TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast #573: A Free World Needs Private Money with Calle
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Jan 17, 2025 Calle, a cypherpunk artist dedicated to improving the world through Cashu, Bitcoin, and Nostr, shares insights on the artistic essence of programming. He discusses the balance between centralized and decentralized systems, stressing the need for financial privacy in our digital age. Calle dives into the history of digital cash, revealing how innovations like eCash can enhance user autonomy. Highlighting the importance of open protocols, he advocates for a community-driven approach to innovation, urging developers to join the journey toward financial privacy.
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Calle: The Cypherpunk Artist
- Calle is viewed as an artist in the cypherpunk world.
- He uses Cashu, Bitcoin, and Nostr as his canvas.
Programming as Art
- Programming is an art form, allowing computational minds to translate thoughts into reality.
- Like art, programming requires skill, mastery, and training to appreciate its beauty.
Fork in the Road
- The world is at a crossroads: dystopian surveillance or open, free systems.
- Open-source protocols offer a level playing field, unlike centralized systems controlled by governments or corporations.