Rabbit Hole Recap

FEAR, UNCERTAINTY, AND DOUBT | RABBIT HOLE RECAP #321

Sep 5, 2024
The podcast dives into the dramatic fallout from a judge's ban on X in Brazil and the hefty fines for VPN use. It highlights the vulnerability of older YubiKeys to cloning attacks, raising security concerns. A spotlight is also cast on Bitcoin as a safe haven amid global censorship and economic uncertainty. Tanzania's government crackdown on political dissent is discussed, highlighting the urgent need for protecting free speech. Finally, new technology like the Bolt 12 protocol enhances payment experiences, driving the push for decentralization.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 3min
2
Bitcoin as a Safe Haven in a Censoring World
02:32 • 2min
3
Free Speech and the Challenge of Decentralization
04:12 • 22min
4
Control, Personal Updates, and a Security Alert
26:18 • 3min
5
Securing Digital Assets: Physical and Technical Safeguards
29:48 • 8min
6
Enhancements in Freedom Tech and Lightning Network Innovations
37:24 • 3min
7
Enhancing Payment Technologies and Political Repression in Tanzania
40:26 • 5min
8
Defending Freedoms in an Increasingly Censored World
45:32 • 2min
9
Exploring Noster Apps and Life's Anecdotes
47:19 • 4min
10
The Value of Attending Bitcoin Conferences
51:33 • 2min
11
Engaging with Intelligent Peers
53:06 • 6min
12
Recent Innovations in Cryptocurrency Software
59:31 • 3min
13
Decentralization and Economic Reflections
01:02:04 • 12min