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| An open-source security platform w/ Zach Herbert from Foundation | 16 Dec 2024 | 01:10:09 | |
If you're frustrated by the need for multiple hardware wallets, security keys, two-factor applications, or even phones and looking for an easier way to secure your digital life, Foundation has just what you need. Zach Herbert, co-founder and CEO of Foundation, joins me to talk through their latest product, Passport Prime, and how they're seeking to lower the barrier of entry to proper digital security with a single open-source security platform. More about Zach
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| How Kagi is fixing search w/ Vlad Prelovac | 23 Nov 2024 | 00:45:42 | |
Ever wondered why your Google search results are so bad? Looking for an alternative that puts your interests first instead of an ad company’s? Today we chat with Vlad Prelovac, founder of Kagi, a new type of search engine that rethinks finding information on the internet from the ground up. More about Vlad
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| Self-hosted search via Whoogle w/ Ben Busby | 20 Mar 2022 | 00:59:07 | |
Looking for a privacy-preserving and light-weight search tool that you can self-host? This episode, we’re sitting down with Ben Busby to chat about his project, Whoogle search. More about Ben Busby:
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| Taking back your data via Nextcloud w/ Jos Poortvliet | 13 Mar 2022 | 01:38:34 | |
Looking for a solution to get off of Google or Apple's walled ecosystem and take back control of your data? This episode, we're sitting down with Jos Poortvliet to chat about Nextcloud and the many solutions it has to offer.
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| Network privacy via i2p w/ idk and Sadie | 06 Mar 2022 | 01:00:16 | |
Have you heard about i2p but aren't sure where it fits into your network privacy toolkit? This episode, we're sitting down with Sadie and IDK from i2p to chat about i2p's approach to privacy, it's use-cases, and how it compares to similar tools like the Tor network.
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| Managing passwords via Bitwarden w/ Ryan Luibrand | 27 Feb 2022 | 00:59:19 | |
Looking for the right tool for password management, but wanting something that's open-source and encrypted by default? This episode, we're sitting down with Ryan Luibrand to chat about Bitwarden and their password manager tool.
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| Private search via Startpage w/ Kelly Finnerty | 20 Feb 2022 | 00:53:42 | |
Have you been considering a more privacy-preserving search engine but not sure where to start? This episode, we're sitting down with Kelly from Startpage to chat about the Startpage search engine, how it works, it's limitations, and more.
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| Application firewalls w/ David and Daniel from Safing.io | 13 Feb 2022 | 00:55:26 | |
Heard about application firewalls and tools like Little Snitch on Mac, but not sure where to start? This episode, we're sitting down with David and Daniel from Safing to chat about their project, Portmaster.
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| Network privacy via Tor w/ Isabela Bagueros from the Tor Project | 06 Feb 2022 | 01:31:21 | |
Wanting to get a better grasp of what the Tor network can do for your privacy, and what it can't do? This episode, we're sitting down with Isabela to chat about the Tor network.
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| Bear Arms N' Bitcoin conference special w/ Ragnar Lifthasir | 02 Feb 2022 | 00:39:20 | |
This episode, we're taking a break from the normal structure of Opt Out to focus on a conference I'll be attending and speaking at in April, Bear Arms N' Bitcoin, and learn more about it from the creator, Ragnar.
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| Privacy-preserving networks w/ Harry Halpin from Nym | 30 Jan 2022 | 01:28:39 | |
Wondering what's coming in the network anonymity and privacy space, or what alternatives are out there for Tor? This episode, we're sitting down with Harry Halpin to chat about the upcoming Nym network.
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| Securing your Bitcoin w/ Zach Herbert from FOUNDATION | 23 Jan 2022 | 01:14:48 | |
Wondering how you can secure and spend your Bitcoin without trusting a centralized wallet or software? This episode, we're sitting down with Zach to chat about FOUNDATION devices and the Passport wallet.
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| Bitcoin and Ossification w/ Jameson Lopp | 14 Nov 2024 | 01:20:16 | |
We get to the bottom of what ossification is, why it's harmful to Bitcoin to push for premature ossification, and why we need to improve the building blocks available to developers to enable trustless and useful layers to be built on Bitcoin. More about Jameson:
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| Privacy on Bitcoin w/ Samourai Wallet | 16 Jan 2022 | 01:25:19 | |
Wondering how you can manage to use Bitcoin privately? This episode, we're sitting down with Samourai Wallet to chat about their incredible FOSS Bitcoin wallet that enables private usage of Bitcoin.
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| Clean up your data online w/ Rob Shavell from DeleteMe | 09 Jan 2022 | 00:58:14 | |
Wondering how to take back control of the data captured by data brokers before you started taking privacy more seriously? This episode, we're sitting down with Rob Shavell, co-founder of DeleteMe to chat about cleaning up the data about you that's been scooped up by data brokers across the internet.
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| Email aliasing w/ Son from SimpleLogin | 03 Jan 2022 | 00:42:48 | |
Heard about email aliasing but not sure where to start? This episode, we're sitting down with Son from SimpleLogin to chat about email aliasing.
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| Privacy education, funding, and Apple w/ Sun Knudsen | 21 Dec 2021 | 01:41:31 | |
Wondering why someone decides to do privacy education and research full-time? This episode, we're sitting down with Sun Knudsen to chat about his education and research on privacy, funding in the privacy and FOSS spaces, and a little bit of macOS vs Linux.
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| Sponsor Special w/ Viktor Vecsei from IVPN | 03 Dec 2021 | 00:43:01 | |
Wanting to find a solid VPN provider, but struggling to break through all of the marketing fluff and grandiose claims? This episode, we're sitting down with Viktor, a member of the IVPN team, the newest sponsor of Opt Out to discuss the ethos behind IVPN, their approach to providing privacy to users, and some of the history of IVPN.
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| A Bitcoiner's journey towards privacy w/ BitcoinQnA | 29 Nov 2021 | 01:21:34 | |
Wondering what drives normal people to focus on FOSS? This episode, we're sitting down with QnA to chat about his journey towards privacy through Bitcoin and the impact of FOSS along the way.
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| Personal responsibility in privacy, FOSS funding models, and Bitcoin w/ Matt Odell | 13 Nov 2021 | 02:09:45 | |
Wondering why FOSS and privacy have become such a focus for Matt Odell and Citadel Dispatch, or wanting to learn more about FOSS in general? This episode, we're sitting down with Matt Odell for a bit of a different show where we focus on listener questions around FOSS, privacy, FOSS community ethos, and his journey towards privacy.
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| Balancing privacy with mental health, plus second realms w/ j43 | 31 Oct 2021 | 01:13:12 | |
Wondering how to find the right balance of privacy and convenience, or struggling with the mental strain of a journey towards personal privacy? This episode, we're sitting down with j43 to chat about the mental strain that can be caused by a journey towards privacy, and a deeper look at parallel economies or "second realms".
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| Global surveillance, VPNs, and Tor w/ Smuggler | 18 Oct 2021 | 01:54:03 | |
Wondering how global surveillance could realistically work, or how VPNs can play a role in your privacy? This episode, we're sitting down with Smuggler to chat about global surveillance, a realistic look at VPNs (and Tor!), and his journey as a cypherpunk.
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| Transitioning to Linux and CalyxOS w/ Chris Blec | 05 Oct 2021 | 01:24:27 | |
NOTE: Apologies for the audio issues in this one, there was packet loss on Chris's side that only was apparent once we finished. If you have questions about a specific question please email me at seth@optoutpod.com or reach out on Twitter and I'll do my best to clarify it!
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| Proton Wallet w/ Andy Yen | 31 Jul 2024 | 00:54:38 | |
I sit down with Andy Yen, founder and CEO of Proton, to discuss the release of Proton Wallet, the decision to focus on Bitcoin despite its lack of privacy, why they don't accept Monero, and much more. More about Andy:
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| Coreboot, FOSS firmware, Pop_OS!, and System76 w/ Jeremy Soller | 30 Sep 2021 | 01:05:26 | |
Have you been thinking about switching to Linux for your daily driver, or wondering what Coreboot or open-source firmware are? This episode, we're sitting down with Jeremy Soller to chat about System76, the company that makes my laptop (among others) and are behind Pop_OS!, a user-friendly Linux distribution.
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| Cryptoanarchy and freedom w/ Pavol Lupták | 19 Sep 2021 | 01:06:41 | |
What is crypto-anarchy? How can I opt out if my country has become too authoritarian or dangerous to remain in? This episode, we're sitting down with Pavol Lupták to chat about what crypto-anarchy is and why permanent residencies can be a way to physically (and financially) opt out of broken systems.
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| Sponsor Special w/ Alex from LocalMonero and AgoraDesk | 15 Sep 2021 | 00:25:47 | |
What's the best way to buy and sell Monero while maintaining personal privacy? This episode, we're sitting down with Alex, co-founder of LocalMonero, the newest sponsor of Opt Out.
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| Sponsor Special w/ Vik Sharma from Cake Wallet | 15 Sep 2021 | 00:25:24 | |
Wondering what mobile Monero wallet I use and recommend and why I chose to take Cake Wallet on as a sponsor? This episode, we're sitting down with Vik Sharma, owner of Cake Wallet, the newest sponsor of Opt Out.
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| Decentralized and censorship-resistant messaging platforms w/ Sean O'Brien | 06 Sep 2021 | 01:07:51 | |
Wondering what alternatives are available for Twitter or similar centralized and censored services? This episode, we're sitting down with Sean O'Brien to chat about the need for decentralized and censorship-resistant micro-blogging and short messaging platforms.
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| Parallel econonomies and "ethical Veksláks" w/ Juraj Bednar | 22 Aug 2021 | 02:03:50 | |
Where does privacy fit in to opting out of a broken (or breaking) economy or society? How can we build parallel economies using privacy tools? This episode, we're sitting down Juraj Bednar to chat about his own personal privacy journey, how parallel economies can (and will!) work, and what role Bitcoin plays in building up a parallel economy around us.
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| PGP, Bitcoin, and Yunohost w/ Diverter | 09 Aug 2021 | 01:26:42 | |
Ever wondered how you can easily self-host tools, or thought about hosting tools for friends or family to use? This episode, we're sitting down Diverter to chat about his favorite hosting solution, Yunohost, the importance of hosting tools for friends, family, and online communities as "Uncle Jim", and where Bitcoin fits into his toolkit.
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| Privacy by default, contributing to FOSS, and Monero w/ Justin Ehrenhofer | 27 Jul 2021 | 01:08:38 | |
Wondering how you can contribute to FOSS projects without being able to code, or why privacy needs to be the default option in tools you use? This episode, we're sitting down with Justin Ehrenhofer to chat about contributing to FOSS projects as a non-dev, why privacy by default matters, and where Monero fits into his toolkit.
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| Threat models and the importance of open-source software w/ Nathan from TheNewOil | 09 Jul 2021 | 01:11:39 | |
Wondering what the difference is between privacy, security, and anonymity and how the three intersect? How about what a threat model is and how to develop one for yourself? This episode, we're sitting down with Nathan from The New Oil to chat about threat modeling, the intersection of privacy, security, and anonymity, and how open-source software is central to opting out of surveillance.
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| Mobile OS privacy, drag-net surveillance, and cryptocurrency usage w/ Max Tannahill | 27 Jun 2021 | 01:45:31 | |
Wanting to learn more about mobile privacy, but not sure where to start? This episode, we sat down with Max Tannahill to chat about mobile OSs, surveillance, and cryptocurrency.
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| SimpleX chat and how privacy aligns with the future of computing w/ Evgeny from SimpleX | 27 Feb 2023 | 01:35:44 | |
Heard of SimpleX chat and curious what it's all about? This episode, we're sitting down with Evgeny, the founder of SimpleX Chat to talk about SimpleX, privacy, data sovereignty, and the future of computing. More about Evgeny:
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| Digital identity, FOSS, and self-hosting w/ k3tan | 14 Jun 2021 | 00:54:23 | |
This week, I got the pleasure of sitting down with k3tan to chat about privacy, self-hosting, and some of his favorite tools.
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| Privacy as a journey and "digital minimalism" w/ Techlore | 02 Jun 2021 | 00:53:07 | |
This week, I got the pleasure of sitting down with Henry from Techlore to chat about digital minimalism, privacy education, and some of the tools and projects that Henry recommends for taking back control of our privacy and data in an ever increasing world of data capture, tracking, and sharing.
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| Welcome to Opt Out | 31 May 2021 | 00:00:41 | |
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| How FediMints could ease onboarding and privacy in Bitcoin w/ Eric Sirion and Matt Odell | 10 Jul 2022 | 01:32:02 | |
This episode, we're sitting down with Eric Sirion and Matt Odell to chat about FediMints, a fascinating and unusual new proposal that seeks to ease onboarding and privacy on Bitcoin with important trade-offs. More about Eric Sirion and Matt Odell:
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| Special: Live YouTube Q&A! | 03 Jul 2022 | 01:42:35 | |
Welcome to the first ever live Q&A on Opt Out! We covered a ton of topics ranging from personal privacy, self-hosting, Bitcoin, Monero, privacy-preserving donations, future plans for the podcast, and much more. Thank you to all those who joined live, and please let me know if you have any questions or want to dive more deeply into any of the topics we touched on here! Mentioned resources:
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| Private messaging via Session w/ Kee Jefferys | 17 Apr 2022 | 01:11:57 | |
Looking to explore alternatives to Signal and heard of Session, but not sure what sets it apart? This episode, we're sitting down with Kee Jefferys, CTO of Session, to chat about their Session messenger and it's approaches to chat, encryption, and network privacy. More about Kee Jefferys:
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| Anonymous SIM cards via Silent.Link | 27 Mar 2022 | 00:38:01 | |
Have you been struggling to find ways to get a usable and long-lasting phone number without giving up your ID or privacy? This episode, we're sitting down with Silent.Link to chat about their phone number service via eSIMs. More about Silent.Link:
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| Monerotopia conference special w/ Douglas Tuman | 25 Mar 2022 | 00:42:43 | |
This episode, we're taking a break from the normal structure of Opt Out to focus on a conference I'll be attending and speaking at in April, Monerotopia, and learn more about it from the creator, Douglas Tuman. More about Douglas Tuman:
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