Bitcoin Audible Roundtable_013 - From 1 Zetahash to the Patriot Act
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Oct 2, 2025 
Join Bitcoin Mechanic, a technical expert and commentator, and Jeff, a regular contributor, as they tackle the pressing issues at the intersection of Bitcoin and privacy. They discuss the Bitcoin network hitting 1 Zetahash, highlighting its significance for digital freedom. The conversation dives into the implications of stablecoins on Bitcoin infrastructure and the potential threats posed by the Patriot Act to privacy tools. They also explore ProtonMail's battle against Swiss surveillance laws and the ongoing biometric banking crackdowns in Southeast Asia.
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Run A Full Node For More Than Validation
- Run your own Bitcoin node to unlock mining, Lightning, private checks, and price as a trust-minimized source.
- Use a node to help others, improve privacy, and verify your UTXOs instead of relying on third parties.
Prefer Simple On-Chain UX For Reliability
- If you build Bitcoin UX, focus on reliability and clarity; Lightning remains immature for some use cases.
- Choose simple, on-chain designs where Lightning's reliability or legal exposure would create liabilities.
Prepare Privacy Services For Jurisdictional Pressure
- If a privacy-focused provider faces repressive regulation, evaluate relocating infrastructure to jurisdictions with stronger privacy protections.
- Monitor legal changes and prepare multi-region clusters to preserve service continuity and user privacy.