Matthew Green, a leading cryptography expert, dives into the controversial security flaws of Telegram, especially after CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in France. He debunks Telegram’s reputation as a secure messaging app, discussing its non-standard encryption methods and lack of transparency. Green presents alarming critiques of the MT Proto 2.0 protocol and compares it unfavorably to superior platforms like Signal. The conversation also touches on the legal implications of messaging apps in the context of privacy and government oversight.

Matthew Green is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at John Hopkins University, where he teaches courses, cryptography, distributed computing systems, blockchains, and cryptocurrency. He also helped create Zerocash, one of the first privacy cryptocurrency experiments, and ultimately influenced the Zcash protocol. He recently wrote an article titled, “In Defense of Crypto(Currency)”, in response to an open letter to Congress, signed by a large group of technologists, denouncing the entire premise of cryptocurrency and urging congress to strongly regulate the space. In this episode, Matthew talks about his article, how crypto can do better as an industry, and why to be optimistic about the future of crypto. ------ 🚀 SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER: https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/  🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO PODCAST: http://podcast.banklesshq.com/  ------ Topics Covered: 0:00 Intro 6:34 Letter to Congress 12:27 Matthew’s Background 15:45 Why Write This Letter 19:03 Crypto Haters 24:14 What to do About Scams 28:45 Regulation 32:28 Addressing Concrete Objections 35:36 PoW Climate Issue 38:06 Blockchains Transfer Reversal 45:50 Crypto Doesn’t Scale Claim 50:42 Privacy Claims 1:02:43 Annoying Hype 1:05:50 Doing Better as an Industry 1:10:25 Matthew’s Favorite Project 1:14:58 Why Be Optimistic About Crypto 1:17:13 Closing & Disclaimers ------ Resources: Matthew Green https://twitter.com/matthew_d_green  Letter to Congress https://concerned.tech/  In Defense of Crypto(Currency) https://blog.cryptographyengineering.com/2022/06/09/in-defense-of-cryptocurrency/  ----- Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.  

Matthew Green, a renowned cryptographer known for his passionate takes on security, joins Justin Schuh to dissect the controversial Dual_EC_DRBG. They debate whether this random number generator was a deliberate backdoor by the NSA or merely a colossal blunder. The conversation uncovers the ethical dilemmas of cryptographic standards, the NSA's questionable practices, and the erosion of public trust in secure communications. Their insights blend humor and serious analysis, illuminating the complexities of cryptography in today's world.