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Kian Rodriguez
Software developer and co-creator of Samurai Wallet, known for building Bitcoin privacy tools and Whirlpool; in this episode he describes his legal prosecution and its implications for Bitcoin privacy and developers.
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Dec 12, 2025
• 1h 32min
EMERGENCY BROADCAST: Special Guest About To Make LIVE Announcement — Bitcoin Attack Happening NOW
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Kian Rodriguez, a software developer and co-creator of Samurai Wallet, addresses the critical state of Bitcoin privacy amidst a coordinated attack. He recounts his harrowing experience with a recent FBI raid and the ensuing charges against him, which could reshape how developers are treated under the law. Kian warns of a chilling effect on privacy tools and shares strategies to support affected families. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining open-source innovations and the implications for the Bitcoin landscape as regulatory pressures mount.
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