cypherpunkd

Cypherpunk’d

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Welcome to Cypherpunk’d, where we explore the intersection of privacy, technology, and personal freedom in the digital age. Hosted by Matty Ice, this podcast delves into the challenges posed by government surveillance and big tech’s intrusion into our lives. We bring you thought-provoking conversations with thought leaders, authors, computer scientists, Bitcoiners, entrepreneurs, and human rights activists who are at the forefront of the digital resistance. Each episode cuts through the noise to tackle critical topics like privacy, human rights, economics, cryptography, Web 3, Bitcoin, AI, and...

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The Genesis Series: Cryptography & Spies | Episode 4 of 10 28.09.2024 41:20

Uncover the hidden origins of Bitcoin's cryptography in this mind-blowing episode! We reveal how NSA secrets, brilliant mathematicians, and a cryptography revolution laid the groundwork for Satoshi's invention. Learn about: • The NSA's classified encryption tools • Whitfield Diffie's epic road trip to crack the code • How public key cryptography changed everything • The "young idealist" who fought...

The Genesis Series: Free and Open Sourced Software | Episode 3 of 10 25.09.2024 38:47

Dive into the fascinating world of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and its radical impact on modern tech! From MIT's first computers to Linux and Bitcoin, discover how a group of rebellious hackers sparked a coding revolution. Learn about Richard Stallman's fight for software freedom and the surprising benefits of collaborative coding. Uncover the connection between FOSS philosophy and Bitcoi...

The Genesis Series: Neutral Money & Denationalization of Money | Episode 2 of 10 23.09.2024 1:08:17

In this deep dive, we're joined by Aaron van Wirdum for the second episode of our podcast series to explore the evolution of money, from barter to gold, and now to Bitcoin. We unpack the concept of neutral money—what it means, its properties, and why it could reshape the future of economics. Aaron and Matty break down how gold emerged as the best form of money due to its divisibility, durability,...

The Genesis Series: Austrian Economics & Money | Episode 1 of 10 21.09.2024 1:23:46

Dive into the fascinating world of Austrian Economics and discover a perspective on money that's been hidden from the mainstream. In this first episode of our 10-part series, we sit down with Chief Editor of Bitcoin Magazine, and author of "The Genesis Book", Aaron van Wirdum, to uncover: * The fundamental principles of Austrian Economics and why they matter today * How the Federal Reserve manipul...

CypherPunk'd: Welcome Down the Rabbit Hole 20.09.2024 2:53

🚨Your freedom is at stake.🚨 Imagine a world where your every move is tracked, your thoughts are monitored, and privacy is a relic of the past. This isn't sci-fi; it's our future if we don't act. It's already being rolled out in many places all over the world. Introducing "CypherPunk'd", where we dive deep into the world of cryptography, privacy, and the technologies helping us defend ourselves i...