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Ungovernable Misfits

Sick of being spied on, stolen from, and lied to?

Ungovernable Misfits aim to ignite a rebellious spark in every listener. 

We explore ways to regain privacy and freedom using Bitcoin and open source software.

Freedoms are not granted, they are taken and defended. 

We are rebels with a cause. 

Join us and become Ungovernable.

"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

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.

TIME:

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TREASURE:

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- DONATE via Paynym @ https://paynym.rs/+misfit
- DONATE via Monero @ https://xmrchat.com/ugmf
- BUY SOME STICKERS @ https://www.ungovernablemisfits.com/shop/

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.

Thank you Cake Wallet for sponsoring the show!

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) 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

100 SPEARS, 100 PIECES | ASHIGARU INTERVIEW

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
https://foundation.xyz/ungovernablehttps://foundation.xyz/beyond • ungovernablecrew@proton.me
https://github.com/betrusted-io

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.

TIME:

- create fountain clips for the show
- create a meetup
- help boost the signal on social media

TALENT:

- create ungovernable misfit inspired art, animation or music
- design or implement some software that can make the podcast better
- use whatever talents you have to make a contribution to the show!

TREASURE:

- BOOST IT OR STREAM SATS on the Podcasting 2.0 apps @ https://podcastapps.com
- DONATE via Paynym @ https://paynym.rs/+misfit
- DONATE via Monero @ https://xmrchat.com/ugmf
- BUY SOME STICKERS @ https://www.ungovernablemisfits.com/shop/

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

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.

Thank you Cake Wallet for sponsoring the show!

(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!

Moving Beyond The Hardware Wallet with Foundation

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.

IMPORTANT LINKS 

https://freesamourai.comhttps://p2prights.org/donate.htmlhttps://ungovernablemisfits.com

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

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.

Thank you Cake Wallet for sponsoring the show!

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.

TIME:

- create fountain clips for the show
- create a meetup
- help boost the signal on social media

TALENT:

- create ungovernable misfit inspired art, animation or music
- design or implement some software that can make the podcast better
- use whatever talents you have to make a contribution to the show!

TREASURE:

- BOOST IT OR STREAM SATS on the Podcasting 2.0 apps @ https://podcastapps.com
- DONATE via Paynym @ https://paynym.rs/+misfit
- DONATE via Monero @ https://xmrchat.com/ugmf
- BUY SOME STICKERS @ https://www.ungovernablemisfits.com/shop/

(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

A Christmas Brief | THE BITCOIN BRIEF 47

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 our 
Baller 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 for Part Two...

IMPORTANT LINKS 

https://freesamourai.comhttps://p2prights.org/donate.htmlhttps://ungovernablemisfits.com

LINCOIN MINING 

Struggling to keep up with the mining scene? @lincoinmining provides cutting-edge software and strategies to maximize your ROI. Problem solved.

Visit https://lincoin.com to see their suite of products!

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 code UNGOVERNABLE 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.

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.

TIME:

- create fountain clips for the show
- create a meetup
- help boost the signal on social media

TALENT:

- create ungovernable misfit inspired art, animation or music
- design or implement some software that can make the podcast better
- use whatever talents you have to make a contribution to the show!

TREASURE:

- BOOST IT OR STREAM SATS on the Podcasting 2.0 apps @ https://podcastapps.com
- DONATE via Paynym @ https://paynym.rs/+misfit
- DONATE via Paynym to JON @ https://paynym.rs/+idealpresident82
- DONATE via Monero @ https://xmrchat.com/ugmf
- BUY SOME STICKERS @ https://www.ungovernablemisfits.com/shop/

(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...

Merry Christmas Misfits Pt. 1 | 2024 Year in Review

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.

IMPORTANT LINKS 

https://freesamourai.comhttps://p2prights.org/donate.htmlhttps://ungovernablemisfits.com

LINCOIN MINING 

Struggling to keep up with the mining scene? @lincoinmining provides cutting-edge software and strategies to maximize your ROI. Problem solved.

Visit https://lincoin.com to see their suite of products!

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 code UNGOVERNABLE 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.

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.

TIME:

- create fountain clips for the show
- create a meetup
- help boost the signal on social media

TALENT:

- create ungovernable misfit inspired art, animation or music
- design or implement some software that can make the podcast better
- use whatever talents you have to make a contribution to the show!

TREASURE:

- BOOST IT OR STREAM SATS on the Podcasting 2.0 apps @ https://podcastapps.com
- DONATE via Paynym @ https://paynym.rs/+misfit
- DONATE via Paynym to JON @ https://paynym.rs/+idealpresident82
- DONATE via Monero @ https://xmrchat.com/ugmf
- BUY SOME STICKERS @ https://www.ungovernablemisfits.com/shop/

(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. 2 | 2024 Year in Review

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
 • 
https://x.com/schmidt1024/status/1867184034368926037 • 
https://x.com/schmidt1024/status/1854951714152931385 • Gate_IO perps
 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.

IMPORTANT LINKS 

https://freesamourai.comhttps://p2prights.org/donate.htmlhttps://ungovernablemisfits.com

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.

TIME:

- create fountain clips for the show
- create a meetup
- help boost the signal on social media

TALENT:

- create ungovernable misfit inspired art, animation or music
- design or implement some software that can make the podcast better
- use whatever talents you have to make a contribution to the show!

TREASURE:

- BOOST IT OR STREAM SATS on the Podcasting 2.0 apps @ https://podcastapps.com
- DONATE via Paynym @ https://paynym.rs/+misfit
- DONATE via Paynym to Seth @ https://sethforprivacy.com/donate/
- DONATE via Monero @ https://xmrchat.com/ugmf
- BUY SOME STICKERS @ https://www.ungovernablemisfits.com/shop/

(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

Welcome to the Crew | MONERO MONTHLY 01

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
EU travel rule updates in 2025US Treasury finalizes its 'broker rule'Tether pumps $775m into RumbleFoundry returns 8 BTC in fat finger fee incidentTangem fixes bug exposing user private keys
UPDATES/RELEASES
Nunchuk launches beta version of Taproot multisigSeedHammer 2 releaseBTCEED • release
Bitcoin Safe betaBlockstream announces Jade plusBTCPay v2.0.5RaspiBlitz v1.11.4SeedSigner v0.8.5 rc1Dojo v1.26.1Sentinel 5.1.1Zeus v0.9.4Live Wallet v1.0.0LN Proxy now supports blinded pathsBull Bitcoin integrates PayJoin v2Satsie PayJoin bookletNext block fee estimator

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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.

Thank you Cake Wallet for sponsoring the show!

(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

Is This The Year Of Payjoin? | THE BITCOIN BRIEF 48

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 the Pleb Miner Hoodie

Intro Razzlekhan - Razzlekhan vs The United States

Show Notes
Statistics – The Antpool family is a solid #2 visit 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 case here.

Hash Sluts!!!!

Bassload’s Substack is BACK!!!

We read an article from new Bitcoin 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 yours here

We have a real home heating review of Plebs and Companies who are truly innovating. Check out Schnitzel’s hass-miner

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 Outro: Cockney Rejects - Power and Glory

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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

Bust Nuts @ Hash Sluts | ACTION NEWS!!! 11

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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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.

Thank you Cake Wallet for sponsoring the show!

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

(00:01:39) 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

Building with Bitcoin, Unimogs and Ubermongs | The Confab 13: Ben Gunn

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.

AOB
 • Does Ross walk free today?
 • Q new BitAxe
 • Q going down the smart home rabbit hole
 • Max carnivore update
 • Podcast with Mr Gunn
NEWS
U.S states going strategic reserve crazyCoinbase unveils public beta of Onchain Reputation APICoinbase announces 'bitcoin backed' loansCoin Center Fellow Michael Lewellen sues the DOJ over criminalization of software development.US Court greenlights sale of $6.5B in seized Silk Road bitcoinUK judge dismisses $770M bitcoin landfill hard drive case • Crypto kidnappings in 
France • , 
Canada, • 
Thailand • and 
PakistanOperators of Blender and Sinbad custodial Bitcoin mixers arrested and charged with money launderingUPDATES/RELEASES
AnchorWatch now openCoinswap public betaLightning.news releasedDojo Bay announcedTestnet4.info • faucet
Bitcoin Core v28.1Specter Desktop v2.1.1MyNode v0.3.32BlueWallet v7.0.7Bitcoin Keeper v1.3.3Nunchuk Android v1.9.58 • and 
iOS v1.9.68Nstart • user onboarding for Nostr
Amethyst 0.94.3Mostro v0.13.0

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- create a meetup
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- use whatever talents you have to make a contribution to the show!

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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!

Use code: Ungovernable for $10 off of your purchase

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.

Thank you Cake Wallet for sponsoring the show!

(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

Ross Is Free! | THE BITCOIN BRIEF 49

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.
 
 
 
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Twitter - https://twitter.com/Maxbuybit
 
Email - bit-buy-bitpodcast@protonmail.com

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