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Letter #2: Notes From The Inside
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.
Save In Bitcoin, Spend in Monero | THE UNBOUNDED SERIES: Seth For Privacy
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:
OpenClaw: Paradigm Shift or Slop Hype? | FREEDOM TECH FRIDAY 29
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Defending Bitcoin Privacy | THE UNBOUNDED SERIES: Diverter
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:
Apple & Privacy: Friend or Foe? | FREEDOM TECH FRIDAY 28
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Burnout, Banter, Breaches & BIPs | THE BITCOIN BRIEF 74
Max and Q cover the latest happenings in the world of Bitcoin, privacy and much more. AOBBusy BoyFTF: New Year. New Freedom Tech GoalsSamourai reminderBitcoin/Crypto donations now available14.8 k SignaturesThird
Closed AI Is the New Censorship | The Confab 27: Marks
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” at
New Year. New Freedom Tech Goals | FREEDOM TECH FRIDAY 27
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Privacy, BTC and XMR with Riccardo Spagni | FREEDOM TECH FRIDAY 26
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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.(00:00:38) Welcome back, show format, and housekeeping(00:02:41) Greetings and follow‑up on the Guy Swan Pears episode(00:05:57) Samourai case update: petitions, donations, and letters from prison(00:10:27) Prison economics: tins of mackerel as currency(00:11:46) Health chat: caffeine cutbacks and ditching booze(00:12:46) Home lab plans: routers, mini PC, nodes, and Home Assistant(00:15:42) Self‑hosted media, Jellyfin, and subscription pruning(00:16:31) Into the news: DOJ, Samourai Bitcoin, and the US reserve mandate(00:20:20) Another Ledger‑related data leak via Global‑e and safety tips(00:25:33) Wallet of Satoshi EU changes and self‑custody trade‑offs(00:27:54) California’s unclaimed crypto law and the self‑custody reminder(00:29:12) French tax agent scandal and physical security realities(00:33:41) Backups, sniffer dogs, steel, SD cards, and layered security(00:36:53) Boosts: community support, v30 wallet bug chatter, and memes(00:49:54) Releases: Phoenixd Dashboard brings a polished UI(00:53:52) Rumble Wallet for creators and tipping(00:55:42) BTCPay Server, Zeus updates, and Money Badger QR codes(00:57:12) JoinMarketNG 0.9 and alternatives for CoinJoin(00:59:06) Nostr: Primal remote signer and safer logins(01:00:19) Wrap‑up and sign‑off
Talking Pears with Guy Swann | FREEDOM TECH FRIDAY 25
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Hearts On Fire | PMM 17
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. BUY FUNDAMENTALS BOOK: https://zeuspay.com/btc-for-institutions
Ungovernable Podcasting | The Confab 26: Barry & ChadF
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.HELP GET SAMOURAI A PARDONSIGN THE PETITION ---->
Pardon Samourai ft. Keonne | FREEDOM TECH FRIDAY 24
A special edition of the live show with Max, Q and Seth featuring Keonne Rodriguez. HELP GET SAMOURAI A PARDONSIGN THE PETITION ---->
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Is AI a 'Must Have' Tool? | FREEDOM TECH FRIDAY 23
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Ups and Downs | THE BITCOIN BRIEF 71
Max and Q cover the latest happenings in the world of Bitcoin, privacy and much more. AOBQ AOBMountains and Guinness
