Citadel Dispatch

European privacy advocate DER GIGI discusses freedom, privacy, and Bitcoin. Topics include freedom of speech, importance of privacy, Bitcoin education, and the significance of financial freedom. Emphasis on privacy in a surveillance state and empowering individuals through education and Bitcoin.

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Matt Hill, Co-founder of Start9, discusses self-hosting, StartOS, and open-source business models on Citadel Dispatch. They explore funding challenges, sustainability, open-source contributors, and the importance of independence. The podcast highlights the evolution of StartOS, empowering self-hosted servers, supporting open-source projects, and enhancing the Start OS ecosystem through contributions and simplified packaging.

Guest Hong Kim, Co-founder and CTO of Bitwise Investments, discusses the challenges and timeline of working on a Bitcoin ETF. They reflect on the community impact, funding open source contributors, and the success of the debut. The conversation explores competitive strategies, commitment to success, supporting open-source projects, and navigating custody challenges in the ETF market.

Discussing open-source design with Cristoph and Daniel, emphasizing user-friendly projects and non-profit initiatives, the importance of privacy-focused design, increasing donor support, encouraging designers to contribute, and addressing the disconnect between designers and developers in project implementation

Jeff, an expert in privacy, freedom, and wealth, discusses concerns about privacy on social media, the importance of developer tools like NDK, and the impact of OpenSats. Reflections on Bitcoin success/failure, managing funds securely, and obstacles in Bitcoin Development are also explored.

Ben Arc discusses lnbits, bitcoin, and Nostr on the podcast, emphasizing the power of free and open source software, challenges with demo server usage, building security features for lnbits, and the importance of public key crypto in empowering individuals.

Kieran discusses building an open competitor to major video streaming platforms, challenges and future plans for ZapStream, ethical development practices, raiding streams, user experience importance, and future enhancements for Upstream and Snort Projects.

Expert Carlos Toriello discusses using Bitcoin for secure elections, sharing insights from Guatemala. They explore blockchain tech auditing, gamifying election audits with youth, and the role of Bitcoin in election integrity. The episode delves into the contrast between voting systems in Guatemala and the US, highlighting the potential of Bitcoin to safeguard elections and ensure transparency.

Anna Chekhovich discusses using financial systems to oppress people and finding hope through Bitcoin. Topics include challenges of Bitcoin transactions, importance of education in adoption, multilingual support, and freedom advocacy. The conversation highlights privacy concerns, Lightning donations, and educational challenges in Bitcoin adoption.