ATL BitLab podcast

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In this episode, Rich Lassiter explores the economic insights from Jeff Booth's book, *The Price of Tomorrow.* Rich delves into the 2007-2008 financial meltdown and how experts' misjudgments led to rapid unraveling. He explains the dynamics of trust-based financial systems and the Ponzi-like nature of current economic structures. Rich also covers the transformative power of technology and the unique position of Bitcoin as a true free market, offering a comprehensive breakdown of platform dominance, creative destruction, and the Minsky Moment's impact on modern economies. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/rich-lassiter-first-currency-wars-then-trade-wars-then-real-wars 00:00 Introduction: Currency Wars and Global Meltdown 00:30 Event Recording and Sponsors 02:13 Introduction to the Speaker and Book 02:51 Chapter 1: How the Economy Works - Printing Money 16:40 Chapter 2: How the Economy Works - Creative Destruction 28:16 Conclusion and Speaker's Final Thoughts 29:25 Closing Remarks and Support…

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How to Get Secure & Sovereign Personal File Storage - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV006) 43:51

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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 Experience 00:33 Welcome to the Sovereign Computing Show 00:50 Sponsorship and Community at ATL BitLab 02:01 Discussion on DOGE and Data Security 08:35 Minimizing Your Digital Footprint 17:13 Boosting and Main Topic Introduction 17:55 Self-Hosted Files with NextCloud 20:50 Confidential Computing and Enclaive.io 26:02 NextCloud Features and Getting Started 37:14 Alternative Self-Hosting Solutions 42:32 Conclusion and Call to Action…

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Your Phone Number Is Compromised - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV005) 40:44

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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 Community at ATL BitLab 02:12 Discussion on UK Government's Demand to Apple 04:56 Importance of Open Source and Decentralized Trust 08:17 Approaching Phone Numbers in a Self-Sovereign Manner 09:53 Decoupling Phone Numbers from Identity 16:07 Using JMP.chat for Private Phone Numbers 21:30 Privacy-Respecting Cellular Data Providers 23:08 Switching to eSIM: A Simple Guide 23:45 Privacy-Preserving Payment Methods 24:14 Using Virtual Debit Cards for Privacy 24:57 Challenges with Prepaid Visa Cards 26:38 Mint Mobile: Data and Phone Number Separation 27:24 Exploring Other Providers: US Mobile and Silent Link 30:54 The Importance of Owning Your Phone 32:38 Recap and Final Thoughts 38:07 Listener Boosts and Feedback 39:48 Closing Remarks and Support…

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3 Things About Email You Lost Control of (and How to Fix It) - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV004) 46:45

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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…

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HODLBarbarian: The Unstoppable Force of Technological Deflation - Atlanta BitPlebs - (EVNT003) 1:09:34

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Deflation is an unstoppable force driven by rapid technological advances, according to Jeff Booth. In this episode, HODLBarbarian helps you explore the concept of deflation and its impacts on the economy through Booth's lens. We discuss why technology is rendering efforts to create inflation irrelevant, and how central banks' inflationary models drive wealth inequality and societal discord. Discover why Booth believes Bitcoin is the ultimate tool for economic transparency and how it’s repricing the world, challenging traditional economic paradigms. Join us as we delve into the key ideas from Booth's influential book, 'The Price of Tomorrow,' and unpack the transformative potential of a Bitcoin-led deflationary future. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/hodlbarbarian-unstoppable-force-technological-deflation…

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Your Messaging Apps Are Not Private - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV003) 57:03

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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 Encryption 04:02 Privacy vs. Security: A Complex Relationship 06:47 Shifting Perceptions of Encrypted Messaging 10:50 Exploring Popular Messaging Apps 21:33 Signal: The Gold Standard for Privacy 29:07 Managing Sensitive Credentials with Disappearing Messages 30:45 The Fun and Practicality of Ephemeral Messaging 31:18 Signal in Pop Culture and Username Features 32:25 Introduction to Matrix and Element 33:47 Self-Hosting and Federation in Matrix 35:25 Matrix vs. Other Messaging Protocols 37:57 Exploring SimpleX: A Unique Messaging App 39:19 Understanding SimpleX's Server Model 45:33 Boostergrams and Listener Feedback 56:01 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts…

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Michael Tidwell: Bitcoin Secrets Revealed - The Taptree of Horror - Atlanta BitDevs - Event 002 1:23:49

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Michael Tidwell reveals the secrets of the TABConf 6 Capture the Bitcoin challenge. In this one scavenger hunt breakdown, he demonstrates the flexibility and power of Bitcoin's taproot upgrade and how it can be used to build far more interesting things than just simple sending and receiving of bitcoin. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/michael-tidwell-bitcoin-secrets-revealed-taptree-of-horror…

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Mastering Calendars & Contacts - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV002) 47:39

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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. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/mastering-calendar-contact-freedom - 00:00 Introduction to the Sovereign Computing Show - 00:16 Sponsorship and Community at ATL BitLab - 01:20 Today's Topic: Calendars and Contacts - 05:59 Proton: A Secure Alternative - 16:13 Exploring WebDAV and Open Standards - 20:16 NextCloud: The Open Source Productivity Suite - 24:31 Data Breaches and Company Size - 25:15 Setting Up and Using NextCloud - 25:59 Syncing Calendars and Contacts - 30:19 Understanding Calendar and Contact Formats - 34:50 Public Calendars with GitHub - 39:41 Self-Hosting NextCloud and Alternatives - 42:49 Cross-Platform Syncing Solutions - 46:13 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts…

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Sovereign Computing: Reclaiming Your Digital Freedom - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV001) 35:44

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What is sovereign computing? Jordan and Stephen discuss taking back control of your technology to protect your data and ensure that the tools you use are serving your best interest and not the interests of third-parties. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/what-is-sovereign-computing

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Light & Jose Storopoli: Strata - Privacy and Programmability with ZK Rollups - Behind the Build (BTB003) 45:29

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In this episode, we spoke with John Light and Jose Storopoli from Alpen Labs about their project Strata. Strata is a work-in-progress EVM-compatible validity rollup on bitcoin, with the goal of enabling greater privacy and programmability. We go over how a validity rollup like Strata works, the role of bridge operators and sequencers, threat model and failure scenarios, and how you can start testing Strata from their GitHub repo. Full shownotes and links: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/light-jose-storopoli-strata-privacy-programmability-zk-rollups…

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Randy Naar: Building Cloud Lightning with Blockstream Greenlight - Behind the Build (BTB002) 47:06

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In this episode, we spoke with Randy Naar from Blockstream about Greenlight . We go into the weeds with how Greenlight works: proxy hsmd (remote signing), optimizing when nodes are online/offline, watchtowers, webhooks, pairing runes, and BOSS collaboration with Core Lightning. Links Randy Naar Follow on X: https://x.com/cryptocryyp GitHub: https://github.com/Randy80 Bitcoin Grove - Miami, FL: https://www.meetup.com/bitcoin-grove/ Understanding Bitcoin Source - Video Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmrOZjgut3brNplyctXhvRjl6DGw6h9Bo Blockstream Greenlight: https://blockstream.com/lightning/greenlight/ Core Lightning: https://github.com/ElementsProject/lightning Webhooks on Blockstream Greenlight: https://blockstream.github.io/greenlight/reference/webhooks/ Pairing with Greenlight: https://blockstream.github.io/greenlight/reference/pairing/…

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Farscapian: Bitcoin Payment Splits with BOLT 12 Prism - Behind the Build (BTB001) 45:46

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httpIn this episode, we spoke with Farscapian about BOLT 12 Prism . This is a plugin he has been working on for Core Lightning with Gudnuf which enables you to create payment splits. Prisms are a fascinating topic and I think you'll enjoy hearing about what he is working on! Note: apologies for the rough audio. We had some technical issues. Links Farscapian Website X Nostr Send Him a Tip Gudnuf TABConf 6 BOLT 12 Prism Plugin ROYGBIV.GUIDE roygbiv.guide: a BOLT12-Prism-native Website Prism Diagram Lightning Prisms by Gigi Clams Remote LNPLay Sovereign Stack Old City Bitcoiners…

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Michael Saylor & the Infinite Money Glitch - Elwood the HODL Barbarian - Atlanta BitPlebs (EVNT001) 1:07:28

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