OZZY” tattooed on both knuckles.

I this episode of P.M.M. we review recent developments within the Meshtadel. Meshtadelians are experimenting withSuperTestNet’s bitpac, musing over creating repositories, and NOSTR relays with the funds.

Long time MeshtadelianUntapped Growth stopped by to explain his herdshares program and update the group on his citadel operations in Oklahoma. He spoke about Collaborative, Cooperative, and Communal relationship models and the middle ground between communal communities and those that are a loose collective of rugged individualists. He shared his strategy in breeding the perfect regenerative agriculture cattle and shared why it would be advantageous for people to purchase his herdshares.

Jon shared the story of his first cow, “Cow SoulEx” that he purchased fromLindley Beef.
*No, they don’t take Bitcoin, listen, I tried, but it just wasn’t taking hold.

Breaker Breaker One-Niner!!! What are your plans if there is a communications outage? We discuss tips to prepare for communication breakdowns by diversifying your communication methods: maintain a landline, exploring radio options like FRS and ham radios, and utilizing different cellular networks to ensure redundancy. Perhaps establish a personal network for emergencies. Have a family backup plan and a mustering point. We cover solutions like Meshtastic that offer decentralized, off-grid communications through low-cost, license-free mesh networks.

We discuss the demoralization of young men who are so demoralized that they’ve gotten vasectomies. Masculinity and traditional family structures are under threat. Society is reflecting behaviors that mirror the outcomes of theMouse Utopia experiment. Young men, if you’re reading this, don’t cut your balls off and become a “Beautiful One”.

We rap about the concept of the Pendulum Swing and discuss the extremes of political ideologies and societal beliefs. Don’t let social engineering push you to the fringes, maintain a grounded perspective amidst these oscillations of the pendulum.

Charles Myriel presents some solutions to the directed demoralization of our society. Make genuine connections and nurture REAL relationships, build supportive communities for the purposes of personal and collective resilience. Charles advises introspection, mutual growth, and the creation of micro-communities as essential strategies to counter societal challenges and to foster healthier, more conscious pleb communities.

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(00:00:00)Love the Plebs ❤️, Hate the Globalists
(00:01:46)What’s New in the Meshtadel?
(00:07:18)Dielectric Cooling Fluid: Seed Oil, Tallow, Maple Syrup?
(00:09:07) Get Your Baaarnjerky!
(00:09:47)BOOSTS ⚡️
(00:11:36)Expatriotic says Boost! Or ELSE!
(00:14:45) Do you want to be a Meshtadelian?
(00:17:36) Round Em UP!
(00:19:48) Recultivating Community
(00:24:20) Communalism/Individualism: Where’s the Middle Ground?
(00:26:38) Cooperative, Collaborative & Communal
(00:30:16) What’s Good for the Macro is Good for the Micro
(00:33:14)Check Out More About Herdshares and Untapped Growth
(00:36:59)Jon’s Cow Story : The Search for SoulEx
(00:47:22) Stop, Drop, and BOOST
(00:47:33) Communication Breakdown
(00:50:17) Breaker Breaker One-Niner
(00:51:31)Get Prepared for Anything with BIFROST MFG
(00:54:28) Young Men Demoralized
(00:57:25)Are We Living in Mouse Utopia?
(01:00:39) Watch Out for the Pendulum Swing!
(01:05:45)⭐️ Look to the Sky! That is ALTAIR ⭐️
(01:08:48)Healing the Spirit and Irregular Warfare
(01:11:47)Goodbye with a Little Help from Our Friends

ACTION NEWS!!! 02: GFY Guide 🖕 for Bitcoin Miners

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

ACTION NEWS!!! Is your source for news on the #Bitcoin mining scene! Statistics, #Bitcoinmining news, energy market alpha, comedy relief and as always, witty banter between Jon and Max.

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Intro Music:ZZ Top – La Grange

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Witty banter consists of Rocking the Pleb Miner Mafia Telegram Jukebox (Jukebox is coutesy ofNoderunnersFM Radio). An update on Late Stage HODL’s repair journey withFixRigs. And busting out pullups to prepare for the fight.

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Statistics like global hashrate, pool hashrate, hash price, hash value, and tx fees/block reward are covered and discussed.

Swan Mining is pointing hash towards Ocean pool.

FPPS Rewards vs Mining on Ocean. It looks like FPPS is more profitable over the past two months…ya don’t say…

Barnminer hasBarn Jerky for sale, he may be miserable, but the jerky is delicious.

Jon shares the story of his exploits onDevil’s Lake, ND

New pool on the block for small solo-miners calledPublic Pool.

The Year of the Dragon sees China and Bitmain active post-Lunar New Year, with a market flood of S21s dropping prices below $4,000 in the US. The S21 now features over 100 temperature sensors per hashboard .Altair discusses the semiconductor industry’s monopolistic tendencies and the potential of new playerAuradine, focusing on large-scale customers with advanced mining technology.

Riot Platforms challenges the EIA survey in court. Here are thecase files.

Jon and Max provide context via Ungovernable Misfit Theater on the EIA’s survey of Bitcoin miners known as EIA-862 as well as helpful advice on how to deal with overreaching government bureaucracy who is “just there to help”(the letters G, F, and Y come to mind).

Bassload stops by for his energy market update where he provides additional context on the who’s and what’s of the EIA.
Bitcoin Bassload Update – Who is the EIA

Jon reviews an article byRichard Greaser of theBitcoin Bugle
Rick Levine Cancels Climate Change

Be sure to visitUngovernableMisfits.com for more writings and to catch up on past articles.

See you next time! F@%CKERS!!!

(00:00:00)La ACTION NEWS!!!
(00:01:07) Rock the Jukebox
(00:04:10) ⚡️ BOOSTS: LateStageHodl Needs to Paint the Asic Blue
(00:08:05) ⚡️ BOOSTS: TK Maxx, TJ’s Retarded Little Brother
(00:11:41) ⚡️ BOOSTS: Meet You By The Bike Racks
(00:15:46) Statistics by Lincoin
(00:19:45) Either You Know or You Don’t Know
(00:21:38)Hashrate Hoes : Medi’s Milkshake Brings All the Pools to the Yard
(00:23:20)SWANFLUENCERS
(00:26:31)Barnjerky Duuuude!!!!! Made with Love ❤️❤️
(00:27:41)Hashrate Aggregate or Take a Dip in the Public Pool?
(00:31:46) Jon is a Filterooor : Screw Staying Solvent
(00:34:42) Solo Mine & Fuck it ALL
(00:40:31)Moooving On…to Network Difficulty
(00:41:22)Boty is a BALLER
(00:43:11) Pleb Miner Fishing Trip: I “Catched” a Lot
(00:45:40)STRAIGHT OUTTA ND: Bifrost Manufacturing
(00:50:30)Stop, Drop, and BOOST ⚡️
(00:52:06)ACTION NEWS!!!: Altair Report
(00:56:47)Altair Flies Like an Eagle
(01:01:17)What’s the Skinny on Auradine?
(01:03:45) Don’t Give Crack to Crack Whores
(01:06:11) GFY
(01:06:53) Alex’s Take on EIA-862
(01:08:45)Riot Files Suit Against the DoE
(01:12:47)Bassload Wisdom: Who’s the EIA and What Do They Do?
(01:17:49) ACTION NEWS!!! Theater of the Arts Presents “EIA-862”
(01:22:01)Lake Satoshi Beach Retreat
(01:25:02)Racist Climate Change
(01:29:32)END Well, Bye

BITCOIN MONTHLY 33: Rolling Dangerously ⚠️ - The Dangers of Dice Rolls

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Bitcoin monthly is a show hosted by Max, Bitcoin QNA and Antomous. We cover important updates in the world of bitcoin and open source software.

We do this monthly to keep listeners informed without having to dedicate hours every day to keep on top of developments. We break things down in a simple and fun way and we welcome questions or topic suggestions via podcasting 2.0 boosts.

In this episode of bitcoin monthly we talk about the importance of using bitcoin in a private and freedom focused way as well as covering the list of topics below.

-Max BBB
-Antomous
-Bitcoin QnA

Nitter Is Shutting Down Following Changes to X Guest Accounts
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nitter-is-shutting-down-following-x-changes-to-guest-accounts/
Samourai Atomic Swaps to XMR Are Now In Public Beta
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/samourai-swaps-0-0-17-beta/
Boltz Web App v1.3.0 & Backend v3.4.0: Taproot Swaps
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/boltz-web-app-v1-3-0-backend-v3-4-0/
Mutiny Wallet v0.5.7: Payjoin Support, NWC Improvements
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mutiny-wallet-v0-5-7/
Zeus v0.8.1: Nostr Contact Import, Standalone PoS & More
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/zeus-v0-8-1/
Nunchuk Updates: Byzantine Improvements, Cancel via RBF, Other Fixes
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nunchuk-desktop-v1-9-28-android-v1-9-40-ios-v1-9-37/

News:
Bitcoin Developer Mailing List Migrates to Google Groups
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-developer-mailing-list-migrates-to-google-groups/
Spiral Awards Grant to Plebhash (stratumV2)
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/spiral-plebhash-the-charlatan/
European Bitcoin Energy Association (EBEA) Launched to Inform Policy Makers About Bitcoin Mining
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/european-bitcoin-energy-association-ebea-launched-to-inform-policy-makers-about-bitcoin-mining/
Update: Trezor Warns of Unauthorized Email Impersonating Trezor Sent via Its Third-Party Email Provider
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/trezor-warns-of-emails-impersonating-trezor-sent-from-a-its-third-party-email-provider/
Bitwise Becomes First U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF to Disclose BTC Holding Addresses
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitwise-becomes-first-u-s-spot-bitcoin-etf-to-disclose-btc-holding-addresses/
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitwises-bitcoin-etf-addresses-updated-to-native-segwit-p2wpkh/

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(00:00:00)Intro
(00:02:06)SPONSOR: Foundation Devices (CODE: Ungovernable)
(00:03:11)Help the Show, Get a RoninDojo (CODE: Ungovernable)
(00:03:48)Ungovernable Misfits is LIVE
(00:05:08) The Deep Dice Roll Discussion
(00:20:27) BOOSTS ⚡️: Who is Nick Hygeine?!?
(00:22:04)Samourai Swaps: BTC <—> XMR Public Beta
(00:23:40)Boltz Web App & Taproot Swaps
(00:24:27) Sorry mate, my node went down, I won’t be able to pay for your pint.
(00:27:00)Mutiny Wallet Adds Payjoin Support
(00:27:31)Apple says " the EU"
(00:30:27) “Why can’t someone make hardware that’s good?"
(00:32:32) MAX’S APPLE VISION PRO REVIEW 2024 - UNBOXING!!!!
(00:35:29) Aussies are Good Cunts
(00:36:05)Zeus Gets a Standalone POS and Nostr Contact Import
(00:40:54)Nunchuk Has a Cool ‘Cancel with RBF’ Feature
(00:43:09)Bitcoin Dev Mailing List Moves to Google Groups
(00:45:17)Spiral Awards Grant to Plebhash for Work on StratumV2
(00:46:20)EBEA Launches to Inform EU Leeches about Bitcoin Mining
(00:47:00) Another Day, Another Phishing Scam
(00:49:14)Bitwise Makes a Wise Decision
(00:50:16) Whirlpool GUI: Mix to XPUB
(00:53:18)Why Do You Never Respond To Me Anymore?
(00:56:17)What About You Q?
(00:59:38)Antomous, the Jetsetter, is Madeira Bound ✈️
(01:01:44)Pubkey Self-Custody Workshop w/ Foundation Devices
(01:02:04)It’s Not Short, It’s SUCCINCT

Ungovernable Misfits: P.M.M.

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Ungovernable Misfits – P.M.M. Episode 1

What does P.M.M. stand for?
Pleb Miner & Meshtadel for the most part, but perhaps it means, Pleb Miner Mafia, or Privacy and Mining Mavericks. Maybe is means Permaculture, Mechanics, and Mycelium. You see where we’re going here, the show is fluid. Some episodes will be weighted towards mining, some permaculture, and others self-sovereignty.

What is the Meshtadel?
The Meshtadel was started by Max, Czino, and SoulEx.Read SoulEx and SoulEx Boy’s original article in Citadel 21 for more context and check out theirepisode on Ungovernable Misfits. The group was created to help Plebs connect with each other, provide mutual support, and as an incubator for new ideas, but the group grew to be so much more over the past few years. It’s now a group of friends who provide mutual support, general encouragement, advice on permaculture and sustainable living, sovereignty, and preparedness, and even at times parenting advice or sharing a good recipe. The term “Meshtadel” comes from the combination of Citadel + Mesh-Network.

A Citadel by itself is not likely to stand under state attack, but Bitcoin-anchored, open, and decentralized societies willing to cooperate with each other p2p, that is a network that can’t be destroyed. Within the Meshtadel, Bitcoin is what has initially connected many of us, but we find through our interactions, that our love for our friends, families, and communities, and our desires to be sovereigns are what makes us Meshtadelians.

In this episode of P.M.M. Max and Jon introduce the Meshtadel’s origin story. The boys review clips of SoulEx and his son as they share their vision of the Meshtadel concept. That concept being preparing for unlikely scenarios, preparations we hope we never need to use. It's crucial to have options, even if unused, rather than lacking them when needed. The Meshtadel is the connections we make with like-minded individuals. Starting with just one genuine connection can lay the groundwork for a supportive, real-world network. The Meshtadel approach isn't about fear; it's about readiness and community resilience. The Meshtadel and the Miner Mafia share many of these characteristics and are natural kin. The Mafia are hard core Pleb Miners, but mining is just one part of the self-sovereignty stack.

Jon and Max introduce other Meshtadelians likeTensai Bankai. The review the sentiment that many of us held during the mass formation psychosis we witnessed taking hold of the rest of society a few years back and the preparations we made to carry ourselves and our families through. Check out that episodehere.

Max and Jon also review Meshtadelian Rev Hodl or as we know him, Karl. He came to many of the same conclusions we all did during the dark times. Review his episode with Maxhere.

The guys stress the importance of meeting with one another irl. Although our virtual communication is meaningful and important, there is nothing like meeting up in real life.

The Meshtadel was spurred into an important conversation by an article from theBitcoin Bugle by Dick Greaser Jails Around the Country to Release Pedos To Make Room For Amish Milk Sellers. The piece is satire of course, but it inspired a fascinating conversation amongst the members of the Meshtadel on different security approaches from the perspective of a citadel builder, a homesteader, an intellectual, and a pragmatist.

Ungovernable Misfits welcomes our new contributor Charles Myriel with his piece Demoralizing People, Demoralizing Others.

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(00:00:00)Intro
(00:01:25)Meshtadel History
(00:05:55)SoulEx & SoulExBoy: The “Soul” of the Meshtadel
(00:07:15) Miner Mafia & Meshtadel, Natural Kin
(00:08:01)The Character of the Meshtadel
(00:13:55)Get to Know The Meshtadelians
(00:15:13)Tensai Bankai
(00:17:50) Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth
(00:20:03)Rev Hodl is a Bad Bunny
(00:22:25)Tim Ferriss 4 Hour Workweek. Streamline your life
(00:26:35)BOOSTS
(00:30:05) Support Projects & People you Believe In
(00:31:14)Boosts, Boosts & Test Boosts?
(00:33:24)Pick Up Some Anarchic Assets for Free!!!
(00:34:30)Altair Mining Solutions (Coupon Code: UNGOVERNABLE)
(00:36:48)BiFrost Manufacturing
(00:38:36) Meetup in the Meatspace
(00:40:09)Ungovernable Amish
(00:43:28) HOW DARE YOU SELL RAW MILK!
(00:45:15) The Citadel Perspective
(00:48:36)Be Boring The Grayman Way
(00:52:27)The Homestead Perspective
(00:54:21) Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
(00:56:27) Christmas Album Boosts
(00:59:00)Demoralization: By Charles Myriel
(01:02:39) A Back Slapping Outro

Ungovernable Misfits: ACTION NEWS!!!

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Ungovernable Misfits – ACTION NEWS!!! Episode 1

Ungovernable Misfits – ACTION NEWS!!!, say it right, with 3 exclamation points or the Mafia, in their black hoodies will hunt you down.Get your hoodie here

ACTION NEWS!!! is your source for news on the Bitcoin Mining scene! Statistics, #BitcoinMining news, energy market alpha, comedy relief, and as always, witty banter between Max and Jon.

Witty banter consists of reverse burping, Max’s dog’s bowel issues, the NEMS pool panel with Medi Naseri and Luke Dashjr, winter demand response programs, building pleb relationships with other blue collar plebs atBitcoin Park, the earworm that is Dominic the Donkey, Ungovernable Misfit kids, and scrappy Pleb Miners “bulking’ for the fight against the global elite.

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Intro Music:
Motley Crue – Kickstart my Heart

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In this episode of ACTION NEWS!!! we review and discuss mining statistics pre halving. Hashrate is up, difficulty is up, Tx fees up, but earnings are down.Visit Lincoin Lens for up to the minute #BitcoinMining statistics. Additional analysis brought to you byThe Lincoin Mining Platform Check out their new report withNico Smid calledThe Bitcoin Mining Boom

As always Boty McBotface stops by to rap with the boys.

Max and Jon explore the many possibilities thatBifrost Manufacturing has to offer in small scale design and manufacturing.

The boys also review the new S21 #BitcoinMining server from Bitmain with Altair.
S21 deep dive by AltairTech.io

ACTION NEWS!!!
The Meshtadel and Mafia will be well represented at theLake Satoshi Bitcoin Beach Retreat the weekend of August 10, 2024, consider attending.

Jon reviews the NEMS ASIC chip panel atBitcoin Park.

Jon reviews an article byRichard Greaser of theBitcoin Bugle
Bitcoin Mining: An Inconvenient Truth. Where Intentional Climate Change Hurts Us All

Bassload stops by for his energy market update where he defines industry terms and share tips on how to communicate with different levels of the energy supply chain.
Bitcoin Bassload Update – Speaking the electricity language, can it make sense to everyone

Be sure to visitUngovernableMisfits.com for more writings and to catch up on past articles.

See you next time! F@%CKERS!!!

(00:00:00)New show, new name, SAME BLOKES
(00:03:27) BOOST: The Late Stage Hodl Story
(00:05:31) BOOSTS: Ape & Barnnnn
(00:06:59) ‍ Max Can Burp ‍
(00:07:54)Diving Deeper into Podcasting 2.0
(00:08:50) BOOSTS: Debasing Dominick
(00:10:09) Ungovernable Kids
(00:11:50) BOOSTS: Chet sees through the guise
(00:15:55) Statistics Presented by Lincoin
(00:16:50) Reverse Burps
(00:17:14) Max Dog Story
(00:20:26)⛏️ Lincoin Mining Platform SHILL ⛏️
(00:23:02) Nashville Pool Panel: The industry is going FPPS
(00:26:32)Stats Lens and The Bitcoin Mining Boom
(00:27:37) Demand Response
(00:32:50) Hashrate Up Across the Board
(00:37:45) Bulking for the Fight
(00:39:40) Scrappy Pleb Miners
(00:48:37) Boty Raps with the Boys
(00:52:45)The Reservoir Dogs Walkin' the Streets of Nashville
(00:55:37)Bifrost is Blue Collar, Plebby & Scrappy
(00:59:06)Altair Helps Write the Show
(01:07:51) ACTION NEWS!!!
(01:08:39)Lake Satoshi
(01:11:07)MISFITS MERCH: Pleb Miner Hoodie
(01:12:57)NEMS ASIC Panel and Nashville Tales
(01:18:55)Bitcoin Bugle Article
(01:22:32)Bitcoin Bassload Update
(01:32:12) WE OUT ✌️

Monthly bitcoin update EP32. Stay up to date with what matters.

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Monthly bitcoin update EP32. Stay up to date with what matters.

Bitcoin monthly is a show hosted by Max, Bitcoin QnA and Antomous. We cover important updates in the world of bitcoin and open source software.

We do this monthly to keep listeners informed without having to dedicate hours every day to keep on top of developments. We break things down in a simple and fun way and we welcome questions or topic suggestions via podcasting 2.0 boosts.

In this episode of bitcoin monthly we talk about the importance of using bitcoin in a private and freedom focused way as well as covering the list of topics below.

Antomous gives us a puppy update.

Sparrow Wallet v1.8.2: Improved Transaction Tree Labels & More

BlueWallet v6.4.15: Tool to Generate Last Mnemonic Word & Tor removal

RoboSats v0.6.0 Pre-release: Introducing RoboSats Federation

Foundation Passport Firmware v2.2.0 and Envoy v1.5.0 Released

Bitcoin Keeper v1.1.8: Custom Multisig, Coin Selection & More

Phoenix Wallet iOS v2.1.0 Now Supports Request Inbound Liquidity Feature

Samourai Dojo v1.22.0: New API Endpoint, Exclusion of Incompatible Clients

RoninUI v2.4.0: Added Whirlpool UI

Whirlpool Unspent Capacity Smashes through 10,000 BTC

Mercury layer has been released

Ledger Connect Kit Exploited

New EU KYC/AML Rules to Impose Stricter Surveillance Measures on Users and Service Providers

Jamie Dimon exposes critical flaw in bitcoin.

Show Host: Max
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(00:00:00)Intro
(00:02:20)Cheers to Foundation Devices
(00:03:10)Support us by supporting RoninDojo
(00:03:53) Crisp mic mate, how was the holidays?
(00:09:13) The Bitcoin ETF didn't pump my bags!
(00:12:43)Sparrow pleases the transactoors and inscriptoors
(00:19:25)The bluewallet giveth, and the bluewallet taketh away
(00:24:19)Robosats is federating
(00:29:25)SHILL ALERT: Foundation Devices Updates
(00:35:13)Bitcoin Keeper is FOSS...as of 6 months ago
(00:38:15)Phoenix allows you to request inbound liquidity
(00:41:03)Samourai Dojo v1.22.0 - Proper Peers Relay Transactions
(00:45:52)New Layer 2 Proposal: Mercury Layer
(00:48:35)Ledger's end of the year fuck up
(00:52:29)Unelected EU officials increase surveillance and more tx limits
(00:56:52)SAMOURAI SWAPS beta is live!
(01:01:10)Among others HRF awards grant to Keith Mukai of Seed Signer
(01:03:56)SHILL ALERT: New premium aluminum cases for SeedSigner
(01:06:48) Is that the list? Are we done?

A new years love note to the oppressors.

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000
A new year's love note to the oppressors.

Running a bitcoin node for the streets. RoninDojo community discussion.

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Running a bitcoin node for the streets, RoninDojo community discussion.
This episode is from a live recording with with Zelko, Dojo Coder, damm kewl, Samourai and the RoninDojo community.
The discussion gave us all an opportunity to ask questions related to the recent updates covered in a podcast I recorded with Zelko the Co-Founder of RoninDojo. ( Running a bitcoin node for the streets.)
During the episode we covered the origins of the project, what spurred him and the team on to build and continue improving, and what comes next.
We decided to do a follow up and open the discussion to listeners who had questions or feedback and it was a great success. I know from personal experience that the world of Bitcoin privacy and security can be daunting and frustrating at times. We want to help people use the best tools available to actually use bitcoin. Having these open discussions really helps dispel myths and encourage use.
Its always good to have these conversations with people who stand for freedom and refuse to bend the knee. We will be running another podcast and open discussion next month and would love to hear from you.
Here’s the link to the original episode for those who missed it.
https://ungovernablemisfits.com/podcast/running-a-bitcoin-node-for-the-streets-with-zelko-from-ronindojo/

Show notes bellow.
Ive been running RD for the past 4 or 5 years and have been amazed at the development, with the latest release v2.4.0 users now have full control of Whirlpool CLI from the UI! As a long term user I'm very happy to see this.
I talked to Zelko about how it was implemented as well as covering what a beautiful job Dojo Coder @PavelTheCoder has done on the UI.
I could bang on in the show notes all day about what an incredible job the team has done but I'm a dyslexic F%CK and you are going to listen to the show anyway.
The main takeaway is the Ronin team build my favourite node implementation in the bitcoin space and haven’t forgotten that bitcoin is for the streets.
Don’t forget if you would like to buy a 1TB or 2TB Tanto you can use the link bellow for a discount and to help support the show.

Use code: Ungovernable
https://shop.ronindojo.io/?coupon=ungovernable
Show guest - Zelko

Twitter -https://twitter.com/BTCxZelko
Co-Founder of @RoninDojoNode

Show Host: Max

Twitter - https://twitter.com/MaxBitbuybit
Website -https://ungovernablemisfits.com/

Show Sponsor: - Ronindojo
Want the best opensource node in the world?

Here’s some money off and you can help support the show at the same time.
Use code: Ungovernable
https://shop.ronindojo.io/?coupon=ungovernable

Want a free Samourai/RoninDojo privacy defenders wallpaper?
Use the link bellow.
https://ungovernablemisfits.com/anarchic-assets/

For the Samourai/RoninDojo privacy defenders clothing please use the link bellow.
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For privacy defenders Art please use the link bellow.
https://ungovernablemisfits.com/shop/privacy-defenders/

Ungovernable Misfits Presents: A Very Ungovernable Christmas

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The BitBuyBit Radio network, in partnership with Ungovernable Misfits Media, present, the greatest collection of Bitcoin themed Christmas parodies, ever assembled.

For the first time, Plebs from the Pleb Miner Mafia and The Meshtadel come together in one Christmas Collection called “An Ungovernable Christmas”

These songs will fill you with an Ungovernable spirit.

Like Rev HODL’s “Here Come all the Plebs”

And musical treasure’s such as Jack Billiams’ “Baby, Bitcoin’s the way”

This collection of classics can be yours, on three records or two deluxe long play cassettes.

Including hits like Yooper Hodl’s soon to be classic, I’m Dreaming of a New China Ban, rumored to be, the most popular recording of all time.

Pour a mug of hot cocoa, warm yourself by the fire, play this collection and fill your heart with an Ungovernable spirit.

Chet’s nuts roasting on an open fire, scents of moonshine tickling your nose.

O Bitcoin O Bitcoin

I’m Leaning on a Pile of Misfits

An Ungovernable Christmas treasury is the perfect way to celebrate the joy of this holiday season.

Jon Performs a heartwarming rendition of “Have Yourself and an Ungovernable Little Christmas”

50 songs on three records or two long play cassettes just 45,917 sats, don't miss this opportunity to receive An Ungovernable Christmas

(I think Play Yooper’s Recording as the outro, I’ll send you his entire recording)

Call now 1800 GFY GFY that's 1800 go **** yourself or send 45,917 sats to Misfits Media, PO Box 21 North Pole, North Pole

Ungovernable Misfits does not accept cash, check, money order, COD, slave notes, cuck bucks, or any other forms of filty fiat. Bitcoin only

PMM EP13 2.0 (previous episode corrupted)

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Pleb Miner Monthly
Episode 13
Show Notes

Holiday greetings from the Pleb Miner Mafia and the Ungovernable Misfits!

Thank You toYooper for his wonderful holiday greeting!

Statistics brought to you byLincoin Mining.

This episode was recorded very early in December, the show notes will contain more recent statistics

Lincoin Mining is a pool, an ASIC management hub, and energy trading platform. Ask about bundling services.

Statistics Summary
Global Hashrate 30 MA - 499 EH/s
Other Mining pools of note: Foundry – 144 EH/s, Antpool 135 EH/s, F2 Pool 62 EH/s, CK Pool-134 PH, and Kano-18 PH.
Hash Value – 303,109 sats per/PH/day ~ $128 Big numbers 12/15 & 12/16
Network Difficulty – 67.31 Trillion
TX fees/block reward – Great numbers since early November. Highlights of December include: 12/5-32.63%, 12/13-37%, 12/14-47%, 12/15-62%

$115 million spent on BRC-20 $141 million on Inscriptions. The mempool is backed up and fees are high, but mining is profitable once again.

Stay up to date with Statistical research by visitingLens.Lincoin.com

Boty didn’t answer our phone call, what’s up with him?

Bitesize Bitcoin
Sponsored by the Lake Satoshi Beach Retreat byBitcoin101.io
The Lake Satoshi retreat is an inclusive event, welcoming individuals of all levels of experience with Bitcoin. With a focus on education, community, and fun; the retreat provides a unique experience for anyone interested in the world of Bitcoin. Learn from industry professionals or simply enjoy the lake. The annual Lake Satoshi Bitcoin retreat is an experience you won't want to miss. This is Pleb Culture and Community at its best. Please consider going now, before you make all of your summer plans.

Tickets can be purchased atLakeSatoshi.com

Bitesize Bitcoin is not so Bitesize in this episode, we got deep and hard.

We break down the launch of Ocean Pool

Diverter’s explanation of Luke Dashjr’s Knots and how it affects Whirlpool and BIP-47. Read ithere onUngovernableMisfits.com

Uncomfortable truths of Bitcoin mining pools.
We can say there are only a few “primary pools”
A primary pool should tick three boxes
1. Create its block template
2. Own/control the coinbase transaction
3. Sign the block (Could be optional)

Most FPPS pools are incapable of meeting these criteria.
Binance #4 with 53 EH
Luxor #6 with 17 EH
BTC.com #8 with 10.8 EH
EMCD #7 pool with 11.6 EH
Poolin # 12 with 5.4
Ultimus #17 with 1.85 eH

Are all just hashrate aggregators and are many simply buying labels from antpool?

ACTION NEWS!!!
Sponsored byClothing andArt onUngovernable Misfits

FollowAlex for more mining ALPHA and to buy gear.

The Bitcoin Bugle: Bitcoin's Water Usage by Richard Greaser Background music: Sepultura - Smoke on the Watewr

Miners Steal Electricity in Minnesota

What is a Co-op

Wrap Up
Merry Christmas Everyone! From Max, Jon, Mr. Crown, The Pleb Miner Mafia, and the Meshtadel. May the New Year bring you all health, happiness, and peace.

Pleb Miner Monthly EP13. Bitcoin, Christmas, Hash.

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Pleb Miner Monthly
Episode 13

Holiday greetings from the Pleb Miner Mafia and the Ungovernable Misfits!

Thank You toYooper for his wonderful holiday greeting!

Statistics brought to you byLincoin Mining.

This episode was recorded very early in December, the show notes will contain more recent statistics

Lincoin Mining is a pool, an ASIC management hub, and energy trading platform. Ask about bundling services.

Statistics Summary
Global Hashrate 30 MA - 499 EH/s
Other Mining pools of note: Foundry – 144 EH/s, Antpool 135 EH/s, F2 Pool 62 EH/s, CK Pool-134 PH, and Kano-18 PH.
Hash Value – 303,109 sats per/PH/day ~ $128 Big numbers 12/15 & 12/16
Network Difficulty – 67.31 Trillion
TX fees/block reward – Great numbers since early November. Highlights of December include: 12/5-32.63%, 12/13-37%, 12/14-47%, 12/15-62%

$115 million spent on BRC-20 $141 million on Inscriptions. The mempool is backed up and fees are high, but mining is profitable once again.

Stay up to date with Statistical research by visitingLens.Lincoin.com

Boty didn’t answer our phone call, what’s up with him?

Bitesize Bitcoin
Sponsored by the Lake Satoshi Beach Retreat byBitcoin101.io
The Lake Satoshi retreat is an inclusive event, welcoming individuals of all levels of experience with Bitcoin. With a focus on education, community, and fun; the retreat provides a unique experience for anyone interested in the world of Bitcoin. Learn from industry professionals or simply enjoy the lake. The annual Lake Satoshi Bitcoin retreat is an experience you won't want to miss. This is Pleb Culture and Community at its best. Please consider going now, before you make all of your summer plans.

Tickets can be purchased atLakeSatoshi.com

Bitesize Bitcoin is not so Bitesize in this episode, we got deep and hard.

We break down the launch of Ocean Pool

Diverter’s explanation of Luke Dashjr’s Knots and how it affects Whirlpool and BIP-47. Read ithere onUngovernableMisfits.com

Uncomfortable truths of Bitcoin mining pools.
We can say there are only a few “primary pools”
A primary pool should tick three boxes
1. Create its block template
2. Own/control the coinbase transaction
3. Sign the block (Could be optional)

Most FPPS pools are incapable of meeting these criteria.
Binance #4 with 53 EH
Luxor #6 with 17 EH
BTC.com #8 with 10.8 EH
EMCD #7 pool with 11.6 EH
Poolin # 12 with 5.4
Ultimus #17 with 1.85 eH

Are all just hashrate aggregators and are many simply buying labels from antpool?

ACTION NEWS!!!
Sponsored byClothing andArt onUngovernable Misfits

FollowAlex for more mining ALPHA and to buy gear.

The Bitcoin Bugle: Bitcoin's Water Usage by Richard Greaser Background music: Sepultura - Smoke on the Watewr

Miners Steal Electricity in Minnesota

What is a Co-op

Wrap Up
Merry Christmas Everyone! From Max, Jon, Mr. Crown, The Pleb Miner Mafia, and the Meshtadel. May the New Year bring you all health, happiness, and peace.

Running a bitcoin node for the streets with Zelko from RoninDojo

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode I spoke with Zelko the Co-Founder of RoninDojo.
We discuss the origins of the project and what spurred him and the team on to build and continue improving the project.

Ive been running RD for the past 4 years and have been amazed at the development, with the latest release v2.4.0 users now have full control of Whirlpool CLI from the UI! As a long term user I'm very happy to see this. I talked to Zelko about how it was implemented as well as covering what a beautiful job Dojo Coder @PavelTheCoder has done on the UI.

I could bang on in the show notes all day about what an incredible job the team has done but I'm a dyslexic F%CK and you are going to listen to the show anyway.

The main takeaway is the Ronin team build my favourite node implementation in the bitcoin space and haven’t forgotten that bitcoin is for the streets.

We will be holding a spaces in the next week for an open discussion with anybody with questions, feedback or who just wants to talk bitcoin and freedom with us. Join us on twitter at 20:00 London time. We would love to hear from you.

Don’t forget if you would like to buy a 1TB or 2TB Tanto you can use the link bellow for a discount and to help support the show.

Use code: Ungovernable
https://shop.ronindojo.io/?coupon=ungovernable

Show guest - Zelko

Twitter -https://twitter.com/BTCxZelko

Co-Founder of @RoninDojoNode

Show Host: Max

Twitter -https://twitter.com/MaxBitbuybit

Website -https://ungovernablemisfits.com/

Show Sponsor: - Ronindojo

Want the best opensource node in the world?

Here’s some money off and you can help support the show at the same time.

Use code: Ungovernable
https://shop.ronindojo.io/?coupon=ungovernable

For the Samourai/RoninDojo privacy defenders clothing please use the link bellow.

https://ungovernablemisfits.com/shop/samourai-privacy-defenders/

For privacy defenders Art please use the link bellow.

https://ungovernablemisfits.com/shop/privacy-defenders/

Show Sponsor: - sx6.store

SECURE YOUR BITCOIN IN MARINE GRADE, 316L STAINLESS STEEL!

Use code: Ungovernable

https://sx6.store/

Show Sponsor: - Foundation Devices

Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.

As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil,”

Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show.

Use code: Ungovernable at check out for 3 months free VPN usage with IVPN.

https://foundationdevices.com

Freedom or fold! Monthly bitcoin update EP31. Stay up to date with what matters.

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode of bitcoin monthly EP31 we talk about the importance of using bitcoin in a private and freedom focused way as well as covering the list below and much more.

Phishing campaign targeting some of the Blockstream Store users
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/blockstream-is-investigating-a-potential-email-database-leak/

Zeus beta
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/zeus-v0-8-0-beta-3/

StartOS now open source
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/startos-is-now-available-under-the-mit-license/

Gemini UK to Block Bitcoin Transfers To and From Non-Approved Exchanges
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gemini-uk-to-prohibit-regular-bitcoin-transactions/

Fake Ledger Live App on Microsoft App Store Used to Steal 16.8+ BTC
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/fake-ledger-live-app-on-ms-app-store/

Fake Bitbox app
https://x.com/BitBoxSwiss/status/1725491128521068958?s=20

User loses 25BTC
https://x.com/RMessitt/status/1723141037856596175?s=20

Envoy 1.4.0 beta
https://x.com/FOUNDATIONdvcs/status/1727320133666808146?s=20

Sparrow Wallet v1.8.0: Transaction Diagram Captions, Open Wallets Search & More
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/sparrow-wallet-v1-8-0/

Sparrow Wallet v1.8.1: Oxt Fee Rates Estimator, Slider Improvements & More
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/sparrow-wallet-v1-8-1/

Swan Bitcoin to Stop Serving Customers Interacting with Privacy Services
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/swan-bitcoin-privacy-update/

Mutiny Wallet Disables Sending Zaps to Zeus Users
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mutiny-wallet-disables-sending-zaps-to-zeus-users/

F2Pool Is Likely Filtering OFAC-Sanctioned Transactions - Report
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/f2pool-is-filtering-transactions-from-ofac-sanctioned-address-report/

83 BTC Transaction Fee Sets a New Record in Fiat Terms
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/83-btc-transaction-fee/

Blitx Wallet v0.6.9-420: Lightning Box
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/blitx-wallet-v0-6-9-420/

Wallet of Satoshi Stops Serving Customers in the United States
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/wallet-of-satoshi-stops-serving-us-customers/

Show Host: Max
https://twitter.com/MaxBitbuybit
Website -https://ungovernablemisfits.com/

Co host BQA
Twitter - @BitcoinQ_A
Website - bitcoiner.guide

Co host - Antomous
Twitter - @antomousB
Websitevulcan21.com

Show Sponsor - Foundation Devices

Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.

As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil,”

Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show.

Use code: Ungovernable at check out for 3 months free VPN usage with IVPN.

https://foundationdevices.com

Show Sponsor: Ronindojo

Want the best opensource node in the world?

Here’s some money off and you can help support the show at the same time.

Use code: Ungovernable
https://shop.ronindojo.io/?coupon=ungovernable

Show Sponsor: sx6.store

SECURE YOUR BITCOIN IN MARINE GRADE, 316L STAINLESS STEEL!

Use code: Ungovernable

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Bitcoin privacy defenders. Samourai community discussion on using the tools and never bending the knee.

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This episode is from a live recording I did with Samourai (Samourai wallet) Zelko (Ronin Dojo) and the community following a discussion we had on a recent podcast about the release of Sentinel, a watch only wallet created by Samourai wallet.
We decided to do a follow up and open the discussion to listeners who had questions or feedback and it was a great success. I know from personal experience that the world of Bitcoin privacy and security can be daunting and frustrating at times. We want to help people use the best tools available to actually use bitcoin. Having these open discussions really helps dispel myths and encourage use.
Its always good to have these conversations with people who stand for freedom and refuse to bend the knee. We will be running another podcast and open discusion again next month and we would love to hear from you.
Here’s the link to the original episode for those who missed it and show notes bellow.
https://ungovernablemisfits.com/podcast/exploring-sentinel/

Sentinel is an open source watch only wallet that allows users to track offline, cold storage, and paper wallets without needing private keys. Users of sentinel can keep an eye on all balances and transactions as well as generating receive addresses without exposing private keys or reducing security. Your offline bitcoin wallet may eventually need to send a transaction, now you don’t have to compromise the security of your offline wallet by bringing it online, you can Use Sentinel to maintain the air gap.
Samourai gave us the history of sentinel and where its going in the future and Zelko helped me understand the interaction between RoninDojo and sentinel, why its so seamless and fast. Ive been testing it over the past week and it is blazing fast as well as incredibly simple to use. Im enjoying the layout and being able to track all balances in one place.
As is to be expected this is bitcoin software that is built to be used without revealing your identity or information that could leave you vulnerable to attacks. Native Tor integration, PSBTs, simple Dojo pairing and generating receive addresses from all tracked wallets are just some of the many incredible features.
We are going to be running a spaces around a week after this episode goes live and would love to hear from you. If you have questions or feedback please join the conversation. I will announce the date and time in the next few days.
To learn more about sentinel and to download it please use the link bellow.
https://sentinel.watch/
To learn more about and to download it please use the link bellow.
https://samouraiwallet.com/
To learn more about RoninDojo please use the link bellow.
https://shop.ronindojo.io/?coupon=ungovernable
For the Samourai/RoninDojo privacy defenders clothing please use the link bellow.
https://ungovernablemisfits.com/shop/samourai-privacy-defenders/

For privacy defenders Art please use the link bellow.
https://ungovernablemisfits.com/shop/privacy-defenders/

Thank you for listening and please let me know if you have any questions.

Host - @MaxBitbuybit
Guest - @RoninDojoNode
Guest - @SamouraiWallet
Show Sponsor: Ronindojo
Want the best opensource node in the world?
Here’s some money off and you can help support the show at the same time.
Use code: Ungovernable
https://shop.ronindojo.io/?coupon=ungovernable
Show Sponsor - Foundation Devices
Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.
As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil,”
Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show.
Use code: Ungovernable at check out for 3 months free VPN usage with IVPN.
https://foundationdevices.com
Show Sponsor: sx6.store
SECURE YOUR BITCOIN IN MARINE GRADE, 316L STAINLESS STEEL!
Use code: Ungovernable
https://sx6.store/

Pleb Miner Monthly EP12 - Don’t sell out! Bitcoin deserves better!

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Pleb Miner Monthly
Episode 12
Show Notes

It’s Thanksgiving season in the US, perhaps Plebs all around the world can stop, take a pause, and appreciate the wonderful world we live in.

Intro Music:Rolling Band – Gratitude (Beastie Boys Cover)

Statistics brought to you byLincoin Mining.

Lincoin Mining is a pool, an ASIC management hub, and energy trading platform. Ask about bundling services.

Statistics Summary
Global Hashrate 30 MA - 458 EH/s
Other Mining pools of note: Foundry – 133 EH/s, Antpool 130 EH/s, Braiins 6.16 EH/s, CK Pool-24 PH, and Kano-17 PH.
Hash Value - 251,426 sats per/PH/day ~ $91
Network Difficulty - 64.68 Trillion a +3.55% increase. Previously 2.34%
TX fees/block reward – 1-2% end of October but as high as 34% so far

Much of the TX fee push are due to ordinals and inscriptions. To date Wizards have spent over 77 million on fees to inscribe.

Stay up to date with Statistic research by visitingLens.Lincoin.com

Boty is thankful for Electricity, Medi (for giving him a job), and the Pleb Miner Mafia.

Bitesize Bitcoin
Sponsored by the Lake Satoshi Beach Retreat byBitcoin101.io
The Lake Satoshi retreat is an inclusive event, welcoming individuals of all levels of experience with Bitcoin. With a focus on education, community, and fun; the retreat provides a unique experience for anyone interested in the world of Bitcoin. Learn from industry professionals or simply enjoy the lake. The annual Lake Satoshi Bitcoin retreat is an experience you won't want to miss. This is Pleb Culture and Community at its best.

Tickets can be purchased atLakeSatoshi.com

Bitesize Bitcoin – Shedding light on Ordinals, Inscriptions, BRC-20 Tokens, The Sophon BRC-20 killer, and how they relate to mining fees.

Ordinal theory is a methodology of describing and tracking individual sats. Inscriptions are the digital artifact that is inscribed on an individual sat. BRC-20 tokens are an ordinal shitcoin. The bot called Sophon looks for incoming Bitcoin transactions that involve ordinals and jumps in line with higher fees to take the ticker name.

Here is the site where I did much of the Ordinalresearch.

ACTION NEWS!!!
Sponsored byClothing andArt onUngovernable Misfits

Nico Smid article on Miners diversifying with AI computation
FollowAlex for more mining ALPHA and to buy gear.
The Bitcoin Bugle: Sell Out by Richard Greaser Background music:Reel Big Fish – Sellout (Acoustic)
New Auradine Miner
Miners Steal Electricity in Taiwan

Wrap Up
Barnminer jerky, when he has it, you better get it.

Eric Blockhouse started a new YouTube Channel calledBlockhouse Bitcoin Brainiacs

Tensai Bankai is helping promote theCapetown Bitcoin Conference January 27-28. A lot of the focus here is towards driving South Africans with the inclination towards self-preservation, autonomy, self-determination, and towards further understanding Bitcoin and how it can help protect South Africans from the coming storm.

Privacy Defenders Samourai and Zelko introduce Sentinel, the watch only bitcoin wallet.

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode I spoke to Samourai and Zelko about the recent release of Sentinel, a watch only wallet created by Samourai wallet. Sentinel is an open source watch only wallet that allows users to track offline, cold storage, and paper wallets without needing private keys. Users of sentinel can keep an eye on all balances and transactions as well as generating receive addresses without exposing private keys or reducing security. Your offline bitcoin wallet may eventually need to send a transaction, now you don’t have to compromise the security of your offline wallet by bringing it online, you can Use Sentinel to maintain the air gap.
Samourai gave us the history of sentinel and where its going in the future and Zelko helped me understand the interaction between RoninDojo and sentinel, why its so seamless and fast. Ive been testing it over the past week and it is blazing fast as well as incredibly simple to use. Im enjoying the layout and being able to track all balances in one place.
As is to be expected this is bitcoin software that is built to be used without revealing your identity or information that could leave you vulnerable to attacks. Native Tor integration, PSBTs, simple Dojo pairing and generating receive addresses from all tracked wallets are just some of the many incredible features.
We are going to be running a spaces around a week after this episode goes live and would love to hear from you. If you have questions or feedback please join the conversation. I will announce the date and time in the next few days.
To learn more about sentinel and to download it please use the link bellow.
https://sentinel.watch/
To learn more about and to download it please use the link bellow.
https://samouraiwallet.com/
To learn more about RoninDojo please use the link bellow.
https://shop.ronindojo.io/?coupon=ungovernable
For the Samourai/RoninDojo privacy defenders clothing please use the link bellow.
https://ungovernablemisfits.com/shop/samourai-privacy-defenders/
Thank you for listening and please let me know if you have any questions.
Host - @MaxBitbuybit
Guest -@RoninDojoNode
Guest - @SamouraiWallet
Show Sponsor: Ronindojo
Want the best opensource node in the world?
Here’s some money off and you can help support the show at the same time.
Use code: Ungovernable
https://shop.ronindojo.io/?coupon=ungovernable
Show Sponsor - Foundation Devices
Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.
As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil,”
Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show.
Use code: Ungovernable at check out for 3 months free VPN usage with IVPN.
https://foundationdevices.com
Show Sponsor: sx6.store
SECURE YOUR BITCOIN IN MARINE GRADE, 316L STAINLESS STEEL!
Use code: Ungovernable
https://sx6.store/

Critical vulnerability? Bitcoin monthly EP30

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode of bitcoin monthly EP30 we are missing our mouthy northern robot friend. With bitcoin QnA away on an NFT course Antomous and I had really enjoyable and engaging conversation. We covered the updates listed bellow and much more.

Bitcoin core: 25.1

- bug fixes and performance improvements, as well as updated translations.

Blue Wallet v6.4.9

- Fixes
- airdrop cosigner

LND v0.17.0

- Fixes
- Musig2 based Taproot channels

RTL v0.14.1 beta

- Support for opening Taproot Channels
- Default onchain address type is now P2TR

RoninDojo v2.1.0

- software updates
- Bug fixes

SamouraiWallet v0.99.98i

- PSBT support
- Sign transaction tool
- Batch spend import
- option to mark transaction change as “Do Not Spend” immediately after broadcast
- option to “reattempt broadcast” after transaction broadcast failure

Zeus v0.8.0-beta1

- Embedded LND node
- OLYMPUS by ZEUS 0-conf channel service
   -ZEUS PAY self-custodial lightning addresses, using Zaplocker
- Simple Taproot Channels
- Contact book

Peach Bitcoin

- connect your own node

Robosats v0.5.3-alpha

- f2f transactions

Show Sponsor - Foundation Devices

Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.

As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil,”

Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show.

Use code: Ungovernable at check out for 3 months free VPN usage with IVPN.

https://foundationdevices.com

Show Sponsor: Ronindojo

Want the best open source node in the world?

Here’s some money off and you can help support the show at the same time.

Use code: Ungovernable
https://shop.ronindojo.io/?coupon=ungovernable

Show Sponsor: sx6.store

SECURE YOUR BITCOIN IN MARINE GRADE, 316L STAINLESS STEEL!

Use code: Ungovernable

https://sx6.store/

“You can’t live in a bitcoin.” Ben Gunn Returns as Atlas Shrugs.

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In case you missed our first conversation or want to re listen, heres the link.
https://ungovernablemisfits.com/podcast/bitcoin-wins-faster-through-collaboration-with-antomousb-copy/

Ben Gunn Returns as Atlas Shrugs
Intro Quote: “The Solution to Pollution is Dilution” --Ben Gunn
Show Description
Our friend and fellow pleb, Ben Gunn returns to the show after a testing couple of years in Bitcoin and the wider world, to share what has worked for him, what hasn't, and his thoughts and plans for the future.
This is a fantastic follow-up interview to first episode we did in 2021, which if you haven't heard, you must and is here. In this episode, Max and Ben take a stroll around the park in Amsterdam, Netherlands to catch up on what he's been
up to since we last met on his woodland back in simpler times.
We kick off by reviewing life in the Fiat Mines, and how things are deteriorating in day to day work and relationships. Red tape, higher costs of getting stuff done, how the average person is affected and how it can't continue forever.
We discuss the transformational power of acknowledging negative observations and turning them into positive actions. How there are just some things that we have no ability to influence or control, and that it's okay to switch off the doom vendors and focus on what you can build in reply. Getting fit and staying focussed on what's really important.
We address the problem of when it's the right time to quit and where it's best to relocate in an increasingly uncertain world. The attractiveness of new locations such as El Salvador, and how leaving a broken system behind can fix many things, but not everything, and how it's all part of a much bigger cycle.
The growing relevance of Atlas Shrugged to the world we're seeing around us, and what we can learn from the novel in today's context. We also announce a new project – a series of future shows that will analyse the book from the perspectives of Bitcoiners and as living people in a world of zombies, and help a new reader get to the end!
We finish off talking about the pro's and con's of Bitcoin conferences and podcast business models, the pro's and con's of advertising based income vs Value for Value approach. We talk about the risk shifting behaviour of the dominant podcasts, and the impact on the listener's finances, as well as the overwhelming generosity and support of our own loyal fan base.
Key Takeaways:
The Fiat Mines are getting harder to work in. Where to focus your attention and turn a negative situation into a positive outcome. Meeting Bitcoiners in real life can be an amazing experience, but you can't trust everyone. Zombies are real and how we should be thinking about that in our real lives. Atlas Shrugged is a book written for our times, and we all should learn who John Galt is. Risk shifting behaviour in Bitcoin Podcasts and Conferences, and what to do about it.
Host: Max BitBuyBit
Guest: Ben Gunn
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Bitcoin miners will be the dagger between your shoulder blades. (PMM 0011)

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Pleb Miner Monthly
Episode 11
Show Notes

Intro Music: Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes – I Hate You

Our hatred for globalist, big pharma, big banks, the illuminati elite, a myriad of oppressive taxes, the Federal reserve, “trusting the experts”, and those just “doin muh job” drive us to Bitcoin and self-sovereignty. What's your motivation?

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Global Hashrate - 30 day MA - 443 EH/s
Hash Value - 210,000 sats per/PH/day
Network Difficulty - 61.03 Trillion
Tx/Block Reward - 4.6 % - 1.2%.

New Miner Efficiency and cost to mine breakdown – 20 J/TH is the new 30 J/TH
The S19K Pro is looking to be a decent value.

5 things that grind Boty’s gears:
5. Cats.
4. Spiral Staircases.
3. People who dress up their cats.
2. People who take pictures of their food.
1. The Global Elite who manipulate the levers of power, engineer economic crises, wage wars for profit, intentionally engineering pandemics, and manipulate the media all to usher in a World Order, a world without borders, without freedom, without natural law. I for one say no! I will not kneel for these tyrants! I yearn to live free! Free in a world where my robot wife and robot children are able to live on a homestead and raise chickens and cows, grow beets, and build a hydro powered Bitcoin mine!

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We recently conducted a Twitter spaces on heat capture. Many of the Mining Mafia stopped by the share their experiences in home and small-scale mining heat capture. Listen here

Links of note from the spaces:

Rick home heating paper https://www.cryptocloaks.com/download/44528/?tmstv=1697735162&version=v3

Norsk Bitcoin Paper on Ungovernable Misfits

Home Bitcoin Immersion Mining

Altair's Chimney

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Bassload update
SF Tweet
Update on MDK
Pleb Miner in the Wild will be delayed a bit this go around. If you’re itching to listen to Wild Pleb Miners ramble on about what’s important to them, check out the previous Pleb Miner in the Wild episodes or listen to the spaces we conducted recently.

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Hacking the real world outside of bitcoin and opensource with Urbanhacker.

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

No time for show notes.

Gutted

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Bitcoin mining and diesel engines with Travis Bitckle

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Pleb Miner in the Wild
Travis Bitckle

Listen you fuckers, you screw heads, here is a man who would not take it anymore. A man who stood up against the central bankers, the cunts, the dogs of war, the filth that is the global elite, the shit who devalue our currency, and steal the fruits of our labor. Here is someone who stood up and took Bitcoin Mining into his own hands. Here is, Travis Bitckle, Pleb Miner in the Wild.

Travis is a Pleb Miner extraordinaire, a mad scientist tinkerer and a hell of a nice guy. He has built many iterations of home mining setups. His most common build is an AC Infinity fan cooled miner, coupled to the rig via aFruits and Associates Fan Shroud and aNjord Board from Pivotal Pleb Tech. (If you’d like to hear the story of Zack Bomsta and the Njord Board check out Zack’s Pleb Miner in the Wild interview)

Travis’ newest build is a single board, 120v build, with a custom housing, fan design, and the use of Zack Bomsta’sLoki Kit.

Travis wrote an article detailing the custom build. It can be viewed on our website.
Travis’ 120V miner build on Ungovernable Misfits.

Travis and Jon take the conversation is a few different directions, from automotive topics, specifically related to Volkswagen (VW) Diesel engines, turbocharging, and the use of vegetable oil as dual fuel. Here’s some more information on alternative fuel diesel engines fromUS Filter Maxx. They also discuss alternative sources of energy for Bitcoin mining like bio digesters and what the University of Wisconsin is doing in that area.

They discuss their early political leanings, ranging from anarchy/punk to more conservative ideologies, neo-conservatism, and libertarianism.

The conversation ends with a quote from Mr. Rogers about the importance of those who have cared for and shaped us throughout our lives. Travis wanted to share a special thanks to his wife, mother of his children, washer of his underwear, and the one who has loved him into the successful person and pleb miner he is today. Thanks Travis’ wife and thank you to all our loved ones who suffer through our Bitcoin mania. We love you all.

“All of us have special ones that have loved us into being, would you just take along with me, ten seconds to think of the people who have helped you become who you are” “those who have cared about you and wanted what was best for you in life” – Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers).

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Blockchain spies call Bitcoin Core Contributor “Unqualified” (Bitcoin monthly episode 0029)

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode of bitcoin monthly we discuss Blockchain spies calling Bitcoin Core Contributor “Unqualified” and much more.

Baltic Honey Badger Recap

Huge fee incident
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/paxos-identified-as-fat-finger-entity-in-20-btc-fee-mistake/

Nunchuk Byzantine
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nunchuk-byzantine/

Fortress acquired by Ripple
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/ripple-acquires-fortress-trust/
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/fortress-lost-customer-funds-prior-to-acquisition-by-ripple/

SeedSigner 0.7.0
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/seedsinger-v0-7-0/

More CA bullshit
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/chainalysis-denounces-bitcoin-core-contributor-bryan-bishop-as-unqualified-to-audit-its-code/

RoninUI Pairing page
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/ronin-ui-v2-3-0/

new BTCPay app to be developed
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/btcpay-server-partners-with-spiral-and-ldk-to-develop-btcpay-app/

Peach goes Open Source
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/peach-bitcoin-v0-3-0/

Sparrow v1.7.9
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/sparrow-wallet-v1-7-9/

Robosats is decentralizing
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/robosats-is-decentralizing-how-to-become-robosats-federation-coordinator/

Zaplocker - Non custodial lightning address server
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/zaplocker-com-non-custodial-lightning-address-server/

Tor PoW Launch
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/tor-launched-proof-of-work-defense-for-onion-services/

Tornado Cash indictments
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/new-tornado-cash-indictments-run-counter-to-fincen-guidance-coin-center/

Samourai v0.99.98h
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/samourai-wallet-v99-98h/

Samourai Dojo v1.21.0: $1 Fee Estimator
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/samourai-dojo-v1-21-0/

The Bitcoin Company's Web App Added Auth47 Paynym Accounts
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/the-bitcoin-company-integrated-auth47-paynym-accounts/

Info on Peach licence

https://github.com/Peach2Peach/peach-app/blob/develop/LICENSE.md

Article on Chainalysis Denounces Bitcoin Core Contributor As “Unqualified”
Chainalysis attempts to render Bitcoin Core contributor Bryan Bishop as “unqualified” to audit Chainalysis’ source code as the surveillance firm’s own experts stumble cluelessly around the blockchain.

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/technical/chainalysis-denounces-bitcoin-core-contributor-as-unqualified?ref=nobsbitcoin.com

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Pleb Miner Monthly EP10 Growing Centralisation of the Bitcoin Mining Sector.

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Pleb Miner Monthly
Episode 10
Show Notes

1 year of doing Pleb Miner Content on BitBuyBit.

We are honored to be able to provide Pleb Miner content and are doubly honored to be able to interact with all of you on Telegram, Twitter and Fountain

Thank You for all the contributions of content, encouragement, sponsorships, boosts, and friendships!

Intro Music: Faith No More – We Care a Lot

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Statistics Summer Summary
Hashrate - June 21 our 70 MA was 367 EH – We are now 394 EH a 7.3% increase
Difficulty - June 21 Difficulty was 52.35 EH – We are now 54.15 a 3.4 % increase
BTC Price - June 21 BTC Price was $29,893 – Its now $26,192
Hash Value - Hash Value on June 21 was 24,850 – and is now 24,040 3.25% decrease

Block 807,057, 20.013 BTC in transaction fees!!!
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Take the Quiz!!! And share your results!
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Statistics

What is Hashrate?
What is the incorrect name given to the HalFinning?
Explain the HalFinning.
What is difficulty and why is it important?
Name two common payout schemes used by mining pools?
Basic Electricity
What is Voltage?-
What is Current?
What is Power?
Explain Joules Law.
Convert 3500 watts at 240 volts to amps
Cost to Mine
What is a Watt/hour ?
Calculate the cost to mine a 3500 watt Bitcoin Mining Server over a 24 hr period at
$.10/KW/hr
Now do the UK at 30p/KW/hr
What is Hash Value
What is Hash Price
If current BTC price is $26K and our 3500 watt machine at 110TH get us 25, 773 sats per day, are we profitable at .10 cents KW/hr

Block Creation and Transactions
What are the components of a candidate Bitcoin block headerTransaction Data
The transaction data within a Bitcoin block contain information about each transaction included in the block. Name some of the key characteristics of the transaction data

Bitcoin Mining Server
Name the parts of a Bitcoin Mining Server also knows as an ASIC.

BIP300
BIP 300, also known as drivechains is a Bitcoin Improvement Proposal that will allow sidechains of separate blockchains on top of Bitcoin. Max, this is the final Mine your Mind question. Are drivechains…
Gay
Lame
Retarded
Regarded

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A short Op-Ed from an Anon Pleb.
Growing Centralization of the Bitcoin Mining Sector
Public corporations have rapidly dominated the mining sector, primarily through aggressive mergers and acquisitions. By establishing expansive industrial mining infrastructure and consuming incredible amounts of electricity, these entities have positioned themselves at the forefront of the industry. Their dominance is further solidified by their ability to secure funding via traditional Wall Street mechanisms, such as shareholder dilution and convertible notes. This financial leverage affords them several advantages, including procuring large machine orders at prices below market rates, benefiting from reduced transmission and distribution costs, thanks to high-voltage infrastructure, implementing power procurement strategies tailored to bitcoin mining. Such centralization can sideline smaller players, often referred to colloquially as the "plebs", pushing them to the periphery of the industry. Bitcoin is meant to be a P2P decentralized network. Centralization of mining is a justified concern.

Bassload Update Turn Down for What!?

Nic Smid Blockpost

Nico Smid Immersion Article on Ungovernable Misfits

The Bugle Bugle - Paul Sztorc Runs for President to Promote BIP 300

Pleb Miner Small Builds and Innovation
Travis Bitkle

Sat Stacking Pleb has a cool one board build

Altair Tech to have S19s single boards

D-central carries aBitaxe kit andPivotal Pleb Tech boards

Crypto Cloaks carries a number of DIY items as well

Winter is coming and everyone is getting ready with their space heaters and dusting off the sketchbooks and designs from previous years and getting back to work. Can’t wait to see and share what everyone will build this winter!

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Grid Harmony with Troy Cross and Bitcoin Bassload

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000
Troy Cross and Bitcoin Bassload Treble + Bass = Energy Grid Harmony In this electrifying episode of BitBuyBit, Max and Jon speak with energy market expert and Pleb Miner Mafia Capo, Bitcoin Bassloa

Dropping out vs dropping fiat for bitcoin and FOSS

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

I had a conversation with Matt Rose - Head of marketing for Foundation devices
about his entry into the bitcoin space after a career in traditional fiat marketing. Matt made the move to the bitcoin world after experiencing how fake the large corporations were and he explains in this episode how much ideas get watered down after going through all of the checklists to comply and stay woke.

Now that Matt is working for Foundation devices things are very different. He’s excited to be working with a team that genuinely cares about privacy, security, freedom and bitcoin.

We also talked about the issues facing young people working in today’s world and how there is a movement in China called laying flat Where people are deciding to drop out rather than spend their entire lives working with no chance of progressing or having the lives they had been told they could have after working hard at school and going to university.

This is not just a trend in China is also happening in America and all across Europe, we discussed the ways that bitcoin can help and why this might just save an entire generation from living in quiet desperation.

Finally, we touched on the process of creating and organising our ideas. Matt and I both like to keep notes and continually work on ideas and Matt gave me a few tips on using open source free software like obsidian to improve and create links between different projects that might otherwise be missed.

I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you enjoy listening for any questions. Please reach out and I’ll be happy to help.

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Mining bitcoin in the desert - Pleb Miner in the Wild - Desert Dave.

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Pleb Miner in the Wild
This episode’s Pleb Miner in the Wild is Dave of the Desert visit him on NOSTR @ DesertDave@nostrplebs.com
Dave and Jon talk about Dave’s solar setup and how to achieve a build like his in an economical fashion. Dave has created avideo describing his setup.

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Bitcoin breaks if we don’t hit $120,000 by the halving! We discus in PMM Episode 009.

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

PMM Episode 9
Show Notes

The title is total bullshit. If you clicked... Gutted mate.
Listen to PMM wherever, BOOST onFountain
Boty came back from Mining Disrupt a changed Bot. Is Boty a gangland thug? Who pulls the strings at Lincoin, Medi or Boty?

Intro Music: Geto Boys - Still

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Something the entire world, not just Bitcoiners or Bitcoin Miners need to understand is the halving or Halfinning. New bitcoin are issued by the Bitcoin network every 10 minutes. For the first four years of Bitcoin's existence, the amount of new bitcoins issued every 10 minutes was 50. Every four years, this number is cut in half. The day the amount halves is called a "halving" or "halvening" or better than those two the “halfinning”

In 2012, the number of new bitcoins issued every 10 minutes dropped from 50 bitcoins to 25. In 2016, it dropped from 25 to 12.5. In the most recent May 11, 2020 halving, the reward dropped from 12.5 to 6.25 BTC per block.

Next halfinning is estimated to occur April 17, 2024, the reward will drop from 6.25 BTC per block to 3.125 BTC.

2012 Halving
The 2012 block halving was the first halving and happened on November 28th, 2012.
From 50 BTC per block to 25 BTC per block
Price on Halving Day: $12.35
Price 150 Days Later: $127.00

2016 Halving
The second halving occurred on July 9th, 2016.
25 BTC per block to 12.5 BTC per block
Price on Halving Day: $650.63
Price 150 Days Later: $758.81

2020 Halving
The third halving occurred on May 11, 2020.
12.5 BTC per block to 6.25 BTC per block
Price on Halving Day: $8821.42
Price 150 Days Later: $10,943.00

Global Hashrate
Global Hashrate - on the day of the first halving was about 24 TH but a year later jumped to 4,837 TH. 20054% increase. 266% increase. On halving number 2 July 9th 2016 Hashrate was at 1.5 million TH but a year later jumped to 5.5 million, that’s a 266% increase. Halving number 3 was May 2020 120 million TH or 120 EH. A year later global hashrate jumped to 163 million TH or 163 EH. Over the 3 years from then until August 1 of 2023 it jumped to 380 something EH 133% increase.

Boty Joke: How does a lemon answer the phone, yellow.

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WTF is Containment and Why Does it Matter by Bigety Bigety Barnminer and Aaron Hall
Heat recirculation can be tricky. Oftentimes it is not discovered until a build is complete and energized. Heat recirculation causes havoc in hot environments. Read the entire article on UgovernableMisfits.com
Containment
1. The act or condition of containing.
A structure or system designed to prevent the accidental release of radioactive materials from a reactor. Or translate to Bitcoin mining terms, the accidental release of heat from a miner.

Pleb Miner Monthly ACTION NEWS!!!
From Brad Cuddy atCholla Energy
If a whatsminer ends in 0 or 1 like the M30 M50 or M31 it is air cooled. If it ends in 3 or 4 the M53 is water cooled and if it end in 6 its immersion like the M56

The big news fromDisrupt was the two new minersDesiweMiner and theePIC Blockchain

Nico’s Article explains in greater detail.

Bitcoin BASSload Newsletter

Bitcoin Bugle

Pleb Miner in the Wild
This episode’s Pleb Miner in the Wild is Dave of the Desert visit him on NOSTR @ DesertDave@nostrplebs.com

Dave and Jon talk about Dave’s solar setup and how to achieve a build like his in an economical fashion. Dave has created avideo describing his setup.

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Bitcoin News 0028 Government wants to ban encryption.

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Bitcoin Monthly 0028

In this episode of monthly we discus the topics listed bellow and more.

BlueWallet v6.4.6
- ADD: add new languages
- ADD: support scanning SeedQR backup (closes #4959)
- - https://github.com/BlueWallet/BlueWallet/releases/tag/v6.4.6

BitGO Musig2
- https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitgo-added-taproot-musig2-on-bitcoin-hot-wallets/

Envoy 1.3.0
- redeem azte.co vouchers
- update within Envoy for Founder's Edition
- much more...
https://github.com/Foundation-Devices/envoy/releases/tag/v1.3.0

Nunchuck Android v1.9.33
- Make TAPSIGNER and software keys compatible with BIP48
- Add the ability to export transaction in raw hex when in Ready-to-broadcast state
- Allow mobile to trigger adding Coldcard/Trezor/Ledger via USB on desktop
- Minor bugs and improvements
- - https://github.com/nunchuk-io/nunchuk-android/releases/tag/android.1.9.33

SparrowWallet 1.7.8
- Add BIP322 message signing for singlesig addresses including P2TR
- Add zbar QR reader for all QR scans (wide, cropped and inverted)
- Add useZbar config variable to disable zbar scanning (enabled by default)
- Add Rename Wallet command to File menu
- Set initial fee for proposed RBF transaction to satisfy minimum relay requirements
- - https://github.com/sparrowwallet/sparrow/releases/tag/1.7.8

PDK
- - https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/pdk-a-payjoin-sdk/

HRF Bounties
- #1 Open-Sourcing the Design Guide
- #2 Serverless Payjoin
- #3 End-to-End Encrypted Nostr Group Chats
- #4 Silent payments
- #5 Human Readable Offers
- #6 Self-custodial Mobile Lightning address
- #7 Mobile Border Wallets
- #8 Easy Mobile Multisig
- #9 Frost Multisig Wallet
- #10 Cashu
- #11 BIP47 Expansion
- - https://hrfbounties.org/?ref=bitcoin-2go.de

Kraken ordered to hand over data to IRS
- Name
- Date of birth
- Tax numbers
- Addresses
- Telephone numbers
- Email addresses
- other documents

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Bitcoin fucks a chain spy in the park.

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Bitcoin fucks a chain spy in the park.

In this episode I met up with Brother Rabbit to discus the 1 sat stowaway torch him and samourai are running to help break on-chain heuristics.

Stowaway is a form of peer-to-peer payjoin developed by Samourai Wallet where one party pays another, obscuring the transferred amount, breaking on-chain heuristics, with no server required to be run by the sending or receiving party.

You can send and receive a Stowaway in Samourai Wallet and Sparrow Wallet. For the transaction, both parties participating provide input(s) into the transaction, and both parties receive an output. The transaction can either be carried out manually between the two parties in-person (doing the "QR code shuffle"), or remotely by quickly and automatically exchanging data between the two parties using Soroban; an app agnostic Tor based communications layer developed by Samourai Wallet.

As the name "Stowaway" suggests it works to obscure the amount being sent from one person to another.

By using inputs into the transaction from both parties this breaks the "common-input ownership heuristic" applied by chain analysis firms in an attempt to trace flow of funds. Common-input ownership heuristic; assumption that all inputs to a transaction are owned by the same entity/person.

Stowaway's are not easily detectable on the bitcoin blockchain. The very fact that Stowaways exist on the blockchain adds doubt to all other transactions which have multiple inputs and two outputs (i.e. a simple spend).

How to send/receive a Stowaway in Samourai Wallet

Writen guide:https://docs.samourai.io/wallet/cahoots#stowaway

Tutorial video: https://youtu.be/C8YZI1bY1P4 orhttps://inv.pistasjis.net/watch?v=C8YZI1bY1P4

Short bitcoin privacy series:
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or
https://inv.pistasjis.net/playlist?list=PLIBmWVGQhizLrPjpFMN5bQdbOZRxCQXUg

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Pleb Miner Monthly EP08 ( Bitcoin mining news and statistics.)

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Pleb Miner Monthly Episode 8

Just like Marionettes, Max and Jon Swing to the Symphony… of the NPC nightmare we’re currently living in, yes yes yes, Bitcoin so good.

The phenomenon is called NPC streaming. A nym named “X-Nardo” (@PepenardoStudio) describes it as a “digital landscape where individuals transform into virtual marionettes, controlled by the whims of their audience” kind of like when people put absurd messages in FountainFM Boosts and force Max and Jon to scream “Baaaaaaarrrnnnnminer” and such (It’s okay, we like it, yes yes yes, Boosts so good).

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Medi and the Lincoin Mining Team crushed it at Mining Disrupt, faces were melted, Boty is pleased. 5 EH/s SOON.

BOTY joke
What did the shovel say to his friend on the beach? Are you okay? You're looking a bit pail.

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The 8 Forms of Capital are Social, Material, Financial, Living, Cultural, Experiential, Intellectual, and perhaps most importantly, Spiritual Capital. These are not just principles that apply to permaculture, homesteading, or permaculture design, but can be applied to any endeavor, such as mining.

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In this installment of ACTION NEWS we cover:
Nico Smid’s H1 of 2023 mining update.
Nico Smid’s sub stack
Energy Market Update by Energy Expert Bitcoin Bassload, lovingly read to some sweet sweet jazz guitar. You should be nowhere near a miner if you don’t understand how your electricity is priced or you generate the power yourself. That kickflip, it nice.
Bitcoin Bassload
Be sure to change your password on Whatsminers before you attempt to enable API. And don’t forget to give ol Baaaarrrnnminer a shout on Fountain.
Barnminer M50
The Bitcoin Bugle – Stunning and Brave as always. Who is Dick Greaser anyway?
Bitcoin Bugle

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This episode’s Pleb Miner in the Wild is Aaron Hall ofSunDog Mining. Aaron is a beast of a miner and hell of a good dude. This conversation is an important on because it show that with passion, hard work, and tenacity, you can grow and scale your mining operations, while still maintaining ethics and integrity. Aaron is an awesome individual. Should you need to host machines, do not hesitate to reach out to Aaron to check his rates and availability.
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Huge crash in bitcoin signal! Save yourself NOW!! Use freedom bitcoin, FOSS and listen to BTCxZelko

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

I Jumped on a call with Zelko the Co-founder of RoninDojo, A projected rooted in cypherpunk values and Inspired by FOSS. We talked about the projects and communities that inspire us as well as those that virtue signal and LARP. I always enjoy speaking with Zelko because he says it how it is and doesn’t just talk the talk. RoninDojo walks the walk.

Here’s a brief overview of the project for those of you who are new to it or need reminding.

The RoninDojo project has a strong focus on bitcoin, privacy, and sovereignty. They forked Samourai Wallet's Dojo code and were inspired by the Samourai privacy focused bitcoin wallet and its features, thus became RoninDojo. The creator of bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, stated in the whitepaper that bitcoin is “a purely peer-to-peer version of electronic cash that would allow online payments to be sent directly from one party to another without going through a financial institution.” Following this ethos, the RoninDojo team mission is to bring the hardware and open source software together that enables the dream of “electronic cash”. We believe in providing a private, secure way for individuals to be their own bank, without trusting third party providers. Anyone should have the ability to use bitcoin privately, just like cash! The end goal is to be able to easily deploy the hardware and software needed to have a feature rich bitcoin experience, maintain personal privacy, and enable the sovereign individual to thrive.
Who is behind RoninDojo?

RoninDojo is built and maintained by the Samourai Wallet community. Everyone is encouraged to submit issues or changes to improve this free and open source software. The core maintainers oversee the development of RoninDojo as a whole.

In short this is a team that provides hope for bitcoiners and inspiration for teams wanting to build real open source tools. I have huge respect for the whole team and I hope you enjoy listening to the show.

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Guest - @BTCxZelko Co-Founder of@RoninDojoNode

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Bitcoin monthly 0027 software updates and censorship.

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode of bitcoin monthly we discussed the Oslo Freedom Forum and how people around the world are using bitcoin to escape oppressive governments and protect themselves from hyperinflation. Here’s a link tho the livestream 2023 Day 1 https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/oslo-freedom-forum-2023.

We dig into the recent fuckery from the Apple App Store and its censorship rampage with damus, blixt, and zeus.

We dig into some #bullish or maybe not so bullish metrics “Total supply minus illiquid supply. Illiquid supply is defined as entities that spend less than 25% of their holdings.”

https://twitter.com/therationalroot/status/1672997747337601024?s=46&t=e-2RMVnE9BIJknTrYOEixA

We shill the Ministry of Nodes: Bitcoin Nodebox
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Then we talk about the topics bellow.

SimpleX Server Now Available for StartOS
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/simplex-server-now-available-for-startos/

RaspiBlitx 1.9
https://github.com/raspiblitz/raspiblitz/blob/v1.9/CHANGES.md#whats-new-in-version-190-of-raspiblitz

Bitcoin Keeper v1.0.4: Whirlpool For iOS
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-keeper-v1-0-4/
Bitcoin Keeper v1.0.5: Subscription Plans
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-keeper-v1-0-5/

Umbrel Introduces Prebuilt Home Server, Specifically Engineered For umbrelOS
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/umbrel-announces-umbrel-home/

Blockstream's Greenlight - Scalable, Non-Custodial Lightning Infrastructure Is Now Open to Developers
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/greenlight-by-blockstream-scalable-non-custodial-lightning-infrastructure-now-open-to-developers/

GrapheneOS Now Available on Pixel Tablet

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/grapheneos-now-available-on-pixel-tablet/

A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Modifying Open Source Projects
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/a-beginner-friendly-guide-to-open-source-projects/

New Seed Tool version

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Pleb Miner Monthly 007 - Bitcoin mining Mafia.

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Pleb Miner Monthly
Episode 7
Show Notes

Billy Idol and Pleb Miner Mafia member Paul, perform the duet “Hot in Texas Tonight”

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Global hash rate is 368EH/s, Difficulty 50.56T a recent - 3.26% adjustment TX/Block Reward have been as high as 10.85% and as low as 3.39% in the month of June.

BOTY joke
A skeleton walks into a bar and says to the bartender, I will have one beer and a mop.

Bitesize Bitcoin is brought to you byFixRigs
In this installment of Bitesize Bitcoin we cover an academic paper written by Norsk Bitcoin @BitcoinNytt, titled Harnessing Bitcoin ASICS for Home Heating, Turning Household Heating into income. In the paper Norsk Bitcoin examines how the electricity bills for households can be affected by heating their homes using Bitcoin mining servers as opposed to resistive heaters the study examines ASIC earnings electricity prices and energy consumption from January 2018 to December 2021. Will soon be posted onUngovernable Misfits.

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Bob Burnett provides an analysis of Bitcoin global hash rate. Contributors to global hash rate capital influx price of Bitcoin replacement of old machines

Texas weather is affecting Bitcoin hash rate with waves of scorching heat and record-breaking power load demand riot and Argo have curtailed power during peak demand hours.

ndgoHODL provides his advice on spotting aluminum hash boards.

Nico Smid’s sub stack covers theBlockstream miner due to release third quarter of 2024.

ePICBLOCKCHAIN has released its spec sheet for its model 520 I minor Hash rate 112TH/ S with an efficiency of 33 joules per Terra hash prices to range In the $16 per Terra hash range.

Bitcoin Bassload provides his view on why electricity generators may not prefer a “pancake style” load shape, typical of Bitcoin miners.
SUNSPOTS solar cycle 25 began April 2019 and is projected to reach its peak around 2025 recent observations indicate that solar activity is ramping up prepare your mines IT and telecom infrastructure accordingly.

Pleb Miner in the WIld is sponsored by theLake Satoshi Bitcoin BBQ Camp Out in Laingsburg, MI. August 12th - 13th

A special thanks to KaboomracksAlex andOtto atNakamoto Mining for their S19 and fan shroud giveaway that will be presented at the Lake Satoshi Retreat.

This month's Pleb Miner in the Wild isChet
Chet is an integral part of Pleb Miner Month. He has become like a brother to me over time. I have grown to really appreciate him as a miner and as a friend. Chet is now manager of a hydro mine in Kentucky

Bitcoin Policy UK is attempting to get S9s shipped over to the UK to demonstrate the alternative uses and benefits of Bitcoin mining. Help themHash the Torch by visiting theirGeyser fund.

Two conspiracy theorists one bong. Covid, Climate change, and control.

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Two conspiracy theorists one bong. Covid, Climate change, and control.

No show notes. Gutted.

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Build an air-gapped, stateless Bitcoin signing device with the SeedSigner team.

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I spoke with SeedSigner (The man), Keith Mukai (Lead Dev) and Nick Klockenga (Lead maintainer) about the recent updates to the Seed signer project.

Before we dive into it lets remind ourselves what the seed signer project is and why its so important.

What is SeedSigner?

SeedSigner offers anyone the opportunity to build a verifiably air-gapped, stateless Bitcoin signing device using inexpensive, publicly available hardware components (usually< $50).= SeedSigner= helps= users= save= with= Bitcoin= by= assisting= with= trustless= private= key= generation= and= multi-signature= wallet= setup,= and= helps= users= transact= with= Bitcoin= via= a= secure,= air-gapped= QR-exchange= signing= model.

You can use SeedSigner to complete these tasks:

Calculate word 12/24 of a BIP39 seed phrase
Create a 24-word BIP39 seed phrase with 99 dice rolls
Create a 24-word BIP39 seed phrase by taking a digital photo
Temporarily store up to 3 seed phrases while device is powered
Guided interface to manually create a SeedQR for instant input
BIP39 passphrase / word 25 support
Native Segwit Multisig XPUB generation w/ QR display
Scan and parse transaction data from animated QR codes
Sign transactions & transfer XPUB data using animated QR codes
Live preview during photo-to-seed and QR scanning UX
Optimized seed word entry interface
Support for Bitcoin Mainnet & Testnet
Support for custom user-defined derivation paths
On-demand receive address verification
User-configurable QR code display density
Responsive, event-driven user interface

To build a SeedSigner you will need the following components.

– Raspberry Pi Zero version 1.3 (not “W”)
– Waveshare 1.3 LCD Hat (240 x 240 pixels)
– Aokin / AuviPal/ (other) RPI Camera
– “Orange Pill” Enclosure

Now that we have reminded ourselves what the project is and why its here we can continue.
What I love about SS is anyone in the world can build one without anybody knowing they have it, this is especially useful in countries where freedom money is not welcome. I’ve been following this project for a few years now and continue to be impressed by the vision and team. Since I last spoke to SS they have built a new operating system helping with faster boot times as well as reducing the attack surface. As well as talking technical updates we also discus the pros and cons of working with a fully open source project and why the team are so passionate about what they do. It was really interesting to hear how the three team members met and how they have been working together to help refine and build this incredible project.

It was a pleasure speaking to the SeedSigner team and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording this. If you enjoyed the episode, please let us know by liking and/or subscribing to the video and podcast. Do it now please you lazy fcuk.

If you appreciate what the SeedSigner team are building then please consider donating to them using this linkhttps://seedsigner.com/donate-now/

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Nick Klockenga
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Nostr - npub1rfd0hxdzcze6pzj29thuz34vur57wm9quje7w3edxjgusq6m47csnl7wrt

Keith Mukai
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SeedSigner
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Website -https://seedsigner.com/

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Bitcoin monthly updates, Mempool, Ledger and open source tech.

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode QNA tells me I'm perfect exactly how I am, Antomous goes offline to trade shitcoins mid show and we reminisce about Tone Vays world class hair and trading strategies. Don’t worry we also dive deep into the weird and wonderful world of bitcoin, open source and freedom tech. We started with updates on the following projects.

Updates:

- Bitcoin Core 24.1
-Bug fixes
-performance improvements
-updated translations

- envoy v1.1.3
- Mobile wallet support
- Magic Backups
- biometric/PIN

- Raspiblitz v1.9.0
- I2P support for Bitcoin Core
- CLN Watchtower
- Jam
- LightningTipBot

- nunchuk android v1.9.31
- Support for batched transactions
- Ability to configure gap limit

Whirpool
Surge Rounds

We then discus some new releases listed bellow:

- Ledger: Recovery Service

- Mempool: Transaction Acceleration Marketplace

- Start9 Launches Community Tech Program

- RoboSats Guide

We went into detail on the recent fuck up from Ledger and why introducing trust and unnecessary risk to your bitcoin security setup is not a good idea, its a good reminder why open source software is so important. QNA is back to writing guides and has a new contributor helping bitcoiners learn and use the tools. We discus the offerings from Start9 and how to build your own to save some sats.
If you enjoyed the episode, please let us know by liking and/or subscribing to the video and podcast. Do it now please you lazy fcuk.

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Pleb Miner Monthly EP06 (Miners defend the Bitcoin Network)

Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Pleb Miner Monthly onBitBuyBit & Ungovernable Misfits: A Bitcoin mining podcast focused on the Pleb Miner, the stalwart that defends the Bitcoin Network. Listen and Boost the show on Fountain App

Pleb Miner Monthly Episode 6

In this episode, Max breaks it to Jon and Boty that they missed the party as they find themselves a week late for the Bitcoin 2023 Conference in Miami, Florida. Perhaps they’ll discover themselves some big booty blocks.

Show Notes:
Introduction: Fountain Boosts. We appreciate all Fountain app boosts of any amount of sats. We know your sats are hard earned and we’re glad to know we provide you value.
Max breaks it to Jon and Boty that the Bitcoin 2023 Conference in Miami, Florida was last week.
Boty’s Joke What do you call a cheese that isn’t yours? Nacho Cheese.
Statistics Segment:
Lincoin Pool and Lincoin Lens (Lens.Lincoin.com) bring you accurate and customizable Bitcoin mining statistics.
Explore global hashrate trends and its 30-day moving average (currently 353 EH/s).
Delve into difficulty thresholds, from a recent dip to 48.01 trillion to the current level of nearly 50 trillion.
Discover hash values and their impact on daily mining returns (currently around 27,375 Satoshis per day per 100TH).
Learn about transaction fees as a percentage of block reward, currently averaging 7.94%.
Explore machine profitability and expected daily sats earnings, considering different machine options.
Bitesize Bitcoin:
Sponsored by FixRigs, a review of the repair process for mining equipment.
Jon covers Bitcoin mining pool payout structures FPPS, PPLNS, PPS+. We recommend using Lincoin of course but appreciate Braiins as a mining pool and payout scheme. Kano is a good option to solo mine. Be sure to check out our other Bitesize Bitcoin segments onUngovernableMisfits.com
Action News:
Pleb Miner Monthly Action News is sponsored by Kaboomracks Alex, a trusted source for Bitcoin mining gear and parts.
Highlight the availability of Universal Mining Control Boards by ePICBLOCKCHAIN, compatible with Bitmain and Whatsminer products.
Discuss the release of Braiins' BCB 100 control board, preinstalled with Braiins firmware.
Mention the recent acquisition of Bitcoin mining ASICs from Intel by Block, enabling quicker development of their mining system.
Dive into Bitmain's changes to ASDIC production, including the lack of a peripheral interface controller (PIC) and consolidation of components.
Bitcoin Bugle - Black Trans Blocks Max Shaft of the Bitcoin Bugle reports In a groundbreaking move, Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) has unveiled a new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative in the mining space. The company has launched a mining fund exclusively dedicated to working with Black trans bitcoin miners. This bold step comes on the heels of Marathon's previous success with their "green" block initiative.
Links to all of the articles covered on this episode:
Braiins CB
Altair Tech Board Review
Block's Update
Nico Smid’s Block Post

Pleb Miner in the Wild: Pleb Miner in the Wild Jason Vaughn
Features Jason Vaughn as this episode's Pleb Miner in the Wild, sharing his mining journey and experiences over the past decade.

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The Power of Crypto sovereignty: A Conversation with Erik Cason.

Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I spoke with Erik Cason about The Crypto Sovereignty Project. We also discussed why bitcoin is a vote against the fake democracy we live in today and how it can make war have a real cost to governments and potentially remove the incentive for them to kill innocent human beings.
Cryptosovereignty is the personal power, economic liberty, and political praxis that exist in bitcoin directly, crypto assets generally, and the internet widely. It is the power of any single human — no matter their station of birth, class of wealth, or creed of faith — to choose to put their economic, social, and political rights into a new digital common-wealth that is inviolable and beyond the power of any and all governments to violate.
"[We will not find a solution to political problems in cryptography] Yes, but we can win a major battle in the arms race and gain a new territory of freedom for several years. Governments are good at cutting off the heads of a centrally controlled networks like Napster, but pure P2P networks like Gnutella and Tor seem to be holding their own." –Satoshi Nakamoto
It was a pleasure speaking to Erik and I urge anyone who has not yet read his work to check it out in the links bellow.
If you enjoyed the episode, please let us know by liking and/or subscribing to the video and podcast. Do it now please you lazy fcuk.

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Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil,”

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Show Guest: @Erikcason
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Ordinal and Inscription shitcoiners hand over millions of sats to miners.

Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Ordinal and Inscription shitcoiners hand over millions of sats to miners.

April showers bring May flowers, but over the past few week April showers have brought miners May Transaction fees as a percentage of Block Reward. The pain miners have felt over the past year has temporarily been relieved by inscription and ordinal enthusiasts willing to part with sats to have their girlfriend’s breast size recorded for all eternity on the Bitcoin Blockchain. Bringing to mind a few aphorisms, A fool and his money are soon parted." And "A fool may earn money, but it takes a wise man to keep it." Well ordinal and inscription enjoyers, the Pleb Miners will gladly take your sats.

Explore the Tx fees as a % of block reward, hash value, and hash price yourself onLincoin Lens, it’s kind of fun, if you’re a complete nerd, like we are.

BitBuyBit, Pleb Miner Monthly, Pleb Miner Month, ACTION NEWS UPDATE!!!, Bitesize Bitcoin, FUD Buster, Meshtadel, and a number of great articles are all available onUngovernable Misfits.

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Shitcoinery, China, bitcoin and freedom with @expatri0tic

Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode I had a wide ranging conversation with Expatriotic who has been getting more involved In the bitcoin scene after a long period of shitcoinery and diving into the dirty world of defi. It was interesting to hear from his perspective why this was enticing as well as why he eventually decided bitcoin had to be the focus. We went on to discus living in Asia and an upcoming move to china for him and his family. Ex explained some of the cultural differences he experiences and how his move to china for work was agreed prior to getting deeper into the bitcoin rabbit hole and more specifically the privacy and security scene. The information Ex has learned about the surveillance state is obviously a concern and we discus different options to move freely through the borders with bitcoin as safely as possible. For this one suggestion was to use border wallets a fantastic free and open source option created by friends of the show @GhostofMTC and@superphatarrow here’s the website if this could be of interest to you.borderwallets.com
The other option we discussed was to store a backup on an encrypted micro sd using a passport from foundation devices. This is a great option for someone who can store the password in a password manager or elsewhere separate to the SD card.
Ex has been writing a blog and guides on his website for a few months now and I've really appreciated the simple layout and easily accessible information, he explained this started as a way for him to talk about bitcoin without driving himself and everyone else around him mad. This is a common theme with those of us new to bitcoin as we want to share this incredible technology with the world and also reveal some of the darker sides of the current financial system and world at large. Relaying this information to the majority of normal folks is incredibly frustrating and often goes nowhere so putting the information out in blog, video or podcast format can help satisfy the need to talk about it without the frustrating interactions. I really enjoyed this conversation and found Expatriotics honesty around previous thought patterns refreshing. If you enjoyed the episode, please let us know by liking and/or subscribing to the video and podcast. Do it now please you lazy fcuk.

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Bitcoin Monthly 0026 Tech updates, bitcoin, stop funding chain surveillance.

Sat, 06 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode we discus Antomous going woke, dying his hair blue and buying shitcoins. We cover some Wim Hof breathing techniques and cold shower tips like the reminder its not good for hypertrophy to have cold showers after training. Don’t worry we now dive deep into the weird and wonderful world of bitcoin, open source and freedom tech. We started with updates on the following projects.

Bisq v1.9.10
- improve the overall performance of Bisq
bugs

Green android 4.0.0
- new UX
- Allow multiple account types in a single wallet, bitcoin and liquid, singlesig and multisig

BlueWallet v6.4.1
- Bip47 payment codes receive support
- Bip47 is under a development backdoor for testing and feedback purpose (please do provide feedback and bugs).
- To activate it tap 10x on "display in wallets list" on the wallet details screen.
- This is a first phase of the implementation, which includes:
- Get a payment code
- Receive on Bip84 account
- See your transactions history
- Use your utxos for sending

ColdCard v5.1.2
- Support all SIGHASH types
- This can enable specialized Bitcoin transactions involving multiple signers and even limited changes to the transaction after signing
SeedXOR now supports 12 and 18 words mnemonics

mempool v2.5.0
- Lightning Network Explorer
- LND and CLN support
- GeoIP integration
- Channel forensic

RononDojo v2.0.0
- Switched expected OS from Manjaro to Debian
- Updated the pgp key file

Zeus v0.7.5
- Android: smaller release binaries
- UX/UI
- Bugs

Nunchuk v1.9.29
- Advanced coin control
- Updated transaction notes to support long notes and hyperlinks
- Ability to lock and unlock coins
- Coin search and filters
- Transaction search and filters

We then did a dive into some Nostr projects and some advice on setting up and using it privately before discussing our thoughts on the chance of its survival and use cases. QNA gave us some updates on passport and what the team at foundation have been up too and Antomous reminded us the stock at Vulcan will be changing.
We reminded everyone that if you are taking money from, shilling or using Wasabi this is actively helping to attack bitcoin. We don’t find this acceptable. Do better.

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PMM005 A Bitcoin mining podcast focused on the Pleb Miner, the stalwart that defends the Bitcoin Network.

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Pleb Miner Monthly Episode 4
A Bitcoin mining podcast focused on the Pleb Miner, the stalwart that defends the Bitcoin Network. Listen and Boost the show on Fountain App

Statistics byLincoin Pool andLincoin Lens

Statistics has been brought to you by Lincoin Pool. Lincoin has a new product! Revolutionize #Bitcoin mining with Rails. Compatible with all major ASICs

Boty Joke – My wife said I should do lunges to stay in shape. That would be a big step forward.

Bitesize Bitcoin byFixRigs
Ship It, Test It, Price It, Fix It, Plug It, then HASH IT!!!!

Bitesize Bitcoin on Mining with unreliable power by Tensai Bankai

Action News! byKaboomracks
Kaboomracks Alex is a great friend of the show and a Pleb Miner Month Founding Father, he’s also a great friend IRL. If you need mining gear or just have questions, he is the perfect person to reach out to.

Nico Smid’s Bitcoin Mining Block Post

Bassload’s Update:
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Energy is regulated
What choose you?

Understand or not
Who all know
Electricity’s cheap
As electrons flow

Demand and supply
Not eye for an eye
What cents you have?
Says Elon ‘you lie’

Why should this be
The people choose?
If they do
It’s win or loose

Follow me down
A road of terms and conditions
It’s on you Pleb
Turn the key in the ignition

Love,
Bass

Bitcoin Bugle - Dirty Shotya is Chris Cornell

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Bitcoin mining ACTION NEWS UPDATE!

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

ACTION NEWS UPDATE

ACTION NEWS UPDATE!!! Your source for news on the Bitcoin mining scene. We go beyond mining stats to give you the skinny, the scoop, the low-down, the info you need to know.
Red scare! Ruskies #1 in mining, not nyet. According to the Cambridge Center for Alternative Finance: January-March quarter of 2023, Russia used 1 GW in mining capacity, while the United States maintained its lead with 3-4 GW. The Persian Gulf countries (700 MW), Canada (400 MW), Malaysia (300 MW), Argentina (135 MW), Iceland (120 MW), Paraguay (100-125 MW), Kazakhstan (100 MW), and Ireland (90 MW) rounds out the top 10.

Russian Mining (FYI article needs translated)

The right to mine; Arkansas and Montana Defend Bitcoin miners. Good news in the face of Texas Senate committee bill 1751 Arkansas and Montana both work on bills to defend Bitcoin mining.

Arkansas Data Center Act

Montana Senate Bill SB178

Jason Vaughn Tweet

See you next week, FUCKERS!!!

Paynym for bitcoin users with iPhone, open source code and more with Stack Wallet.

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking to Diego from Stack Wallet.

Stack Wallet Duo is an open-source wallet supporting Bitcoin and Monero, the design and user flow is really simple and users reap the benefits of security, power, and stability that only a fully open-source codebase can offer. Stack is not partially open. Not mostly open. Completely open.

I wanted to speak to Diego because SW are the first to implement Paynyms on IOS devices, this has meant half of users don’t have access to this incredible feature that other great projects like sparrow wallet and samourai wallet have been offering users for years. There is also talk of Stack allowing its users to use whirlpool soon, we touch on this during the episode and why Apple make this particularly difficult to do using Tor.

Stack Wallet is non-custodial meaning they never touch your money and use great privacy defaults to keep users safe. After playing around with the wallet ive been very impressed. I set up a new wallet and paynym in a couple of minutes and the user experience was great.

If you enjoyed the episode, please let us know by liking and/or subscribing to the podcast. Do it now please you lazy fuck.

If you would like to support the show you can use the paynym I set up on stack or my paynym on samourai wallet.

Stack paynym +rapidsilence243
Samourai paynym +maxbuybit

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Stack wallet - @stack_wallet
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KYC free Bitcoin P2P with @proofofsteph

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

“OMG I can’t believe he hasn’t bothered writing show notes again! How unprofessional!”

Cry harder.

Show Host: Max
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Show Guest: Steph
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Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.
As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates.
Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil,”
that preserves your freedom and privacy by default.

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ACTION NEWS UPDATE!!! Your source for news on the Bitcoin mining scene

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

ACTION NEWS UPDATE

ACTION NEWS UPDATE!!! Your source for news on the Bitcoin mining scene. We go beyond mining stats to give you the skinny, the scoop, the low-down, the info you need to know.

Block.xyz Release Mining Development Toolkit
Shitcoiner Attempts to FUD Mining and the Selling of Mining Equipment
TeraWulf to Mine in its Nuclear Facility
VOGUL 3 Nuclear Reactor to Come Online in June
See you next week, FUCKERS!!!

Pleb Miner Monthly EP04 - Bitcoin Minings Statistics, Hash Rate up, Hash value up.

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

A Bitcoin mining podcast focused on the Pleb Miner, the stalwart that defends the Bitcoin Network. Listen and Boost the show on Fountain App

Statistics byLincoin Pool andLincoin Lens

Statistics has been brought to you by Lincoin MINING! That’s right I said Lincoin Mining. Licoin has changed their telegram handle to @ LincoinMining Why? Because they are not just a mining pool, thye are a mining experience. Revenue management, Firmware, Market analysis and of course a mining pool. They also have their Lincoin agent miner management software and their teams function.

Boty Joke – What does garlic do when it gets hot? It takes its cloves off.

Bitesize Bitcoin byFixRigs
Hash Rate is going up, the Hash value is going up, and the Hal Finning is coming up in a year.
You want to have your machines ready to go for when the price pumps and you’re transitioning from low power mode to ludicrous speed. Be sure to keep your machines in tip-top, ready-to-deploy shape, by sending them to FixRigs. FixRigs is a premium repair facility located in Miami Florida. They are staffed with highly trained, technicians who are ready to diagnose, repair and clean your machine and get it sent back ASAP so you can get back to hashing.

Fix Rigs not only has highly qualified technicians and a state-of-the-art facility, but they are masters of logistics. They have you covered in all aspects of the repair process.

Bitesize Bitcoin on Mining Transactions

Action News! byKaboomracks
Kaboomracks Alex is a great friend of the show and a Pleb Miner Month Founding Father, he’s also a great friend IRL. If you need mining gear or just have questions, he is the perfect person to reach. out to
Nico Smid’s Bitcoin Mining Block Post
Bassload’s Update
Bitcoin Bugle Crypto- CIA Lowry is a good boy

Pleb Miner in the Wild byPeach Bitcoin
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Bitcoin monthly 0025 Privacy phones and whirlpool for apple fan girls.

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode we discus BlueWallet Shutting Down Custodial Lightning Wallet on April 30th and the need to Remove Funds ASAP. We talk about Seed signers new software release v0.6.0: and SeedSigner OS using a Custom Linux Operating System. Stack Wallet is the first Wallet to Support BIP47 on iOS and QNA doubles down on his 10,000 BTC whirlpool bet. We slag off Craig Raw and his work on Sparrow Wallet v1.7.3. RoninDojo Launches Privacy Phone: RoninMobile offering degoogled pixels running Calyx or graphene os. We also throw in some low grade banter and explain Antomouses absence.

If you enjoyed the episode, please let us know by liking and/or subscribing to the video and podcast. Do it now please you lazy fcuk.

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that preserves your freedom and privacy by default.
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Bitesize Bitcoin - Mining Transactions.

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Bitesize Bitcoin
Mining Transactions

Early Bitcoin adopter Mike Hearn writes to Satoshi on April 12, 2009 “Hi Satoshi, I read your paper on Bitcoin with great interest. I found it a bit confusing though – I believe it may be easier to follow if you provide some examples. Specifically, it’s not quite clear to me what blocks contain” He then goes on to ask if only one chain is recording all of the transactions or “the story of the economy” as Mr. Hearn states. Satoshi responds 10 hours later “Hi Mike, I’m glad to answer any questions you have. If I get time, I ought to write a FAQ to supplement the paper” he follows with “There is only one global chain” The two continue their back and forth for 2 weeks, chatting about the protocol, even talking about sending transactions back and forth. Unfortunately for Mike Hearn, Satoshi doesn’t directly answer the initial question, “what do blocks contain” But fortunately for you, at Ungovernable Misfits we have the Bitesize Bitcoin series.

In this episode of Bitesize Bitcoin, we will use our previous Bitesize’s hash to extend our chain of understanding of Bitcoin block creation and cover how transactions make their way into a block to be recorded on the one global chain, forever.

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Ancient technology, UFOs and psyops with Zach Herbert.

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Ancient technology, UFOs and psyops with Zach Herbert.
Todays guest is Zach Herbert the CEO of Foundation devicesfoundationdevices.com
This show is a little different and not really bitcoin related but I really think you are going to enjoy it anyway.
After messaging each other back and fourth about ancient technology, UFOs and psyops, Zach and I decided to continue the conversation on the show. With everything going on in the world its clear we need real change, sometimes looking back gives us the best path forward.
We spoke about Egypt, the pyramids, Tesla, production of energy and much more. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording.

Episodes mentioned during this show.
Episode with Zach and Bitcoin QNA
https://ungovernablemisfits.com/podcast/reclaim-your-sovereignty-with-foundation-devices/
Episode on vaccines with Zach
https://ungovernablemisfits.com/podcast/arguments-against-vaccine-mandates-with-zach-herbert/
Episodes with Chief bitcoin
https://ungovernablemisfits.com/podcast/secret-societies-sacrifice-aliens-and-bitcoin-with-chief_bitcoin/
https://ungovernablemisfits.com/podcast/clown-world-off-world-and-bitcoin-with-chief_bitcoin/

twitter - @zachherbert

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Pleb Miner Monthly EP 3 - Crypto cloaks Hashlight will satisfy you and some other bitcoin stuff

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Pleb Miner Monthly
Episode 3
Show Notes

A Bitcoin mining podcast focused on the Pleb Miner, the stalwart that defends the Bitcoin Network. Listen and Boost the show on Fountain App

Statistics byLincoin Pool andLincoin Lens
Jon M30s+ Tweet

Miners have a lot of choices in pools, payout schemes, monitoring, tools, UX, ease of use, etc. Pleb Miner Monthly chose to partner with Lincoin Pool because we liked the cut of their jib. There’s a family kind of atmosphere at Lincoin pool.

What do you call a Hot Dog on wheels? Fast Food.

Bitesize Bitcoin byFixRigs
Hash Rate is going up, the Hash value is going up, and the Hal Finning is coming up in a year.
You want to have your machines ready to go for when the price pumps and you’re transitioning from low power mode to ludicrous speed. Be sure to keep your machines in tip-top, ready-to-deploy shape, by sending them to FixRigs. FixRigs is a premium repair facility located in Miami Florida. They are staffed with highly trained, technicians who are ready to diagnose, repair and clean your machine and get it sent back ASAP so you can get back to hashing.

Fix Rigs not only has highly qualified technicians and a state-of-the-art facility, but they are masters of logistics. They have you covered in all aspects of the repair process.

Bitesize Bitcoin on Block Creation

The candidate block header fields are version number, previous block hash, the Merkle root of proposed transactions, timestamp, target for Proof of Work, and a nonce.

Action News! byKaboomracks
Kaboomracks Alex is a great friend of the show and a Pleb Miner Month Founding Father, he’s also a great friend IRL. If you need mining gear or just have questions, he is the perfect person to reach. out to
Nico Smid’sBitcoin Mining Block Post
Ordinals, OOB transaction, and pools by Medi Naseri
Bitcoin Bassload’s Energy Market Update
Bitcoin Bugle Crypto-Cloaks launches new sex toy called the HashLight

Pleb Miner in the Wild byPeach Bitcoin
Peach Bitcoin launches open Beta March 6th
Dirty Shotya
Dirty Shotya’s Geyser fund:One S9 running in the middle of NOWHERE

Special Thanks to Bitcoin Hat Guy for the limited edition Pleb Miner Skull hats visit him on his website to see his many other offerings.Bitcoin Hat Guy

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Bitesize Bitcoin - Block Creation

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Bitesize Bitcoin
Block Creation
Mining is still in the infrastructure-building phase, that’s hard to believe 13 + years after the genesis block was created, but yes, we’re still building out the foundations of the Bitcoin network, at least as far as mining is concerned. We know this because the incentive to mine is clearly dominated by the coinbase reward. Driven by new coin generation, miners pay less attention to the fees generated by the transactions included within the block than they do the block subsidy. Comb through past blocks though and you’ll see some spikes in Tx Fees vs Block subsidy, sometimes quite impressive. For instance, on December 21, 2017 it was a banner day for transactions. In block 500,439, …13 or so Bitcoin were paid for the 2,335 transactions in that block, fees made up 51% of the total payout to miners. All in all, block subsidy is king, but fee are on the rise due to recent, uh, developments.
Well this could be a fine time to brush up on the particulars of block creation and the handling of transactions. Now to the exiting stuff
In this episode of Bitesize Bitcoin, we will cover the creation of a block template, a candidate block, and the components of a completed block
Don’t forget, commit to memory: The candidate block header fields are version number, previous block hash, the merkle root of proposed transactions, timestamp, target for Proof of Work, and a nonce.

Bitcoin monthly 0024 Monkeys in the mempool.

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Bitcoin monthly 0024 Monkeys in the mempool.
We discuss the big monkey in the #bitcoin mempool, delve into some important updates from Sparrow Wallet, Join Market, Breez, Stack Wallet, Zeus and Bitcoin Keeper. We also take a quick look at Coinkite's announcement of a new hardware wallet. What can we expect from of this?
Welcome all to the first animated episode of Bitcoin Monthly - The Show! Since this is a very new concept for us we would like your feedback! If you have any tips, ideas or other comments feel free to let us know so we can work on improving our content.

In this episode
0:00 Intro
0:18 Max Eating Bounty and Teambuilding
4:27 Join Market
5:23 Sparrow Wallet Update
9:52 Zeus Wallet Update
12:52 Breez Wallet Update
18:50 Bitcoin Keeper
22:25 Stack Wallet
26:53 Foundation Passport Update
28:30 Coinkite announcement
34:37 Monkey’s in the Mempools / JPEG’s & Ordinals
1:04:17 Outro

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that preserves your freedom and privacy by default.
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Own, control and understand bitcoin with sparrow wallet - Craig Raw

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Own, control and understand bitcoin with sparrow wallet.

In todays episode I spoke to Craig Raw the sole developer and maintainer of Sparrow wallet.Sparrow is a Bitcoin wallet for those who value financial self sovereignty. Sparrow’s emphasis is on security, privacy and usability.
Sparrow does not hide information from you - on the contrary it attempts to provide as much detail as possible about your transactions and UTXOs, but in a way that is manageable and usable. Craigs hope is that sparrow is as much a tool for education as it is a tool for interacting with the bitcoin network. Ive found this wallet really usable while still having all of the features you would expect from a modern Bitcoin wallet.

Full support for single sig and multisig wallets on common script types
A range of connection options: Public servers, Bitcoin Core and private Electrum servers
Standards based including full PSBT support
Support for all common hardware wallets in USB and airgapped modes
Full coin and fee control with comprehensive coin selection
Labeling of all transactions, inputs and outputs
Lightweight and multi platform
Send and receive to PayNyms, both directly (BIP47) and collaboratively
Built in Tor
Testnet, regtest and signet support

Sparrow is unique in that it contains a fully featured transaction editor that also functions as a blockchain explorer. This feature not only allows editing of all of a transaction’s fields, also easy inspection of the transaction bytes before broadcasting.

I asked Craig about some of the features in the new release v1.7.2 and we went into detail on unique visual fingerprints for a wallets now being displayed in the Settings tab and passphrase entry dialog. This makes it easy for more visual people like myself to quickly recognise colours and shapes rather than a string of letters and numbers.
We also discussed BIP329 which defines a standard for importing and exporting wallet labels. I was happy to see Craig pushing this forward as its an issue I'm currently experiencing myself and I don’t think I'm alone. As other wallets implement this standard, it will become easier to migrate between different wallet implementations using seeds, output descriptors and label exports.
It was a pleasure speaking to Craig and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out and ask me.
Craig contact details.
twitter - @SparrowWallet
twitter - @craigraw
Website - https://sparrowwallet.com/

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Privacy improvements for bitcoin with @Samouraiwallet

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

I caught up with Samourai to discus some of the recent wallet updates. We spoke about stealth mode coming back, allowing users to hide the app within another non bitcoin related application like a calculator or VPN and how this can help protect users from potential theft. Samourai went into detail about plans to further decentralise whirlpool and how this will help protect the team as well as increasing the anonymity set of users. We touched on Lincoinpool adding paynym payouts for miners and why we should see more bip47 adoption in the mining scene. With all that has gone on with the recent arrest of the tornado cash developer I am very happy to see these moves being made. It seems we might soon have more clients coming online to join sparrow wallet and samourai wallet, with recent developments from the Straylight team announcing theirnew Whirlpool Client written in Rust and compatible with BDK based wallets. As always it was a pleasure speaking with Samourai and its great to have a project that refuses to comply and continues to make bitcoin privacy more accessible to users.

twitter - @Samouraiwallet

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Pleb Miner In the Wild (Zack Bomsta)

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Pleb Miner In the Wild
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Zack Bomsta

Pleb Miner in the Wild is a 10–15-minute segment intended to feature a Pleb Miner. Question and answer sessions are concise, sharp, and fast paced. This episode’s Pleb Miner in the Wild is Zack Bomsta; an electrical engineer, inventor, entrepreneur, and co-creator of the Owlet Dream Sock, baby monitor.
Professional Background - Technical expertise and how Zack came to develop Owlet.
Coming to Bitcoin – Origin Story, coming to Bitcoin over a sabbatical after the sale to Owlet.
Fighting the Man – The development process and bringing to market a health and safety device for babies isn’t easy. Zack explains what it’s like to maneuver agencies like the FDA and groups of grifters who have their hands out in order to deem a product “safe and effective”
Mining Rabbit Hole (Finding the Vein) – What brought Zack to mining.
Specialization – Pleb Miners all seem to gravitate to a specialty, Zack’s specialty is unique.
Functionality of the Norse Boards
Loki- Trick the machine to accept 120V.
Njord – Takeoffs to power fans.
Heimdall – Safety (temperature, fire, accelerometer).
End Goal – Zack’s vision for the boards and how they’re going to change home mining, home heating, and further decentralizing mining.
Bonus Round – Favorite phone wallet, hardware wallet, and way to buy and sell BitcoinPeach Bitcoin is the preferred method of exchange on #PlebMinerMonthly
Future discussions with Zack are forthcoming on BitBuyBit.

Bitcoin monthly 0023

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Bitcoin monthly 0023

This month Max, QnA and Antomous discuss Max’s carnivore only diet and QnA’s love affair with carbohydrates. We also cover some Bitcoin topics too!
QnA has got his hands onGerty, a Bitcoin Assistant from the team at LNBits.
Samourai adds back their long anticipatedstealth mode feature.
BIP 329, a standard for Wallet Label Exports and Imports from Craig Raw.
BDK v0.26.0 has been released.
The Straylight team announces theirnew Whirlpool Client written in Rust and compatible with BDK based wallets.
Nunchuk release their new collaborative custody services.
Coinbase Pays $50M to NY Gov and promises to surveil user even more.
We discuss the Luke DashJr coin loss situation.
We also talk about two big data breaches from LastPass and Twitter.

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Pleb Miner Monthly EP02

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Pleb Miner Monthly

Pleb Miner Monthly on BitBuyBit
A Bitcoin mining podcast focused on the Pleb Miner, the stalwart that defends the Bitcoin Network.
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Bitesize Bitcoin
Mining Server Components

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Cumpiss Gets Sued
Nico’s State of the ASIC Market

Pleb Miner Monthly’s newest correspondent, Richard Greaser the Bitcoin Bugle

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Bitesize Bitcoin - Mining Server Components.

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Bitesize Bitcoin
Bitcoin Mining Server Components
Emergentism, is the belief that complex systems can exhibit properties or behaviours that are not present in their individual components. Such is the case with a Bitcoin miner. In today’s Bitesize Bitcoin, we will review the components that comprise a common, air-cooled, single-phase powered, Bitcoin miner.
A mining rig is in many ways less complex than other electronic devices we use every day as it is designed to perform only one function. It is comprised of a case, a control board, hashboards, ASIC chips, a power supply, fans, and wiring connecting them all together.
Control Board:
The control board is the central hub of the machine. It is responsible for controlling the other components of the rig and communicating with the greater Bitcoin network. It serves as the central hub for all the machine's hardware and software components. The control board contains a microcontroller, RAM, and other supporting chips and circuitry. It has connectors for various peripherals like temperature sensors, network connection, power supply, and fans and is responsible for controlling and monitoring the operation of the rig.
The control board…
Controls the power supply to the miner, including the power draw of the ASIC chips, fans, and other components. It also monitors the power consumption of the machine to ensure that it is operating efficiently.
It monitors the temperature of the ASICs and other components, and it adjusts the power and cooling accordingly.
The control board monitors the operation of the miner and detects any hardware or software failures. It can also protect the miner from overloading or other potential damage by shutting it down in case of a fault. With firmware like Braiins or Vnish these shutdown parameters can be set by the user.
It tracks the performance of the miner and provides real-time updates on mining statistics, such as hash rate, pool stats like accepted and rejected shares, temperature, fan speed, and power consumption. It also provides error logs and other diagnostic information to help miners troubleshoot.
The control board includes a processor, ARM, FPGA, or a combination of both, to handle the calculations and communicate those tasks to the hashboards.
It includes a small amount of RAM and storage, such as an SD card, to store software and data.
Contains a variety of ports, such as USB and Ethernet, to connect to other hardware components and the network.
It is also equipped with an LED display to indicate network connection status
And contains reset and ip report buttons.
Fans:
The fans blow air over the ASIC chips and other components to cool them down. Whatsminer and the Bitmain S9 use two 12V, 7-9amp fans. The S19’s use four smaller 2.7 amp 12V fans. Machines are designed to operate within a certain temperature range, the S9 and Whatsminer have an operating temperature range of 0-40°C, S19’s range is -5-45°C.
Case:
The case is the enclosure that holds all the components of the machine. The cases are aluminum, particularly stylish, and protect the internal components and provide a mounting point for various peripheries like fans and power supplies.
Power Supply:
The power supply does what it says it does, supplies power to the machines. It does this through a transformer and voltage regulator to convert AC to the DC power required by the machine. Common power supplies are the Bitmain APW12 and APW3+. As well as the Whatsminer PD21/22.
Power supplies consist of several key components:
Power conversion module, which converts AC to DC
Power distribution board, which routes the DC power to the various components of the rig.
Cooling system, yes power supplies have fans on them as well
Connector pins: Single-phase power supplies have 3 pins, 2 hots and a ground, no neutral. Neutral is alternated between the two hots during their phases. Wall plugs and pdu’s need to be 3-prong outlets. The fact that there is not a dedicated neutral means proper grounding is of utmost importance.
Bitmain has a c13 to c14 connector on the back of their power supplies. 1 on the s9 and two inputs for the S19. A C13 connector is a standard power connector that is commonly used on computers and other consumer electronics.
Newer Whatsminers use a C19/C20 combination The C19/C20 connector is a heavy-duty power connector that is more commonly used in datacenters and other industrial settings. It is similar to a C13 connector, but it has a larger and more durable construction and is rated for higher levels of current and voltage.
Bitmain continues to use the C13/C14 connector even though they are rated for less amperage. They achieve this by using two connectors on their power supply.
Note:
ASIC manufacturers are designing gear more and more to the specifications of larger mining operations. Both Bitmain and Whatsminer’s water cooled offerings, The Whatsminer M53 and the Antminer S19 XP hydro are 3-phase powered. Meaning smaller operations would have to either have 3-phase power or have a device that can convert single-phase to 3-phase.
Hashboard and ASIC Chips
The hashboard is a printed circuit board that contains the ASIC chips that do the actual mining calculations. The hashboard is a specialized circuit board that contains the ASIC chips and other components responsible for the ASICs. The hashboard also includes voltage regulators, power connectors, and other supporting circuitry.
The ASIC (as you probably know stands for application-specific integrated circuit) is the heart of the machine, not so much the brains but the brawn. It is a microprocessor that has been specifically designed to perform the hash function and is made of millions of transistors, which are tiny electronic switches that can be turned on or off to perform calculations. The chips are designed to perform our beloved SHA-256 hash function. Contrary to popular belief, miners aren’t performing complex mathematical calculations, the process of performing the SHA-256 hash function on an ASIC involves a lot of intricate, but low-level operations. The power of an ASIC mining rig is in its ability to do a lot of those operations quickly.
The constant switching on and off of these micro transistors creates a great deal of heat. Heat that is dissipated through convection, conduction, and radiation via fans or immersion fluid. Heatsinks are used to increase the surface area of the chip They are typically made of metal with a large surface and are attached to the chips through a thermal interface material or TIM. TIM, such as thermal grease, thermal paste, and indium foil, is used to transfer heat from the ASIC chips
Tie them together:
The communication between the control board and the hashboard and the control board and the greater Bitcoin network is the most important part of a Bitcoin mining server. All other elements of the machines are to support that protocol. The control board sends data to the hashboard to be hashed, and the hashboard sends the results back to the control board. The control board then sends the results to the network to be verified and added to the blockchain. The control board communicates with the network through a protocol called Stratum. Stratum is a networking protocol that is used as a relay between mining devices and mining pool servers. It is a simple text-based protocol that allows the miners to request work from the server and submit their results. Stratum V2 is an updated version of the protocol that adds additional features. See the #PlebMinerMonth interview with Jan Capek from Braiins to learn more about Stratum V2.
We colloquially call miners “ASICs”, but an ASIC is a type of chip, not the entire system. A play on Aristotle’s musings, “concerning a system which is comprised of several components; the whole should not be defined by an individual part.” Bob Burnett (@boomer_btc) CEO of Barefoot Mining often sounds the trumpet on this issue, the misuse of the term ASIC. Bob prefers mining server, mining system, or the more Plebby term, mining rig. Our vernacular is full of misnomers and the horse is out of the barn with the use of the term ASIC to describe a mining rig, but in respect to Bob Burnett, we will do our very best to only refer to ASICs as the chips on a hashboard.

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Bud bunnies, bitcoin and permaculture

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I spoke to Karl a return guest on this show. I first spoke to Karl during pleb miner month with Chet and Jon, I heard about his homestead and how he mines bitcoin with a S9 and uses the heat to keep guests warm in his yurt. Here’s the link to that show - https://ungovernablemisfits.com/podcast/bitcoin-circular-economy-and-hash-the-torch/

After our first conversation I was keen to learn more and I'm very happy I reached out. Karl is doing some incredible things using bitcoin and permaculture. Raising livestock, growing vegetables and even creating a symbiotic relationship between cannabis and rabbits. If you are interested in bitcoin, self sovereignty and the circular economy then this ones for you. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording.

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Bitcoin monthly 0022

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Show notes coming soon.

Bitesize Bitcoin (Cost to Mine & Efficiency)

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Bitesize Bitcoin (Cost to Mine & Efficiency)

Greetings Ungovernable Misifts, one of the most looked forward to events of the week for a miner is reaching your threshold on the payout of your mining rewards. Aside from the excitement a solo-miner may feel if they discover a block on their own, the steady payout from your pool is as simple pleasure. Generally, there are no surprises, your pools or in some cases a variety of pools will pay out about what you think they will unless of course there's a spike or drought and pool luck or the difficulty adjustment is drastic, but in general you have an idea as to how many sats give or take, you're going to receive. Now juxtapose that amount of stats versus the cost to run your machines for that time and you have a simple profitability calculation. In this episode of Bitesize Bitcoin, we will explain how to factor the cost to mine and the variables that go into profitability predictions.

You'll notice in the intro of this episode that I said profitability predictions just like Bitcoin price predictions, mining profitability predictions are speculative. It's because of this that I don't personally attempt to answer inquiries about mining profitability. Just like future Bitcoin price, I don't know I just keep hashing. But calculate cost to mine and compare it to what you've received in payouts (assuming you sold the second you received them and honestly what Pleb Miner is doing that) is simple math and simple math is my kind of proof of work and in doing so we can derive a profitability snapshot. Cost to mine is easy to calculate, first we need to figure out the wattage of the device we're going to run (now most Bitcoin mining servers’ power usage specs are rated at plus or minus some percentage. Bitmain rates their machines power usage at ± 5% and Micro BT rates their machines at ± 10%. In this instance we will calculate a generic ASIC miner with the power usage of 3200 watts. Now that we know the wattage and since we know from our previous Bitesize Bitcoin on electricity, that power is the rate at which a certain quantity of work can be done over a period of time, we multiply the wattage by time, since we want to run the machine with a maximum uptime (the halving is always upon us) we will multiply by 24 hours. This gives us a power usage of 76.8 kilowatt hours per day. For novelty’s sake that machine made approximately 2 quadrillion 400 trillion sha 256 hashes in one day. Now we can take that 24 hour usage number and multiply it by your power rate, generally a good rate in the US is $0.10 a kWh 76.8 kilowatt hours times 5 cents comes to $7.68 a day to run our generic miner at 100 TH.
The US average is currently somewhere around $0.14 (.13%) a kW/hr an 10% increase over last year that ends up to almost $10.75 a day to mine. To bring some perspective on cost to mine your locale in Japan it would cost ¥3105 a day or $22.50. The UK at 34 (22) pence a kWh is 26 of the King’s (cus that old bat is dead) of the KING’s slave notes a day. Speaking of countries that still maintain the lunacy of monarchy, in Norway it would cost 141 (107) kroner or $14 a day to run our Bitcoin mining server. South Africa clocks in at about the same as the norse, 200 South African rands a day or 12 cuckbucks. That’s if the power is on mind you, have a listen to Tensai Bankai's Pleb Miner Month edition of Bitesize Bitcoin and see what I mean. And last on our list, THE Rockstar of European energy policy, Germany. At a whopping $0.38 per kWh running a machine on Fiat dictated solar panels and windmills mixed with the coal-fired power plants you had to turn back on will cost you €29 a day to run. The market price of Bitcoin would have to be over $50,000 for a German minor to break even if he sold regularly how's that phasing out your nuclear power plants going for you? There you have it, cost of mine is simple, power usage in watts times 24 hours times electricity rate. Before we move on let's consider the source of variety in our variables. Mostly regulated electricity, priced in state issued Fiat currency, neither of which adhere to any semblance of laws of economics and or physics. That's why stranded gas miners, miners who seek the source of cheap power, and those that pioneer new ways to generate electricity or capture the waste heat and reuse it, are the unsung heroes of mining. They break the chains of energy market manipulation. The chain created by corrupt governments and NGO grifters and transcend the controls of greedy globalist bankers. They can help usher in a new era of energy sovereignty by rewarding efficiency and innovation.
Now to factor in how much Bitcoin you can earn while mining over a time period. in a previous bite sized Bitcoin we explained the difficulty epoch and the 2016 block adjustment period. So, let's take a recent payout average. For the purposes of our discussion, over a one year span some difficulty epochs will be better than others but in this epoch of somewhere around 36T-37T we will assume two weeks of 100 TH Bitcoin mining generates 477,000 sats worth of mining rewards. At the time I’m recording this, we are about 76% from ATH. We can value those sats at an optimistic $80 for 2 weeks. at $7.68 a day with our .10 cent rate it costs about $107.50 over a two-week period to run. Putting us in the hole $27. But that's if we sell the moment we're paid out and if we ignore several other factors like variable power rates heat capture, different difficulties, equipment costs, depreciation or sometimes appreciation. Transaction fees, pool fees, dev fees, price fluctuation, the value of your infrastructure and so on. It's for these very reasons why when I'm asked about profitability, I shrug my shoulders and point to a profitability calculator or similar tool or I say I can tell you the cost of mining but profitability and especially future profitability, DYOR. Go ahead you can plug in numbers and scenarios to your hearts content, the calculators will do the work for you. As for me I'm gonna hash, I'm gonna hodl. For a lot of pleb miners it's not just diamond hands but diamond plugs we're not unplugging (or should I say we’re hesitant to, it’s physical painful to turn them off, as if our heart stops beating. Difficulty be dammed, Bitcoin priced in fiat pfft 1 bitcoin is = 1 bitcoin. you’re not taking this away from us, we will hash, we will defend the network, we will find a way. As the great Charlton Heston once said, “I want to say those fighting words for everyone in the sound of my voice to hear and to heed, FROM MY COLD DEAD HANDS!”

Pleb Miner Monthly Episode 1

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Pleb Miner Monthly
Episode 1

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Pleb Miner Monthly! A Bitcoin mining podcast focused on the Pleb Miner, the stalwart that defends the Bitcoin Network.

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Global Hashrate 273 EH/s with a Network Hashrate of 277 EH/s (Lincoin Pool’s Hashrate is 580 PH/s, #17 pool worldwide)

Over the past Month the highest daily average hashrate has been
273 EH/s December, 9 and the lowest 232 EH/s on November 28

Difficulty
Currently difficulty threshold is 34.24 Trillion which is 7.6% lower than the previous difficulty of 36.95 T
A note: difficulty adjustments have a high limit of no more that %300 adjustment upward and 75% downward
We are set for the next difficulty retarget to take place on December 19 so by the time this episode airs we will have had an upwards adjustment. (it was only 3.27%, yay!)

Hash Price
Bitcoin in the mid $17’s around $6.40 a day per 100TH
36,724 sats per day per 100th

S9 – 459 sats/day
Machines cost around $100 something like $7.50/TH
2.5 cent Kw/hr breakeven

M30s++ 3,740m sats/day they are running about $1,888 on Kaboomracks have a bunch for sale
7.2 cents breakeven

S19 J pro 96TH 3,264 sats/day $1,800 bucks the other day
7.9 cents breakeven
@50K BTC $9/day @100K BTC $27/day

S19 XP (140TH)4,760 sats/day $5,500
10 cents breakeven
@50K BTC $17.84/day @100K BTC $42/day

M50 (126TH) 4,284 sats/day $2,700 saw some for $22/TH so around $2,360
9.3 cents breakeven

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Cost to Mine

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Cost Time Mine in various locales.
Japan it would cost ¥3072 a day or $22
UK at 22(34?) pence a kWh is 17 GBP
Norway it would cost 107 kroner or $11
South Africa 200 South African rands/$12 a day
Germany $0.38 per kWh €29 /day

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Alex was a huge part of PlebMinerMonth facilitating the S9 giveaways, getting gear out to the Plebs, and giving away 2 of the machines himself.

Japanese electric to mine

Hashrate Index Difficulty Bounceback?

Bitmain secret back door update
Everyone is cynical and suspect of Bitmain’s intentions here.
Kaboomracks Alex Bitmain Post
Bitmain is apparently boosting the efficiency of S19 Pros with a firmware update. They make my head spin. Makes you think about how much more efficiency you can get from firmware.
Austin Barnhill Bitmain Post
“If you run Antminers, this should make you happy and angry at the same time. They keep efficiency from you until their sales drop off. Why you’d mine with antpoo too is dumb.”

Tech Engineer’s post on new gen vs previous gen efficiency vs price.

Bitcoin Bassload's energy market update - Understanding the terms and conditions or your electricity supply contracts is extremely important.

Nico Smid's Bitcoin Mining Cycles (gold rush, inventory flush, shakeout, rebalancing)
Nico's News and Insights

Pleb Miner in the Wild Daya Bit
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Seven steps to self custody.

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Self custody is personal responsibility - Actionable advice with Antomous
I had the pleasure of sitting down with my good friend @antomousB. Antomous is the founder of the Bitcoin self-custody security solutions company Vulcan21.com. He also joins me and QNA for our monthly shows and has been contributing to the open-source space including his work with SeedSigner, SteelQR and SeedMint. In this conversation we discuss the importance of self-custody to protect yourself against incompetent and/or fraudulent custodians as well as to uphold the core principals of Bitcoin the network and bitcoin the asset. Most of this episode is dedicated to actionable advice regarding holding your own keys. Getting your keys off exchanges is the Zero to One moment which does not require a perfect setup. We then cover a detailed seven-step-plan to guide you through the considerations and tradeoffs when deciding on a security setup. Antomous also recommends running your own node, planning for inheritance, and practicing with Bitcoin testnet. Lastly, we go through the range of high quality, secure and convenient bitcoin seed security products offered by Vulcan21.com. These include the SeedSigner as an air-gapped signing device in combination with the SteelQR backup plates that secure your seed encoded as a QR-code on 316L stainless steel (also compatible with Blockstream Jade). The SteelQRs can be additionally secured in in the SteelVault. Finally, the SeedMint stamping jig is back in stock which you can use to secure your human readable seed on general-purpose stainless-steel washers. Take personal responsibility, one seed at a time. As always, I enjoyed speaking to Antomous and would urge anyone with questions to reach out. My DMs are always open.
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Totem poles, proof of work and bitcoin with @stillBTC

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Keirnan Wright

In this PlebMinerMonth bonus episode Jon sits down with Kiernan Wright ofBitcoin Greenhouse. Bitcoin Greenhouse are developing and building an open source, solar powered bitcoin mining greenhouse on Haida Gwaii, the traditional territory of the Haida People, off the coast of British Columbia, Canada.

The Haida people currently live downstream from food and energy, power is provided by diesel generators, food sometimes shipped across Canada. Kiernan hopes his project can empower the first nations people of Canada to become sovereign again by producing their own food, energy, and secure sound money, as Bitcoin is the heart of this project. The open-source greenhouse will eventually provide food, jobs, and stability to the Haida Gwaii nation.

The greenhouses will be built in the longhouse style of the Haida Gwaii. The roofs of the structures are large and will be covered with solar panels, the panels will provide energy to the Bitcoin miners and any excess will be sold back to the grid. The miners housed inside will proved heat for the growing operations, allowing growers to plant an array of crops.

Kiernan can be found on Twitter @stillBTC and @btcgreenhouse, view his art exibit here, Haida Gwaii Museum.

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Bitcoin monthly 0021

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

What did we miss? NLD bug, FULLRBF, FTX, anyone?
Bitcoin Monthly with BQA and Antomous
Bitcoin monthly 0021 In today’s episode we got back up to speed on all the software updates that were released over the last two months. BlueWallet has now enabled exporting transaction history and labels and we hope the various wallets out there can agree on a standard for this. Samourai Dojo now allows you to access Fulcrum in your local network and SeedSigner published an experimental release for a custom SeedSigner operating system. This will be a huge jump in security and performance and it will also allow the removal of the microSD card once powered on. SparrowWalllet has added tab icons and it only took them 16 hours to integrate BQAs request to be able to adjust the QR-code density so less good cameras can read them. HodlHodl is now integrated with Trezor, Umbrel allows community app stores and Samourai Wallet has redesigned it's user interface for STONEWALLx2 and Stowaway collaboration as well as introduced a JoinBot for making collaborative spends without manually choosing a collaborator. Getting into the major discussion points of the day we went through the details of both NLD bugs and gave our oppinions on the way the situation was handled by Burak who expoited the bugs. We also take our time to go through the pros and cons of the ongoing discussion around the new option FULLRBF in the pre-release of Bitcoin Core v24.0. Lastly we touch on the accounts of Aaron van Wirdum and Sjors Provoost who attended the pro forma hearing in the case against Tornado Cash developer Alexy Pertsev. As always, I enjoyed speaking to these two and would urge anyone with questions to reach out my DM is always open.
twitter - @MaxBitbuybit twitter - @bitbuybitpod Website - https://ungovernablemisfits.com
Show guests twitter - @BitcoinQ_A twitter - @antomousB
Special mentions twitter - @AaronvanW twitter - @provoost twitter - @citadeldispatch twitter - @brqgoo
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Links to discussed topics: BlueWallet: https://github.com/BlueWallet/BlueWallet Samourai Dojo: https://code.samourai.io/dojo/samourai-dojo SeedSigner: https://github.com/SeedSigner/seedsigner Sparrow: https://github.com/sparrowwallet/sparrow Trezor: https://github.com/trezor/trezor-suite Umbrel: https://github.com/getumbrel/umbrel LND: https://github.com/lightningnetwork/lnd Nunchuk: https://twitter.com/nunchuk_io/status/1592910577701392384 Samourai Wallet: https://docs.samourai.io/en/wallet

The orange pill simulator.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode i speak to Urban Hacker about a new way to orange pill future bitcoiners. We also discus privacy, ethics and energy production. I’ve really enjoyed getting to know UH over the last few weeks and I’m very excited to see this project develop. check out the link bellow for information on what Urban Hacker is building and how you can help.
Enjoy the show
Show guest
twitter - @realUrbanHacker
Website - https://urbanhacker.net/the-orange-simulator/

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website - https://ungovernablemisfits.com

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

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Pleb Miner Month Finale

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Pleb Miner Month Finale
We did it! We managed to present and entire month (ahem, make that 2 months) of mining content focused on the Pleb Miner. Max, Jon, and Sarah took on the task of herding cats in this #PlebMinerMonth finale featuring: @SalGoodHODL, @hashing2heating, @406Bitcoin, @techengineer21, @DCentralTech, @pwmarcinko, @BingBong_BTC, @ZuccThis, @KaboomracksAlex, @bitcoinbassload, @btctwatterpants, and @Schnitzel.
#PlebMinerMonth started out as a proposal to feature Pleb Miners at a mining conference and grew into so much more. Max and Jon merely set the wheels in motion, the #PlebMinerMonth crew took it from there and as the month rolled on, more and more Plebs hopped on the train. Now it’s a perpetual motion machine speeding along under its own power.
We launched #PlebMinerMonth with Jon’s “What is a Pleb Miner” Bitesize Bitcoin and a pod with Max and @Diverter_NoKYC. The launch was fitting as many Pleb Miners were inspired to do so because of Diverter’s “Mining for the Streets’ article. Just as Mining for the Streets kicked off many into mining, we hope that #PlebMinerMonth will do the same for a new generation of miners.
During the month we featured articles from @Smidnico, @Marketsbylili, @Schnitzel, energy market updates from @bitcoinbassload, as well as Stormcrow from @SovrnBitcoiner. A BlackBox build guide from @YooperHODL, Bitesize Bitcoins from @BingBong_BTC and @ZuccThis and several awesome interviews, some that have yet to air!
We gave away ASIC miners from @Kaboomracks, @pwmarcinko, @btctwatterpants, @406Bitcoin, @DCentralTech, @mrcdbrown3 and Jon. We were moved at the willingness of Plebs to #HashTheTorch. We awarded UngovernableMisfits.com gear such as Pleb Miner Skull t-shirts and hoodies, and gear donated by @onthebrinkie from @NoderunnersShop. Braiins was a major sponsor of the month, they donated limited edition clothing, Bitcoin mining handbooks, and a very generous amount of sats to cover the shipping for all the giveaways. @ZuccThis donated 3D printed fans shrouds from ASICFanShrouds.com. We also gave away @SeedSigner build kits, @FOUNDATIONdvcs Passports, and a @RoninDojoNode Bakuto. The amount of equipment and prizes that we were able to distribute to the Plebs was more than we expected. It was due to the incredible generosity of the Bitcoin Pleb movement that we had the privilege of dishing out the swag.
Thank You from Max, Mr. Crown, Jon, and Sarah to everyone listed above as well as: @TheGianMendoza, @artdesignbySF, @HodlRev, @bitcoinbabybee, @BonHodl, @stillBTC, @urningushem, and @x218935 and of course thank you to the Plebs who listened, interacted with us on Fountain and Twitter, and read the articles. You have inspired us more that you can ever know, LFG!!!

Hash privately and store sats securely with BQA & Lili

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

The aim of todays episode is to help bitcoin users hash privately and store sats securely. Bitcoin is a very powerful tool for anyone wishing to take control and protect themselves, but like any tool it must be respected and used correctly. Ive chosen my two guests for todays episode because they put out some of the best content available and have a huge amount of knowledge on mining, security and privacy. We cover mining and a step by step walkthrough from buying the machine, plugging in, choosing a pool to conjoin and storage. i really hope you enjoy the show and find it helpful. We also announce a very special giveaway so keep an eye out on twitter and UM for a chance to win.

Show guests

twitter - @BitcoinQ_A
twitter - @Marketsbylili

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website - https://ungovernablemisfits.com

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.
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Fuck you money, privacy and bitcoin with @GuerraMoneta and @BTCxZelko.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

If you care about privacy, open source and bitcoin there is no better node package in the world than Ronindojo. Today i had the pleasure of speaking to the co founders @GuerraMoneta and @BTCxZelko. These fucking legends are supporting pleb miner month by giving away an incredible prize. listen to the episode then click on the link bellow.

https://ronindojo.io/en/blog-pleb-miner-month-competition

Show guests

twitter - @GuerraMoneta
twitter - @BTCxZelko

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website - https://ungovernablemisfits.com

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.
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AI Pro Energy & CoinHeated

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

AI Pro Energy & CoinHeated

In this #PlebMinerMonth Episode we speak with Anton from AIPro Energy and CoinHeated. They have partnered on production of Coin Heated’s HotBox Liu, an innovative pump-free immersion tank built exclusively for Bitmain Antminer S19s.
Coin Heated tells of the development of the HotBox and its unique features. The HotBox Liu hold 6 S19s (3 on each side). The machines are placed exhaust side down into the tank and rest upon stands that keeps the bottom elevated. The stock axial fans remain on the machines while the rear fans are removed. The oil flow is pulled through the machines as opposed to traditional immersion designs which allow fluid to simply rise through the machines or make use of external pumps that push the oil through. The oil is pulled through the cards and across the ASIC chips, the oil is the forced to the center where it meets the force of oil from the opposing machines. The oil is forced through the heat exchangers located in the center of the tank and cooled. The dielectric coolant in the tank comes to a soft rolling bubble, keeping the oil and therefore the ASIC chips at a steady temperature. The heat exchangers are the head of a water cooled or water/glycol mix secondary loop. The operator of a HotBox Liu has several options from there on how to cool that secondary loop. A dry cooler, chiller, and geothermal loop are a few of the options. An operator is not limited to how they cool that secondary loop, and the system lends itself better than most immersion system to engage in heat capture rather than purely cleansing the system of waste heat.
The HotBox Liu can be used as a peripheral within AI Pro Energy’s suite of containers. Hotboxes can be stacked or rather racked within an open system or in a container. AIPro Energy manufactures a wide array of mining services from off-grid miners including genset procurement to home miners and they provide data center services and automation as well.

Website - https://aiproenergy.com/

Show guests

twitter - https://twitter.com/coinheated?s=21&t=bbgSIxpwt_wjjH2kYorxLw

twitter - https://twitter.com/aiproenergy?s=21&t=bbgSIxpwt_wjjH2kYorxLw

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website - https://ungovernablemisfits.com

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.
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Mining bitcoin with unreliable power.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Hello ungovernable misfits. TensaiBankai here bringing you another Bitsized bitcoin. Today I am going to be talking a little about mining here in south africa with unreliable power.

South Africa has had a load shedding crisis for almost a decade now. A problem that has been getting worse over time as the state decays. This means that for multiple hours or time-slots during the day we have our power cut for up to 8 hours a day where our power cuts last between 2 to 4 hours at a time.

This has made things somewhat “complicated” when it comes to mining. When I have not been paying attention, the constant power interruptions have been somewhat destructive to my computing components. Losing multiple graphic, cards, motherboards and power supply units, a washing machine.

When I first got my miners I decided to become a little bit more cautious with what I was doing around the home. Not only are these machines quite expensive, our import duties are extremely high. Not to mention the difficulty of acquiring replacement parts locally. Specific attention needs to be put in place to ensure that you get the most out of your machines for as long as possible.

This means that the first thing that happens when a miner is connected here, is that all the plugs get replaced with surge protection plugs. I also ensure that none of the miners are sharing circuits with other electronics or appliances. I have had multiple issues in my office area, that when the power turns back on, circuits end up tripping because of the high current draw as certain things turn on.

Many people would look at this difficulty that I experience doing this, the high electricity costs and ask why would anyone want to mine in these conditions. I will say that I am a bit of a zealot when it comes to bitcoin. I like that I have some KYC Free sats that I earned by exchanging electricity for SATS. I also like that mining, even at a loss, can have certain… tax advantages. Not to mention, that this entire winter, bitcoin kept me warm.

There is also the issue that I see, with so many South Africans going off the grid, our only state owned power provider is really losing many of its highest power consuming customers. This means that they make less money, which in turn means that they either make up the shortfall by borrowing more, increasing electricity rates or failing in other areas.
Selfishly, I can see myself helping them to limp along as long as possible until it can no longer go on.

Fortunately, this has been going on for long enough that the power cuts adhere somewhat loosely to a schedule. The schedules are designed in a way that different suburb groups are targeted at different times every day ensuring that not the same group of suburbs have their power turned off when it’s time to make dinner. This is further complicated by the stage of load shedding which increases the amount of times you get loadshedded in a day.

So, I find myself spending a bit of time looking at schedules. Some Industrious South Africans have made an app called Eskom Se Push which alerts you when your suburb is going to be load shedded as well as letting you know any changes to the load shedding schedule.

Since I work from home this allows me to know when I should stop mining and turn off my asics. Stopping the ASIC allows the ASIC fans to cool the hashboards down instead of letting them get cooled by passive ambient radiation, which is the case when the power is suddenly turned off. It’s even worse when your miner is in an enclosed space.

Recently, however, I started leaving the home quite frequently for a few hours at a time and this means that if I am scheduled to go down, say in 6 hours from now, I would miss out on 6 hours possible luck if I were to preemptively power down before i leave. It's not something that I enjoy doing.

So, what did I do? I wrote some software which allows me to use the whatsminer API to remotely connect to my whatsminer and turn off the mining remotely as I have VPN access to my home network. Hopefully, when I find some more time in the future, I will be able to connect this up to a telegram bot, which will allow me some finer control and not necessarily rely on using my VPN.

What would I do if I didn’t have a schedule? Well, I most probably wouldn’t be running any of the newer generation miners at all. Because even when throttled, they still use quite a bit of power and the boards heat up quite a bit. It’s an undesirable situation for me if they heat up quite a bit and get their power cut repeatedly. S9s are way more suited for this purpose. Not only are the machines robust as hell, when braiins (with two Is) firmware is loaded, you can throttle the machines down all the way to 100 watts. I would also probably be running multiple S9s to try and make up for the shortfall in overall hash.

This would allow me to set a temperature of the asic to a level that I would be happy with should an immediate disconnect of power occur.

Failing that, the other way one can mitigate a situation like that is to have a battery backup, that you link into that you can use to trigger shutdown conditions once the battery state gets reduced below a certain threshold.

Thats all all for now. If you need me, you can find me on twitter @tensaibankai and drop me a DM.

If you want to hear more from Tensai and missed our full episode check it out bellow.

https://bit-buy-bit.libsyn.com/tensai-bankai-on-bitcoin-freedom-and-farming

Show guest

twitter - @tensaibankai

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website - https://ungovernablemisfits.com

Show guest

twitter - @tensaibankai

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.
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Mining bitcoin and heating homes with @coinheated

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

I speak to the man the myth the legend @coinheated about stuff and things.
No more show notes so just listen to the episode.

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website - https://ungovernablemisfits.com

Show guest

twitter - @coinheated

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.
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PSA #Plebminermonth

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

PSA
#Plebminermonth

......More to come.

Mining KYC Free Sats (BingBong Bitesize Bitcoin)

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

BingBong Bitesize Bitcoin

Mining KYC Free Sats

Acquiring ASICs and pointing them at a pool is the initial step to acquire KYC Free sats through mining. There are pools that require KYC information, but many that do not, DYOR. Lincoin Pool and Braiins Pool only require an email address. It has been said that buying Bitcoin on an exchange is like going to the bathroom and leaving the stall door open. Anybody that comes in the bathroom can see you. Mining Bitcoin with a KYC free pool is like going to the bathroom but closing the stall door, chain analysis can see someone is in the stall, but they don't know who it is.

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website - https://ungovernablemisfits.com

Show guest

twitter - @bingbong_BTC

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.
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Noise mitigation for bitcoin mining with BINGBONG

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

“No show notes again? This is so unprofessional.”

It's a five minute show.
Deal with it.

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website - https://ungovernablemisfits.com

Show guest

twitter - @bingbong_BTC

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.
Today you can exchange $1 for Sats (Sale ends soon.)
Thank you, Foundation Devices, for sponsoring the show.
Use code BITBUYBIT at check out for $10 off your purchase

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.
Today you can exchange $1 for 4942 Sats (Sale ends soon.)
Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show. Use code BITBUYBIT at check out for $10 off your purchase

Growing bitcoin with Moses

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

In this #PlebMinerMonth episode of @BitBuyBit, Jon sits down with Moses of Living Power Generation Technology. Moses is working on monetizing agricultural waste with Bitcoin mining powered by syngas, derived from biomass pyrolysis. Moses’ system uses a crop called Azolla. Azolla can be used as animal feed or biomass and is easily grown with little inputs. The even can purify the water in which it’s grown. The use of Azolla as a source of animal feed, biomass, and fertilizer can replace the need to use petrochemical fertilizers and industrial agricultural methods. This can empower the sovereign farmer to detether from chemical supply chains. Harnessing the syngas byproduct can also empower every farmer to become a Bitcoin miner.
As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

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Bitcoin monthly 0020

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Fun times in Riga and mobile competition for peer-to-peer bitcoin exchanges. Bitcoin Monthly with BQA and Antomous

Bitcoin monthly 0020

In today’s episode I spoke to BQA and Antomous about how much fun they had at the Baltic Honeybadger 2022 conference in Riga. BQA gave a talk during the event for bitcoin beginners and Antomous had a booth representing SeedSigner and Vulcan21. It seems it was a pure bitcoiner event with a high signal-to-noise ratio.
One of the larger announcements of the conference was the mobile only peer-to-peer bitcoin exchange “peach”. BQA had the chance to test the app and goes into detail on the setup and workflow. Although we love Bisq and Robosats, this is exactly what we have been waiting for. The app is currently still in beta, but we shouldn’t have to wait long for the official release.
Speaking of Bisq, they released a minor update with a lot of small improvements. We also talked about two major updates from the two big players in lightning: CLN and LND. MyNode is also working hard to close the gap to the marketplace-based platforms in the node implementation competition and Trezor has finally integrated coin control.
To wrap up Antomous let us know that the SeedSigner is finally available again at Vulcan21 and that they are putting out a daily Twitter guide series on handling a SeedSigner.
As always, I enjoyed speaking to these two and would urge anyone with questions to reach out my DM is always open.

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit twitter - @bitbuybitpod Website - https://ungovernablemisfits.com

Show guest

twitter - @BitcoinQ_A
twitter - @antomousB

Special mentions

twitter -@AnitaPosch
twitter -@Marketsbylili
twitter - @proofofsteph
twitter - @dergigi
twitter - @hodlhodl
twitter - @vulcan21com
twitter - @SeedSigner

Links to discussed topics:

Baltic Honeybadger: https://baltichoneybadger.com/
Peach: https://peachbitcoin.com/
Bisq: https://github.com/bisq-network/bisq/
BTCPayServer: https://github.com/btcpayserver/btcpayserver
CLN: https://github.com/ElementsProject/lightning/
LND: https://github.com/lightningnetwork/lnd/
MyNode: https://github.com/mynodebtc/mynode/
Foundation Devices: https://github.com/Foundation-Devices/passport-firmware/
Phoenix: https://github.com/ACINQ/phoenix/
Sparrow Wallet: https://github.com/sparrowwallet/sparrow/
Trezor: https://github.com/trezor/trezor-suite/
Zeus: https://github.com/ZeusLN/zeus/
Machankura: https://8333.mobi/
Vulcan21: https://vulcan21.com/

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.
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Use code BITBUYBIT at check out for $10 off your purchase

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.
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Braiin Power with Jan Capek

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

The month of September is dedicated to pleb miners who will not unplug nor comply. The backbone of the bitcoin network, dedicated to decentralisation and freedom.

On this #PlebMinerMonth episode of the pod, Jon and I speak with @BraiinsMining co-founder and CTO, Jan Capek. Jan is an embedded devices engineer and the father of the Braiins OS firmware and BOSminer software. Jan dives deep into the development of firmware and the challenges he and his development team encounter when attempting to modify machines without the assistance of the manufacturers. We cover Braiins’ (SlushPool) role in UASF and how stratum V2 enhances security, efficiency, flexibility, and decentralization of mining. We also discuss the development of the BaiinsOS+ firmware, and the advantages it can bring to a mining operator. We discuss the rebranding of SlushPool to Braiins Pool under the Braiins brand umbrella. We dove deep on a lot of topics in this one, the only thing we didn’t cover was “when”.
The Braiins team has been a great partner in #PlebMinerMonth, they have sent swag for us to give away as prizes, several of their Bitcoin Mining Handbooks, as well as financial support to ship all of the gear and prizes out to the Pleb. A special thanks to Kristian Csepcsar for helping to organize everything and thank you to Jan and the rest of the Braiins team for your support of #PlebMinerMonth.

Show guest

twitter - @janbraiins
twitter - @braiinsnmining

website -www.braiins.com

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website -https://ungovernablemisfits.com

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

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Bitcoin circular economy and hash the torch

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

“OMG you didn’t even write show notes, that’s so unprofessional.”
Im ungovernable. Fuck off.
If you have any questions please reach out. Also make sure to follow on twitter and check out everything we are doing for #plebminermonth

Show guest
twitter - @JonPDiGiacomo
twitter - @mrcdbrown3
twitter - @HodlRev

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website -https://ungovernablemisfits.com

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

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IT & Telecom the Backbone of the Bitcoin Network

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

IT & Telecom the Backbone of the Bitcoin Network

In this episode Jon talks with IT expert @SalGood HODL about the backbone of the Bitcoin network, the global telecommunications network. Jon and Sal cover the history of telecommunications and information technology and its journey from telegraph to the infinitesimally complicated network of fiber, copper/aluminum, and satellites that comprise the internet.
They discuss the organizations the govern or run the internet like: ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) a non-profit based in California, IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) run/owned by ICANN who are responsible for allocation of IP addresses and Autonomous System Numbers, root domain name system and top-level domains.
Jon & Sal describe the Regional Internet Registry. They are the 5 regional organizations around the globe that facilitate the allocation of IP addresses and ASNs to local registries and ISPs. RIRs are independent of ICANN and supervised/guided by the Number Resource Organization, which is an unincorporated international organization.
The 3-Tier ISP system is covered by Sal. The 3-Tier ISP system consists of
Tier I — backbone providers who own/operate high speed/bandwidth, multi-continent networks, transoceanic cabling and do not pay or charge data transit fees with their like-peers.
Tier 2 — Typically regional/national ISPs pay for transit and peering with tier I and tier 2 providers, customers are typically large organizations and tier 3 ISPs.
Tier 3 — Primarily engaged in providing Internet access to consumers and businesses in localized areas, they pay access and transit from tier 2 providers.
IPv4 address space are described. An IPV4 looks like AAA.BBB.CCC.DDD where each block can be a number between 0-255 there are 232 total addresses, roughly 4.2 billion addresses. Nearly 600 million are reserved, so about 3.7 billion usable on the Internet and nearly 100% are already allocated globally.
The IPv6 address space looks very complex. It uses hexadecimal notation 0-9+A-F, blocks of zeros can be omitted 2 28 total addresses. If you assumed each star had 10 planets, each galaxy had 100 billion stars, and the universe had 100 billion galaxies, there would be roughly 3.4 quadrillion (1000 trillion's) IPv6 addresses for each planet.
What makes the Internet? Layers like in a cake or maybe the Taco Bell 7-Layer Burrito.
l . TCP/IP Model — Less complex than OSI
l. Network Connection Layer 2, Internet Layer
3. Transport Layer
4, Application Layer
2. OSI Model — 7 layers, breaks TCP/IP layers into more parts
l. Network Connection Layer —+ Physical layer and Data Link Layer
Internet Layer —9 Network Layer
Transport Layer —+ Transport, Session and Presentation Layers 4, Application Layer —+ Application Layer
Sal describes how systems and applications communicate by laying out the Application Layer Protocols. Like spoken languages, these protocols have grammar rules; a vocabulary that create standards to convey meaning between parties. Different protocols are optimized for purpose specific communications. Bitcoin is protocol optimized for secure communication of value between parties.

Show guest

twitter - @SalGoodHODL
twitter - @JonPDiGiacomo

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website -https://ungovernablemisfits.com

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

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#HashTheTorch

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

#HashTheTorch
My first foray into mining was sometime in late 2011/2012. At that time Bitcoin Core had mining functionality and mining on a PC was relatively simple. I didn’t take the time to truly understand Bitcoin then. Me being an intensely paranoid individual was distrusting of this software using my computer’s GPU to solve an algorithm, didn’t read the white paper and didn’t join any chat rooms or social networks to connect with others involved in Bitcoin. I regrettably uninstalled the software not to return to Bitcoin until 2017 and not to mine again until 2019, couldn’t even tell you if I am responsible for some orphaned Bitcoin. In those 8 years we had 3 kids but let something like 450,000 block slip past me. That’s okay, I don’t cry myself to sleep every night because of regret, anymore. I have a nice mining setup now and I don’t consider it healthy the live a life of regret.
I can reflect though. Perhaps I should have joined one of those Bitcoin Nerd channels. I never had social media before Twitter, maybe I should’ve or at the very least done my research. So, what’s my point here? As the poet, John Donne wrote, “No Man is an Island, Entire of Itself. Every man is a piece of the continent. A part of the main.” And although I don’t live my life regretting past decisions, I can learn from them. It wasn’t until I left that island or at least connected it to the main, that I learned the true nature of Bitcoin and its unique properties. It wasn’t until I began to research and read articles written by so many hard-working Plebs who were willing to pass on the torch of knowledge to others that I finally understood this technology we revere. And it wasn’t until further study that I realized my place within it, was mining. By then the S9 was a couple of years old and it wasn’t difficult to find one. I learned a lot over the next couple of years about mining. I quite enjoyed the experience and by 2021 I had 6 S9s running in my garage. Like many at that time, I saw the China exodus as a good time to upgrade my setup. I acquired 5 s19 and am now up to 6. Now what to do with those S9s I had laying around? I suppose I could have sold them, but I was busy tinkering with my home heating projects and working… and of course, numbing my mind by bullshitting with all of you on Twitter.
I decided I’m going to give some machines away. I gave 2 S9s to my partner at work. I have been orange pilling him for years and HE thought it would be fun to dip his toes into mining, the heat reuse case was a big draw for him. The joy I felt when he showed me his mining setup was exciting. It was the perfect situation for him, a mechanic and a farmer, mining suited his skill set. I later sent a machine to a friend in Texas that was at risk of losing his job over vax mandates and I thought maybe the machine could help him out. That’s about the time I became more vocal on Twitter and the Telegram groups… and began answering simple home-mining questions. I prefer to just communicate on DM’s regarding mining rather than wade through the string of backlogged Telegram messages. In discussions with Plebs, I always felt myself saying, “well I’ll send you an S9 and you can mess around with it and find out if you like home mining or have an interest in it.” “Then once you learn you can send it back or because shipping is so much just hand it off to someone else.” I’m not unique in this, I’ve seen the generosity in the mining community, truly some of the best people are in mining, especially Pleb Miners.
I had the idea to call it HashTheTorch, seemed like a fun name for what everyone was doing. I gave another S9 away to a buddy of mine who is a machinist and was helping me out with my immersion project. This HashingTheTorch is fun. I saw Barnminer making strides in the same direction as well with his S9 lending program at local meetups, which certainly solves the shipping dilemma. It kind of all hit me at that point, The No Man is an Island concept, the connected decentralized network concept, the Plebs helping Plebs idea. Don’t let someone just up and quit on Bitcoin without understanding it as I did in over a decade ago. HashTheTorch of knowledge, HashTheTorch are these machines that don’t mean much to us beyond being able to offload them for a few bucks, or holding for whatever reason.
When Max and I came up with the idea of PlebMinerMonth it was just supposed to be a few pods with cool Pleb miners, a few Bitesize Bitcoins, and FUD Busters, and a couple of articles to give Plebs another resource to get into mining. It quickly morphed into what it is today and is developing a life of its own. One of the biggest surprises, (though I shouldn’t be surprised given the quality of Plebs in the mining community) was the outpouring of support from other miners who too wanted to pass the torch. We’re early in the first iteration of PlebMinerMonth and we already have 10 machines to give away. So many miners are offering not only HashTheTorch of unused or underused machines, but offering much of their time to produce content, write articles, or do interviews. So many in this space whether they call it HashTheTorch, or S9 lending program, or whatever is willing to dedicate part of themselves to this overall movement. To ensure that Plebs don’t feel like they’re on an island, that those blocks are just as much at play for a small time Pleb as they are for large institutional miners. That whatever regret they had in their mining journey doesn’t have to be a regret for someone new to it. They know if they HashTheTorch that they may be giving a machine to the next Schnitzel, TechEngineer, or CoinHeated. They could be kicking off the mining innovation journey of the next EconoAlchemist, Diverter, or HODL Tarantula. And who knows what innovations and rabbit holes those new miners will discover?
So I’m putting out the bat signal Pleb miners. Go to a meetup with your old machines. Orange pill that mechanic or machinist buddy or yours. Unload that knowledge you have in your dome and teach your kids and grandkids the value of decentralizing the network through Pleb Mining. HashTheTorch Plebs. And the To all of the Pleb Miner month
winners of the donated old gen miners. Lean on that machine, experiment with different settings, firmware, and pool. Find uses for the waste heat or perhaps find alternative sources of energy run your machine. And then do as the PlebMiner that gifted you that ASIC…. And…HashTheTorch

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twitter - @JonPDiGiacomo

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website -https://ungovernablemisfits.com

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3D printing parts for Bitcoin mining with @ZuccThis

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

3D printing parts for Bitcoin mining with @ZuccThis

What's up guys? zucc_this here with another byte-sized bitcoin. Lets get right into it and talk about 3d printing and how it can be leveraged for home mining and general individual sovereignty. To start I'd like to make a comparison of home 3d printing to bitcoin.

One aspect of bitcoin that makes it a powerful tool for the sovereign individual is its' ability to dis-intermediate the traditional financial system. Likewise, 3d printing is a way to side-step the legacy plastics manufacturing industry. Typically plastic goods are made with injection moulding ñ an expensive process that really only makes sense at scale. Injection moulding still has its place, but 3d printing allows you to print nearly anything you can dream up at home. Of course, there are engineering and practical limitations. These days you can get an Ender 3 3d printer that works fairly well for 200 USD on Amazon. For the more serious mining pleb $1000 can get you a Prusa which is a workhorse that will run day after day and produce amazing results.

The most obvious application for home Bitcoin mining is in producing fan shrouds. For most in-home ASIC installs we need to direct the heat somewhere. I measured the temp in the duct from my Whatsminer maybe 6 feet from the duct and had 140∞ F. Bitcoin ASICs are primarily designed to be run at scale in mining farms where heat mitigation is handled MUCH differently than we do at home. There are many clever individuals out they're doing cool shit with their excess heat but the most simple method (though not always easy) is to duct the heat outside or into an existing HVAC system. To go from the miner to an HVAC duct you need a shroud or fan adapter that goes between the exhaust fan and the duct. These are easily printed by most consumer grade machines in PETG. Iím not even gonna try to pronounce its actual chemical name but suffice to say this is a material than can withstand the heat from the miner. There are several resources out there that offer up the files for MicroBT and Bitmain ASICS for free.

In my personal setup I had to add a couple fans for the PSU on the intake side to keep things cool, and with a little CAD and 3d printing I was able to design brackets to get the airflow exactly where I need it. I also designed and printed a hold/cold side barrier the helps keep cool airflow where it needs to be. With winter coming I also need to re-design my ducting that leads to the cold air return duct in my furnace. Last winter I was able to heat my home entirely with 2 M30s Whatsminers. I have an average size 2 story home in the frozen north of the US where itís not uncommon to see sub-zero temps. My new duct setup will need some funky duct adapters and bends due to the layout of my basement. This is where 3d printing and the ability to CAD really shines. Most of these home mining setups are quite unique and there aren't many cookie cutter solutions that work out of the box. I've also seen some pretty interesting usage of 3d printing in immersion setups.

That said, the sky REALLY is the limit. Aside from Bitcoin mining projects having the ability to 3d print and design things for myself has been an absolute game changer. I've been able to repair many things around the house that would normally get tossed ñ this helps justify the mini-print farm I have going to my wife. I also have a focus on 3d printed firearms. If code is free speech how do we protect our right to speech? In a world of ever increasing gun control the work by 3d printed gun devs is invaluable. Will Bitcoin alone take down ñ or at least scale back ñ the state? I don't think so. Will 3d printed firearms stop authoritarians from authoritarian shit? Nah. Much like Bitcoin, 3d printing is a tool that is accessible to ANYONE who is seeking to carve out a little freedom for themselves. Use the tools. Later.

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Show guest

twitter - @ZuccThis
Website -asicfanshrouds.com | ASIC fan duct adapters

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website -https://ungovernablemisfits.com

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Pleb miner month update and prize draw. Bitcoin wins.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Pleb Miner Month Week 1 Giveaway Update
Max, Jon, Sarah, and DiGiacomo girl nym #3

#PlebMinerMonth is in full swing on the @BitBuyBitPod and UngovernableMisfits.com. Max and Jon give an update on the first few days of #PlebMinerMonth. The outpouring of support from the Bitcoin Pleb community has been inspiring. The month is starting to take on a life of its own. Thank You to all the Bitcoiners out there who are interacting with us on Twitter, reaching out of Telegram, and Boosting on the Fountain app.

Sarah and DiGiacomo girl nym #3 help choose winners as Max and Jon pick the prize winners for the week.

Day 1 - Winner was already chosen before recording. Tinkerbell won the Pleb Miner Skull t-shirt. Thanks for being one of two that followed the giveaway instructions and thanks for translating the Pleb Miner Redux article in Spanish

Day 2 - Boost the pod with Max and Michael Schmid on Fountain to win the Pleb Miner Skull hoodie out of 10 entries, @txapotsapa won the drawing. Congratulations Rafa, we know it’s not often cold where you live, but when it is, you’ll be geared up right.

Day 3 - Quote tweet why you think SeedSigner is awesome, out of 18 entries, @compassionhorizon was the winner. SeedSigner is awesome and the enthusiasm for the project was obvious. We will be offering another SeedSigner giveaway later in the month.

Day 4 - In order to win the first S9 giveaway, Plebs were asked to review the Bit Buy Bit Pod and screenshot the review in a quote tweet. We are happy to announce that @Francis_Brosnan won the drawing and will be a #PlebMiner soon

Day 5 – Noderunners Day! Lots of Plebs entered the Noderunners.Network gear giveaway and 10 were chose to receive stickers and other items from Brinkie and the Noderunners.
@selfbankt, @LoveIsBitcoin, @RoshMallery, @kciroj_NL, @phathodl, @purplehorse, @tatumturnup, @BitcoinIsKool, @xbbbworld, and @TsarToshi

Thank You to everyone who entered, we will be reaching out shortly to arrange deliver of your prize gear.

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twitter - @JonPDiGiacomo
twitter - @StotheBandaD

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website -https://ungovernablemisfits.com

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Happy birthday Lincoin pool - Bitcoin mining and Paynyms

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

We sit down to talk with Medi Naseri of Lincoin pool. Medi Naseri, has been mining since 2014 and holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering. He and his partner Mostafa Shariat (AKA The Doctor of all Servers) founded Lincoin Pool, a North American FPPS mining pool that turns 1 year old today, September 7, 2022.

Medi shares with us the work and effort that goes in to creating a mining pool. He and his team are small enough to make changes to the pool dependent upon their user’s needs and input. Medi shares with us the development process he and his team used to incorporate PayNym payouts.

Medi touts Lincoin Pool’s management tools, advanced revenue management, monitoring, and of course, Lincoin Pool's AI assistant, Boty McBotface, master of Dad jokes.

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twitter - @Medi_Naseri
twitter - @LincoinPool
Website - Lincoin.com

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website -https://ungovernablemisfits.com

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Why home mining is true decentralisation. (Bitesize Bitcoin)

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

In this Bitesize bitcoin we learn why home mining is true decentralisation.

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twitter - @techengineer21

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website -https://ungovernablemisfits.com

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Mining bitcoin with Barnminer

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Todays episode is with Barnminer also known as @btctwatterpants on twitter. Barnminer is a champion of monetary and bodily sovereignty and is doing what he can to decentralise the bitcoin network by running miners at home and orange pilling others to do the same. I really enjoyed this conversation and I'm more bullish than ever after speaking to so many incredible plebs.
If you have any questions please reach out. Also make sure to follow Barnminer on twitter and check out everything we are doing for #plebminermonth

Show guest

twitter - @btctwatterpants

Substack - https://barnminer21m.substack.com/p/barnmine-build?r=11wpdn&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_sou

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website -https://ungovernablemisfits.com

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Mining bitcoin on solar with @theGianMendoza

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Todays episode is with Gian Mendoza, we talked about his rabbit hole journey and why he decided to mine at home. Gian has a very interesting set up and particular set of obstacles to overcome including heat and the use of solar to mine. He has dedicated allot of time to documenting his build and I would highly recommend his Youtube Chanel linked bellow for anyone considering a build like this. I really enjoyed this conversation and look forward to seeing what Gian builds going forward. If you have any questions please reach out. Also make sure to follow Gian on twitter and check out everything we are doing for #plebminermonth

Show guest

twitter - @theGianMendoza

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXETNgw4rixNSqiDsISF-sw?app=desktop&cbrd=1&themeRefresh=1

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website -https://ungovernablemisfits.com

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Rust Belt Home Miners with BingBong_BTC and Jon

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Rust Belt Home Miners
In this episode Jon travels to a rural part of the Rust Belt, USA to interview Pleb Miner BingBong_BTC. BingBong is not only a home miner, but a heat wrangler, harnessing the waste heat created by his machines.
Meeting fellow Plebs face to face carries significant importance, especially when a nym is willing to not only sit down and discuss Bitcoin, but to invite you into his home, show you his mining and privacy setups, and treat you like an honored guest.
BingBong entered the Bitcoin arena though friends, interested in all things “crypto” , it didn’t take long for him to realize there is only one. He obtained sats through the normal KYC channels like Swan, but once again a quick learner, understood the necessity in seeking KYC free options. The Samourai team was an inspiration and building a Ronin dojo was the logical next step. Brother Rabbit and Q & A were of help during his journey.
Mining seemed like the logical next step on the Bitcoin journey to enlightenment. First with dreams of mining that sweet corn, he later grew to a greater understanding and took meaning in understanding mining’s role in the Bitcoin network. With the aid of guides from the likes of EconoAlchemist and Diverter, BingBong developed the knowledge and confidence necessary to mine. He purchased his first machines from MineFarmBuy and was underway. He and his partner learned the lessons needed to mitigate heat as well as others and were hooked. After ordering more machines they attempted a build inspired by EconoAlchemist he calls the “Hash Hut”.
The Hash Hut. The Hash BingBong built in an enclosure comprised of a baker’s rack encased in foam board. The bottom of the enclosure is open to take in filtered air into the machines which are placed vertically. The intake and exhaust of the machines is separated by a barrier so as not to recirculate the waste heat. The entirety of the airflow is then directed outside via an attic fan. BingBong can lower the power of his exhaust fan to allow his two 6’ take offs at the top of the hut connected to inline fans to direct heat to where it is needed.

Rust belt article - https://ungovernablemisfits.com/a-rust-belt-renaissance-through-permaculture-principles/

Link to win seedsigner - https://twitter.com/jonpdigiacomo/status/1566057650235723776?s=28&t=Qt23QFwHgZUcu17qJLUjzQ

Link to win hoodie - https://twitter.com/MaxBitbuybit/status/1566081427543924738?s=20&t=YzSdksA-O5Dja0ejjvV1jQ

Show guest

twitter -@JonPDiGiacomo

twitter - @bingbong_BTC

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website -https://ungovernablemisfits.com

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Bitcoin mining and getting paid to take showers with @Schnitzel

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

The month of September is dedicated to pleb miners who will not unplug nor comply. The backbone of the bitcoin network, dedicated to decentralisation and freedom.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Michael Schmid about home mining and getting paid to take showers. Michael has been finding innovative ways to use the waste heat created from mining to his advantage. We talked about his original set up, running miners to heat his vintage airstream caravan and how his set up at home allows for hot showers and a stream of sats after Replacing his water heater miners.

Show guest
Youtube link - https://youtu.be/kBwhCawzL1U
twitter - Nakamotoheating
twitter -@Schnitzel

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website -https://ungovernablemisfits.com

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Bitcoin Mining for the Streets with @Diverter_NoKYC

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

The month of September is dedicated to pleb miners who will not unplug nor comply. The backbone of the bitcoin network, dedicated to decentralisation and freedom. Today I caught up with Diverter, the godfather of Pleb mining to talk about mining for the streets and why it’s more relevant now than ever.

Here’s the opening paragraphs to jog your memory in case you have forgotten.

Don’t fall victim to the narrative pushers that would have you believe mining is “too hard”, “too expensive”, or “better left to the big players”. Sounds an awful lot like the same thing bankers and governments tell the masses about fiat money and economics now, doesn’t it?

For years the narrative that has been pushed regarding Bitcoin mining is that it’s a fool’s game, better left to the professional mining farms and big players due to shrinking profitability. This guide aims to show that this is overly simplistic and narrow-minded in its view. In fact, as ways to acquire BTC without going through the dangerous KYC/AML verification process shrink, mining becomes more and more intriguing for the average user. By having the ability to create an account with no real verification required, you can simply hook up ASIC miners, plug them into a mining pool, and begin receiving payouts for your provided hashpower directly into your personally controlled Bitcoin wallet without providing any KYC/AML identifying data to be scraped.

If you haven’t already read this incredible article I suggest you check it out and click the link below.

Link to article -https://ungovernablemisfits.com/mining-for-the-streets/

Show guest

twitter - @Diverter_NoKYC

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website -https://ungovernablemisfits.com

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Pleb Miner Redux – What is a Bitcoin Miner?

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Pleb Miner Redux – What is a Bitcoin Miner.

The month of September is dedicated to pleb miners who will not unplug nor comply. The backbone of the bitcoin network, dedicated to decentralisation and freedom.

To kick things off @JonPDiGiacomo explains - what is a pleb miner……

“Who and What is a Pleb Miner”

The original Bitcoin miner, Satoshi Nakamoto mined the Genesis Block with a reward of 50 Bitcoin, Bitcoin that can’t be spent as the Genesis Block is hardcoded into new nodes as the root of the blockchain. The signature of his mining was later analyzed by Sergio Lerner. He dubbed Satoshi’s miner as Patoshi and its signature as the “Patoshi Pattern”. The technique that Lerner used determined that Patoshi hashed a different set range of nonces. This behavior created a unique saw pattern in nonce data analysis. It’s estimated that he had up to 48 CPUs mining with another controlling the operation and/or on standby to protect against a 51% attack. Satoshi mined solo until he invited Hal Finney and Martti Malmi to join the network. Famously on January 10, 2009, at 10:33 PM, Hal Finney was “Runnin’ Bitcoin”. Soon others joined in.
It’s fascinating to look back at those first blocks: difficulty of 1, block reward 50 BTC, the delicate balance of the 10-minute mark not quite there yet. In reviewing this short Bitcoin history lesson, we bring light to the fact that Satoshi wasn’t running a giant mining operation with a cool name, a board with multiple investors, and billions in capital expenditures. He was possibly a guy in his basement or garage that he considered his lab. He shared the code with associates he knew online. Their goal was to discover blocks and secure the network. He mined because he was passionate about the innovation that he built. He was the original miner, he was a Pleb Miner. Sometime in May of 2010, Satoshi turned off the Patoshi miner, confident that he had passed the torch on to the next generation of miners……..

Link to full article bellow.

Link to article - https://ungovernablemisfits.com/pleb-miner-redux-what-is-a-bitcoin-miner/

Show guest

twitter - @JonPDiGiacomo

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website -https://ungovernablemisfits.com

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3D printing, Bitcoin and gliding with @blackcoffeebtc

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Today’s episode is with black coffee, we talk about 3-D printing, running crypto cloaks EU and what it’s been like setting it up and moving from his previous business. We have a deep dive into the way he likes to make and consume coffee and we talk about gliding and its dangers. I always enjoy talking to black coffee and want to thank him and Rick for supporting bitcoin mining month.

Show guest

twitter - @blackcoffeebtc
Website -http://anchorhodl.com
Website -cryptocloaks.eu

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website -https://ungovernablemisfits.com

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Pleb bitcoin Miner Mom, Sarah DiGiacomo, is ungovernable.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Todays guest is Sarah DiGiacomo a pleb mining mum who is here for real change and to remove state from all aspects of her family’s life. Ive had the pleasure of getting to know Sarah and her incredible family after meeting her husband @JonPDiGiacom through the Meshtadel. Sarah has been helping organise the pleb miner month in the hope we can onboard more home miners and help decentralise the bitcoin network. In this episode we discus clown world and the need to push back as well as what its like being immersed in pleb culture and the hopes for miner month. I loved this conversation and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording.

Show guest

twitter - @StotheBandaD

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website -https://ungovernablemisfits.com

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Bitcoin, beaches and dragons with @DragonBitcoin

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Today’s episode is with Dragon, he joined me for a conversation about the last two years of the bitcoin beach retreat. We had a discussion on KYC versus non-KYC, the circular economy and a quarter of a billion dollars worth of bitcoin buried in a landfill in Wales. I always enjoy speaking to Dragon and I can’t wait for next years beach retreat. I hope you enjoy the show and please reach out if you have any questions

Show guest

twitter - @DragonBitcoin
Retreat -@BitcoinRetreat
Website - dragonbitcoin.co.uk

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website -https://ungovernablemisfits.com

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Bitcoin pleb underground with @Coinicarus

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode I speak to Coinicarus about the importance of Pleb culture and why he started his new show with pirate beach bum and cohost Walton. We discus the need for privacy in bitcoin and why clout chasing and misaligned incentives end up causing harm. We also discussed some of the underrated content in the space and ways to shine light on it. We had some technical issues so it’s a shorter one today but I always enjoy catching up with Coinicarus. I really hope you enjoy the show and as always please reach out if you have any questions.

Show guest
twitter - @Coinicarus
Website -plebunderground.com
twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website -https://ungovernablemisfits.com

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You don’t need decentralisation... until you do..bitcoin monthly 0019 with BQA and Antomous

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Bitcoin monthly 0019

In today’s episode I spoke to BQA and Antomous about tornado cash being shut down and the implications for users of ethereum. Although none of us use ETH it still shows the intent of governments around the world and is a good reminder why decentralisation and bitcoin are so important. We also talked about border wallets and updates to seed tools 2.0. We had a general conversation about the importance of privacy and potential ways businesses could help ensure bitcoin thrives. I went into some detail about the mining month coming up in September and Antomous had some updates on Vulcan21. As always I enjoyed speaking to these two and would urge anyone with questions to reach out my DM is always open.

Show guest

twitter - @BitcoinQ_A

twitter - @antomousB

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website -https://ungovernablemisfits.com

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Bitcoin not buttcoin. Demonetising butt plugs with MTC

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000

During the last bitcoin monthly I recorded with brother Rabbit and Antomous. we discussed Border wallets after listening to an incredible talk by MTC. I just had to get the exclusive with MTC who has teamed up with superphatarrow to create border wallets, a system to help users store private keys in their head allowing them to cross borders undetected and protected from attackers. Many people across the globe have to flee their countries to escape from war stricken countries or dictatorships. Many other users need to escape domestic violence or natural disaster, the system that MTC has come up with makes it possible for anyone to take their wealth with them even if they have nothing else. It is also very useful for inheritance planning and I just love how creative users can get with this. As always it was a pleasure speaking to MTC and I’d advise anyone listening to check this project out and if you find it of use I’d also urge anyone listening to consider donating to keep the project going. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording.

Show guest

Website -BorderWallets.com

twitter - @GhostOfMtc

twitter - @superphatarrow

twitter - @borderwallets

Donation addresses

SPA +purplefire896 - PayNym Bot

MTC: bc1qceqjp8utx4ds0jx9r26aerxsy3pkaluzhuj95k

SPA: https://paynym.is/+purplefire896

MTC WoS permanent LN address earlyfighter41@walletofsatoshi.com

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We can’t be stopped! Ungovernable misfits mining month incoming with @JonPDiGiacomo

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode I speak to @JonPDiGiacomo about the importance of Pleb mining and the incredible community around it. We announce a bitcoin mining month starting in September on ungovernable misfits. We talk about why we have decided to do this, who we will be speaking to and who we’d love to hear from. I really hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording and make sure to tune in September for a whole month of bite-size bitcoins, fud Busters, interviews and much more.

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website -https://ungovernablemisfits.com

Show guest

twitter - @JonPDiGiacomo

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Bitcoin monthly 0018 - scams, vulnerabilities and seagulls

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Bitcoin monthly 0018

In this episode of bitcoin monthly I sat down in a field with @antomousB and @BrotherRabbit_ we talked about the bitcoin beach retreat as well as the monthly updates including security vulnerabilities and the shit show that is compass mining. It was such an amazing time being away around other bitcoiners in the sunshine. It was a great reminder what this movement is all about, to me it’s not just about bitcoin mooning but meeting other like-minded freedom loving individuals who can work together And create the world we wish to see. We also discussed podcasting 2.0 and different ways to support free and open source software, I think it’s a really important topic as this is the way we move forward. There were some incredible talks at the retreat including one on multi Sig from @nwoodfine another from @GhostOfMtc on memorising seed words I really hope you enjoy the show. As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

twitter - @MaxBitbuybit
twitter - @bitbuybitpod
Website -https://ungovernablemisfits.com

Show guests

twitter - @antomousB
twitter - @BrotherRabbit_

Special mentions

twitter - @superphatarrow
twitter - @nwoodfine
twitter - @GhostOfMtc
twitter - @DragonBitcoin
twitter - @Trwdwn

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Bitcoin Consciousness with @SamaKatharo

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000

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In this episode I speak to @SamaKatharo from the Consciousness Podcast, he coaches people to access their energy body, raise their frequency and shed old programming to embody their true self. I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you enjoy listening.
If you aren’t already following @SamaKatharo I suggest you do it now.

twitter - @SamaKatharo
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Bitcoin, psychedelics and art with @FractalEncrypt

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode I speak to Fractal about his journey as a bitcoin artist and constantly pushing himself to the limit when it comes to design. We discussed the links between bitcoin and psychedelics as freedom technologies and why they can be such powerful tools. We also discus the importance of bitcoin going forward and why it's worth fighting for. It was great to speak with fractal and I suggest after listening to this episode you check out the feature we did on 21ism including the article from MTC.
I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you enjoy listening.
Article and feature page on 21ism - https://21ism.com/portfolio-item/fractalencrypt/
If you aren’t already following @FractalEncrypt I suggest you do it now.

twitter -@FractalEncrypt

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Mining Bitcoin and swimming in sats with @techengineer21

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Mining Bitcoin and swimming in sats
I had the pleasure of speaking to Tech Engineer a bitcoin mining pleb who has built a fully functional swimming pool heating system using bitcoin miners, immersion tanks and automation to thermostatically control everything. Tech engineers focus is on privacy, security and the ability to double spend energy to heat while mining Bitcoin. In this episode we discus Tech’s rabbit hole journey and why mining was so interesting for him, we also discussed the need for decentralising the network and helping smaller miners compete by using the heat produced by mining for something productive. I really enjoyed speaking to Tech and I hope you enjoy listening. I have decided to also add transcripts at the bottom of the show notes as some people have told me this would be useful. Transcripts might not be perfect but they should be pretty good.

If you aren’t already following @techengineer21 I suggest you do it now.

twitter - @techengineer21
twitter - link to pinned video https://twitter.com/techengineer21/status/1523023198287130624?s=20&t=Ct2G5BawqRw4Nc6LcRUaBQ
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00:01.28
maxbuybit1
So hey there mate can you hear me I can hear you loud and clear welcome to the show.

00:03.55
TechEngineer
I am max I can hear you can you hear me.

00:17.49
TechEngineer
Thank you for having me I'd be here.

00:25.00
maxbuybit1
Yeah, well, it's an absolute pleasure to have you On. Um I try and find always people who are doing interesting things and not just the usual podcast circuit and I came across your profile and saw your video you'd done um on this immersion tank and. Pool heating and is something I discussed ages ago with a mate of mine a mate like me with no technical ability and it was just like a thing we talked about but we're too dumb to actually do it. We're like fuck. Someone's got to do this. This is something that's got to happen just makes so much sense and when I saw yours I was like fuck I just need to speak to you and.

01:25.59
TechEngineer
And.

01:44.12
maxbuybit1
You know, find a little bit more out because this is the future. It's fucking cool.

01:51.23
TechEngineer
So right on man. Yeah, let's let's talk about it.

01:59.56
maxbuybit1
So Yeah I mean um, less so we can do rabbit hole stuff later On. Let's just dive straight in with with what you've been doing Obviously I've seen the video but. For anyone who hasn't can you sort of describe the project and and and what made you decide to do it.

02:33.79
TechEngineer
Yeah, absolutely so let me start with a little background. Um back in 2017 was when I kind of went down the bitcoin rabbit hole. It was November of None I heard on the radio bitcoin cross $10000 and I was like. What is going on with this. Um and I was I was instantly intrigued and wanted to look into it more and immediately was drawn to the technology aspect of it and the mining aspect of it. Um. So I started looking into mining and at that time. Ah the miners went up in cost dramatically kind of similar to what happened in 20202021 and I tried to put to order a miner and it. It got delayed and that eventually just never shipped. Um, but there it so it was ah an it was an expensive endeavor for me to get into but I was still very interested. But at the time I knew like I was living in Colorado and I wanted to somehow use the heat that was. Being put off of these devices because I knew they put just put out a ton of heat. So that time I was thinking well maybe I'll just put in my basement and ducked something up to my upstairs long story short. It never ended up up working out just because the miner never showed up and then um. Price kind of dumped and then we went into a bear market and the profitability equation changed and I just decided that I just couldn't I didn't get into it at that time but that kind of built in the back of my mind like.

05:54.36
maxbuybit1
Here.

06:16.35
TechEngineer
Want to mine. It's important for the bitcoin ecosystem for mining to be very decentralized but we need some sort of other factor that helps it be more productive to like a home miner so hard using the heat was in my mind. So fast forward to 2021? Um I finally decided you know what I need to just take the plunge here and start building a heater out of a minor so I don't know if you saw my original video but it was a a minor that I put inside of a box. And then aducted into my hvac system my heater my the heater in my house and then I put in some dampers and thermostatically controlled the airflow from the heater from the from the miner into my heater. So I basically he did my entire house all winter using using this system. So I'm I'm guessing you haven't seen that one I think you saw my ah.

08:08.54
maxbuybit1
Amazing. I haven't no um I haven't seen that one I have seen it done before but I haven't seen that specific one and I'm right in thinking it's fucking cold in Colorado. Been been there skiing before and fraze my boocks off. So I assume you need a lot of heat when you're living in there.

08:55.51
TechEngineer
So yeah, and actually I don't live in Colorado anymore I mean I'm in Nevada now. So it's a much warmer climate but um, still need some heat in the winter. So I mean that was that was my None big.

09:04.50
maxbuybit1
Okay.

09:30.39
TechEngineer
Step into this whole arena here was when I built that that system and that was kind of before I had joined bitcoin Twitter even and realized everything that was going on. So um, so once I had ah finished that system.

09:40.60
maxbuybit1
Here here.

10:07.57
TechEngineer
And I had proved out that I can actually heat my house all winter with this system. Um the the next level for me was immersion. So the original system was just taking the air and redirecting it.

10:30.76
maxbuybit1
Here.

10:43.77
TechEngineer
Um, but you can only do so much with redirecting air. You can't move it very far. You can't do anything other than really heating air with air. But I knew in the back of my head that ah like liquid cooling like I have I build um my own computers. And the cpu are liquid cooled so that was already in my mind like that's a thing I just didn't know that an immersion existed yet. So once I so once I kind of got on to bitcoin Twitter saw some other people do an immersion once I realized that was a thing I was like.

11:24.72
maxbuybit1
Here. Okay.

11:51.81
TechEngineer
Oh my God I gotta try this out because I.

11:58.56
maxbuybit1
What what was what was that like finding bitcoin Twitter for the None time because I know for me, it was an absolute lifesaver like it just changed the game.

12:20.30
TechEngineer
And it was ah it was ah a game changer for me as well. I mean I have always kind of been doing these projects and I mean my name is my name is tech engineer because I love technology I Love engineering I'm mean the home automation I'm always doing Diy engineering projects but I'm just kind of doing it.

13:02.78
maxbuybit1
A.

13:00.51
TechEngineer
Solo on my own That's how I've always done it and I've always wanted to kind of like branch out and like start documenting these things like because I know that what I'm doing has interest to other people and so finally I was like you know I just got to do this and I made a video about it posted on Youtube and then then it just kind of. Ble up on Twitter and went around in in through bitcoin Twitter and I realized all these people have a big interest in this and I was like oh my god these are these are my fucking people right here like so it was ah it was a game changer for me then I I mean I I love it like it's.

13:51.94
maxbuybit1
Are.

14:16.22
maxbuybit1
Yeah, that's so fucking cool and and like you said is it is so useful for so many people because you know there are people like me who like us a really great idea like it's It's a logical thing that you use this heat. But then we're too dumb to actually do it and then so you have this this stuff documented and.

14:14.17
TechEngineer
Awesome.

14:50.77
TechEngineer
So.

14:55.34
maxbuybit1
It's so important to help decentralize this thing because otherwise what's going to happen if you don't have people like you and acono alchemists and people out there who are pushing and documenting you just have everyone putting their minors in huge warehouses with shit shows like compass or things like that. And then it's really so much easier to attack and um, yeah, that's why I'm just I'm so excited when I see this kind of innovation and and people tinkering and and building and um, this is this is the stuff that like really moves this space. Forward. This is what it's all about.

15:58.53
TechEngineer
So yeah, absolutely and that is one of my biggest drivers behind what I'm doing is to further decentralize mining because I see the trend happening of centralization of mining whether it be into. Big mining companies or like you were saying like hosted solutions and that just that just introduces a whole host of of problems. Um, when you have centralization and I actually have an article coming out in the next few days that I talk a bit more about it. Um.

16:41.14
maxbuybit1
Here.

17:12.20
TechEngineer
And why I think that's kind of bad I don't I don't I don't one hundred percent think that like big bitcoin minds are bad but we need both. We need we need. We need to decentralize as much as we can um, but…

Bitcoin meet-ups and collaboration are key

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Si also known as HodlSolo to discus the importance of bitcoin meet-ups and why he has dedicated his time to helping build more. Si runs the websitebitcoinevents.uk and lists all of the events and meets to make it easier for the ungovernable to meet in person. In this episode we talk about how great it feels meeting other like minded individuals and how great it is to see the friendships and businesses that blossom over time. We also discus the rabbit hole journey and the pull away from fiat world. I really enjoyed this conversation and hope it inspires a few listeners to consider starting or attending a meet.
twitter - @HodlSolo
twitter - @BitcoinEventsUK
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STOP TRADING BITCOIN OR HFSP! Rant by @PrinceySOV

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Bitesize Bitcoin is a new show with short sharp audio clips to help listeners learn about the more technical aspects of bitcoin. There is allot of specific terminology used in the bitcoin space and I want these episodes to help break things down.

Todays guest is my good friend Daniel Prince to rant about why Bitcoin only and not trading is best.

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Bitcoin monthly 0017 Living on bitcoin

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This episode marks the 17th episode of a monthly series where we keep up to date with what really matters in the space.
I was joined by Antomous and BQA to discus the last month of bitcoin news and updates. We talked about recent software updates, Robosats, and new ways to live on the bitcoin standard.
I really hope you enjoy the show and please reach out if you have any questions.
twitter -@bitcoinq_a
twitter -@antomousB
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Bitcoin and Motorsport with @bitcoin_racing

Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

I had the pleasure of speaking with Charles Mackenzie from @bitcoin_racing, we spoke about why he and his family are so passionate about bitcoin and where they see it going. We discussed the current set up with city citroens with bitcoin branding racing all across the uk and the future of racing in the Porsche Carrera Cup. Charles and the team are doing an incredible job and its exciting to see how closely they are working with El Salvador to spread the bitcoin message in a fun and exciting way. I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you enjoy listening.

twitter - @BTCracing

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Bitcoin monthly 0016 with BQA and Antomous

Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This episode marks the 16th of a monthly series where we have a discussion about the last month in Bitcoin. We base our conversation on his websitebitcoinmonthly.news which acts as an index for those that want to stay up to date with what really matters in the space.

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Bitcoin and lightning with Jose Lemus CEO of IBEX Mercado

Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

I sat down with Jose Lemus the CEO and founder of IBEX Mercado. IBEX connects banks, businesses, and the world’s most financially excluded people to Bitcoin via the Lightning Network. As well as unlocking low-cost, instantaneous cross-border payments for all, IBEX’s mission is to facilitate the most radical financial empowerment in history by bringing four billion unbanked and underbanked people into the world economy.

I spoke to Jose about why he is passionate about bitcoin and where he sees it going. I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you enjoy listening.

twitter - @jllemus

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Dont trust. Verify with Bitcoin QNA

Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

I spoke to Bitcoin QNA to talk about bitcoin Seeds and a new Seed Tool he created with SuperPhatArrow. This tool helps users verify rather than trust, it also helps users to understand a little more about how a bitcoin wallet works in the background. We discuss entropy, seed words, Passphrases and much more. After learning about how this project came about and the work QNA and SPA put into this it was another reminder of just how powerful and important open source is. Please consider donating if you find the tools useful.

twitter - @superphatarrow
twitter - @BitcoinQ_A
Website -https://bitcoiner.guide/seed
Github - https://github.com/BitcoinQnA/seedtool

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Bitcoin, seeds and carnivore diet with Alex Flood

Wed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Alex Flood, a Britcoiner and engineer who has been designing and building the seed jig (a seed stamping device that looks like it would last a lifetime or two).

Alex started designing this after being impressed by the simplicity and design of the blockmit but deciding something more sturdy and made from tougher materials would be best. I speak with Alex about his rabbit hole journey as well as the carnivore diet and how he believes it has saved his life. We touched on many topics and I really enjoyed the conversation. I hope you enjoy listening and make sure to give him a follow on Twitter.

twitter -@adrflood
Website -seedjig.com

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Ayahuasca, bitcoin and freedom with @BlackDogAlchemy

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000

I had the pleasure of sitting down with @BlackDogAlchemy for a general catch up and to talk about his experience with the south American psychoactive brew Ayahuasca. We also discus bitcoin and how it can be a powerful tool for those who wish to take back control. A common theme for Bitcoiners is to want to improve in every aspect of life so we discus meditation, yoga and how to take control of your future.

I really hope you enjoy the show and please reach out if you have any questions.

twitter - @BlackDogAlchemy

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FUD BUSTER - Multisig on bitcoin is too hard for most people.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Hello Ungovernable Misfits
Our guest today @antomousB is here to explain why he believes multisig security is now easy enough for any bitcoiner to use. Antomous describes the process and trade offs in plain language as well as suggesting the best tools for any set up.
Antomous has been on the show many times including the bitcoin monthly shows with BQA, he also works closely with Seedmint and has a new shop for all of your multisig needs.
FUD Busters is a new show with short sharp audio clips to help listeners learn about the more technical aspects of bitcoin and bust FUD (Fear uncertainty and doubt.)
Please feel free to share to loved ones and others interested in learning about this world changing technology. Please also let me know if there is something you would like covered and I will do my best to help.

Guest - @antomousB
Website - vulcan21.com

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Bitcoin Monthly 0015 with BQA and Antomous

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000

I was joined by Antomous and BQA to discus the last month of bitcoin news and updates. We talked about the recent conference in Miami and updates to spending bitcoin on lightning.
We also covered the recent updates at seed mint, and BQA gave a quick hint at something he has now dropped to help users become more familiar with seeds and passphrases
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Take personal responsibility - one seed at a time

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000

I had the pleasure of sitting down with my good friend @antomousB
Antomous joins me and QNA for our monthly shows and has been contributing to the open source space including his work with seed mint and seed signer.

In this conversation we discus bitcoin, Multisig and stamping seeds, we also talked about what its been like to launchvulcan21.com

Antomous told me after the show the main goal with Vulcan is to help bitcoiners take personal responsibility - one seed at a time

I really hope you enjoy the show and please reach out if you have any questions.

Website - vulcan21.com

twitter - @Vulcan21com
twitter - @SeedMint21
twitter - @SteelQR21
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Electricity and bitcoin with @JonPDiGiacomo and daughters

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Hello Ungovernable Misfits
I hope are ready for something electrifying… like …electricity. There are a plenty of heady concepts and analogies to convey the process of mining and proof of work, like the transmutation of energy, storing energy in time, or how Bitcoin is money as stored energy, I’ll leave those metaphors to the thinkbois. Here, we’ll cover some basic concepts and terminology related to electricity to gain a better understanding of the process of mining. Because with out electricity, we’re left to hashing with pencil and paper.
In this iteration of Bitesize Bitcoin, we’ll define Voltage, Current, and Power and how we can solve for them using Joule’s Law. We will define Work… Watts, and Joules …and the first Law of Thermodynamics.

Our guest today @JonPDiGiacomo is here with his daughters to explain in plain language. Jon has been on the show previously and become a good friend. Listen out for more episodes to come.

Bitesize Bitcoin is a new show with short sharp audio clips to help listeners learn about the more technical aspects of bitcoin. There is allot of specific terminology used in the bitcoin space and I want these episodes to help break things down.

Please feel free to share to loved ones and others interested in learning about this world changing technology. Please also let me know if there is something you would like covered and I will do my best to help.

Guest - @JonPDiGiacomo

Link to original podcast with Jon

https://ungovernablemisfits.com/podcast/home-mining-bitcoin-is-punk-rock/

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Growing bitcoins circular economy with @bdgbertdegroot

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Bert de Groot, a based bitcoiner who runs two bitcoin only business and is doing what he can to orange pill his community.
In this conversation we discus bitcoin, mining, and the circular economy, we also talked about what originally lead him down this rabbit hole and why he loves it.
Bert has been mining in Holland and using the heat generated to heat greenhouses where he grows beautiful flowers that are then sold for sats.
I really love seeing individuals pushing this movement forward and leading by example,
I really hope you enjoy the show and please reach out if you have any questions.
Website -https://www.bitcoinbloem.com
Website -https://bitcoinbrabant.com
twitter - @bdgbertdegroot
twitter - @bloembitcoin
twitter - @bitcoinbrabant
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Help me understand bitcoin mining statistics @JonPDiGiacomo

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

If you are interested in bitcoin you have probably thought about mining, maybe you have even been curious enough to look at the statistics on a dashboard. You might have seen some of this terminology…….
Hash Rate, Chain Work,Chain Rewrite Days, Annual Mining Revenue, Difficulty, Difficulty Epoch, Last Difficulty Change, Block Time, Estimated Difficulty Change, Block Time,Block Subsidy, Subsidy Epoch, Blocks to Halving, Halving Estimate or Predicted Next Block.
But what does it all mean, what can we do with this information and how can it help us understand bitcoin better?
Our guest today @JonPDiGiacomo is here to explain in plain language. Jon has been on the show previously and become a good friend. Listen out for more episodes to come.

Full episode with Jon - https://ungovernablemisfits.com/podcast/home-mining-bitcoin-is-punk-rock/

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Reclaim your sovereignty with Foundation Devices

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

I was joined by Zach Herbert and Bitcoin QNA from foundation devices to discus the new passport. I have had Zach (CEO) and QNA (Head of support) on the show multiple times to discus bitcoin, freedom and privacy, after getting to know them both over the last few years I have a huge amount of confidence in the direction of this business.

Foundation designs and manufactures Bitcoin-centric tools that empower users to reclaim sovereignty. It is so refreshing to see a hardware company with an emphasis on open source software paired with beautiful design.

In this episode we discus the design process and get into what users can expect from the new passport.

I really hope you enjoy the show and please reach out if you have any questions.

Website -https://foundationdevices.com
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twitter - @BitcoinQ_A
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Bitcoin Monthly 0014 with black coffee and BQA

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

I was joined by black coffee and BQA to discus the last month of bitcoin news and updates.
We talked about the recent developer conference in London where black coffee was doing a workshop on the LN point of sale system with Ben Arc.
We also covered the recent data leaks from unchained capital and others, the wasabi compliance nightmare and our thoughts.
BQA gave a quick run down of what we can expect from foundation devices new passport and he will be joining me next episode with Zack to go into full details.
I really hope you enjoy the show and please reach out if you have any questions.

twitter - @blackcoffeebtc
twitter - @BitcoinQ_A
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Bitcoin is under attack with @sovrynmindset

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Ive invited todays guest on the show to discus a recent thread and article focusing on bitcoins potential threat vectors. Michael worked on the article after witnessing the western worlds descent into tyranny and realising we have only one real hope of escape and freedom. Bitcoin is that hope so we had better not fuck it up! Some people will get upset at the mere suggestion of issues within bitcoin but my view is better to be safe than sorry. I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you enjoy listening.

twitter - @sovrynmindset
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FUD BUSTER - Mining bitcoin at home is not profitable.

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Todays FUD - Mining bitcoin at home is not profitable.

To mine, or not to mine, that is the question. Many people will tell you its best just to buy Bitcoin and its all much more hassle than it's worth. As with most things in this world, just because most people say it does not make it true. Its in some peoples best interest to dissuade users from mining but I believe it is well worth while for many. Our guest today @econoalchemist also does not agree with the narrative and would like to bust that FUD.

I recently recorded with Econo on my main show so click the link bellow after listening to hear more. -
https://ungovernablemisfits.com/podcast/burn-the-bridge-and-bitcoin-with-econoalchemist/

FUD Busting guest -@econoalchemist

Website -econoalchemist.com

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

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FUD BUSTER - “ You were KYC’d at birth."

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Todays FUD - You were KYC’d at birth.
Some fudsters like to tell us were KYC,d at birth so there is no point in trying to improve or regain it. They tell you you can’t buy anything with non tainted coins and to give up. Diverter disagrees and is here to explain why giving up is not an option.
FUD Busting guest - @Diverter_NoKYC
Websites -http://sovereignty.tools
http://diverter.hostyourown.tools
http://searx.unclejim.life
http://nitter.usethetools.org
http://chads.usethetools.org

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

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Website - https://ungovernablemisfits.com

Bitesize Bitcoin - Coinjoin.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

We have probably all seen the term coinjoin passing by. But what is Coinjoin actually? What can I do with it, and how much privacy does it really offer?
Our guest today is Bitcoin Q+A to explain Coinjoin in plain language.
Bitesize Bitcoin is a new show with short sharp audio clips to help listeners learn about the more technical aspects of bitcoin.
There is allot of specific terminology used in the bitcoin space and I want these episodes to help break things down.
Please feel free to share to loved ones and others interested in learning about this world changing technology.
Please also let me know if there is something you would like covered and I will do my best to help.

twitter - @BitcoinQ_A
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Why Authoritarians can go fuck themselves with @odell

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

I speak to Matt Odell about privacy and why it's more important now than ever.
After listening please make sure to read the article bellow.

https://21ism.com/portfolio-item/matt-odell/

twitter - @odell
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FUD BUSTER - "bitcoin can be copied"

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Todays FUD - bitcoin can be copied

FUD Busting guest - @BitcoinQ_A

Website - https://bitcoiner.guide

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Burn the bridge and bitcoin with @econoalchemist

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000

I sat down with @econoalchemist to discus home mining, KYC vs no KYC and what has changed since we last spoke. I always enjoy our conversations and I hope you enjoy listening.
If you aren’t already following @econoalchemist on twitter then do it now.
twitter - @econoalchemist
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FUD BUSTER - bitcoin is for criminals, drug dealers and shady characters

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Todays FUD = bitcoin is used by criminals, drug dealers and shady characters

FUD Busting guest @_k3tan

Website - ministryofnodes.com.au

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Secret societies, sacrifice, Aliens and bitcoin with @Chief_Bitcoin

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I sit down for a second time with @Chief_Bitcoin to talk about about UFO sightings, skin walkers, elite cults, weather control and much more.

This was an incredible conversation and I will definitely be inviting Chief on the show again.
I really hope you enjoy the show. If you aren’t already followingChief on twitter then do it now.

I really hope you enjoy the show.
If you aren’t already following @Chief_Bitcoin on twitter then do it now.
twitter -@Chief_Bitcoin
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Bitcoin Monthly 0013

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This episode marks the 13th of a monthly series where we have a discussion about the last month in Bitcoin. I spoke with @antomousB @_k3tan and @BitcoinQ_A we based our conversation on his websitebitcoinmonthly.news which acts as an index for those that want to stay up to date with what really matters in the space.
As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.
Twitter - @antomousB
Twitter - @_k3tan
Twitter - @BitcoinQ_A
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Keep your Bitcoin transactions private with @SamouraiWallet

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I speak to @SamouraiWallet about Bitcoin privacy and why avoiding KYC and using the tools available to preserve our privacy matters.
Keep your transactions private, your identity masked, and your funds secure.

I really hope you enjoy the show.
If you aren’t already following Samourai on twitter then do it now.
twitter - @SamouraiWallet
Website - samouraiwallet.com
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Clown world, off world and Bitcoin with @Chief_Bitcoin

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I speak to @Chief_Bitcoin about UFO sightings, mass formation psychosis, hypnotism, reincarnation and much more. This was an incredible conversation despite technical issues and I will definitely be inviting Chief on the show again.
I really hope you enjoy the show.
If you aren’t already following Chief on twitter then do it now.
twitter - @Chief_Bitcoin

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Bitcoin mining at home with Lili

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I speak to lili about home mining and how to go from zero to NOKYC Sat stacking hero.
We cover all you need from acquiring your miner to securing your precious sats. All details and links are bellow.

Pitch for bitcoin mining at home (why do it?)
Cost to mine vs buying spot
Mining bitcoin depending on your electricity rate costs below 20k, spot bitcoin is trading at 40k. You can calculate your cost to mine bitcoin using the Braiins insights calculator, they even have instructions that walk you through how.
Non-KYC aspect
Mining is non-KYC bitcoin at a discount. It is DCA (dollar cost averaging)
Acquiring ASICs and related equipment
Signs of mining scams/scam sellers:
Promising free money
Offering steep discounts
Crazy specs. Like offering an M30S with 190 th
Imitating real businesses. Just because a promotion, invoice, and other business material contains the branding of a real mining company does not mean that document is legitimate
Inability to provide identity verification. Real employees from legitimate mining companies are always available to verify their identities to a customer via video calls, voice chats, or other means of communication
Immediate payment requests. Any service that wants urgent payment is likely a scam
-WHERE TO BUY:
- Kaboom racks, Compass mining, MinefarmBuy, Hardware market telegram, blockware telegram
Protecting your identity while buying
Encrypted communication tools
First thing, do not do business in social media DMs (unencrypted and stored on big tech company servers)
Email services like Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, Apple Mail and Outlook all collect user data. Encrypted email services like ProtonMail, CTemplar, and Tutanota are more secure
Messengers: Threema, Briar, Signal, Telegram (secret chats), and Molly, a fork of Signal.
Paying privately
LLCs if fiat payments
Transferring funds via a credit charge, ACH payment or wire transfer requires sending a customer’s legal name and bank information to the retailer, which is undesirable for privacy-conscious miners. Miners can operate under a limited liability corporation (LLC) established through a registered agent rather than tied to their real identities may prefer fiat payment methods.
Whirlpooled bitcoin and/or non-KYC bitcoin is IDEAL
Setting up your miner at home
Hooking up your miner and connecting to a mining pool
Make an account with preferred mining pool. If want to get paid regularly you need to join a mining pool. **I use Slushpool
Plug in cords. All the chords coming out of the power supply unit just go into the same holes on the top of the miner. Plug in miner ethernet cable and PSU to wall.
Next you need to connect to the mining pool
Get the IP address of your miner. You must know this address to access the graphical user interface (GUI) of your miner. Download software to scan your network, angryIP scanner for example. *have to scan with VPN off
Put IP address of miner in your browser to view the GUI for that specific miner.
Find the connection link on mining pool website, this is where you will point your hash power to mine with Slush Pool. Paste this link into Braiins OS “Pool Groups” section
Concealing noise and heat signature
Air cooled vs immersion set up
For aircooled sets ups, You can build an enclosure for buy an out of box solution like Upstream Data’s Blackbox.
Regular dust removal is very important. This will prevent the machines from getting clogged with dust and overheating. Dust removal can be done using a high-pressure blower to blow the dust out of the machines. This should be done monthly. A miner can also replace a machine’s lower speed fans with higher speed versions for better cooling which will contribute to reducing the overall heat signature.
Immersion is more involved but once built heat and noise are managed (https://compassmining.io/education/immersion-bitcoin-mining-introduction/ )
S19 hydro is cool, water cooled, gives immersion benefits with less complexity, and eliminates the need to deal with dielectric fluid (not released yet)
Troubleshooting miners – what to do if your miner goes down
In the GUI check:
If you can log in and connect to the miner
if pool is up and running
if Config is still the same (sometimes factory defaults or hacks can change this)
that firmware is updated, especially if using a third party one
Verify hash rate and that main stats page isn't showing failed boards
Check log files while the miner boots up

On the actual miner, depending on what you have:
Make sure all power cables are tightly connected if its an external PSU
Reset PSU(s)
Make sure ethernet cable is tightly secured
Make sure nothing is burned

Data protection tips
Mining pool accounts/avoiding address reuse
All address balances are visible to anyone with a block explorer. Reused addresses are also more easily linked to real-world identities, which could result in doxxing, address blacklisting, and other risks. Mining pool balances and payout transactions are some of the most closely watched types of on-chain data by everyone from amatuer data analysts to government officials and corporate chainalysis companies.
Miner can input a new address after every pool payout or just reduce the frequency of payouts
General web browsing best practices
Use a good VPN when checking your mining pool apps or visiting mining related websites
Stratum Protocol Data Transfers
Privacy and security are a bit more complicated when it comes to the mining data transfers themselves. As miners understand, every second counts in the race to find blocks. While the latency of a high quality VPN isn’t significant for general web browsing, it can impact the profitability of mining by increasing a miner’s stale shares (i.e. shares submitted for a block height which has already been mined) which they don’t receive payouts for.
Latency: is a measure of delay. Latency measures the time it takes for some data to get to its destination across the network.
Solutions:
One common-sense approach presented by@econoalchemist in his guide Home Mining Network Privacy guide is to utilize multiple VPN tunnels in a failover fashion to automatically route mining traffic to the tunnel with the least latency. This affords the user privacy from the ISP, privacy from the mining pool, and no material added latency.
The downsides ofnot using a VPN are also significant. With a basic networking setup, a miner’s ISP will see that they have a connection with a pool’s stratum server and the pool will see their IP address. Not only that, but a miner’s hashrate is actually at risk of being stolen if an eavesdropper is sophisticated enough. This is because data transfers viastratum protocol are unencrypted and in human-readable JSON format. This is comparable to visiting HTTP websites without security certificates (i.e. not HTTPS).
Stratum v2
The most straightforward and simple solution to protecting stratum data transfers is upgrading toStratum V2. Unlike Stratum V1, data transfers in V2 are encrypted and in binary format rather than JSON. The encryption means that Stratum V2 is like the HTTPS to Stratum V1’s HTTP, keeping all of a miner’s actual mining activity private and hidden from potentially malicious onlookers and preventing them from being able to steal any of their hashrate.
Proxies
A great option that doesn’t significantly increase latency is a DNS proxy such asdnsscrypt-proxy which can be used to encrypt and authenticate requests using the DNSCrypt protocol and pass them to upstream servers (i.e. mining pools). This makes it so that ISPs won’t see details about the communication between a miner and a mining pool, only that there is a connection. In other words, it is also like changing from HTTP to HTTPS, similar to Stratum V2. OS-specific guides for set up here
Dealing with mining pool payouts
Coinjoin
Storing payouts
You need to coinjoin because you’re not paid directly out of the coinbase. The mining rewards go to the pool operator’s wallet before being transferred to your wallet. Whirlpool can help prevent parties that you send your rewards to from knowing that you mine bitcoin.
Coinjoin with Samourai wallet or sparrow wallet.
Send to cold storage. My favorite is passport wallet by Foundation Devices
Choosing a mining pool
Factors to consider: https://compassmining.io/education/how-do-i-choose-a-mining-pool
https://compassmining.io/education/top-bitcoin-mining-pools-grouped-by-payout-structures/

Contact details for Lili

twitter - @Marketsbylili

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I will not comply. This is my line. @selfbankt

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode I speak to Self Bankt about freedom and he will not comply.
Since recording this episode SB has written a brilliant article linked bellow and I can think of no better introduction than teasing the first paragraph.
I'm a UK born, educated and trained Consultant Anaesthetist. I love my work, my colleagues and feel great pride in my career and what it’s taken to get here. I'm also a husband and father. I'm being told my notice of dismissal will come on February 3rd and I won't be able to work in my profession from April. Despite this, I will not comply with mandatory vaccination. These are my reasons . . .

I really enjoyed recording this and I hope you enjoy listening.
Twitter - @selfbankt
Writing -https://selfbankt.substack.com/p/coming-soon?r=17p466&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
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Does Bitcoin and FOSS matter? with @BTCxZelko

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode I speak to Zelko about what has happened since we last spoke in the privacy world and get an update on the new features coming to RoninDojo. We also discuss the new plug and play node that looks epic.
I really enjoyed recording this and I hope you enjoy listening.
Twitter - @BTCxZelko
Twitter - @RoninDojoNode
Website - shop.ronindojo.io
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WTF is a Meshtadel and why join with Czino and Soulexporter

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This episode marks the 7th of a new monthly series with the aim of exploring with other Bitcoiners the skills needed to be self sovereign. In this episode we review the last 7 months and all of incredible Meshtadel members we have met and learned from.
Since recording individual episodes with @soulexporter and @capoczino we kept in touch and I am very happy to now call them friends. The idea for this show was thought up after we found out we had similar dreams and feel we are not alone, we want to help build a community who help each other become free.
Please reach out to us with suggestions for guests or ideas to help us all move forward together.
I really enjoyed recording this and I hope you enjoy listening.
If you are not already following these guys then do it now.
twitter - @soulexporter
twitter - @capoczino
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Bitcoin monthly news 0012

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This episode marks the 12th of a monthly series where we have a discussion about the last month in Bitcoin. We base our conversation on his websitebitcoinmonthly.news which acts as an index for those that want to stay up to date with what really matters in the space.
This month we cover the latest developments from the likes of Bisq, Blockstream Green, LNBits, and RoninDojo.

Finally, we have a chat about our favourite articles and releases.

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Home mining Bitcoin is Punk Rock with @JonPDiGiacomo

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I speak with @JonPDiGiacomo about home mining, heating his home with the set up, Punk Rock, The whiskey rebellion and much more.
I really enjoyed this discussion and hope you enjoy listening.
Twitter - @JonPDiGiacomo
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Openoms on El Salvador and Home networking for Bitcoiners

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I speak with Openoms about his recent trip to El Salvador. We discus updates toRaspiBlitz and the introduction off C lightning. We also get into the weeds about home networking, VPN options and much more.
I really enjoyed this discussion and hope you enjoy listening

Twitter - @openoms

Website -DIYnodes.com

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Do you speak Pleb? Bitcoin show with @technologiekult

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I speak with Technologie Kultur about Bitcoin, culture, language and how he sees things through the eyes of a linguist. I really enjoyed this discussion and hope to go into more depth in the future.

Twitter - @technologiekult

Website - technologiekultur.info

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Arguments Against Vaccine Mandates with Zach Herbert

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I speak with Zach Herbert about his recent article, why he wrote it and why it is necessary to stand up and speak up.

LINK TO ARTICLE - https://www.zherbert.com/dismantling-the-argument-for-vaccine-mandates/

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Bitcoin Magazine talk with Mike Germano

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I speak with Mike Germano about Bitcoin Magazine, El Salvador, Mikes vision of the future and much more.

In a world of sensationalist headlines and LARPS Bitcoin magazine is doing real work. I can feel mikes passion and enthusiasm and it's infectious.

I loved speaking with Mike
and I hope you enjoy listening.

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Bitcoin monthly news 0011

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This episode marks the 11th of a new monthly series where we have a discussion about the last month in Bitcoin. We base our conversation on his website bitcoinmonthly.news (http://bitcoinmonthly.news/) which acts as an index for those that want to stay up to date with what really matters in the space.
This month we cover the latest developments from the likes of SeedSigner, Blockstream Green and C-Lightning. We also give an first-hand update on the CompassMining as well as Starlabs delays!
Finally, we have a chat about compact block filters and methods to verify your SeedSigner dice inputs.
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Tensai Bankai on Bitcoin, freedom and farming

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I speak with Tensai Bankai about raising poultry, building custom nodes, south Africa, mining and much more. There’s allot of LARPS posing as freedom lovers at the moment but Tensai is making real change. Join us next time on the Meshtadel and help build.

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Bitcoin, dogs and lightning with Danny Brewster

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I speak with Danny Brewster, he Built and runs Fastbitcoins and has been involved in bitcoin for many years. It was refreshing to hear his brutally honest takes on the industry and the vision for FB going forward.

We discussed Bitcoin, lightning, isle of Mann, El Salvador and much more.

I loved speaking with Danny
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Grow a pear and ask why with @shishi21m

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I speak with ShiShi
about Bitcoin, Farming, history of family members escaping the holocaust and much more.
I loved speaking with ShiShi
and I hope you enjoy listening.

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Bitcoin monthly News with BQA and Antomous 0010

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Bitcoin Monthly Update with Bitcoin Q+A and Antomous.
This episode marks the 10th of a new monthly series where we have a discussion about the last month in Bitcoin. We base our conversation on his website bitcoinmonthly.news (http://bitcoinmonthly.news/) which acts as an index for those that want to stay up to date with what really matters in the space.

Meshtadel monthly 0006 with Dim Zayan and Czino

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This episode marks the fifth of a new monthly series with the aim of exploring with other Bitcoiners the skills needed to be self sovereign. Each episode we welcome new guests and discus new topics. Going forward we will also try to answer any questions listeners might have, so be sure to keep an eye on next month's release and get your questions in.
Since recording individual episodes with @soulexporter and @capoczino we kept in touch and I am very happy to now call them friends. The idea for this show was thought up after we found out we had similar dreams and feel we are not alone, we want to help build a community who help each other become free.
Also check out Dims incredible art featured for 21ism.
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Todays guests are Dim Zayan and Czino
Please reach out to us with suggestions for guests or ideas to help us all move forward together.
I really enjoyed recording this and I hope you enjoy listening.
If you are not already following these guys then do it now.
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Jameson Lopp on Bitcoin, privacy and security

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I speak with Jameson Lopp
about Bitcoin, security and a few projects he has been working on. I also pick his brains on home network security.

I loved speaking with @lopp
and I hope you enjoy listening.

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History Doesn’t Repeat Itself, but It Often Rhymes. @BitcoinLabrador

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I speak with @BitcoinLabrador
about history and why we must not allow it to repeat itself.

I loved speaking with @BitcoinLabrador
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Bitcoin privacy, security and mining with Lili

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I speak with Lili about Privacy, security and mining.

I loved speaking with Lili and I hope you enjoy listening.

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Bitcoin hacktivist spirit is strong in Ben Arc

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Looking through Ben’s GitHub you begin to appreciate how voracious his creative energy is – meeting him IRL more than confirms these suspicions. I first met him in the backyard of the inaugural 2019 Lightning Conference in Berlin. I was admittedly fueled with limitless, practically free beer from the Lightning Beertap but Ben was brimming with limitless Celtic zeal. He’s a juggernaut of ideas, a self-taught, self-styled, dirty hacktivist who throws his considerable talent and charm into bleeding edge Lightning hardware and OpenSource projects.

"The #1 issue people have with BTC is volatility but with LN just used as a payment rail that doesn’t even matter. No matter what happens, LN is here to stay. "
Ben Arc

Ben’s always been interested in computers and perhaps in another life he’d have had a more computer based background but that wasn’t the case and he’s glad for it. Instead he had a very rewarding 15 year career as a Design & Technology teacher in Wales, sometimes covering lessons in Electronics too.
He specialised in teaching kids with severe behavioural difficulties in special needs classes. Electronics was particularly kinaesthetic and both he and the kids got a real buzz out of those early tinkering projects. For many of his kids, soldering electronics was the one thing that made them sit still. Ben developed a rudimentary understanding of electronics and computing, spinning up WordPress sites and PHP plugins.
The unit where he worked was hit hard by UK economic austerity policies and his services got the squeeze. As disheartening as this clearly must have been it provided him an opportunity to take some time off and pursue his increasing curiosity into tinkering & hacking.

"Bitcoin can & will reduce the power of the State over people by taking away their control over monetary supply."
Ben Arc

The first Bitcoin event he attended was a Maker centric Lightning Hackday in Berlin and like a kid in a candy store, the QR code Sweet Machine caught his attention the most. You could scan the screen’s QR code and go to a website, pay a LN invoice and sweets would come out of the machine.
He saw the potential benefits for the machine itself not to be a full node but rather a secondary device for a full node. So he started playing around with microcontrollers, generating invoices on the machine’s screen and things began snowballing. In a way every LN project he’s done since has been an offshoot from this Sweet Machine concept.

"The word ‘hack’ literally comes from hacking away at a keyboard to make software/hardware eventually do something useful."
Ben Arc

He began to have the opportunity to work on original projects most days, in a sense whatever he wanted. So he sat down and started making stuff, tinkering. One of his first Lightning software projects he made was the Sinclair Faucet using LN-URL. It allowed QR codes to be programmed with value and withdrawal frequency, printed or displayed and drained by people scanning it using their mobile LN wallets. RustyRussel is now building something akin to this into Lightning’s protocol level with Bolt12.org. It’ll enable static but private LN QR codes – groundbreaking stuff and in direct lineage of Ben’s tinkering.

"Bitcoin needs to be safe & conservative software. But over time, all the fun stuff will come. We’ve just gotta be patient.”
Ben Arc

The first Lightning hardware project he made was a modified Sweet Machine which then evolved into a basic POS device for a bar. He discovered the M5Stack and it’s faces kit with a keypad and screen built into a handheld unit. He piloted it at Room77, Berlin’s infamous Hacker Bar, where it received some battle testing with a tonne of transactions. It stood up well.
Next he plugged in a coin acceptor, created LN faucets and made a LN ATM device. It needed admin access to a wallet, to spend from a wallet essentially. This conundrum birthed his realisation that LN would benefit from a piece of middleware software that connected to common backend funding sources like LNDhub, BlueWallet, Raspiblitz, Umbrel & OpenNode. These were the sources currently funding ATMs. His unifying solution to this issue led to a project whose implications are only now emerging – LNBits.

LNBits recently received a grant from the Human Rights Foundation of 25 million sats to recognise it’s empowering contribution to Free Open Source Software development. In essence, it allows users to quickly spin up something akin to a Lightning server, connect it to a funding source and generate multiple wallets via a simple GUI. Each wallet has users and its own API keys which can connect to devices like an ATM. The innovation is that each wallet and device only has access to the set amount of funds within its own wallet. LNBits manages this as the middleware that sits on top of principle funding sources and reduces their exposure risk.

"LNBits came from making a LN ATM, hitting the stumbling block of needing multiple wallets & seeking the simplest, most interoperable, native Lightning software solution."
Ben Arc

It came from necessity rather than any divine intervention or genius, he says, but perhaps the best ideas always do. I have the sneaky suspicion LNBits is going to snowball alongside growth of Lightning itself into something far more than people realise right now. Already it’s begun integrating a wealth of plugins including a LN Spotify Jukebox, paywalls, livestreaming, ticketing and POS systems.

"We have >20 extensions from many contributors so we need a WordPress plugin like library to catalogue them. "
Ben Arc

HACKTIVIST SPIRIT

Ben’s never formally trained or worked as a Developer and continues to learn on the job, at conferences and Hackday events. He’s progressed by picking people’s brains. His character seems ideally suited to the job though, equal parts bright and inquisitive, humble and persistent. The skills he’s aggregated are opening doors into Lightning at a particularly exciting moment in it’s history. Perhaps it fate. He’s presenting at the Hacker Congress in Prague this month and at Adopting Bitcoin in El Salvador Nov 2021.

"Eventually in a Star Trek Utopia, we’ll have BTC as the interplanetary universal Medium of Exchange. I hope some of this weird sci-fi software & hardware will be useful to someone IRL, but if not, it’s fun anyway."
Ben Arc

With his focus on grassroots, bottom-up, dirty hacking he’s opening the gates of OpenSource LN development to exactly the people who need it most. The cheapest hardware with the simplest LN software is precisely the niche that countries like El Salvador, Brazil, Laos, Nigeria and every other country that’s opening up to Bitcoin needs right now. He’s already helping stores, bars, salons and hairdressers in El Salvador set up cheap POS devices and LNBits stacks. This, ladies and gentleman, is how OpenSource money wins.
"Ben’s the right man, in the right place, with the right skills, doing the right things. "

Selfbankt

Make sure to check out 21ism feature on Ben Arc and the brilliant article written by @selfbankt

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You are a citadel! Build and secure a sound money future with Bitcoin.

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I speak with the Co Founder of Bitcoin reserve and host of the Citadelium podcast Yuri de Gaia.

Citadelium is a show on rebuilding our civilisation by nurturing culture, tradition and morals while taking advantage of modern technologies, such as Bitcoin and the Internet. I was first made aware of the podcast after my friend Soulex and his son Soulexboy went on to discus the Meshtadel idea I love so much.

After speaking to Soulex, Yuri and others I truly believe we can build the Citadels/Meshtadels of the future.

I loved speaking with Yuri and I hope you enjoy listening.

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Become a sovereign individual with Foundation devices. Bitcoin, FOSS

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Zach is the CEO and co founder of Foundation Devices, Mechanical engineer and Harvard MBA dropout. He discovered Bitcoin in 2013 and immediately grasped its potential as digital gold, a currency for the Internet, and a way to return sovereignty to individuals. Since we last spoke Zach and the team have designed and built the beautiful Passport, the new standard for Bitcoin security. Air-gapped architecture, fully open source and assembled in the USA.

We discus the process of creating the passport as well as how the team is growing and some future plans.

Zach was kind enough to send me one for testing a few months ago and I am very impressed. I set it up using @BitcoinQ_A guide bellow.
https://bitcoiner.guide/passport/

I always enjoy speaking to Zach and I'm happy to see such impressive FOSS development in the bitcoin space.

I hope you enjoy listening.

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Secure your sats with @SeedMint21Bitcoin is precious.

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000

I speak to Nick and Antomous about the Seed mint, a beautifully designed seed stamping kit and why/how its been made.

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Bitcoin monthly News with BQA and Antomous 0009

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Bitcoin Monthly Update with Bitcoin Q+A and Antomous.

This episode marks the 9th of a new monthly series where we have a discussion about the last month in Bitcoin. We base our conversation on his website bitcoinmonthly.news (http://bitcoinmonthly.news/) which acts as an index for those that want to stay up to date with what really matters in the space.

This month we cover the latest developments from the likes of Bitcoin Core, Electrs and Foundation devices. We also chat about Sparrow Wallet's latest release containing Whirlpool coinjoin functionality!

Finally, we answer some of your questions, so be sure to keep an eye on next month's release and get your questions in.
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"You cant eat sats." Bitcoin show with Ben Gunn

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Stand
Stack
Build
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So how would you start building your Citadel?

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Meshtadel

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So how would you…
During a well needed holiday and in aspiration to increase critical thinking, two people, father and son (called SoulexBoy and Soulexporter) came up with the Mindadel — a simple mind game starting with the question: “So how would you…”
The idea of the Mindadel is to philosophise on different scenarios. Anything is possible, everything goes, but that means that each (more or less realistic) argument can be met with a similar counterargument.
While playing this game with the simple subject “So how would you start building your Citadel”, the game became a lot more serious. Exploring scenarios
Several scenarios were discussed over the consecutive days.
How to saveBen Gunn from a totalitarian coup by the Church of fiat in the UK?
How to defend Citadel Island? (In this scenario some very wealthy Bitcoiners had bought up Cyprus)
The solution amounted toStackmore convincing half the Turkish Maritime Force into joining us instead of attacking us.
A lot of Strategies and Tactical situations were explored between the two of us.
Strategy is putting down the long-term goals and how to achieve them.
Tactics are much more concrete. Oriented toward smaller steps. Tackle specific situations that come up along the way to the goal outlined in your strategy.

Bitcoin Plebs often talk about the meme-like Citadel when thinking about Strategy. A safe haven of self-providing and self-sovereignty, alone or with like minded people. We both love to see (and talk with) Bitcoin Plebs that are building in that direction in their own way. Some just stack Sats, others are creating a business, others just try to be more independent in their food production and so on. So the one scenario we wanted to dive deeper into, started with the Strategy scenario: “So how would you start a citadel?” The physical aspect, the building of a place where we truly can be Sovereignabitches, but also withstand any (theoretical) adversary, even state players.
The fun part with the Mindadel game is that, since we are hypothesizing about the future, we can change the fictive past, correct the first actions taken. It’s possible to mind-raise any capital needed, such as in the scenario where we bought Cyprus. IRL my stack isn’t big enough to buy a parking spot, still work in progress. :)
The first idea Soulexboy came up with was to build a physical Citadel with a bunch of people. A one-man citadel is not really feasible, the walls would have to be manned, food production overseen and so on.
So we dove into a whole social analysis of how such a cooperation could work out. It was a fun exercise, but once adversaries started to show up in the equation, things started to change dramatically.
As fictive adversaries kept appearing, the defenses and architecture changed frequently. The evolution went from a portcullis to a reinforced fortress built into a mountain.
But however well built our defences, we quickly saw how even with an unlimited budget, a Citadel in hostile territory quickly escalated to an arms race. Since you have to plan for the worst and hope for the best, the worst quickly becomes a country turning upon the Citadel. We concluded that any country can always mobilize more (military or police) power than whatever budget a private entity could generate. This didn’t keep SoulexBoy from thoroughly enjoying thinking up strategic elements and weapons, but unless you can count on help from other states, a Citadel (small or even the size of a whole community) does not really stand a chance in defending itself using force.
Being the tactician in this game, SoulexBoy explained that there are, according to him, 4 different important warfare strategies/tactics:
Blitzkrieg (offensive)
Hit and hide (offensive)
Guerilla / Asymmetrical (defensive)
Trench warfate / Attritional (defensive)
Since we want to live our life in peace, we were only looking at the defensive strategies/tactics.

Trench warfare
Putting all the Plebs in a centralized location, even if it was an island, ends up in a type of trench warfare. A battle of attrition, where the defenders can be outclassed, outnumbered and even starved. Also, no matter how we planned it out, when you are a minority, you might not like democracy.

The Guerilla Approach “Guerrilla tactics focus on avoiding head-on confrontations with enemy armies, instead of engaging in limited skirmishes with the goal of exhausting adversaries and forcing them to withdraw. Guerrilla groups often depend on the logistical and political support of either the local population or foreign backers who do not engage in an armed struggle but sympathize with the guerrilla group’s efforts. Guerrilla warfare is a type of asymmetric warfare: competition between opponents of unequal strength. It is also a type of irregular warfare: that is, it aims not simply to defeat an enemy, but to win popular support and political influence, to the enemy’s cost. ” — Wikipedia
We took four main points into consideration when discussing this approach.
1. Bitcoiners are scattered around the world
A lot of us feel alone in our Housadels (Forgive us, we -del’d everything in our game.) Our own small place we occupy in the world, be it an apartment, a house or even a big estate. Unless you have a whole bunch of plebs nearby, the chances are you feel out of tune in your personal meatspace. Some Bitcoiners are preppers or gun fanatics, heck some might have a small armory, able to fend off a mob. But even that wouldn’t last long against a bigger, organized force.
2. Big enough area
Our planning for strategies and tactics means that we are in a state of defense against physical attacks. This defense has to protect our daily life, not define it. We don’t have a standing army and we have lives to live. If we grow our own food, that food would have to be grown on a big farmland, and/or employ technical equipment such as aquaponics/hydroponics. How is it possible to both protect and maintain this? Short version: it is hard when you’re alone.
3. Don’t be where an attacker expects you to be
This is a bit of a scary one, but preppers know this: when SHTF you have an option to bug in or bug out. The Pleb with the armory might very well build his bug in bunker, but when WWIII breaks out in your backyard this might not be sufficient. Even when it is only a police force representing a corrupt regime, the chances that we would outlast a siege seems minimal.
4. Intermediary tactic
Even if the Guerilla approach is the only tactic we considered between the two of us, we did recognize that this could only be an intermediary solution: all we want is to live in peace!

The Meshtadel
So, after having discussed many strategies, we came to the conclusion that one centralized location is good, but only when its size is big enough to sustain a high strategic advantage.
It became apparent that we needed to come up with a system where decentralized tactics are used. We needed more and smaller citadels, connected like a mesh network! And thus, the Meshtadel was born.
The Meshtadel was the next logical step for our housadels scattered around the world, the smallest unit of a Citadel, a Bitcoin household.
We realized: When the walls you erect around yourself for protection are built because of the fear planted in your mind, those walls form a prison and you hand the fear mongers the only key. Build bridges, not walls!
Playing out some scenarios
In our hypothetical game, a group of Bitcoiners decided to work together. Spread out over a whole region, each forming a back-up base for the others.
In the scenario where there was a complete meltdown of society, some Housadels grouped together as a Streetadel, using tunnels to move from one house to another, to flee or help defend.
In a scenario where a whole country decided to prosecute all Bitcoiners, the quest for refuge played out over an even bigger distance, so ideally our Meshtadel consists of locations across national borders.
A third scenario involved a communal mountain base as a Bug-out destination. A cooperative buy of a holiday destination, where all of them passed by at some point in a normal year to spend their holidays and help build up their safe haven for whenever disaster would strike. Complete with a bunker system built in the mountain with aquaponics, and redundancy all over :)
We played out different scenarios, and for each scenario we were able to dive into the past to prepare the best Meshtadel for each of the situations. We had scenarios with little money and ones where we were Saylors.
For each of these Meshtadel scenarios we dove into strategies, tactics, architecture, food production, and even politics.
Politics is not about how to make sure to get elected as leader, but rather how do you make sure that those who are in a Meshtadel can stay organized without a hierarchy?
Trust
This presented a perfect time to explain the concept of Dunbar’s number to SoulexBoy. It is only writing this article that we found a diagram, but it really calls to the concept of what we were thinking, so in all honesty we only now started using the labels Kin, Super Family, Clan or Tribe.
Ideally, a Meshtadel reaches a maximum of 150 people. If the population is getting close to that number, Clans or Super families should decide for themselves if they would like to start a tribe on their own, or with another group of plebs.
Splitting up is not saying goodbye forever. Meshtadels would still interact with each other. Some Meshtadels could just be Clans. Each group of people that wants to form a Meshtadel, would make up their own rules or agreements. In the end it all comes down to the level of trust.
The further you move away from the Core Relationships, towards the Casual Relationships the less trust there will be.
Trust is extremely important, because this is where the first three point we mentioned earlier come together:
Bitcoiners are scattered around the world—> This is why we want to organize
Big enough area—> Apparent from previous point, Bitcoiners are all over the world
Don’t be where an attacker expects you to be—> With sufficient trust, you can leave your home behind when the need arrives, and flee to another trusted place in the Meshtadel.
“But why not just unite and fight?” you might ask.
Well, in our reasoning because of two reasons:
We established it earlier: A single place of defence will become a prison if facing a ‘big’ attacker.
Even if you could win the first few confrontations, any violence (even in self-defence) will turn the narrative against you if the masses don’t understand your reasoning.

Intermediary tactic
The long term goal is to gain the support of a critical mass of the total population. If enough people see that Bitcoin is as peaceful as it gets in the long run, some nations could become friendly/supportive enough to create a Bitcoin safe haven. But what happens if all hashing power and tons of Bitcoiners are located in the same place. This would be an ideal target for… well let’s call it an “accident with fertilizer”, a “misplaced EMP” or an “oopsie with the nuclear launch codes”. (Yes, we ran into this scenario in our Mindatel game) To be honest, we consider ourselves already in a state of war, but not with conventional weapons. We are fighting for the moral high ground. Fighting with memes, Medium articles and Twitter threads. We leave those battles for the Toxic Maximalists, the Nic Carters, in short those with a smoother pen than ours. But any guerilla tactic should make sure to not lose any foothold in these areas.
A good example is the boobie traps the Vietcong used in Vietnam. SoulexBoy described some of those in the defense discussions, and Soulexporter realized when hearing those stories that one of the strongest weapons in existence is the demoralizing factor.
In a war where narrative and perception are the most important, violence should really be a last resort. For this reason our Meshtadel would be equipped with a well planned violence escalation. “Violence is almost never the answer, until it is the only answer… then you go all in.”
In the Mindatel we came up with “The Sniper Cameraman” which would thus be one of the newer military functions in a Meshtadel preparedness. :) Instead of snipers taking out people (as evil as they might or might not be), a Sniper Cameraman would make sure to document any violent act committed towards the peaceful Meshtadel. So when the moment that violence does become the only answer, the narrative cannot so easily be turned against us.

Conclusion
Although these dramatical scenarios are fun to ‘play out’, I hope we will never have to put them to practice. It is better to have an option it turns out you never need, than needing an option it turns out that you never had.
Do we all have to instantly set up a bug out plan with pleb locations mapped out? No, not necessarily, but we should start building our Meshtadels. Real life connections to fellow plebs.
You can start building on your circular economy mini-network.
Make a chain of trust.
When you get to know a pleb with whom you feel like finding a long lost friend, your base for your Meshtadel is set.
We are busy building our own mini-network of pleb…

Bitcoin Monthly 0008

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Bitcoin Monthly Update with Bitcoin Q+A, Brother Rabbit and Antomous.

This episode marks the 8th of a new monthly series where we have a discussion about the last month in Bitcoin. We base our conversation on his websitebitcoinmonthly.news which acts as an index for those that want to stay up to date with what really matters in the space.

This month we cover the latest developments from the likes of Passport and Seed Signer. We also chat about new releases from Blockstream and discus mining off grid.

Finally, we answer some of your questions, so be sure to keep an eye on next month's release and get your questions in.
As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Twitter - @BitcoinQ_A
Twitter - @antomousB
Twitter - @BrotherRabbit_

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Stack sats and build hardware with Seedsigner. Bitcoin

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

One of the things I get most stoked about when I look at the leaderless yet unstoppable growth of Bitcoin is the organic unity of minds that coalesce to bring new and exciting things into our reality.
Unapologetically devoid of any central organising committee, but instead bound by the forcefield of Bitcoin’s core principles of value, freedom and decentralisation, I am repeatedly left in wonderment watching waves of new initiatives breaking all over the world, promising new and exciting capabilities that have never existed nor even been possible before.
Like SeedSigner (the nym – who we will now refer to as “SS” for the purpose of this brief article) and his creation of the SeedSigner (the project) – an open-source Bitcoin signing device developed to reduce the cost and complexity of executing multisig Bitcoin transactions.
Driven by the proverbial mother of all invention, SS had been considering for some time how he could improve the security of his long-term Bitcoin holdings. Unhappy with his solution at the time – based on using Bitaddress.org to create wallets & private keys and then Shamir sharing/key sharding to add an additional layer of security – he was searching for something better.

"You start to wonder – as the gains happen – about your security setup. I wanted to get my security setup right, and multi sig was getting to the point where it was starting to be accessible to people”

When he became aware of the concept of multisig, I suspect he probably didn’t realise what a rabbit hole he’d stumbled upon. Tuning into an episode of the Stephan Livera Podcast with Michael Flaxman, he heard Flaxman describe a means to “10x your Bitcoin security” using new multisig via tools like Specter Desktop.
The legions of Specter fans out there (and those of you who peeped our previous feature with key contributorBen Kaufman) will already be aware that their excellent open-source repo not only contains the blueprints for its multisig wallet software, but a DIY hardware wallet build too.
With his natural inclinations towards techie tinkering and 3D printing sufficiently piqued, SS figured he’d take a shot at putting a unit together to try out for himself.
The experience, in short, blew his mind.

"The first time I signed a transaction with multisig, I can only compare it to the first time I sent a Bitcoin transaction or the first time I ever sent a lightning transaction; it was this magical lightbulb moment"
SS

It was the start of something.
When Flaxman subsequentlytweeted about how cool it would be to have a neat enclosure to tidy up the loose parts and wires of his self-assembled Specter device, SS responded in the best way he knew and knocked-up a prototype for him. With Specter’s innards now neatly stuffed inside a perfectly formed 3D-printed case, Flaxman described the experience of using it as a game changer: “You go from dangling loose wires to a securely mounted professional (enough) device with NO SOLDERING”.

"For me, it was kind of a game to see how low I can drive the price down to get this basic signing functionality; where people can use the device to create private keys and then set up a wallet and actually transact with the Bitcoin network"
SS

Buoyed by the experience, the pair started talking about using a much cheaper, stripped-down Pi ‘Zero’ and small Waveshare LCD which could be used as an air-gapped device for calculating the 24th (checksum) word in a seed. SS then decided to add a camera to the unit which would allow users to scan QR codes and sign transactions, turning it into a fully-functional transaction signing device that fundamentally does the same job as the Specter HWW but with some of its more high-end bells & whistles stripped out. In doing so, the price point (and physical size) could be reduced, allowing far more people to access the unit’s seed-generation, seed-import and transaction signing capabilities.
And with that, the SeedSigner was born.
With cheap and widely available off-the-shelf components, SeedSigner now provides a naturally inexpensive, open-source, air-gapped signing system which carries a higher degree of security assurance than some of the more high-end, network-attachable devices.
But why would anyone want an inexpensive signing device that you can assemble yourself using innocuous doodads sourced from any major electronics store, I hear you ask?
Well, for starters, go and speak to any Ledger customer.
A hack of Ledger’s customer records database sadly compromised tens of thousands of customers’ private data, including names, physical addresses and emails, reportedly causing a great deal of stress and countless threats and scam attempts being made on many of them.
The whole episode, and the fallout since, has served as an important reminder that privacy is a one-way street, that private data has value, and that once your info is out there it is hard (if not impossible) to claw back. Thus being able to get your hands on a secure, fully-functional Bitcoin signing device without having to disclose any personal contact information is a great thing.

Secondly, when generating or entering your seed on a regular network-connectable HWW/signing device, you are placing some level of trust in the firmware developer that they have not introduced an exploitable backdoor. It might not be a worry shared by everyone, but if you are like me and have little capability to meaningfully audit code yourself, having a fully air-gapped solution like SeedSigner that has no network-attachability and which solely references visible QR codes is a welcome assurance that backdoors are unlikely.

"Something we’ve explored is having either a setting or a default mode where, when you first turn the device on, it brings up a snake or a Pac Man-type game"
SS

"I personally have a bunch of multisig setups, but I’m pretty sure one SeedSigner is going to replace all my current hardware wallets. Especially for my backup cosigners – no need to keep buying those backup hardware devices"
Keith Mukai

Then there’s the fun stuff. The fresh perspectives and problem solving skills that SS and project contributor Keith Mukai and Newtonick bring to the mix in their development of SeedSigner are leading to some really cool micro-innovations and UX approaches.

A favourite of mine which they came up with recently is their introduction of a QR code transcription template & workflow. You see, with there being no retained storage capability on the device, each time users boot up the Seed Signer, they are forced to enter their seed anew. But with most seeds comprising 24 words, it can take a few minutes to enter them using the joystick and button controls as users scroll through the words on the device’s small screen.

So they came up with an ingenious way to firstly give users the ability to generate a QR-version of their chosen seed words on the device itself, and secondly to then walk them through the transcription of the code onto a piece of paper using a felt-tip pen (analog FTW!). What this compellingly low-tech workflow gifts to users is the ability to scan the hand-drawn (and therefore air-gapped) QR-code back into the device via the camera instead of manual entry whenever the user wants to sign a transaction.
Now who wouldn’t want to give that a spin?! Not me, is who!

"A big turn around for the project was when Nick and Keith came in. Nick forked the original repo and then rewrote the whole code base to lay the groundwork for where we are today. Keith is hugely creative, especially on the UI side, and has brought some awesome new feature ideas to the project. They collaborate really well – there’s a bit of ying & yang between them"
SS

When experimenting with the concept, they found that QR codes are remarkably resilient and very forgiving in how neatly the codes need to be when hand-drawn – a boon for anyone with messy handwriting. Who knew?
And if you’re worried about your QR code paper copy falling into the wrong hands accidentally, then the solution to that is the same as you would use to protect your seed words properly – robust, secure physical storage and employment of a passphrase. Boom. Risk mitigated.
And last but not least, there’s the price point.
$50 for an air-gapped multisig transaction signing device that allows you to create or import your own seed, export an xpub, sign your transactions in a safe and secure manner and essentially kickstart your sat stacking journey without any 3rd parties knowing about it?
As Keith Mukai explained to me, you now have the ability to use one piece of cheap hardware to sign for basically infinite keys – which is a big deal for anyone who might not want to drop hundreds of dollars for several name-brand HWWs. This opens up the option for a family or even, say, a small El Salvadoran village to be able to share one device amongst themselves.
Cypherpunk af!

"[At first] I just kind of tinkered with it – you’re kind of scratching your own itch, and just trying to bring something that you want to see into existence"
SS

So if you’ve been flirting with the idea of trying multisig quorum set-ups for yourself but have hesitated because of cost concerns or complexity worries with more established hardware wallet vendors, I suggest you try these bad boys out.
And if you’re way ahead of me on this and keen to contribute some help to this awesome project, the team would love to hear from you. Now that the overall code structure has been established, they are iterating and making improvements where they see the need and also seeking contributors to create walkthroughs/tutorials on building and using SeedSigner and technical users who can help to test new features and upcoming releases.
If you liked this primer, be sure to check out Max’s audio interview above and give the Seed Signer guys a follow on Twitter @SeedSigner, @KeithMukai and @Newtonick.
SeedSigner’s website:www.seedsigner.com
SeedSigner’s cases:https://btc-hardware-solutions.square.site/
SeedSigner’s Github:https://github.com/SeedSigner
Seed Signer’s YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNubamOe37-UQYt5sbaRmOg

Make sure to check out 21ism feature on Seed signer and the brilliant article written by @mtcbtc

21ism feature page - https://21ism.com/portfolio-item/seed-signer/

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MM005 Its not all sunshine and rainbows with Soulexboy and soulexdad

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This episode marks the fifth of a new monthly series with the aim of exploring with other Bitcoiners the skills needed to be self sovereign. Each episode we welcome new guests and discus new topics. Going forward we will also try to answer any questions listeners might have, so be sure to keep an eye on next month's release and get your questions in.

Since recording individual episodes with @soulexporter and @capoczino we kept in touch and I am very happy to now call them friends. The idea for this show was thought up after we found out we had similar dreams and feel we are not alone, we want to help build a community who help each other become free.

Todays guests are soulexboy and @soulexporter

Please reach out to us with suggestions for guests or ideas to help us all move forward together.

I really enjoyed recording this and I hope you enjoy listening.

twitter - @soulexporter

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Bitcoin wins faster through collaboration @antomousB

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

I speak to @antomousB about his entry into the bitcoin world and how he started working with our friend BQA.

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

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Orange money with Black Coffee. Bitcoin

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

I Talk about orange money with Black Coffee.
Website - https://anchorhodl.com/shop
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Pay me in bitcoin with Jonathan Chester the CEO of Bitwage

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000

I speak to the Jonathan Chester the CEO of Bitwage about the mission to help individuals receive a percentage of wages in bitcoin.

Website - https://www.bitwage.com

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Ring of Fire with Soulexporter and Czino

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Soulexporter andCzino, the two guys behind Lightning’s Ring of Fire: a grassroots effort to help new Lightning node runners create inbound and outbound channels with other plebs.
So instead of watching noobs throw themselves into the Bitcoin wilds to find their own connections with larger channels when they start out, new Lightning node-runners can now tap into a warm community of likeminds who are keen on building channel relationships.

At a base level, the Ring of Fire creates a virtuous loop of Bitcoin Lightning nodes that provide like-for-like liquidity for each node in a reciprocal and trustless relationship, with each channel offering the same capacity as one another from the start. This gives each participant greater connectivity to the Lightning network (which grows with each new connection) and a higher degree of fault-tolerance across their channels that are so well-balanced they’d make the pebble-stackers at your local beach blush.

And with ring participants able to share routing data between each other, there are opportunities to gain insights into how sats move through channels, allowing folks to improve fee and channel policies to optimise earnings and protect themselves from having their channels’ liquidity drained.
Having come up with the original idea,Soulexporter thought it had merit but he wanted to see what fellow plebCzino thought and of course Czino loved it too. So over the next 72 hours, the pair opened up a Telegram group for anyone interested in being part of the first ring and they were soon joined by 10 more enthusiasts (including me) from across the planet.
A few days later, the first Lightning Ring of Fire was born.

Make sure to check out 21ism feature on ROF and the brilliant article written by @mtcbtc

21ism feature page - https://21ism.com/portfolio-item/ring-of-fire/

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Twitter - @soulexporter
Twitter - @capoczino

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One million dollar BTC is pointless without freedom.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I talk Bitcoin with my guest @rottenwheel about privacy tools and why they matter.
Twitter - @rottenwheel
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Obi Nwosu Bitcoin is the apple crumble of money.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I talk Bitcoin with my guest Obi Nwosu the CEO of Coinfloor.

Twitter - @obi
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How to stay safe from Covid1984 with Annalog

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000

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Bitcoin Monthly 0007 with Bitcoin Q+A.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Bitcoin Monthly Update with Bitcoin Q+A.

This episode marks the 7th of a new monthly series where QnA and I have a discussion about the last month in Bitcoin. We base our conversation on his website bitcoinmonthly.news which acts as an index for those that want to stay up to date with what really matters in the space.

This month we cover the latest developments from the likes of Coldcard, Passport and Seed Signer. We also chat about new releases from Blockstream and Poundland. (Yes you read that correctly!)

Finally, we answer some of your questions, so be sure to keep an eye on next month's release and get your questions in.
As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Twitter - @BitcoinQ_A

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Meshtadel monthly 0004 with Untapped Growth and Czino

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This episode marks the fourth of a new monthly series with the aim of exploring with other Bitcoiners the skills needed to be self sovereign. Each episode we welcome new guests and discus new topics. Going forward we will also try to answer any questions listeners might have, so be sure to keep an eye on next month's release and get your questions in.

Since recording individual episodes with @soulexporter and @capoczino we kept in touch and I am very happy to now call them friends. The idea for this show was thought up after we found out we had similar dreams and feel we are not alone, we want to help build a community who help each other become free.

Todays guests are Untapped Growth and Czino

Please reach out to us with suggestions for guests or ideas to help us all move forward together.

I really enjoyed recording this and I hope you enjoy listening.

If you are not already following these guys then do it now.

twitter - @untappedgrowth

twitter - @@capoczino

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Growing Bitcoin with hashmoney @noncensical

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Hashmoney wants to grow some Bitcoin.
It sounds fucking cool.
We discuss it.

twitter - @noncensical


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EP104 Bitcoin show with @craigraw sparrow wallet

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Craig Raw lives in the real world. Instead of going to bed each night thinking about whether he left a spoon in the fork drawer like many in the terminally fragile West might do nowadays, Craig thinks about how well he, his friends and his neighbours have protected themselves and their Bitcoin stashes from a violent break-in the next time it happens.
If you’re never been to Craig’s homeland of South Africa, it is not for the fainthearted. Don’t get me wrong – it is a stunningly beautiful country, home to amazing wildlife, wine and people. But it’s edgy and, well, raw.

"I saw Sparrow as a tool to be able save with Bitcoin and do so in a way that allows you to really understand the protocol and the details of what was going on. That was the genesis of it – to create a tool that is going to be easy to use but at the same time give bitcoiners the detail that I think that they need in order to get into it and to really do the job well."
Craig Raw

Make sure to check out 21ism feature on Craig and the brilliant article written by @mtcbtc

21ism feature page - https://21ism.com/portfolio-item/craig-raw/
Twitter - @craigraw
Website -sparrowwallet.com

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EP103 Bitcoin podcast with Nico @BITVOLT7

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

I caught up with Nico from simply bitcoin solo this time. We discussed bitcoin attack vectors and where we go if the authoritarian nightmare continues. We also talked about bitcoin mining and why we win.
If you are not already following Nico then do it now.
21ism feature page - https://21ism.com/portfolio-item/simply-bitcoin/
twitter -@BITVOLT7
twitter - @SimplyBitcoin_

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Bitcoin Monthly Update with Openoms

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Bitcoin Monthly Update with Openoms
This episode marks the sixth of a new monthly series where QnA and I have a discussion about the last month in Bitcoin, QNA is in for a service so Openoms kindly took his place. We based our conversationbitcoinmonthly.news which acts as an index for those that want to stay up to date with what really matters in the space.

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Twitter - @openoms
Twitter - @BitcoinQ_A

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EP100 The kids aren't alright with @Coinicarus

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

I caught up with Phill from simply bitcoin solo this time. We discussed bitcoin attack vectors and where we go if the authoritarian nightmare continues. We also talked about where this is all going and why we win, it was great to speak with these guys and I hope you enjoy listening.
If you are not already following Phill then do it now.
21ism feature page - https://21ism.com/portfolio-item/simply-bitcoin/
twitter - @Coinicarus
twitter - @SimplyBitcoin_
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Pavel Ševčík brings freedom to fuckwits

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Pavel Ševčík is working on making Ronindojo interface as slick and user friendly as possible. Ronindojo is the best non lightning node package in the world and thanks to Pavel and the team its becoming usable even for useless fucks like me.
use the tools and win the war.
enjoy.

Twitter - @pajasevi
Twitter - @RoninDojoUI
Website -http://wiki.ronindojo.io

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EP99 Hard money with Richard James. Bitcoin

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Todays episode is with Richard James, we discussed two of his incredible films and what inspired him to make them. In my opinion these films are two of the best in the space. I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you enjoy listening.

Twitter - @rjames_BTC
Website - http://hardmoneyfilm.com
Website -http://anatomystatefilm.com

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EP98 Nik Oraevskiy founder of bitcoin reserve

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Nik Oraevskiy is the founder of bitcoin reserve, We discus his journey down the bitcoin rabbit hole, his views on our current system and the future he sees for Bitcoin.
I loved this discussion and hope to have Nik on again soon.

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter - @BitBuyBitPod

Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com
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EP97 Zachary Kelman on law and bitcoin

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Zachary is a managing partner at Kelman law. We discus his journey down the bitcoin rabbit hole, his views on our current system and the future he sees for Bitcoin.
I loved this discussion and was fascinated to hear things from a different perspective. I also found it reassuring to know Zachary is there to help if Bitcoiners are wronged.
If you don't already follow Zachary, do it now.

Twitter - @ZKelman

Website - https://kelman.law

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

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Twitter - @BitBuyBitPod

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EP96 MESHTADEL MONTHLY 0003 Education.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This episode marks the third of a new monthly series with the aim of exploring with other Bitcoiners the skills needed to be self sovereign. Each episode we welcome new guests and discus new topics. Going forward we will also try to answer any questions listeners might have, so be sure to keep an eye on next month's release and get your questions in.

Since recording individual episodes with @soulexporter and @capoczino we kept in touch and I am very happy to now call them friends. The idea for this show was thought up after we found out we had similar dreams and feel we are not alone, we want to help build a community who help each other become free.

Todays guests are @soulexporter @PrinceySOV and Lauren Prince

Please reach out to us with suggestions for guests or ideas to help us all move forward together.

I really enjoyed recording this and I hope you enjoy listening.

If you are not already following these guys then do it now.

twitter - @soulexporter

twitter - @PrinceySOV

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter - @BitBuyBitPod
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

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EP95 Paul Itoi Sphinx & Stakwork.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Paul Itoi is channelling major creative energy into two projects that exemplify the revolution of the Lightning Network and genuinely empower digital workers and content creators – Sphinx & Stakwork. At one time his creative energy went into his Art major, oil painting or the violin but now it’s this zeitgeisty software development and time with his family.

For the full feature check out
https://21ism.com/portfolio-item/paul-itoi/

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Twitter - @BitBuyBitPod
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EP94 Bitcoin and the social layer with @DaddyWarbits

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Todays episode is with Daddy Warbits. We discussed bitcoin in traditional finance, the social layer and how it could change how we view truth. I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you enjoy listening.

Twitter - @DaddyWarbits

Website - daddywarbits.com

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Twitter - @BitBuyBitPod
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EP93 Rodolfo & BQA talk bitcoin and freedom

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000

I sat down with Rodolfo and BQA to talk bitcoin, cold card and freedom.
Rodolfo is the CEO & Co-founder of Coinkite and has been involved in bitcoin since 2011.
He began building bitcoin-only hardware because there was nothing on the market that met his needs. Bitcoiners love the Coldcard hardware wallet and for good reason, When it comes to features, updates and security, nothing really comes close. The work ethic and thought that goes into the features we all love, is relentless.
The don’t trust verify ethos has never been more achievable than with features like dice rolls, for added entropy, and ability to verify software every step of the way. Everything you could possibly need to become a sovereign individual is available at Coinkite, including seed plates, cold power, micro SD’s and dice.
The Coldcard way is to strike a balance between hand holding its users to avoid loss while allowing users all the functionality they could possibly desire. They don’t dumb it down too much because they don’t want to keep their users dumb. This is a philosophy I love. Offer enough to test yourself and learn but make the barrier of entry broad enough to give as many people as possible a chance to embark on the journey. No, it might not the simplest option out there, and maybe this isn’t a product for you grandma, but that’s ok.
For the full feature and my attempt at an article visithttps://21ism.com/portfolio-item/nvk/
As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

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Twitter - @BitBuyBitPod
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EP92 Meshtadel monthly 0002 Permaculture and Bitcoin

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This episode marks the second of a new monthly series with the aim of exploring with other Bitcoiners the skills needed to be self sovereign. Each episode we welcome new guests and discus new topics. Going forward we will also try to answer any questions listeners might have, so be sure to keep an eye on next month's release and get your questions in.

Since recording individual episodes with @soulexporter and @capoczino we kept in touch and I am very happy to now call them friends. The idea for this show was thought up after we found out we had similar dreams and feel we are not alone, we want to help build a community who help each other become free.

Todays guests are @capoczino and @bennd77

Please reach out to us with suggestions for guests or ideas to help us all move forward together.

I really enjoyed recording this and I hope you enjoy listening.

If you are not already following these guys then do it now.

twitter - @capoczino

twitter - @bennd77

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

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Twitter - @BitBuyBitPod
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

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EP91 Bitcoin monthly with BQA

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Bitcoin Monthly Update with Bitcoin Q+A.
This episode marks the fifth of a new monthly series where QnA and I have a discussion about the last month in Bitcoin. We base our conversation on his website bitcoinmonthly.news which acts as an index for those that want to stay up to date with what really matters in the space.
This month we cover the latest LND developments, a big RoninDojo update, Opensats.org, Lightning privacy, mining censorship and much more!

Finally, we answer some of your questions, so be sure to keep an eye on next month's release and get your questions in.
As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Twitter - @BitcoinQ_A

Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter - @BitBuyBitPod
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

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EP90 Bitcoin podcast with @muteness11

Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000

I had a great conversation with Muteness and can’t wait to learn more about his bitcoin journey and teaching. It fills me with confidence to find bitcoiners with such conviction and passion.

   twitter - @muteness11

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

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EP89 Bitcoin & The Trust Problem with @btcdragonlord

Sat, 22 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000

I recorded this episode For Block007 of 21ism we’re proud to feature Karo Zagorus’ much awaited new book “Bitcoin & The Trust Problem” expected to release on Amazon in June. It examines a question at the very heart of this movement – the loss of trust in governments and institutions. The book’s based on Karo’s Masters Thesis and has some phenomenal cover art courtesy of @BitkoYinowsky who nailed the concept from the very first sketches he sent Karo – a picture paints a thousand words. Karo writes regularly for Citadel21.com and has also been published in Bitcoin Magazine. Karo and I hashed out a great podcast rip, delving into the book, its story, Hungary and the hot mess that is 2021.

   twitter - @btcdragonlord

Website -https://21ism.com/portfolio-item/karo-zagorus/

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EP88 Bitcoin podcast with @maxtannahill

Sun, 16 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000

I speak to Max Tannahill about privacy phones, bitcoin, and how he is feeling about the state of things from a privacy first perspective. We also talked about lockdowns in Singapore and how C1984 is effecting things. I really enjoyed getting to know Max and I hope you enjoy listening.

twitter - @maxtannahill

   twitter - @mamushi_io

Website - https://mamushi.io

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

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Twitter - @BitBuyBitPod
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EP87 Bitcoin podcast with @BITVOLT7 & @Coinicarus

Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000

I caught up with Nico and Phill from simply bitcoin. We discussed why and how they found bitcoin and started the show. We also talked about where this is all going and why we win, it was great to speak with these guys and I hope you enjoy listening.

If you are not already following these Nico and Phill then do it now.

twitter - @BITVOLT7

twitter - @Coinicarus

twitter - @SimplyBitcoin_

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

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Twitter - @BitBuyBitPod
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

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EP86 Meshtadel monthly 001

Sat, 08 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This episode marks the first of a new monthly series with the aim of exploring with other Bitcoiners the skills needed to be self sovereign. Each episode we welcome new guests and discus new topics. Going forward we will also try to answer any questions listeners might have, so be sure to keep an eye on next month's release and get your questions in.

Since recording individual episodes with @soulexporter and @capoczino we kept in touch and I am very happy to now call them friends. The idea for this show was thought up after we found out we had similar dreams and feel we are not alone, we want to help build a community who help each other become free.

Please reach out to us with suggestions for guests or ideas to help us all move forward together.

I really enjoyed recording this and I hope you enjoy listening.

If you are not already following these guys then do it now.

twitter - @capoczino

twitter - @soulexporter

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter - @BitBuyBitPod
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

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EP85 Bitcoin monthly with @BitcoinQ_A

Wed, 05 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Stay up to date with what matters.
This episode marks the fourth of a new monthly series where QnA and I have a discussion about the last month in Bitcoin. We base our conversation on his websitebitcoinmonthly.news which acts as an index for those that want to stay up to date with what really matters in the space.
This month we cover the latest Taproot developments and software updates. We also delve into recent proposed changes to Bisq. Finally, we answer some of your questions, so be sure to keep an eye on next month's release and get your questions in.
Twitter - @BitcoinQ_A
As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.
Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter - @BitBuyBitPod
Email - bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

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EP84 DIY Bitcoin transaction signing device with Seed Signer

Sun, 02 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000

I had the pleasure of speaking to seed signer about his incredible project. Seedsigner helps you build your own offline, airgapped Bitcoin transaction signing device for less than $50! Also generate seed word 12/24 or generate a seed phrase from dice rolls!

I really enjoyed learning more about the project, how it all started and where its going. I hope you enjoy listening.

Website - https://github.com/SeedSigner/seedsigner

twitter - @SeedSigner

Telegram group -https://t.me/joinchat/GHNuc_nhNQjLPWsS

Also check outhttps://multisig.guide to learn how to set it up.

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

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Twitter - @BitBuyBitPod
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EP83 Bitcoin podcast with @yonatvaks

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000

I had the pleasure of speaking to the incredibly talented artist Yonat Vaks’s for 21ism block 006. Yonat’s work explores the essence of humanity. How the past is connected to the present as well as the future. The connection we have to our ancestors. In 2017 she discovered Bitcoin and has been falling down the rabbit hole ever since.
The stories and culture that have been created around this revolutionary technology really caught her attention and drew her in and has become a muse for her art.

I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you enjoy listening.

Website -yonatvaks.com

twitter - @yonatvaks

21ism feature page -https://21ism.com/portfolio-item/yonat/

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

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Twitter - @BitBuyBitPod
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EP82 Bitcoin podcast with @Diverter_NoKYC

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Diverter is focused on bitcoin, privacy, censorship resistance and has written some of the best articles I've seen. If you are looking to fight for freedom then Diverter is your man.

Use the tools.

Website - https://diverter.hostyourown.tools

twitter - @Diverter_NoKYC

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

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Twitter - @BitBuyBitPod
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

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EP81 Bitcoin podcast with @kryptokidz_

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000

KryptoKidz is focused on KYCless finance and self sovereignty, he runs the Bitcoin Toronto meet-up and kryptokidz.org a youth-led organisation that offers bitcoin education . The end goal is to educate youth, and in turn have them educate others on this new technology. In the meantime, they provide services to all ages in order to help build the brand and organisation.

Also check out DIY bitcoin for Collection of DIY bitcoin projects he has worked on recently. I really enjoyed this conversation and hope you enjoy listening.

Website -kryptokidz.org

twitter - @DIYbitcoin

twitter - @kryptokidz_

twitter - @BitcoinTOMeetup

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

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Twitter - @BitBuyBitPod
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EP80 Bitcoin podcast with @RickV3D

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Rick is a sat stacking, 3D Printing, Gamer and Founder of CryptoCloaks.com
CryptoCloaks was born from a love of 3D printing & Bitcoin. They design & build 3D printed products for Bitcoiners: wallet mounts, node cases, Art, Merch & clothing. Their mission is to bring creative product design & innovative solutions to Bitcoiners. They’re also wide open to new collaborations & custom projects.
Things are moving so fast for these guys – their early products already look retro compared to the latest designs. Arguably their hottest new line is the custom Triton Case for RasPi4 based Bitcoin nodes. It’s inspired by those dope PC Gaming cases, with transparent side walls, sick ass Whirlpool front panel designs & mounts for multiple Pis, SSDs & coloured LED fans.
Their stealth hardware wallet mounts help you hide your Coldcard/Trezor/Ledger in discrete hard to reach locations. Its a genius product concept!
Its clear CC’s products are born from the wants & desires of real Bitcoiners. They’re pushing new ground by serving the needs & wants of this emerging space. They also love paying homage to the big memes, brands & jokes out there, bringing ideas to life with high build quality & beautiful design.
"Artists & builders are front-running Bitcoin’s marketing campaign. We listen to Bitcoiners. They tell us what they want & we make it."
Rick
21ism featured Artist
Design block 04

https://21ism.com/portfolio-item/crypto-cloaks/

Website - CryptoCloaks.com
Telegram - 3dprintingbitcoin.com
twitter - @RickV3D
twitter - @CryptoCloaks
cryptocloaks.com/livestream
https://www.cryptocloaks.com/shop-matrix/

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.
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EP79 Bitcoin podcast with @capoczino

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000

I had the pleasure of speaking to the incredibly talented Czino. His passions range from photography, music to the abstract world of code. We discussed bitcoin, permaculture, lightning network and his game. I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you enjoy listening.
Reach out to czino or soulexporter for those interested in joining the Rings of Fire.
Website -http://czino.de
Game - https://ctdl-game.com/
twitter -@capoczino
As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter - @BitBuyBitPod
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

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EP78 Bitcoin podcast with @nikcantmine

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000

In a generation that has embraced socialism and many marxist ideas, being a capitalist is the ultimate counter culture.
At a time when so many people of the younger generations consider money evil and “capitalism” the rails for such heinous activity, being a loud and proud Bitcoiner is honourable.
When millions of people, from angry Swedish teenagers to all of Hollywood, are gathering globally to “save” the environment, being a proponent of increased energy consumption to mine truth, is damn near suicide in some circles.
Our featured writer this block is NikCantMine and he is one of a growing number of people in their early twenties who are embracing Bitcoin. In fact, at this point one might say that he is one of the important voices of the zoomer generation, offering hope, emancipation and agency to his cohorts, even if they haven’t found out about it yet.
He is a writer of Bitcoin inspired articles published places like Medium, Citadel21 and Bitcoin Magazine. He is the co-host of BTC Kinder Garden, a Bitcoin zoomer-perspective podcast.
He is a former intern to Marty Bent and an all round nice guy.

21ism feature page https://21ism.com/portfolio-item/nik-hoffman/

twitter - @nikcantmine

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

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EP77 Bitcoin podcast with @BitcoinQ_A

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This episode marks the third of a new monthly series where QnA and I have a discussion about the last month in Bitcoin. We base our conversation on his website bitcoinmonthly.news which acts as an index for those that want to stay up to date with what really matters in the space.
This month we cover the latest software updated from the likes of Samourai, Specter + Coldcard. We also delve into DIY hardware wallets and another great beginner focused article series from Econoalchemist. Finally, we answer some of your questions, so be sure to keep an eye on next month's release and get your questions in.
Twitter - @BitcoinQ_A
As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.
Website - https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter - @BitBuyBitPod
Email - bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

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EP76 Bitcoin podcast with @likewh0a

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

I had the pleasure of sitting down with likewhoa to talk Bitcoin, linux, freedom, family and the future. I really enjoyed this conversation and have immense respect for the work likewhoa and others are doing for bitcoin privacy.

twitter -@likewh0a

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

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EP75 Bitcoin podcast with @soulexporter

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Soulexporter to talk Bitcoin, lightning, freedom, family and the future. He is a proud father of one of the youngest bicoiners out there and is working in the background, with the dream to bring Plebs closer together.
Soulexporters philosophy is that if you are not a builder yourself, you just have to help out those that are, he likes to work in the background, happy with being just a small cog in unstoppable machine that the plebs form.
We just let the conversation take us on a flow wherever it took us, throwing us sometimes in unexpected bends and I really enjoyed chatting to him.
If you are interested in Rings of fire concept, drop in a DM to
@soulexporter or his Bitcoin Besty@capoczino
To view the voice paper mentioned in the show visit. https://dimzayan.com/voicepaper.html
twitter - @soulexporter
As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.
Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter - @BitBuyBitPod
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com
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EP74 Bitcoin podcast with Julian Liniger the Co-Founder & CEO of Relai

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Julian to talk Bitcoin, freedom, startup life and the future. It was great to learn about his entry into the Bitcoin space and what drives him to do what he Does. If you don’t already follow him on twitter then definitely give him a follow.

Also check out the links bellow.

twitter - @julian_liniger

website - https://relai.ch

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

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Twitter - @BitBuyBitPod
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EP73 The evolutionary path with Dim Zayan

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dim to talk Bitcoin, freedom, art, the voice paper, and the future. It was great to learn about his entry into the Bitcoin space and what drives him to do what he Does. If you don’t already follow him on twitter then definitely give him a follow.

Also check out the links bellow.

21ism featured video - https://21ism.com/video/

21ism featured artist - https://21ism.com/portfolio-item/dim-zayan/

Voicepaper -http://dimzayan.com/voicepaper.html

twitter - @cryptgm

website - dimzayan.com

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

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Twitter - @BitBuyBitPod
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EP72 Bitcoin podcast with @rebelmoneyart

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

I had the pleasure of sitting down with @rebelmoneyart to talk Bitcoin, freedom, art, 21ism and the future. It was great to learn about his entry into the Bitcoin space and what drives him to do what he Does. If you don’t already follow him on twitter then definitely give him a follow.

Recent interview with Cryptograffiti - https://21ism.com/portfolio-item/cryptograffiti/

twitter - @rebelmoneyart

website - http://rebelmoney.art/

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EP71 Bitcoin podcast with Bitcoin Q+A.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This episode marks the second of a new monthly series where QnA and I have a discussion about the last month in Bitcoin. We base our conversation on his website bitcoinmonthly.news which acts as an index for those that want to stay up to date with what really matters in the space.

This month we cover the latest software updated from the likes of Samourai + Blue wallet. We also delve into a new initiative called Gretas Fury and cover off some awesome educational resources from Ketan and Econoalchemist. We also answer some of your questions, so be sure to keep an eye on next month's release and get your questions in.

I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you enjoy listening.

Twitter - @bitcoinq_a
Website - https://bitcoiner.guide

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EP70 "Once you see you can't unsee” @mtcbtc

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

I had the pleasure of sitting down with @mtcbtc to talk Bitcoin, freedom, memes, lasereyes and the future. It was great to learn about his entry into the Bitcoin space and what drives him to do what he Does. If you don’t already follow him on twitter then definitely give him a follow.
twitter - @mtcbtc
website - https://www.satsledger.com
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EP69 Bitcoin podcast with Evan Kaloudis

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Evan Kaloudis is the New York based developer behind Zeus Lightning Wallet, a phenomenal Open Source Android/iOS app that connects with your Bitcoin/Lightning node on the go. Connect to your node over VPN or Tor, make payments with lightning or on-chain and manage your Lightning channels.
Evan got his start on web projects building a music blog called ‘Beats Per Minute’ which he still publishes. After University, he worked in Cybersecurity Engineering for six years and now specialises as a Cyber Defense Network Analyst. Alongside Zeus, he’s an advisor to Hexa Wallet and also works on an a mysterious, undisclosed Lightning project (very hush hush about this unfortunately). He’s a big React Native fan.

21ism feature page -https://21ism.com/portfolio-item/evan-kaloudis/

twitter - @evankaloudis

website - https://zeusln.app

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EP68 Bitcoin podcast with Nicolas Dorier

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Nicolas Dorier is a French Bitcoin Dev, now based in Japan, who felt so betrayed & angry about BitPay’s malign actions during the 2017 Blocksize War that he coded an Open-Source alternative from scratch.
It’s grown to become keystone FOSS (Free Open Source Software) that exemplifies, perhaps more than any project, the core ideological values of Bitcoin.
BTCPay allows you to receive payments in Bitcoin (on-chain & via the Lightning) with no fees or middlemen. It is THE open-source payment processor for sovereign businesses & individuals. Nicolas coded V0.1 in August 2017 on personal conviction stemming from his infamous fallout with, and tweet to BitPay.
"This is lies. My trust in you is broken. I will make you obselete.”
21ism feature page - https://21ism.com/portfolio-item/nicolas-dorier/
twitter - @NicolasDorier
website - donate.nicolas-dorier.com

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EP67 Bitcoin podcast with @ErgoBTC

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

I speak to Ergo about OXT research, why he dedicates his time to Bitcoin and why privacy matters. Ergo gives me some great tips and advice for on chain privacy in this episode and it was great to learn more about what first drew him into the space.
Enjoy.
Link to the YouTube video mentioned during the show bellow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ztN41Oybd0
twitter - @ErgoBTC
website -research.oxt.me

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EP66 The spidersilk-reinforced mining-op with @HodlTarantula

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

I sat down to speak with @HodlTarantula about freedom, mining off grid and why he loves bitcoin. We had a wide ranging discussion and I was fascinated to hear more about his mining operation.

I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you enjoy listening.

twitter - @HodlTarantula
website - https://digital-mining-llc.myshopify.com/collections/all
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EP65 Bitcoin podcast with 21ism

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

EP65 Bitcoin podcast with 21ism
Im joined by the rest of our 21ism crew.
@rebelmoneyart
@mtcbtc
@HodlerThanThou
@Mrcrownnnnn
@selfbankt
We celebrate Art as The State suppresses it. Freedom over fear. Each month we spin the ‘Creative Carousel’ to feature new Artists, inspired to create by the ultimate expression of liberty – Bitcoin. Art is a language through which it speaks.
Bitcoin is an idea whose time has come. The world is being repriced in ‘sats’. Its Truth Machine is a safe haven for storing value in uncertain futures. Sovereignty through mathematics. Rules not rulers.
I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you enjoy listening.

twitter - @twentyoneism
website -https://21ism.com

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EP64 Bitcoin podcast with Bitcoin Q+A.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

EP64 Bitcoin podcast with Bitcoin Q+A.

This episode marks the first of a new monthly series where Qna and I have a discussion about the last month in Bitcoin. We base our conversation on his new website bitcoinmonthly.news which acts as an index for those that want to stay up to date with what really matters in the space. We also answer some of your questions, so be sure to keep an eye on next month's release and get your questions in.

I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you enjoy listening.

Twitter - @bitcoinq_a
Website - https://bitcoiner.guide

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EP63 Bitcoin podcast with Zach Herbert the CEO of Foundation devices.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Zach is the CEO and co founder of Foundation Devices, Mechanical engineer and Harvard MBA dropout. He discovered Bitcoin in 2013 and immediately grasped its potential as digital gold, a currency for the Internet, and a way to return sovereignty to individuals. Zach previously worked at Nebulous and Obelisk as COO, notably overseeing the design, production, and distribution of $26M in ASIC miners.
We speak about how he found bitcoin, what has pushed him to make open hardware and what Foundation devices looks forward to building in the future.
I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you enjoy listening.
twitter - @zachherbert
website - https://foundationdevices.com

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EP62 Bitcoin podcast with @_k3tan

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

I speak to @_k3tan about how he found bitcoin and what has pushed him to make such comprehensive and helpful guides. We discus network security, nodes, self custody and freedom.
I hope you enjoy listening.
twitter -@_k3tan
website -https://www.ministryofnodes.com.au

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EP61 Bitcoin podcast with @econoalchemis

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

I speak to Econoalchemist about how he found bitcoin and what has pushed him to make such comprehensive and helpful guides. We discus cold storage, multisig, self custody and the importance of no KYC.
you enjoy listening.
twitter - @econoalchemist
website - https://www.econoalchemist.com

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EP60 Bitcoin podcast with Stephen Chow

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Stephen gives all of his savings to support his favourite living artists. In his spare time he dedicates his time to transcribing bitcoin podcasts available for free here https://chowcollection.medium.com

There are very few people in this world who act in this way so I was intrigued to learn more.
We discus Art, Bitcoin and the future. I had a great time learning more about Stephen and I hope you enjoy listening.

twitter - @chowcollection

Documentary -youtu.be/ocwGFLyaal4

website - https://chowartfund.wordpress.com

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EP59 Bitcoin podcast with @CryptoCloaks

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

CryptoCloaks was born from a love of 3D printing & Bitcoin. They design & build 3D printed products for Bitcoiners: wallet mounts, node cases, Art, Merch & clothing. Their mission is to bring creative product design & innovative solutions to Bitcoiners. They’re also wide open to new collaborations & custom projects.

I hope you have as much fun listening as I did recording.

Check outhttps://21ism.com

twitter - @CryptoCloaks

website - https://www.cryptocloaks.com

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EP58 Bitcoin podcast with Marty Bent

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Marty is well known in the bitcoin space for TFTC and Marty’s Bent his daily newsletter delivering Raw thoughts on Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and Liberty in the Digital Age.

We talk bitcoin, the oil and gas industry and the future

I hope you have as much fun listening as I did recording.

twitter - @MartyBent

website - https://tftc.io

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EP57 Bitcoin podcast with Nick Neuman

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Nick is the CEO and Cofounder of Casa.
We talk bitcoin, multisig, the future and much more.
I really enjoyed this one and hope you have as much fun listening as I did recording.
twitter - @Nneuman
website - https://keys.casa
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EP56 Bitcoin podcast with Ben Kaufman

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Ben is a software engineer who puts incredible amounts of energy & talent into @SpecterWallet a hugely respected wallet project. We talk bitcoin, multisig, the future and much more.

I really enjoyed this one and hope you have as much fun listening as I did recording.

twitter - @_benkaufman

website - benkaufman.info

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EP55 Bitcoin podcast with @RD_btc

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

I speak to RD about Bitcoin, memes, privacy wars and the future of money.
Check out his latest work in the links bellow and don’t miss his collaboration with 21ism.
https://twitter.com/RD_btc/status/1331257105643352069?s=20
https://twitter.com/twentyoneism/status/1324307366926524416?s=20
I really enjoyed speaking to RD and I hope you enjoy listening.
twitter - @RD_btc
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EP54 Bitcoin podcast with Rootzoll

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Rootzoll is a prolific Berlin based Bitcoin Developer, who puts superhuman amounts of energy & talent into RaspiBlitz.com – a hugely respected Lightning & Full Node open source project. He’s involved with Fulmo, an open source company dedicated to research, development and consultancy for the Bitcoin Lightning Network. He also runs Lightning Hackday events in Berlin & beyond.

21ism proudly featured Rootzoll in Block 1, if you haven’t already seen it then check it out in the link bellow.

https://21ism.com/portfolio-item/rootzoll/

Enjoy.

twitter - @rootzoll

website - https://github.com/rootzoll/raspiblitz

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EP53 Bitcoin podcast with 21isenough

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000

I speak to 21isenough about Bitcoin, privacy, lighting, and his amazing lighting ATM.

The lightning ATM is an incredible design that helps onboard users in a fun and interactive way. Its one of my favourite projects in the space and it was a pleasure getting to know the man behind it.

21ism proudly featured the lightning ATM in Block 1, if you haven’t already seen it then check it out in the link bellow.

https://21ism.com/portfolio-item/21isenough/

I really enjoyed speaking to 21isenough and I hope you enjoy listening.

twitter - @21isenough

website - github.com/21isenough

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EP52 Bitcoin podcast with the Matt Odell

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000

I speak to Matt about Bitcoin, privacy, citadels, whisky and dogs.

We slagged off

@BitcoinQ_A
@6102bitcoin
@MartyBent
@KISBitcoin
@ministryofnodes
@twentyoneism

twitter - @matt_odell

website - https://mattodell.keybase.pub/index.html

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EP51 Bitcoin podcast, Bleskomat the lightning ATM helps exchange dirty fiat for tasty sats

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000

I speak with the team who created the the world's simplest Lightning Network ATM. We talk Bitcoin, lightning, paralelni polis and much more.

I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you enjoy listening.

twitter -@bleskomat

website -https://www.bleskomat.com

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EP50 Bitcoin podcast with BTCxZelko

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

BTCxZelko is the Co-Founder of RoninDojo the Full Node for Samourai wallet users. I recently set one up and love it so I was really excited to have this conversation.

We talked about Bitcoin, Nodes, privacy, PGP, Linux and much more.

We slagged off

@BrainHarrington
@BitcoinQ_A
@SamouraiWallet
@matt_odell
@mynodebtc

I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you enjoy listening.

twitter - @BTCxZelko
website - https://ronindojo.io

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EP49 Bitcoin podcast with Giacomo Zucco

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Giacomo Zucco is one of the greatest thinkers in the space. He has helped me wrap my head around many topics over the years. Giacomo is a Bitcoin maximalist and Covid1984 minimalist so today we discussed surveillance, statism and bitcoin.
Enjoy.
twitter - @giacomozucco
website - https://giacomozucco.com

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EP48 Bitcoin podcast with Gigi the author of 21Lessons

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Gigi is the author of 21 lessons and one of the greatest thinkers in the space. I had the immense pleasure of talking bitcoin with him today.
Enjoy.
twitter - @dergigi
website - https://21lessons.com

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EP47 2.0 with Samourai Wallet. (volume boosted)

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Today I speak to Samourai Wallet about coinjoin, privacy, freedom of speech, and why he is the way he is. Digital totality is upon us. Luckily we have unyielding freedom lovers like Samourai and his team who care enough to dedicate their lives to stop 1984 from becoming a reality.

Samourai Wallet is the best wallet available.
Freedom of speech is a fundamental human right.
Buy bitcoin.
Coinjoin.

The end.

Projects and people mentioned during the show
https://samouraiwallet.com
@BitcoinQ_A
@bisq_network
@hodlhodl

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EP47 Bitcoin podcast with Samourai Wallet

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000

EP47 Bitcoin podcast with Samourai Wallet

Today I speak to Samourai Wallet about coinjoin, privacy, freedom of speech, and why he is the way he is. Digital totality is upon us. Luckily we have unyielding freedom lovers like Samourai and his team who care enough to dedicate their lives to stop 1984 from becoming a reality.

Samourai Wallet is the best wallet available.
Freedom of speech is a fundamental human right.
Buy bitcoin.
Coinjoin.

The end.

Projects and people mentioned during the show
https://samouraiwallet.com
@BitcoinQ_A
@bisq_network
@hodlhodl

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

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EP46 Bitcoin podcast with Pavol Luptak

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In today's episode I have the immense pleasure of speaking to Pavol Luptak about HCPP20 Digital Totality, Paralelní Polis, and Hacking.
“Pavol Luptak is a cryptoanarchist and voluntaryist focused on technology and society hacking. He started his career as a computer hacker with many prestigious IT security certifications. In 2007 he founded IT security company Nethemba focused on penetration tests & ethical hacking, few years after, he co-founded a bug bounty company Hacktrophy. He is responsible for many public security projects (e.g. cracking of the most used Mifare Classic cards, hacking of public SMS transport/parking tickets, hack of e-Kasa).
As a hacker enthusiast, he co-founded Progressbar hackerspace in Bratislava and Parallel Polis in Prague and Bratislava (hackerspaces in Prague where he is responsible for organizing the international cryptoanarchist conference focused on liberation technologies.
He has started the initiative ‘We do not work for the government’ (https://nepracujemeprestat.sk, https://nepracujemeprostat.cz) grouping of all companies in Slovakia and Czech Republic that have decided not to work for the government and state institutions because of ethical or economic reasons.

In addition to technologies, Pavol loves contemporary art as well. He became a member of the famous Czech contemporary art group Ztohoven which is responsible for many hacktivist contemporary ‘media sculpture’ projects and started with his friend the digital art company Satori.
With the development of Parallel Polis, Pavol decided to achieve his vision – completely opt-out of the system. Thanks to globality and flexibility he decided to give up his permanent residency, switched from bank accounts to crypto-currencies, started to use global health care and mobile phone companies, becoming a global citizen.”

Links and information from our discussion

https://digital-totality.hcpp.cz
https://nethemba.com/kriticka-zranitelnost-v-aplikacii-moje-ezdravie-unik-databazy-pacientov-testovanych-na-covid-19/
https://nakamotoinstitute.org/static/docs/cyphernomicon.txt
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallel_Polis
: Vaclav Benda
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charter_77
https://digital-totality.hcpp.cz

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EP45 Bitcoin podcast with Zachary Kelman

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Zachary is a managing partner at Kelman law. We discus his journey down the bitcoin rabbit hole, his views on our current system and the future he sees for Bitcoin.
I loved this discussion and was fascinated to hear things from a different perspective. I also found it reassuring to know Zachary is there to help if Bitcoiners are wronged.
If you don't already follow Zachary, do it now.
Twitter - @ZKelman
Website - https://kelman.law

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EP44 Bitcoin podcast with Reed Wommack

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Reed is the Head of Customer Support for Swan bitcoin and the Author of Bitcoin Buddha Newsletter.
In todays episode Reed and I talk about his rabbit hole journey, meditation, Swan and why DCA is such a good way to acquire bitcoin.
If you don't already follow Reed, do it now.
Twitter - @ReedWommack
Bitcoin Buddha Newsletter --http://eepurl.com/gMePyT
Buy bitcoin in the US -
https://www.swanbitcoin.com/reedwommack/

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.
Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter -https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com
Today you can exchange $1 for 9174 Sats (Sale ends soon.)
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EP43 Bitcoin podcast with Bitcoin Q+A. (Coinjoin)

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In today's episode Bitcoin Q+A and I discus the ins and outs of Coinjoin, with a particular focus on the Whirlpool implementation by the Samourai Wallet team.

People and projects mentioned during the show.

@SamouraiWallet
@RoninDojoUI

Useful links we also spoke about...

https://www.bitcoinqna.com/coinjoin

https://www.bitcoinqna.com/post/samourai-101

https://www.bitcoinqna.com/post/samourai-wallet-cold-storage-implications

https://www.bitcoinqna.com/post/your-first-mobile-coinjoin

https://www.bitcoinqna.com/post/whirlpool-faq

https://www.bitcoinqna.com/samourai

https://medium.com/samourai-wallet/diving-head-first-into-whirlpool-anonymity-sets-4156a54b0bc7

If you don't already follow Bitcoin Q+A
do it now.
Twitter - @BitcoinQ_A
Website - https://www.bitcoinqna.com

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter -https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com
Today you can exchange $1 for 9885 Sats (Sale ends soon.)

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EP42 Bitcoin podcast with Pretyflaco and Kevin Ravensberg

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode pretyflaco, Kevin and I discuss ideasarelikeflames goal to enable a decentralised, distributed Bitcoin Street Art movement.
We discuss how they use the Lightning Network, the Bitcoin Awareness Game and what started the movement.
I really enjoyed this conversation and love what these guys are doing. It was also great to chat to other passionate bitcoiners about why we are all here.
People and projects mentioned during the show.
@ideaslikeflames
@BitcoinQ_A
@RaspiBlitz
@mynode
@openoms

If you don't already follow pretyflaco and Kevin do it now.

Twitter - @_pretyflaco
Twitter - @KevinR4v

Website -https://ideasarelikeflames.com/

Bitcoin Street Art Call to Action - https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/ih8fer/thread_call_to_action_for_bitcoin_street_artists/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/ih8fer/thread_call_to_action_for_bitcoin_street_artists/)

ideasarelikeflames has a BTCPayserver instance and helps bitcoiners set up their own bitcoin sticker shop for those who want to start building a bitcoin business in an easy and fun way.

https://twitter.com/ideaslikeflames/status/1298926578651594753?s=20

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter -https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

Today you can exchange $1 for 8881 Sats (Sale ends soon.)

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EP41 Bitcoin podcast with Bitcoin Q+A. (Lightning)

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode Bitcoin Q+A and I discus the lightning network
People and projects mentioned during the show.
@nvk
@JackMallers
@ln_strike
@COLDCARDwallet
@Breez_Tech
@mynodebtc
@RaspiBlitz
@SamouraiWallet

If you don't already follow Bitcoin Q+A
do it now.
Twitter - @BitcoinQ_A
Website - https://www.bitcoinqna.com

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter -https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com
Today you can exchange $1 for 8743 Sats (Sale ends soon.)

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EP40 Bitcoin podcast with Knut Svanholm.

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode Knut and I discus how disgustingly bullish we are on Bitcoin, who is at the top of our weasel lists, his first book Sovereignty through mathematics and his new book Independence reimagined.
I always have a great time talking to Knut and I hope you enjoy listening.
Twitter - @knutsvanholm
Buy his books here - https://www.amazon.com/Knut-Svanholm/e/B087WQ4H28
As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter -https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com
Today you can exchange $1 for 8511 sats! (Sale ends soon.)

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EP39 Bitcoin podcast with Rodolfo Novak.

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode Rodolfo and I discus Coldcard, Opendime and some of the other great hardware Coinkite are making. We talk about the early days of bitcoin, why red vs blue is stupid and why Rodolfo is on team orange.
I had a great time recording this and I hope you enjoy listening.
Twitter - @nvk
Website - https://coinkite.com

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter -https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com
Today you can exchange $1 for 8417 sats! (Sale ends soon.)

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EP38 Bitcoin podcast with Bitcoin Q+A. (nodes)

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode Bitcoin Q+A and I discus the different types of Nodes as well as how and why to run them.
People and projects mentioned during the show.
myNode
Raspiblitz
RoninDojo
Electrum Server
Cold card

Nodl
Nodl dojo
Tor Browser
RTL Ride The Lightning
Caravan
Specter
Bitcoin core
Samourai
BTCPay Server

If you don't already follow Bitcoin Q+A
do it now.
Twitter - @BitcoinQ_A
Website - https://www.bitcoinqna.com

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter -https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com
Today you can exchange $1 for 8525 Sats (Sale ends soon.)

Thank you Coinfloor for sponsoring the show. If you haven't signed up already then click the link below for the best way to buy Bitcoin. coinfloor.co.uk/BITBUYBIT

EP37 Bitcoin podcast with Chris Belcher.

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode Chris Belcher and I discus JoinMarket, Electrum personal server and CoinSwap.
Chris is well known in the Bitcoin world for helping improve privacy.
The Human Rights Foundation received a donation by an anonymous individual to help continue improving bitcoin privacy and combat authoritarianism and surveillance that’s on the rise in many countries. When Alex Gladstein, chief strategy officer came to making his decision on who should receive this grant, Chris was the obvious choice.
Bitcoin privacy is a top priority as it allows reporters and activists to receive donations and to continue their important work under increased pressure as well as preserving human dignity.
I had a great time talking to Chris and I hope you enjoy listening.
Projects and people mentioned during the show.
JoinMarket
Eric Hughes
Human rights foundation
Electrum personal server
CoinSwap.

Twitter - @chris_belcher_
Github - github.com/chris-belcher

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter -https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com
Today you can exchange $1 for 8432 sats! (Sale ends soon.)

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EP36 Bitcoin podcast with Guy Swann

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode Guy Swann and I discus how he found bitcoin in 2010 and what led him to start his podcast and Bitcoin Audible.
I had a great time talking to Guy and I highly recommend listening to Bitcoin Audible for some amazing content.
People and projects mentioned during the show.
Andreas Antonopoulos
Nick Szabo
Robert Breedlove
BTCpay server
Jack Mallers
Cory Klippsten

Twitter - @TheCryptoconomy
Website - thecryptoconomy.com

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter -https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com
Today you can exchange $1 for 8898 sats! (Sale ends soon.)

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EP35 Bitcoin podcast with ₿itcoin Q+A

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode ₿itcoin Q+A and I discus the different types of wallets as well as how and why to use them.
People and projects mentioned during the show.
Andreas Antonopoulos
Chris Belcher
MyNode (Bitcoin node)
Ledger (hardware wallet)
Trezor (hardware wallet)
Cold card (hardware wallet)
Samourai (phone wallet)
Blue wallet (phone wallet)

If you don’t already follow ₿itcoin Q+A
do it now.

Twitter - @BitcoinQ_A
Website - https://www.bitcoinqna.com

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter -https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com
Today you can exchange $1 for 9074 sats! (Sale ends soon.)

Thank you Coinfloor for sponsoring the show. If you haven’t signed up already then click the link below for the best way to buy Bitcoin. coinfloor.co.uk/BITBUYBIT

EP34 Bitcoin podcast with Danny Scott the CEO of UK Bitcoin Exchange CoinCorner.

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode i speak to Danny Scott the CEO of UK Bitcoin Exchange CoinCorner.
We discus the early days, setting up multiple bitcoin businesses and the trials and tribulations along the way. We discussed banking issues, regulation stifling innovation, mining bitcoin, Dannys contributions to Bitcoin core and much more.
People and projects mentioned during the show.
Gleb Naumenko for his work on Erlay which reduces the bandwidth used to announce transactions by 84% immediately and allows the Bitcoin network to achieve higher connectivity for better security.
@tlvshop The first 100% pure Lightning shop https://tlvshop.com
@maxKeiser who along with stacey Herbert helped me further my understanding of bitcoin and the systems it will replace.
Jimmy song for his help breaking the technical details that people like me don’t have the brain power to understand and Danny doesn’t always have time to dig into.

Thank you Danny for coming on the show and also for sending me some new socks from
@MtSocks I will wear with pride.

If you don’t already follow Danny then do it now.

Twitter - @CoinCornerDanny
Website - coincorner.com

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter -https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

Today you can exchange $1 for 10491 sats!
coinfloor.co.uk/BITBUYBIT

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EP33 Bitcoin podcast with Scott Sibley.

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode we talk Bitcoin, scuba diving, PlaySHAmory, Journeys Map and much more.
Twitter - @ScottMSibley
https://journeysmap.com
https://shamory.com

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter -https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com
Thank you Coinfloor for sponsoring the show. If you haven’t signed up already then click the link below for the best way to buy Bitcoin. coinfloor.co.uk/BITBUYBIT

EP32 Bitcoin podcast with Openoms.

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode we talk Bitcoin, Privacy, join market and much more.
Twitter - @openoms
http://github.com/openoms

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter -https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com
Thank you Coinfloor for sponsoring the show. If you haven’t signed up already then click the link below for the best way to buy Bitcoin. coinfloor.co.uk/BITBUYBIT

EP31 Bitcoin podcast with Nishal Ratanji.

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode we talk Bitcoin, marketing and much more.
Twitter - @Nish3
As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter -https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com
Thank you Coinfloor for sponsoring the show. If you haven’t signed up already then click the link below for the best way to buy Bitcoin. coinfloor.co.uk/BITBUYBIT
link for film - https://twitter.com/HodlerThanThou/status/1276876064212615168?s=20

EP30 Bitcoin podcast with Brian Harrington.

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I talk Bitcoin spending, earning and saving with my guest Brian Harrington. We have a world changing technology at our disposal. Let's use it!
Twitter - @BrainHarrington
Website -https://www.brianharrington.org

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter -https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

Thank you Coinfloor for sponsoring the show. If you haven’t signed up already then click the link below for the best way to buy Bitcoin. coinfloor.co.uk/BITBUYBIT

EP29 Bitcoin podcast with Obi Nwosu the CEO of Coinfloor.

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I talk Bitcoin with my guest Obi Nwosu the CEO of Coinfloor.
Coinfloor is a Bitcoin only exchange in the UK that is doing things right. I had a great time learning about Obi and Coinfloor and I hope you enjoy listening.
Twitter - @obi
Website - (with ref link) coinfloor.co.uk/BITBUYBIT

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter -https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

EP28 Bitcoin podcast with Danny Brewster.

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I talk Bitcoin with Danny Brewster from Fastbitcoins.
Fastbitcoins is a company helping users buy, sell and spend bitcoin online or in physical stores all over the world.

Twitter - @BtcDanny
Website -fastbitcoins.com

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.
Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter -https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

EP27 Bitcoin podcast with @selfbankt.

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I talk Bitcoin and the war of ideas with @selfbankt.
Bio
All in. Decentralise everything. No force can withstand the power of an idea whose time has come. Buying Bitcoin is the real protest. Opt out.

Pinned tweet
Do you get the impression something else is about to happen?
It feels like a wave is building, a mass awakening, a realisation that that the system needs to be torn down & replaced.
Gradually, then suddenly.
We are witnessing a period of great fundamental change.
#Bitcoin

Twitter - @selfbankt.
Instagram - Insta@selfbankt

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.
Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter -https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

EP26 Bitcoin podcast with Otto @cypherdiaries2 .

Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I talk Bitcoin, VR, Money and Time travel, with a digital time traveler from 2028. Otto gives us a peek into what lies ahead from the front lines of the money wars.
Website - http://cypherdiaries.net
Twitter - @cypherdiaries2
As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.
Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter -https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

EP25 Bitcoin podcast with Robert Leonard.

Mon, 25 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I talk Bitcoin and more with my guest Robert Leonard. Robert is the Host of Millennial investing and Real estate investing on the investors podcast network.
Website - https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com
Twitter -@robertattip.
As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.
Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter -https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

EP24 Bitcoin podcast with Sir Badminton of Bitcoin @HodlerThanThou.

Thu, 21 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I talk Bitcoin with my guest Sir Badminton of Bitcoin
Twitter - @HodlerThanThou.
As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.
Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter -https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

EP23 Bitcoin podcast with Checkmate.

Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I talk Bitcoin, mining, chainalysis, sound money, software development and Covid 19 with my guest Checkmate.
If you are interested in Bitcoin and not already following @_Checkmatey_ I suggest you do it now.
I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you enjoy listening.
Twitter -@_Checkmatey_
Website - https://readysetcrypto.com
As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email - bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

EP22 Bitcoin podcast with Heavily Armed Clown.

Sat, 02 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

WTF happened in 1971?
In todays episode I talk Bitcoin, lightning, inflation, sound money, software development and the future with my guest Heavily Armed Clown
My guest is known as the co creator of a brilliant website to help answer a question we should all be asking.
WTF happened in 1971?
If you are interested in bitcoin and not already following @heavilyarmedc I suggest you do it now.
I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you enjoy listening.
Twitter - @heavilyarmedc
Website -wtfhappenedin1971.com

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website - https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email - bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

EP21 Bitcoin podcast with Kieran Parker Moroney.

Sat, 18 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I talk Bitcoin, DeFi, IBM food chain, maker and much more with my guest Kieran Parker Moroney.
Contact details for Kieran are bellow.
Twitter - @Blockchain_rec
Website -www.blockchainrecruit.careers

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.
Website -https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter -https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email -bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

EP20 Bitcoin podcast with Aleks Svetski.

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I talk Bitcoin, freedom, money, coronavirus and regulation with my guest Ben Aleks Svetski.
Alex is the CEO of Amber and aims to help people DCA into Bitcoin. I really enjoyed this conversation and loved hearing from someone not afraid to speak up.
If you are interested in bitcoin and freedom then follow Aleks now.

Follow : Aleks
Twitter - @AleksSvetski
Website -https://www.getamber.io

Article - https://medium.com/the-bitcoin-times/the-rise-of-the-individual-ba286eb6951f

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website - https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email - bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

EP19 Bitcoin podcast with Ben Prentice.

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I talk Bitcoin, lightning, inflation, 1971, sound money and the future with my guest Ben Prentice.
Ben created a brilliant website to help answer a question we should all be asking.
WTF happened in 1971?
If you are interested in bitcoin and not already following Ben I suggest you do it immediately.

I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you enjoy listening
Follow : Ben
Twitter - @mrcoolbp
Website - wtfhappenedin1971.com

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website - https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email - bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

EP18 Bitcoin podcast with Jameson Lopp.

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I talk Bitcoin with my guest Jameson Lopp Casa Co-founder & CTO

Jameson also created and maintainslopp.net

If you are interested in bitcoin and have not already visited the site you are missing out.

We had a great conversation and some of the topics discussed are more relevant today than ever. I really enjoyed this discussion and I hope you do to.

Follow :Jameson
Twitter - @lopp

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website - https://www.bit-buy-bit.com

Twitter - https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit

Email - bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

EP17 Bitcoin podcast with Knut Svanholm.

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I talk Bitcoin with my guest Knut Svanholm the author of Bitcoin: Sovereignty through mathematics. If you are interested in bitcoin and have not already read Bitcoin: Sovereignty through mathematics you are missing out.

We had a great conversation and some of the topics discussed are more relevant today than ever. I really enjoyed this discussion and I hope you do to.

Follow : Knut
Twitter - @knutsvanholm

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website - https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email - bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

EP16 Bitcoin podcast with Alex Beasant.

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I talk Bitcoin, Ethereum, Investing, and the future with my guest Alex Beasant.

If you are interested in bitcoin, blockchain or DEFI and not already following Alex you are missing out.

I really enjoyed this discussion and I hope you do too.

Follow : Alex
Twitter - @A_Beasant

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website - https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email - bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

EP15 Bitcoin podcast with Vlad Costea.

Sat, 29 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I talk bitcoin, lightning, Node, Privacy and the future with my guest Vlad Costea.
Vlad has written some amazing articles and it was a pleasure to speak with him.
If you are interested in bitcoin and not already following Vlad you are missing out.
I really enjoyed this discussion and I hope you do too.

Follow : Vlad Costea
Twitter - @TheVladCostea
Website - https://bitcoin-takeover.com

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website - https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email - bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

EP14 Bitcoin podcast with Bruce Stewart

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I talk bitcoin and the future with my guest Bruce Stewart.
If you are interested in bitcoin and not already following Bruce you are missing out.
I really enjoyed this discussion and I hope you do too.

Follow Bruce

Twitter - https://twitter.com/Bitcoinwalking

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website - https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email - bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

EP13 Narration - Author - Pierre Rochard - Speculative Attack.

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000

https://nakamotoinstitute.org/mempool/speculative-attack/
Follow Pierre:
Twitter - www.twitter.com/pierre_rochard
Website -https://rochard.org
Github - https://github.com/pierrerochard

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website - https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email - bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

EP12 Bitcoin podcast with Didi Taihuttu

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I talk bitcoin, travel, money, family, ayahuasca and the future with my guest Didi Taihuttu.
Didi is an Author, speaker, and bitcoin evangelist who travels the world with his family helping others learn about this incredible technology.
If you are interested in bitcoin and not already following Didi you are missing out.
I really enjoyed this discussion and I hope you do too.
Follow : Didi
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Diditaihuttu
Website - https://diditaihuttu.com
Website - https://yolofamilytravel.com

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.
Website - https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email - bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

EP11 Narration - Author - Conner Brown - Stop Calling Bitcoin Deflationary.

Sat, 15 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Todays episode is my second Attempt at narrating the best articles on bitcoin and Austrian economics.
Conner has written some of the best articles I have read and his knowledge is incredible.
If you are interested in bitcoin and not already following Conner you are missing out.
Follow : Conner

Twitter - https://twitter.com/_ConnerBrown_

To view the article - https://medium.com/the-bitcoin-times/stop-calling-bitcoin-deflationary-84462cb90345

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website - https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email - bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

EP10 Narration - Author - Conner Brown - Bitcoin Has No Intrinsic Value — and That’s Great.

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Todays episode is my first Attempt at narrating the best articles on bitcoin and Austrian economics.
Conner has written some of the best articles I have read and his knowledge is incredible.
If you are interested in bitcoin and not already following Conner you are missing out.
Follow : Conner
Twitter - https://twitter.com/_ConnerBrown_

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.
Website - https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email - bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

EP09 Bitcoin podcast with Conner Brown.

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I talk bitcoin, lightning, Law, sound money and the future with my guest Conner Brown.
Conner has written some of the best articles I have read and his knowledge is incredible.
If you are interested in bitcoin and not already following Conner you are missing out.
I really enjoyed this discussion and I hope you do too.

Follow : Conner
Twitter - https://twitter.com/_ConnerBrown_

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.
Website - https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email - bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

EP08 Bitcoin podcast with Pierre Rochard

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I talk bitcoin, lightning, stock to flow and the future with my guest Pierre Rochard.
For reference here is the plan B stock to flow model - https://medium.com/@100trillionUSD/modeling-bitcoins-value-with-scarcity-91fa0fc03e25
Pierre has a wealth of knowledge in bitcoin and Austrian economics, the articles he has written have been invaluable to me and many others over the years.
If you are interested in bitcoin and not already following Pierre you are missing out.
I really enjoyed this discussion and I hope you do too.
Follow Pierre:
Twitter - www.twitter.com/pierre_rochard
Website -https://rochard.org
Github - https://github.com/pierrerochard
Articles -https://medium.com/@pierre_rochard
https://nakamotoinstitute.org/mempool/speculative-attack/

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.
Website - https://www.bit-buy-bit.com
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
Email - bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

EP07 pt. II Bitcoin podcast with Christian Moss

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Bitcoin podcast with my guest Christian Moss
In todays episode we discus Bitcoin, Lightning, Gaming, The history of bitcoin, and much more.
I've cut this into two episodes so make sure to listen to part I first.

Make sure to follow Christian for more information.
@mandelduck twitter
www.mandelduck..com

To learn more about ZEBEDEE

@zebedeeio twitter
www.Zebedee.io

if you enjoyed this episode please like, subscribe and share.

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website - https://www.bit-buy-bit.com

Twitter - https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit

Email - bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

Thanks

Max

EP07 pt. I Bitcoin podcast with Christian Moss

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Bitcoin podcast with my guest Christian Moss
In todays episode we discus Bitcoin, Lightning, Gaming, The history of bitcoin, and much more.
I've cut this into two episodes so remember to join us for part II.
Make sure to follow Christian for more information.
@mandelduck twitter
www.mandelduck..com
To learn more about ZEBEDEE
@zebedeeio twitter
www.Zebedee.io

If you enjoyed this episode please like and subscribe.

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website - https://www.bit-buy-bit.com

Twitter - https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit

Email - bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

Thanks
Max

EP06 pt. II Bitcoin podcast with Daniel Prince

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Bitcoin podcast with my guest Daniel Prince author of Choose Life
In part II we discus the history of money, time, travel, family, education and finance. Make sure to follow Daniel for more info.
@princey1976 twitter
Www.princesoffthegrid.weebly.com
Www.airbnbitcoin.weebly.com
Www.homeschooling-summit.com
if you enjoyed this episode please like and subscribe.

As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website - https://www.bit-buy-bit.com

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Email - bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

Max

EP06 pt. I Bitcoin podcast with Daniel Prince

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Bitcoin podcast with my guest Daniel Prince author of Choose Life
In todays episode we discus the history of money, time, travel, family, education and finance. I really enjoyed this conversation. I've cut this into to episodes so make sure to also join us for part II.
Make sure to follow Daniel for more info.
@princey1976 twitter
Www.princesoffthegrid.weebly.com
Www.airbnbitcoin.weebly.com
Www.homeschooling-summit.com
if you enjoyed this episode please like and subscribe.
As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website - https://www.bit-buy-bit.com

Twitter - https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit

Email - bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

Max

EP05 Bitcoin podcast with Matt Sandell

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Bitcoin podcast with my guest Matt Sandell to discus bitcoin, energy and climate change.
As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website - https://www.bit-buy-bit.com

Twitter - https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit

Email - bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

BIT BUY BIT PODCAST EP04 Crypto Tony

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Bitcoin podcast with my guest Crypto Tony.
In todays episode we discus what drew him to cryptocurrency and his views on the future.
As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website - https://www.bit-buy-bit.com

Twitter - https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit

Email - bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

BIT BUY BIT PODCAST EP03 K.Brown

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Bitcoin podcast with my guest Kerim brown a physics professor.
Todays episode was unplanned but we discus protests, power and efficiency.
As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website - https://www.bit-buy-bit.com

Twitter - https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit

Email - bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

BIT BUY BIT PODCAST EP02 K.Brown Bitcoin living?

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Bitcoin podcast with my guest Kerim brown a physics professor.
In todays episode we discus bitcoin as a living organism, markets and the future.
As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website - https://www.bit-buy-bit.com

Twitter - https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit

Email - bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

BIT BUY BIT PODCAST EP01 K.Brown Bitcoin

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Bitcoin podcast with my guest Kerim brown a physics teacher.
In todays episode we discus the history of money, time and trust.
Please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.

Website - https://www.bit-buy-bit.com

Twitter - https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit

Email - bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com