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Watchman Privacy

89 - Notes from an Urban Hacker

Dec 21, 2023
Urban Hacker, a digital privacy expert, discusses Tor versus VPNs, Bitcoin stack and Phoenix wallet, controversy with Luke and Ocean Mining, privacy considerations of Monero and Bitcoin, maintaining privacy while streaming, and introduction to CODI and sandboxing in phone apps.
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Quick takeaways

  • Tor and VPNs offer different levels of privacy and anonymity, with Tor providing more thorough protection and anti-fingerprinting features.
  • Using Bitcoin wallets like the Samurai-based stack and Phoenix wallet can enhance privacy for day-to-day transactions and offer more control over personal funds.

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The differences between VPNs and Tor

The podcast episode discusses the differences between VPNs and Tor in terms of their functionality and privacy implications. While both tools can obscure IP addresses, VPNs are simpler to use and offer better performance for basic privacy needs. However, VPNs require trusting a third party provider and may have potential privacy risks. On the other hand, Tor provides broader protection by routing traffic through multiple computers and offers more anonymity. It goes beyond just IP address anonymity and provides anti-fingerprinting features. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding when to use each tool based on individual privacy requirements.

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