In today's episode, Mahesh sat down with Neuratic, COO of Anyone, to discuss internet privacy and how current solutions lag behind growing awareness. Neuratic explained "privacy washing," where companies claim to protect data while exploiting it for profit, with Google as an example. We explored how the Anyone Network tackles these issues through decentralization, fragmenting user data across relay operators for enhanced privacy, unlike traditional VPNs. The team also shared insights into their unique pseudonymous structure, their rebranding from ATOR after tensions with the Tor Project, and plans for the Anyone Router hardware. We wrapped up with thoughts on tokenomics, Bittensor, OpenAI, and the cultural impact of The Matrix, highlighting Anyone’s commitment to a safer online world.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:30 - Sponsor Message

01:00 - Guest Introduction

01:40 - Importance of Privacy

05:30 - Privacy Washing

06:30 - Global Privacy Rights

07:30 - Founders' Qualifications

08:30 - Anonymity in the Team

09:30 - Anyone Network Overview

11:40 - Protocol and VPN Use

13:30 - Emerging Applications

15:30 - Relationship with Tor

18:30 - Rebranding to Anyone

20:30 - Community and Trust

22:30 - Token Utility

24:30 - Fair Launch Concept

26:30 - Hardware Introduction

36:00 - Lightning Round

Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

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