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Cypherpunk’d

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

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01:00:43

Bitcoin Pioneer's SHOCKING Story | Charlie Shrem...

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2024/10/17

Former Bitcoin millionaire Charlie Shrem reveals his dramatic fall from grace and time behind bars in this explosive interview. Learn how crypto secretly funded Julian Assange's legal battles and why Shrem believes Bitcoin is more important than ever. From handcuffs to redemption, Shrem dishes on:• His arrest at JFK airport and front-page infamy • The heartbreaking letters he received in prison • How the crypto community raised $100M for Assange • Why Occupy Wall Street failed without Bitcoin • His

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01:23:31

The Genesis Series: Bitcoin's Revolutionary Origins |...

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2024/10/14

In this final episode of our deep dive series with Aaron van Wirdum, author of "The Genesis Book: The Story of the People and Projects That Inspired Bitcoin," we explore the hidden history of Bitcoin’s creation! From Adam Back’s role as the first person contacted by Satoshi Nakamoto to the cryptic message in the Genesis Block during the 2008 financial crisis, we uncover mind-blowing facts about Bitcoin's origins.Was the timing of Bitcoin's launch just a coincidence, or was Satoshi inspired by the

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The Genesis Series: B-money and RPOW | Episode 9 of 10

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2024/10/10

Dive into the untold story of how we traded privacy for convenience online. Discover the visionary cypherpunks behind B-money and RPow who fought for digital freedom long before Bitcoin. Learn why their groundbreaking ideas failed to catch on, and how it all led to the creation of cryptocurrency as we know it today. Featuring insights on Wei Dai, Hal Finney, and the battle for online anonymity. Don't miss this eye-opening look at the secret history of Internet privacy and digital cash! Like &

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The Genesis Series: Hashcash + Bit Gold | Episode 8...

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2024/10/07

Discover the groundbreaking innovations of Hashcash and Bit Gold, two pivotal projects that set the stage for the creation of Bitcoin. In this video, we explore how Adam Back's Hashcash tackled spam and digital postage while avoiding government overreach, and how Nick Szabo's Bit Gold concept introduced the idea of decentralized digital currency with intrinsic value. Uncover the fascinating evolution of cryptographic technology, proof-of-work concepts, and digital scarcity that inspired Satoshi

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The Genesis Series: The Rise of the Cypherpunks |...

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2024/10/04

Discover the untold story of the Cypherpunks—visionary technologists who saw the power of cryptography to protect privacy and disrupt government control long before the rise of the internet. Learn how Tim May, an Intel physicist turned beach philosopher, along with other key figures like Eric Hughes, David Chaum, and Adam Back, laid the foundation for the modern digital privacy movement. Explore the origins of crypto anarchy, the debates that drove the creation of digital cash, and how these

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The Genesis Series: The Extropians & High Tech...

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2024/10/02

In this mind-bending episode, we dive deep into the revolutionary ideas of transhumanism and extropianism, exploring the potential for technology to cure diseases and even conquer old age. Join us as we discuss groundbreaking concepts like bionic enhancements, mind uploading, and the prospects of colonizing space. We welcome Aaron van Wirdum, author of The Genesis Book, to share insights about influential figures like Max More and FM 2030, whose visions have paved the way for a future where humans

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01:03:18

The Genesis Series: eCash & Timestamps | Episode 5 of 10

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2024/09/30

Uncover the hidden origins of digital currency in this mind-blowing episode! We reveal how cryptography pioneers, government crackdowns, and revolutionary ideas laid the groundwork for Bitcoin. Learn about: • David Chaum's groundbreaking eCash system • The rise and fall of E-Gold and its creator Dr. Douglas Jackson • How Scott Stornetta and Stuart Haber invented blockchain technology • The New York Times' role in timestamping digital documents • Why centralization became the Achilles' heel of

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The Genesis Series: Cryptography & Spies | Episode 4...

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2024/09/28

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 government surveillance • Why your online privacy depends on math from the 1970s From Alice &

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The Genesis Series: Free and Open Sourced Software |...

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2024/09/25

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 Bitcoin's trustless system. Find out why "given enough eyeballs, all bugs are shallow" and how this principle

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01:08:16

The Genesis Series: Neutral Money & Denationalization...

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2024/09/23

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, and scarcity, but also explains its flaws. Discover the role of trust, fractional reserve banking, and

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01:23:46

The Genesis Series: Austrian Economics & Money |...

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2024/09/21

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 manipulates the economy through interest rates * The concept of "spontaneous order" and why central planning

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02:52

CypherPunk'd: Welcome Down the Rabbit Hole

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2024/09/20

🚨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 in cyberspace. Become a part of the digital resistance. 🔍The Genesis Series - Join CEO of

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