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Ungovernable MisfitsPrivacy Under Attack! | FREEDOM TECH FRIDAY 05A weekly live show covering all things Freedom Tech with Max, Q and Seth.IMPORTANT LINKS https://freesamourai.comhttps://p2prights.org/donate.htmlhttps://ungovernablemisfits.comVALUE FOR VALUEThanks 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.TIME:- create fountain clips for the show- create a meetup- help boost the signal on social mediaTALENT:2025-08-021h 00
Ungovernable MisfitsWe're Live! Kind Of? | FREEDOM TECH FRIDAY 04A weekly live show covering all things Freedom Tech with Max, Q and Seth.IMPORTANT LINKS https://freesamourai.comhttps://p2prights.org/donate.htmlhttps://ungovernablemisfits.comVALUE FOR VALUEThanks 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.TIME:- create fountain clips for the show- create a meetup- help boost the signal on social mediaTALENT:2025-07-261h 21
Ungovernable MisfitsSub 1 Sat Summer | THE BITCOIN BRIEF 62In 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...2025-07-2454 min
Ungovernable MisfitsTornado Cash Trial Begins | FREEDOM TECH FRIDAY 03Welcome 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...2025-07-191h 02
Ungovernable MisfitsThe Treasury Trap | THE BITCOIN BRIEF 61AOBFreedom Tech Friday plugQ heading on another stagPrime/Core shipping updatesBeach retreat soonTreasury company hype a bubble?NEWSLedger seed backupLedger discontinuing support for Ledger nano SZach's takeAshigaru terminal on Start9Bitcoin as mortgage collateral in the USSeen some pushbackBitcoin tax exemption bill in USYouTube warpathUPDATES/RELEASESEnvoy 2.0 betaZeus v0.11.2-beta1Wallet of Satoshi back in the US with a 'self custody' optionCake Wallet 5.1.0Robosats v0.7.9BTCPay v2.1.6IMPORTANT LINKS https://freesamourai.comhttps://p2prights.org/donate.htmlhttps://ungovernablemisfits.comVALUE FOR VALUEThanks for listening you Ungovernable...2025-07-101h 03
Ungovernable MisfitsThe Premiere | FREEDOM TECH FRIDAY 01In 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. IMPORTANT LINKS https://freesamourai.comhttps://p2prights.org/donate.htmlhttps://ungovernablemisfits.comVALUE FOR VALUEThanks 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.TIME:...2025-07-0559 min
Ungovernable MisfitsWE ARE SO BACK | THE BITCOIN BRIEF 60In 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...2025-06-261h 02
Your Bitcoin StoryThe Most Common Self-Custody Mistakes w/ QnA | Your Bitcoin Story #112Avoid the most common Bitcoin self-custody mistakes.In this powerful episode, GG sits down with QnA — renowned Bitcoin educator and self-custody advocate — to explore the most common pitfalls Bitcoiners face when taking control of their coins.🔐 Whether you're new to self-custody or refining your long-term Bitcoin storage strategy, this episode is packed with practical advice, security best practices, and expert insights into avoiding costly mistakes.What we cover:• The #1 mistake Bitcoiners make when securing their keys• Why recovery testing is essential — and how to do it safely• Pros and cons of paper, metal...2025-06-1258 min
Ungovernable MisfitsSeedless OR Seedbest? | THE BITCOIN BRIEF 59In 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...2025-06-111h 04
Ungovernable MisfitsViva Las Vegas | THE BITCOIN BRIEF 58In 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...2025-05-2852 min
Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons PodcastDividing TrustVPNs were not invented for privacy, despite the name - they were invented for security. Nevertheless, in recent years, they have been touted as privacy tools to thwart rampant and fanatical data gathering. With a regular VPN, this really just means you're shifting your trust from your internet service provider to your VPN provider. But what if your encrypted data traffic was actually divided between two separate companies? The split trust model is a powerful way to protect your privacy and it's the key technology behind new services like Apple's Private Relay and Obscura VPN. Today we'll discuss the benefits...2025-05-261h 10
Ungovernable MisfitsOP_WHINE | THE BITCOIN BRIEF 57Max & 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...2025-05-191h 00
Ungovernable MisfitsSuits, Blackouts, and Bitcoin Bets | THE BITCOIN BRIEF 56The 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.AOBEaster holidaysQ having a few days offPrime/Core shipping updatesOver a year legal purgatory for Samourai devs NEWSTwenty One Capital set to launchUnchained launches Bitcoin Legacy projecteXch to close downVoltage announces 'Voltage payments'Panama city approves BTC for taxesSpar supermarket Switzerland now accepts BTC via LNAshigaru fundUPDATES/RELEASESBitcoin keeper rebrand and v2.2.0Fidelity bond calculatorErk on ArkAwesome CTV + CSFS curationRockstar dev video o...2025-05-021h 11
Ungovernable MisfitsA Win For Bitcoin Privacy | THE BITCOIN BRIEF 55The 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.AOBMax on his travelsMeshconomyQ internet woesPrime Early Access is now closedNEWSDOJ ends crypto enforcement unit + regulation by prosecutionThe rage take on thisPhoenix is back in the USTrump blocks IRS reporting for 'DeFi brokers'Samourai/Privacy discussion at MITOP Next conference last weekendUPDATES/RELEASESLN Bits v1.0BTCPay 2.1.0Robosats v0.7.6 alphaMempool 3.2.0Mempool taproot tree visualizerBisq 2.1.7Breez launches Misty BreezFrostrFedimints are coming to Start9 Zeus t...2025-04-171h 29
Ungovernable MisfitsTime To Leave the UK? | THE BITCOIN BRIEF 54The 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. AOBJon goes on a road tripMax is back on GrapheneNEWSAnother Samourai hearing has taken placeMay 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 beginsOpensats 10th w...2025-04-011h 10
Ungovernable MisfitsBatman Gets a Passport | THE BITCOIN BRIEF 53AOBPassport dark mode now available to order (or will be by the time we release this)New Passport cases by BCFoundation turned 5 yesterday!Q has a new websiteMax AOBNoBS Bitcoin taking a breakNEWSAnother BitAxe blockFINCEN Surveillance limit loweredMan held in contempt for refusing to surrender 119.65BTCNo, the EU is not stealing anyone's savingsPirate Bay co-founder dies in plane crashSamourai defense analysisUPDATES/RELEASESZeus v0.10.0Phoenix v2.5.0 + 2.5.1RoninDojo v2.2.0Ashigaru v1.1.1Ashigaru code reviewNunchuk Android 1.9.64Q OS group wallet testingOrange Surf GridLinux on GrapheneOSSimplex v6.3Nym VPN releasedLN SIM expands to cover all of EuropeUnderrated privacy...2025-03-241h 17