NBTV: Your Money, Your Data, Your Life

Cryptocurrency holds the key to our decentralized and permissionless future. But one of the biggest problems in cryptocurrency is that all of these decentralized blockchains are like isolated islands. You have the bitcoin blockchain, the ethereum blockchain, the cardano blockchain. And to move from one island to another you have to rely on gatekeepers: centralized exchanges. They can deny you access, seize your funds, they can be shut down by governments or forced to delist certain coins. There have been experiments with decentralized exchanges, but none of them have achieved the success of something like Uniswap -- a major breakthrough in dexes that allows you to exchange assets within the walled garden of Ethereum.But now there’s Thorchain: It’s like a highway connecting these islands. A cross-chain Uniswap. It allows people to move assets from one chain to another freely, without KYC, without them losing control of their funds, without them having to get permission first. Plus you can earn yield on your native assets.I chat with Thorchain community member Chad Barraford about how Thorchain and the Rune token work.Edited by Lee RennieWatch on LBRY! https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/what-is-thorchain:3?r=9mvuwPzyZX55TFcyh5Yhwgm8HEXsrtSmShout outs to Erik Voorhees for his great breakdown of Thorchain, and Chad Barraford for answering my flood of questions!To make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/supportSign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

First of all, this is not tax advice. These are things that I've learnt and I wanted to share them.Second, this is not an endorsement of taxes. Many will argue it’s ethical to pay taxes because they support public goods. But a significant portion of your taxes goes towards funding things like the military invasions and occupations, so I can't get behind an ethical justification of taxes.Third, many people use taxes as an excuse for why they shouldn't use crypto everyday. Taxes are really not a show stopper, and I hope through this video to make them a little less daunting!Fourth, there are some neat tricks regarding retirement accounts and donations that might be able to help you.Huge thank you to Roger Brown for his help with this video. You can check out his company Lukka here: https://www.lukka.tech/A great tool for institutions calculating their taxes!To make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to NBTV, visit: https://cointr.ee/nbtvSupport the show

When we think about how Facebook and Instagram target ads towards us, we typically think of cold, clinical terms like “metadata”, “abstract analytics” or “the algorithm”. And whether you like targeted ads or find them uncomfortable, I’d bet almost no one gives enough thought to JUST how personal the ads we see are. In their most recent ad campaign, renowned private messaging app, Signal, exposed how social media companies “...collect everything they can from you, in order to sell visibility into your life,” and it is WAY creepier than ever you ever thought possible. Your privacy is of the utmost importance! Switch to a secure messaging app like Signal where possible, and use app extensions like Facebook Container on Firefox, or similar settings on Brave, to keep the algorithm from invading your private life! https://signal.org/en/ https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/facebookcontainer/ Original article by junh3, posted on Signal's blog:https://signal.org/blog/the-instagram-ads-you-will-never-see/ Edited by Lee Rennie Associate producer Will Sandoval Support the show

Web browsers are the gateway to the internet so it is no surprise that they often become the target of companies or hackers who want to collect information about YOU!  Not only can websites can track you, but browsers themselves can also send back information about you to the browser’s parent company - In other words, your browsers become spies for the likes of Google or Microsoft and send all these information back to them to monetize!  This video will compare the most popular browser options out there and help you make an informed decision best suited to you!The major browsers discussed in this video are Chrome, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Tor Browser, Microsoft Edge, and Brave.  There is often a trade-off between privacy and convenience with browsers, but there are some great options that give you a good degree of both.An important note: A privacy-focused browser is essential for private internet usage… but it’s not sufficient. There are many ways your internet usage can be tracked. To learn more, check out some of the other videos in my privacy series, that will give you a great introduction to how to live a modern, privacy-conscious lifestyle!Written by Reuben YapEdited by Lee RennieAssociate producer: Will SandovalSupport the show

NFTs are taking the world by storm!Non-fungible tokens, mainly used for collectibles and art. People are buying into these digital keepsakes thinking they'll last forever.But often, this isn't true.Most people think that when they’re buying an NFT, they’re getting an image that will sit in their account on the website they purchased it from. But what they’re actually getting is a link on a blockchain. And links can break. Some people's NFTs have been disappearing from their accounts, and some have been disappearing from the internet altogether!I dive under the hood of NFTs with Aaron Gooch, CTO at Realio Fund, to talk about which NFTs will last forever, and which are vaporware.There are many NFT platforms out there to be wary of. But for the record, I think that NFTs are super cool -- only if they're done properly and are actually decentralized and stored with redundancy and permanency! Check out my beginner's guide to NFTs: https://youtu.be/lvEOgtjrrqcWritten by Chris Karabats and Naomi BrockwellEdited by Lee RennieWatch on Odysee: https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/vpns-gone-missing:2?r=9mvuwPzyZX55TFcyh5Yhwgm8HEXsrtSmIf you would like to send me a message and support my channel, visit https://cointr.ee/naomibrockwellSupport the show

This beginner’s crypto series continues with an introduction to Crypto Wallets. Just like you use a normal wallet when you want to access your cash, you use a crypto wallet to access your cryptocurrency. But there are lots of options depending on your needs and comfort level. Today I will go over those differences and share my favorite crypto wallet apps to suit your needs!Topics:What is a Crypto Wallet? Timecode: 00:48Custodial vs Non Custodial Timecode: 01:56Hot Wallet vs Cold Wallet Timecode: 03:56Favorite Phone Wallets: 4:44Favorite Desktop wallets: 5:44Favorite Hardware wallets: 7:15Safety Tips Timecode: 08:56In this series you’ll learn all about how to make money, store money and save money using crypto in your every day life. Cut the strings tying you to money that is tracked, controlled, inflated, and seized. The future is crypto, and the power in your hands.Episode 3: How to Buy CryptoComing soon!A huge thank you to all the Flipstarter supporters who contributed to this series! Flipstarter is a great crypto crowdfunding tool: flipstarter.cash/Edited by Lee RennieWatch on YouTube: (But why would you want to?)youtu.be/kH3B721VfWsSupport the show

The Senate is taking aim at something called Section 230.Elizabeth Nolan Brown, a senior editor at Reason Magazine, says:“Section 230 is more important than the first amendment for online speech”That’s because Section 230 protects online platforms from getting in trouble for publishing your opinion. It’s basically the law that made the internet what it is today. Without it platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Reddit, Hacker News and others wouldn’t be able to operate as they do. So of course, both the left and right want to destroy it.One bipartisan attempt to reform the law is called the "See Something Say Something Online” Act, which is a really scary piece of legislation that would put the DOJ in charge of filtering internet content, and allow everyone to file a “suspicious activity report” against any website. This would not only be weaponized against those with views others don’t like, but it would also create a mountain of bureaucracy on the internet, and essentially eliminate free speech. Furthermore, it would also be a completely opaque reporting system not subject to the Freedom of Information Act.Will decentralized social media be the solution to such attempts to shut down freedom of speech on the internet? Jack Dorsey, Charles Hoskinson, and Dan Larimer think it might. Watch this video on Odysee and LBRY!  https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/see-something-say-something-online:f?r=DzXweqFwrKKy9W5nrSXLok6w9Secrgc8If you would like to send me a message and support my channel, visit https://cointr.ee/naomibrockwellSupport the show

This beginner’s crypto series starts with 4 reasons more and more people use cryptocurrency everyday.- ECONOMIC HEDGEThe first reason is the most well known: a hedge against economic instability. 27% of all money ever created by the FED was created in the past 12 months. This is staggering, and a big reason why the likes of Microstrategy, Square, and Tesla are pouring billions into bitcoin. They want a hedge against inflation of the US dollar.But there are 3 other VERY important reasons you might want to use cryptocurrency every day instead of your bank card.- PRIVACYCash is great, but you can’t use it on the internet. And it’s not possible to use your bank card without everything you do being tracked and recorded. Cryptocurrency allows you financial privacy in the digital age. - CONTROLWhen your money is in a bank account, you don’t control it. Someone else decides who can access it, and what the money can be used for. In 2010 banks decided people could no longer donate to wikileaks. In 2013, people in Cyprus woke up to find half the savings in their bank accounts had been seized. Cryptocurrency doesn’t need banks. You can control your own money without getting someone’s permission.- SAVE MONEYWebsites like purse.io can save you over 30% on every amazon order you make if you pay in crypto bitcoin or bitcoin cash. Many stores offer a premium for crypto. Places like bitrefill.com or anypayinc.com give you crypto back when you spend it.In this series you’ll learn all about how to make money and save money using crypto in your every day life. Cut the strings tying you to money that is tracked, controlled, inflated, and seized. The future is crypto, and the power in your hands.Episode 2: The best wallets for every day use!Coming next week!A huge thank you to all the Flipstarter supporters who contributed to this series! Flipstarter is a great crypto crowdfunding tool: https://flipstarter.cash/Edited by Lee RennieWatch on Odysee: https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/4-reasons-to-use-crypto:b?r=DzXweqFwrKKy9W5nrSXLok6w9Secrgc8If you would like to send me a message and support my channel, visit https://cointr.ee/naomibrockwellSupport the show

Sec just announced a lawsuit against LBRY for “selling unregistered securities.”SEC is classing LBRY’s LBC token as a “a security”, but by their definition, almost every crypto project would also be considered a security.They say it’s a security because it lacks sufficient utility… I literally use LBC every day, you can’t post videos on the LBRY blockchain without it.They also say it’s a security because the blockchain is being “actively developed”. I don’t know of any tech platform that isn’t being actively developed!Initially the SEC was giving blockchain projects a slap on the wrist, but now they’re ramping up. LBRY inc. tried to settle with them in private for 3 years, and they refused. If the SEC wins, the LBRY network would continue to run, but LBRY inc. would effectively cease to exist. This would affect users too! Anyone who posted videos or tipped someone on LBRY would now be guilty of “trading securities without a license.”This lawsuit puts the whole crypto industry at risk. LBRY had best win their case.For more information, visit:https://helplbrysavecrypto.com/or sign the petition at:https://www.change.org/p/u-s-securities-and-exchange-commission-cryptocurrency-is-not-a-crime?recruiter=31631914&recruited_by_id=84a601b0-d82c-012f-ad4d-404046835f95&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_abi&utm_term=psf_combo_share_initialWatch this on LBRY:https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Govt-Sues-LBRY:7?r=DzXweqFwrKKy9W5nrSXLok6w9Secrgc8Edited by Lee RennieIf you would like to send me a message and support my channel, visit https://cointr.ee/naomibrockwellSupport the show

We’re on the cusp of a new internet revolution. There's a race to provide super fast satellite internet to every inch of the world, and SpaceX's Starlink is in the lead.My Starlink Satellite Dish just arrived!!The results of my speed test comparing Starlink to my old internet connection were... surprising.I show you the setup, compare costs, and talk about why low-earth-orbit satellite internet is important!Edited by Lee RennieIf you would like to send me a message and support my channel, visit https://cointr.ee/naomibrockwellSupport the show