Shows
ATL BitLab PodcastBRH-005: BitDevs Radio Hour #5 – Confidential Script, UTX Oracle, CAT Confiscation Draft, and Post-Quantum SignaturesBroadcasting live from ATL BitLab, Stephen DeLorme is joined by Josh Doman (filling in for Alex Lewin) for BitDevs Radio Hour #5. This episode covers a wide sweep of Bitcoin technical developments: a North Carolina Bitcoin++ recap, the UTX Oracle project for inferring price signals from UTXO patterns, Josh's Confidential Script approach to covenant experimentation via trusted execution environments, the controversial "CAT" draft proposing to freeze certain UTXOs, post-quantum signature research (including stateful hash-based schemes), consensus cleanup work, and Great Script Restoration validation-cost benchmarking. It's a builder-heavy mix of protocol governance realities, cryptography trade-offs, and the practical edge...
2025-12-171h 07
ATL BitLab PodcastBRH-004: BitDevs Radio Hour #4 – Your 2025 Bitcoin Wrapped is HereBroadcasting live from ATL BitLab, Stephen DeLorme and Alex Lewin close out the year with a festive edition of the BitDevs Radio Hour. This episode covers a grab bag of fresh Bitcoin technical developments: new BIP assignments, a novel approach to private collaborative custody, a consensus discrepancy discovered via differential fuzzing, Lightning protocol optimization ideas, a serious React server components security vulnerability, and the debut of Bitcoin Wrapped 2025. It's a year-end mix of hard engineering talk, cryptographic concepts, dev-ops war stories, and community reflections. Episode Summary Stephen and Alex recap the final Atlanta BitDevs meetup...
2025-12-0851 min
ATL BitLab PodcastBRH-003: BitDevs Radio Hour #3 – Zeus Wallet, Graduated Wallets, eCash, and the Future of Bitcoin UXLive from ATL BitLab, Stephen DeLorme and Alex Lewin sit down with Evan Kaloudis, founder of Zeus, one of Bitcoin's most beloved Lightning wallets. This episode dives deep into the design trade-offs of non-custodial Lightning, the emergence of "graduated wallets," eCash systems like Cashu and Fedimint, statechain-based systems like Spark, and the future of Bitcoin payments UX. The conversation ranges from practical LSP economics to the viability of Ark, Spark, and other L2 proposals, as well as Evan's views on privacy, trust models, griefing attacks, covenants, and how wallets should guide users up the self-custody ladder.
2025-12-051h 20
ATL BitLab PodcastBRH-002: BitDevs Radio Hour #2 - Cluster Mempool Merged, Jack Mallers De-banked It's time for another BitDevs Radio Hour! Alex Lewin and Stephen DeLorme discuss some of the latest technical developments in Bitcoin. This conversation covers topics like the merging of Cluster Mempool into Bitcoin Core, preventing lightning pinning attacks with P2A and v3 transactions, the drama over Jack Maller's getting debanked by Chase, and other topics.
2025-12-0153 min
ATL BitLab PodcastBRH-001: BitDevs Radio Hour #1 - Bitcoin Kernel Project, Soft Fork Debate, BIPs Process UpdateThe very first BitDevs Radio Hour! Alex Lewin and Stephen DeLorme discuss some of the latest technical developments in Bitcoin. This conversation covers topics like the Bitcoin Kernel Project, recent soft fork related debates and internet drama, and updates to the Bitcoin Improvement Proposal process with Murch's motion activate BIP3. Bonus: El Salvadaro smash buys the dip and Coinbase brings back ICOs.
2025-11-241h 11
Trust RevolutionS02E11 Stephen DeLorme – Bitcoin and Freedom by Design“It's really difficult to engineer freedom tech—solutions that require you to kind of take ownership of your money, take ownership of your data. These things typically have engineering solutions that are harder to build; they might take a longer time to build, or it might actually require the user to kind of learn something new.”
Two days after Square unleashed Bitcoin payments on four million merchants, we're asking the uncomfortable question: what if buttery-smooth UX beats self-custody every time?
Episode Summary
Stephen DeLorme designs Bitcoin products at Voltage and helps run Atlanta's ATL Bi...
2025-11-131h 06
ATL BitLab PodcastSOV-020: The Real Cost of "Free" Software - The Sovereign Computing ShowNot all "free" software is actually free - you're often paying with your data, privacy, or through deceptive subscription traps. In this episode, Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme break down the business models behind the software you use daily, from ethical freemium approaches like Tailscale to exploitative data harvesting like Gmail. They explore managed hosting models, the pros and cons of subscriptions versus one-time payments, and expose dark patterns that trick users into unwanted charges. Plus updates on Jordan's private SIM card journey and news about Google's forced Android changes and Linux desktop growth. Show...
2025-08-2646 minThe Sovereign Computing ShowThe Real Cost of "Free" Software - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV020)Not all "free" software is actually free - you're often paying with your data, privacy, or through deceptive subscription traps. In this episode, Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme break down the business models behind the software you use daily, from ethical freemium approaches like Tailscale to exploitative data harvesting like Gmail. They explore managed hosting models, the pros and cons of subscriptions versus one-time payments, and expose dark patterns that trick users into unwanted charges. Plus updates on Jordan's private SIM card journey and news about Google's forced Android changes and Linux desktop growth. Show N...
2025-08-2646 min
The Sovereign Computing ShowHow to Choose Sovereign Software - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV019)Not all software is created equal when it comes to digital sovereignty. In this episode, Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme break down their framework for evaluating software that respects your freedom and privacy. They cover why open source isn't always a guarantee, how to spot healthy vs abandoned projects on GitHub, the importance of data export capabilities, and sustainable business models that won't disappear overnight. Plus, news about Samsung killing bootloader unlocks, EU age verification requirements, and reviews of new authenticator apps from Proton and Ente. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/how-to-choose-sovereign-software ...
2025-08-1255 minATL BitLab PodcastSOV-019: How to Choose Sovereign Software - The Sovereign Computing ShowNot all software is created equal when it comes to digital sovereignty. In this episode, Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme break down their framework for evaluating software that respects your freedom and privacy. They cover why open source isn't always a guarantee, how to spot healthy vs abandoned projects on GitHub, the importance of data export capabilities, and sustainable business models that won't disappear overnight. Plus, news about Samsung killing bootloader unlocks, EU age verification requirements, and reviews of new authenticator apps from Proton and Ente. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/how-to-choose-sovereign-software ...
2025-08-1255 min
The Sovereign Computing ShowPrivate GPS & Maps: Ditch Google and Apple - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV018)Your location data is one of the most sensitive pieces of information you share, but are you trusting Google and Apple with every place you go? In this episode, Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme explore private alternatives to mainstream navigation apps that don't track your movements. They cover privacy-focused options like Magic Earth and Organic Maps built on Open Street Maps, reveal how to use Waze on GrapheneOS without Google Play Services, and discuss the ultimate privacy solution: standalone Garmin GPS devices. Plus, news about Proton's new AI assistant Lumo and the company's concerning move away from Switzerland due...
2025-07-2948 minATL BitLab PodcastSOV-018: Private GPS & Maps: Ditch Google and Apple - The Sovereign Computing ShowYour location data is one of the most sensitive pieces of information you share, but are you trusting Google and Apple with every place you go? In this episode, Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme explore private alternatives to mainstream navigation apps that don't track your movements. They cover privacy-focused options like Magic Earth and Organic Maps built on Open Street Maps, reveal how to use Waze on GrapheneOS without Google Play Services, and discuss the ultimate privacy solution: standalone Garmin GPS devices. Plus, news about Proton's new AI assistant Lumo and the company's concerning move away from Switzerland due...
2025-07-2948 min
ATL BitLab PodcastSOV-017: The Cypherpunk Manifesto - The Sovereign Computing ShowJordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme dive deep into Eric Hughes' groundbreaking 1993 Cypherpunk Manifesto, exploring how this foundational document predicted Bitcoin, anonymous transaction systems, and modern digital privacy tools. They discuss the historical context of cryptography being illegal, the evolution from military-controlled encryption to widespread adoption, and how today's privacy-focused services like Mullvad exemplify the manifesto's principles. The hosts examine why "cypherpunks write code" and how this philosophy continues to drive sovereign computing solutions today. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/cypherpunk-manifesto 00:00 Introduction and Bitcoin's Anonymous Transaction Systems 00:33 Welcome and ATL BitLab Sp...
2025-07-2236 minThe Sovereign Computing ShowThe Cypherpunk Manifesto - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV017)Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme dive deep into Eric Hughes' groundbreaking 1993 Cypherpunk Manifesto, exploring how this foundational document predicted Bitcoin, anonymous transaction systems, and modern digital privacy tools. They discuss the historical context of cryptography being illegal, the evolution from military-controlled encryption to widespread adoption, and how today's privacy-focused services like Mullvad exemplify the manifesto's principles. The hosts examine why "cypherpunks write code" and how this philosophy continues to drive sovereign computing solutions today. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/cypherpunk-manifesto 00:00 Introduction and Bitcoin's Anonymous Transaction Systems 00:33 Welcome and ATL BitLab Sp...
2025-07-2236 min
The Sovereign Computing ShowPrivacy Violations and Self-Hosting Wins - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV016)Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme return with a news-packed episode covering the latest privacy violations and surveillance schemes. They discuss Trump's plan to create a master database of Americans using Palantir, WhatsApp AI accidentally leaking user phone numbers, Meta and Yandex exploiting Android phones to track browsing habits, and Ford's patent for cars that report speeding drivers. Plus, Jordan shares updates on his sovereign computing journey including anonymous phone services, Alby Hub lightning setup, and self-hosted lightning addresses. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast 00:00 Introduction and Digital Footprint Philosophy 00:35 We...
2025-07-1656 minATL BitLab PodcastSOV-016: Privacy Violations and Self-Hosting Wins - The Sovereign Computing ShowJordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme return with a news-packed episode covering the latest privacy violations and surveillance schemes. They discuss Trump's plan to create a master database of Americans using Palantir, WhatsApp AI accidentally leaking user phone numbers, Meta and Yandex exploiting Android phones to track browsing habits, and Ford's patent for cars that report speeding drivers. Plus, Jordan shares updates on his sovereign computing journey including anonymous phone services, Alby Hub lightning setup, and self-hosted lightning addresses. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast 00:00 Introduction and Digital Footprint Philosophy 00:35 We...
2025-07-1656 min
POD256 | Bitcoin Mining, Freedom Tech, and Awesome Tangents077. Battle of the Minehackers with Stephen DeLormeKeywordsBitcoin, ATL BitLab, Bitcoin mining, regulation, self-custody, community, innovation, hackathon, design, technology, Bitcoin mining, cooling solutions, open source, decentralization, hackathons, zeolite clay, hardware innovation, miner efficiency, UTXO, embedded systemsTakeawaysStephen DeLorme is a product designer at Voltage and runs ATL BitLab.ATL BitLab is a community space for Bitcoin enthusiasts in Atlanta.Stephen's journey into Bitcoin began in 2016 after initially dismissing it in 2013.He emphasizes the importance of community and meetups in fostering Bitcoin interest.Regulatory challenges for Bitcoin developers are a significant concern.The Southern District of...
2025-07-141h 20
ATL BitLab PodcastSOV-015: How to Get an Anonymous Website - The Sovereign Computing ShowIn today's digital landscape, having your own website is more important than ever for true digital independence. Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme explain how to register domain names and set up web hosting with minimal personal information and maximum privacy. They cover Bitcoin-accepting registrars, anonymous VPS providers, and how the domain name system really works. Plus, they discuss a controversial Bitcoin update proposal that highlights why running your own node matters. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/anonymous-website-hosting-and-domains 00:00 Why Own Websites Beat Social Media Platforms 00:35 Introduction and ATL BitLab Sponsorship 01:55 Welcome an...
2025-07-0849 minThe Sovereign Computing ShowHow to Get an Anonymous Website - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV015)In today's digital landscape, having your own website is more important than ever for true digital independence. Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme explain how to register domain names and set up web hosting with minimal personal information and maximum privacy. They cover Bitcoin-accepting registrars, anonymous VPS providers, and how the domain name system really works. Plus, they discuss a controversial Bitcoin update proposal that highlights why running your own node matters. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/anonymous-website-hosting-and-domains 00:00 Why Own Websites Beat Social Media Platforms 00:35 Introduction and ATL BitLab Sponsorship 01:55 Welcome an...
2025-07-0849 min
21 in 2121 in 21: Stephen DeLormeIn this episode, Haley Berkoe sat down with Stephen DeLorme, a Product Designer at Voltage and co-founder of ATL BitLab, a bitcoin-focused hackerspace in Atlanta.
Episode Highlights:
* Battle of the Mine-hackers starts this Saturday, June 7th, at ATL BitLab! Remote participation is welcome: https://minehackers.atlbitlab.com/
* Centralization risks with mining pools, hardware manufacturing, and block template construction
* Current focus areas at Voltage along with fun side projects like Bolt 12 Zaps
* Hot takes on Cashu
* Warming up to renaming sats to bitcoin. We need user research to...
2025-06-0523 min
The Sovereign Computing ShowBitcoin Sovereignty: Running Your Own Full Node - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV014)Bitcoin is built on the principle of not trusting third parties, but are you trusting someone else's node to validate your transactions? In this episode, Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme explore why running your own Bitcoin and Lightning nodes is crucial for true financial sovereignty. They break down the hardware requirements, software options like Umbrel and Start OS, and how to connect popular wallets to your own node. Plus, news about Thunderbird's new email service and the concerning bankruptcy sale of 23andMe's genetic data. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/bitcoin-sovereignty-running-your-own-full-node 00:00 Why You Should Run...
2025-05-1451 minATL BitLab PodcastSOV-014: Bitcoin Sovereignty: Running Your Own Full Node - The Sovereign Computing ShowBitcoin is built on the principle of not trusting third parties, but are you trusting someone else's node to validate your transactions? In this episode, Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme explore why running your own Bitcoin and Lightning nodes is crucial for true financial sovereignty. They break down the hardware requirements, software options like Umbrel and Start OS, and how to connect popular wallets to your own node. Plus, news about Thunderbird's new email service and the concerning bankruptcy sale of 23andMe's genetic data. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/bitcoin-sovereignty-running-your-own-full-node 00:00 Why You Should Run...
2025-05-1451 min
ATL BitLab PodcastSOV-013: Sovereign AI: Using LLMs Without Sacrificing Privacy - The Sovereign Computing Show AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude are powerful tools, but they come with significant privacy trade-offs. In this episode, Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme explore practical approaches to using AI without surrendering your data to big tech companies. They compare privacy-focused third-party services that use confidential computing (like Maple) and local storage options (like Venice.AI) before diving into running open-source models entirely on your own hardware with tools like Ollama, GPT4All, and LM Studio. They also reveal how your Smart TV might take screenshots of what you're watching through Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) and share steps to disable...
2025-04-2954 minThe Sovereign Computing ShowSovereign AI: Using LLMs Without Sacrificing Privacy - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV013) AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude are powerful tools, but they come with significant privacy trade-offs. In this episode, Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme explore practical approaches to using AI without surrendering your data to big tech companies. They compare privacy-focused third-party services that use confidential computing (like Maple) and local storage options (like Venice.AI) before diving into running open-source models entirely on your own hardware with tools like Ollama, GPT4All, and LM Studio. They also reveal how your Smart TV might take screenshots of what you're watching through Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) and share steps to disable...
2025-04-2954 min
ATL BitLab PodcastSOV-012: The Truth About VPNs: Beyond the Marketing Hype - The Sovereign Computing ShowJordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme break down the reality of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) beyond the marketing hype. They explore what problems VPNs actually solve—hiding your IP address from websites, concealing your browsing from ISPs, and encrypting traffic—while addressing their limitations and downsides. Jordan and Stephen compare VPNs with Tor, examine trusted providers including Proton VPN, Mullvad, IVPN, and the innovative Obscura, and discuss the frustrating trend of websites blocking VPN users. Learn practical advice for incorporating VPNs into your digital sovereignty toolkit and why you should stand up for your right to privacy online. Show...
2025-04-2244 minThe Sovereign Computing ShowThe Truth About VPNs: Beyond the Marketing Hype - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV012)Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme break down the reality of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) beyond the marketing hype. They explore what problems VPNs actually solve—hiding your IP address from websites, concealing your browsing from ISPs, and encrypting traffic—while addressing their limitations and downsides. Jordan and Stephen compare VPNs with Tor, examine trusted providers including Proton VPN, Mullvad, IVPN, and the innovative Obscura, and discuss the frustrating trend of websites blocking VPN users. Learn practical advice for incorporating VPNs into your digital sovereignty toolkit and why you should stand up for your right to privacy online. Show...
2025-04-2244 min
ATL BitLab PodcastEVNT-007: Stephen DeLorme: How Does Bitcoin Consensus Work? Part 2 - Atlanta BitDevsBitcoin is difficult to change. How do we reach consensus to change it?. Stephen DeLorme covers Part 2 of the Bitcoin Consensus Analysis Project, highlighting both technical and social layers of reaching consensus. Learn about the roles of various stakeholders in the Bitcoin ecosystem including economic nodes, investors, media influencers, miners, protocol developers, users, and application developers. Discover how stakeholder powers fluctuate throughout the upgrade process, potential risks of bounties leading to chain splits, and methods to gauge community sentiment. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/stephen-delorme-how-does-bitcoin-consensus-work-part-2 00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin Consensus and Bounties 00:51 Event...
2025-04-151h 07
Studio Twentyone: A Bitcoin Design Show06. Stephen DeLorme from Voltage: Designing for lightning and open source bitcoinIn this episode of the Studio Twentyone Show, Sahil walks with Stephen DeLorme from Voltage to explore the intersection of design, development, and Bitcoin. Stephen shares his journey from comic book artist to graphic designer to Bitcoin builder, and insights from his work on Lightning Network infrastructure.🔍 What you'll learn in this episode:The evolution from traditional design to Bitcoin engineeringApproaches to building open source Bitcoin productsUsing AI tools to accelerate design and developmentLightning Network's unique challenges and opportunitiesHow designers can...
2025-03-2852 min
The Sovereign Computing ShowBypass App Store Censorship With These Tools - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV010)In this episode of the Sovereign Computing Show, Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme discuss the challenges of app store censorship and explore various alternatives to the Google Play and Apple App Stores. They dive into the Aurora Store, Obtainium, F-Droid, Zap Store, and Accrescent, examining how these platforms can help preserve user privacy and circumvent censorship. Learn about the benefits and limitations of each alternative and get insights on how to take back control of your device's app ecosystem. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/bypass-app-store-censorship 00:00 Introduction to Apple's App Store Policies 00:35 Welcome...
2025-03-2555 minATL BitLab PodcastSOV-010: Bypass App Store Censorship With These Tools - The Sovereign Computing ShowIn this episode of the Sovereign Computing Show, Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme discuss the challenges of app store censorship and explore various alternatives to the Google Play and Apple App Stores. They dive into the Aurora Store, Obtainium, F-Droid, Zap Store, and Accrescent, examining how these platforms can help preserve user privacy and circumvent censorship. Learn about the benefits and limitations of each alternative and get insights on how to take back control of your device's app ecosystem. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/bypass-app-store-censorship 00:00 Introduction to Apple's App Store Policies 00:35 Welcome...
2025-03-2555 min
Stephan Livera PodcastFixing Bitcoin Payment UX with Conor Okus and Stephen DeLorme | SLP646In this episode, Conor, Open Source product manager at Spiral & Stephen, Product Designer at Voltage & Co founder of ATL Bitlab join Stephan to discuss the current state of Bitcoin user experience, particularly focusing on payments and the challenges faced by users. They explore the comparison between Bitcoin and physical cash, the Western perspective on Bitcoin payments, and the importance of user experience in facilitating Bitcoin transactions. They also touch upon various payment protocols like BOLT11, LNURL, and BOLT12, highlighting the need for interoperability and better privacy features in the Bitcoin ecosystem. The discussion also covers r...
2025-03-2256 min
The Sovereign Computing Show3 Ways to Stop Doxing Your Bitcoin - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV009)Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme delve into the importance and methods of acquiring non-KYC Bitcoin. They explore peer-to-peer platforms like HodlHodl, RoboSats, and Bisq, discussing their unique features, privacy benefits, and how to effectively use them. Learn how to navigate these decentralized networks to maintain control over your Bitcoin transactions while avoiding the pitfalls of KYC (Know Your Customer) regulations. This episode is a must-listen for anyone focused on enhancing their financial privacy. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/3-ways-stop-doxing-your-bitcoin 00:00 Introduction 00:21 Welcome to the Sovereign Computing Show 00:37 ATL BitLab Sponsorship and...
2025-03-181h 01ATL BitLab PodcastSOV-009: 3 Ways to Stop Doxing Your Bitcoin - The Sovereign Computing ShowJordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme delve into the importance and methods of acquiring non-KYC Bitcoin. They explore peer-to-peer platforms like HodlHodl, RoboSats, and Bisq, discussing their unique features, privacy benefits, and how to effectively use them. Learn how to navigate these decentralized networks to maintain control over your Bitcoin transactions while avoiding the pitfalls of KYC (Know Your Customer) regulations. This episode is a must-listen for anyone focused on enhancing their financial privacy. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/3-ways-stop-doxing-your-bitcoin 00:00 Introduction 00:21 Welcome to the Sovereign Computing Show 00:37 ATL BitLab Sponsorship and...
2025-03-181h 01
ATL BitLab PodcastSOV-006: How to Get Secure & Sovereign Personal File Storage - The Sovereign Computing ShowIn this episode of the Sovereign Computing Show, hosts Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme delve into the importance of self-hosting to maintain control over your digital data. They highlight the benefits of using NextCloud, an open-source suite that can replace Google Drive, iCloud, and other big tech solutions. They discuss various hosting options, including third-party providers like enclaive.io and the ease of self-hosting with StartOS. The episode also explores how to setup photo and file syncing, and why this approach enhances your digital sovereignty. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/pocast/how-to-get-secure-sovereign-personal-file-storage 00:00 Introduction and Personal...
2025-02-2543 minThe Sovereign Computing ShowHow to Get Secure & Sovereign Personal File Storage - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV006)In this episode of the Sovereign Computing Show, hosts Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme delve into the importance of self-hosting to maintain control over your digital data. They highlight the benefits of using NextCloud, an open-source suite that can replace Google Drive, iCloud, and other big tech solutions. They discuss various hosting options, including third-party providers like enclaive.io and the ease of self-hosting with StartOS. The episode also explores how to setup photo and file syncing, and why this approach enhances your digital sovereignty. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/pocast/how-to-get-secure-sovereign-personal-file-storage 00:00 Introduction and Personal...
2025-02-2543 min
The Sovereign Computing ShowYour Phone Number Is Compromised - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV005)You might not realize it but your phone number is undermining your privacy and digital sovereignty. In this episode of the Sovereign computing show, Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme discuss the problems with the typical setup that most of use have with phone numbers, SIM cards, & cellular data. Then they detail steps you can take to fix the problem by decoupling phone numbers from service providers, using VoIP numbers, eSIMs, and other tools. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/your-phone-number-is-compromised 00:00 Embracing the Sovereign Computing Mindset 00:50 Introduction to the Sovereign Computing Show 01:05 Sponsorship and...
2025-02-1840 minATL BitLab PodcastSOV-005: Your Phone Number Is Compromised - The Sovereign Computing ShowYou might not realize it but your phone number is undermining your privacy and digital sovereignty. In this episode of the Sovereign computing show, Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme discuss the problems with the typical setup that most of use have with phone numbers, SIM cards, & cellular data. Then they detail steps you can take to fix the problem by decoupling phone numbers from service providers, using VoIP numbers, eSIMs, and other tools. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/your-phone-number-is-compromised 00:00 Embracing the Sovereign Computing Mindset 00:50 Introduction to the Sovereign Computing Show 01:05 Sponsorship and C...
2025-02-1840 min
ATL BitLab PodcastSOV-004: 3 Things About Email You Lost Control of (and How to Fix It) - The Sovereign Computing ShowDiscover how to regain control over your email in this episode of the Sovereign Computing Show with Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme. They outline the three main points of control we've lost in the modern age. Learn about domain separation, alternate email providers, and the power of email aliases to protect your privacy and digital life. Jordan and Stephen provide actionable tips and tools, including how to use SimpleLogin for email aliases, employing different email clients, and even self-hosting your email server. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/three-things-about-email-you-lost-control-of-how-to-fix-it
2025-02-1246 minThe Sovereign Computing Show3 Things About Email You Lost Control of (and How to Fix It) - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV004)Discover how to regain control over your email in this episode of the Sovereign Computing Show with Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme. They outline the three main points of control we’ve lost in the modern age. Learn about domain separation, alternate email providers, and the power of email aliases to protect your privacy and digital life. Jordan and Stephen provide actionable tips and tools, including how to use SimpleLogin for email aliases, employing different email clients, and even self-hosting your email server. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/three-things-about-email-you-lost-control-of-how-to-fix-it
2025-02-1246 min
The Sovereign Computing ShowYour Messaging Apps Are Not Private - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV003)You might think that nobody can read your private messages, but chances are, the apps you are using are not as private as you think. In this episode of the Sovereign Computing Show, Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme discuss how to enhance digital privacy by replacing everyday messaging apps with more secure and sovereign options. They review various messaging applications like Signal, Matrix, and SimpleX, and delve into their benefits and drawbacks. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/your-messaging-apps-are-not-private 00:00 Introduction to the Sovereign Computing Show 00:16 Sponsorship and Community at ATL BitLab 01:28 Deep Dive into Instant Messengers 02:23 The Importance of End-to-End...
2025-02-0457 minATL BitLab PodcastSOV-003: Your Messaging Apps Are Not Private - The Sovereign Computing ShowYou might think that nobody can read your private messages, but chances are, the apps you are using are not as private as you think. In this episode of the Sovereign Computing Show, Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme discuss how to enhance digital privacy by replacing everyday messaging apps with more secure and sovereign options. They review various messaging applications like Signal, Matrix, and SimpleX, and delve into their benefits and drawbacks. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/your-messaging-apps-are-not-private 00:00 Introduction to the Sovereign Computing Show 00:16 Sponsorship and Community at ATL BitLab 01:28 Deep Dive into Instant Messengers 02:23 The Importance of End-to-End En...
2025-02-0457 min
The Sovereign Computing ShowMastering Calendars & Contacts - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV002)Ready to break free from big tech's grip on your digital life? In this episode of the Sovereign Computing Show, Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme delve into the essential first steps of reclaiming your privacy by managing your own calendars and contacts. They explore various self-sovereign options, from using Proton's encrypted services to setting up Nextcloud and lightweight WebDAV servers. Learn how to seamlessly integrate these tools with your mobile and desktop devices, ensuring your sensitive personal data stays under your control. Don't miss this essential guide to taking the next steps in your sovereign computing journey. ...
2025-01-2847 minATL BitLab PodcastSOV-002: Mastering Calendars & Contacts - The Sovereign Computing ShowReady to break free from big tech's grip on your digital life? In this episode of the Sovereign Computing Show, Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme delve into the essential first steps of reclaiming your privacy by managing your own calendars and contacts. They explore various self-sovereign options, from using Proton's encrypted services to setting up Nextcloud and lightweight WebDAV servers. Learn how to seamlessly integrate these tools with your mobile and desktop devices, ensuring your sensitive personal data stays under your control. Don't miss this essential guide to taking the next steps in your sovereign computing journey. ...
2025-01-2847 min
The River RamblerEpisode 126 - Stephen DudaThis week I'm talking with Steve Duda, author of "River Songs." We discuss both his fishing and writing backgrounds, old pick-ups, Writers on the Fly, learning to dance, creating and creativity, dogs, Matthew DeLorme's woodcuts, excerpts from "River Song," and a great piece of advice, "When in Rome, write shit down."
2024-07-161h 31
Loverbouquin#96 - Flavie et Laura font le bilan 🏁Pour leur seul et unique épisode de décembre ensemble, Laura et Flavie font un point sur leurs lectures de 2023.Entre des reprises de Chimène Badi et de Julien Clerc, des approximations mathématiques, de leur rapport au carnet, les dédicaces de DJ, des retranscriptions écrites de spotify, des notes écrites sur téléphone, elles célèbrent leurs deux ans d'amours livresques avant une nouvelle année d'émissions !Bonne écoute !
Livres évoqués :Carrie - Stephen King
Eaux profondes / Le journal d'Edith - Patricia Highsmith
Rebecca - Daph...
2023-12-171h 14
Bitcoin ParkThe Power of Lightning Summit 2023: Mobile WalletsThe Power of Lightning Summit 2023 was an intimate two-day summit focused on bitcoin and lightning held at Bitcoin Park in Nashville, TN on July 13-14, 2023.
The Power of Lightning Summit 2023: Mobile Wallets
featuring:
Evan Kaloudis, Founder - Zeus
Marty Bent, Founder - TFTC, Partner - Ten31
Ben Carman - Mutiny
Stephen Delorme, UX/UI Engineer - Voltage
Bitcoin Park is a community supported campus in Nashville, TN focused on grassroots bitcoin adoption and a home for bitcoiners to work, learn, collaborate, and build.
Our aim...
2023-07-2929 min
Bitcoin ParkProduct & Design Summit 2023: Lightning Store & Wavlake Fireside Chat with Sam Means and Stephen DeLorme*Use Spotify or BitcoinTV to watch the video version of this presentation*
The Product & Design Summit 2023 was a one day summit to bring together designers, product managers, artists, and creators to discuss and collaborate on ways to contribute to Bitcoin, held at Bitcoin Park in Nashville, TN on April 12, 2023.
Product & Design Summit 2023: Lightning Store & Wavlake Fireside Chat with Sam Means and Stephen DeLorme
featuring:
Stephen DeLorme - Voltage
Sam Means - Lightning Store
Bitcoin Park is a community supported campus in Nashville, TN focused on grassroots bitcoin adoption an...
2023-04-3036 min
Bitcoin ParkProduct & Design Summit 2023: BOLT 12 UX*Use Spotify or BitcoinTV to watch the video version of this workshop*
The Product & Design Summit 2023 was a one day summit to bring together designers, product managers, artists, and creators to discuss and collaborate on ways to contribute to Bitcoin, held at Bitcoin Park in Nashville, TN on April 12, 2023.
Product & Design Summit 2023: BOLT 12 UX
featuring:
Stephen DeLorme - Voltage
Bitcoin Park is a community supported campus in Nashville, TN focused on grassroots bitcoin adoption and a home for bitcoiners to work, learn, collaborate, and build.
Our aim is to...
2023-04-2433 min
Bitcoin ParkProduct & Design Summit 2023: IntroductionThe Product & Design Summit 2023 was a one day summit to bring together designers, product managers, artists, and creators to discuss and collaborate on ways to contribute to Bitcoin, held at Bitcoin Park in Nashville, TN on April 12, 2023.
Product & Design Summit 2023: Introduction
featuring:
Bitcoin Park Co-Founders:
Matt Odell
Rod @bitkite
Product & Design Summit 2023 Organizers:
Conor Okus - Spiral
Stephen DeLorme - Voltage
Bitcoin Park is a community supported campus in Nashville, TN focused on grassroots bitcoin adoption and a home for bitcoiners to work, learn, collaborate, and build.
Ou...
2023-04-2409 min
Bitcoin ParkOpen House: Product Design with Stephen DeLorme, Sahil Chaturvedi, Andrew Yang, and Michael RheeThis conversation was recorded at Bitcoin Park’s April 2023 Open House, a monthly meetup event at Bitcoin Park in Nashville, TN featuring panel discussions on various Bitcoin-focused topics.
April 2023’s Open House topic: Designing in Bitcoin
Recorded: April 12, 2023
Product Design with:
Stephen DeLorme - Voltage
Sahil Chaturvedi - Unchained
Andrew Yang - Bitcoin Product Community
Michael Rhee - Wavlake
Bitcoin Park is a community supported campus in Nashville, TN focused on grassroots bitcoin adoption and a home for bitcoiners to work, learn, collaborate, and build.
Our aim is to produce a...
2023-04-1933 min
Bitcoin.Review Podcast with NVK & GuestsBR008 - UX/UI Experts Roundtable ft. Odell, Pedro, Mo & StephenA conversation with designers.
I'm joined by guests:
Mo (https://twitter.com/MogashniR)
Stephen Delorme (https://twitter.com/StephenDeLorme)
Pedro (https://twitter.com/@pedromvpg)
Matt Odell (https://twitter.com/odell)
Discussion Topics
00:04:32 Bitcoin UX Hurdles
00:15:22 Onboarding noobs
00:28:36 QR vs NFC
00:33:54 Creating products for specific markets
00:43:01 User testing
00:46:07 Funding and building collaboratively
01:03:40 Identifying issues and user feedback
01:14:26 Simplicity vs complexity
01:45:21 Terminology
Links & Contacts:
Website: https://bitcoin.review/Podcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitcoinreviewhq
NVK Twitter: https://twitter.com/nvk
...
2022-11-012h 09
Builders In BitcoinEP9: Designing for Bitcoin w/ Stephen DeLorme, Designer - Bitcoin Design CommunityBuilders In Bitcoin EP9: Designing for Bitcoin w/ Stephen DeLorme, Designer - Bitcoin Design Community, Co-Organizer - TABConf
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Stephen DeLorme, Bitcoin Design Community member and designer and also co-organizer of TABConf, which takes place in Atlanta from October 12 - 15. Stephen’s commitment to fostering a strong community of Bitcoiners in Atlanta and beyond is as inspiring as it is important to growing widespread Bitcoin adoption.
Stephen and I discuss and dig into:
who should attend TABConf and what they’ll experience
the benefits and challenges of open sour...
2022-09-2852 min
The Adopting Bitcoin PodThe UX of Bitcoin as Money in El Salvador with Stephen DeLormeStephen DeLorme is a UX designer and Spiral (previously Square Crypto) grantee working on crafting UX best practices for Lightning network applications. During his trip to El Salvador for Adopting Bitcoin, Stephen documented his attempts to use bitcoin as money. In this space we dig into what worked, what didn’t, and where the biggest opportunities for improvement exist.
2021-12-0257 min
Bitcoin Magazine PodcastTAB Conference: Supporting Bitcoin Development in Person with Michael Tidwell and Stephen DeLormeThe 2021 TabConf, aka the Atlanta Bitcoin Conference, is fast approaching and the entire team here at Bitcoin Magazine is rife with anticipation for this exciting annual event. Running from November 4th to 6th, we’re feeling the hype and feeding the excitement by having a conversation with Michael Tidwell and Stephen DeLorme, two of the brains behind this initiative, to get into the nitty-gritty about what this conference means for Bitcoin. Bringing their distinct experiences and a passion to educate and engage, we cover everything from the history of the conference, how inclusivity and social responsibility play a key pa...
2021-10-1250 min