Opt Out Podcast

Tools from season 2 of Opt Out

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 21:28:20 -0500

As season 2 of Opt Out is focused on walking through many of the tools available to you to help you Opt Out, this post is simply an easy way to sort through and find ones episodes that may be of interest to you based on the type of tool you're looking for.

Escaping the technocracy w/ Gabriel Custodiet and UrbanHacker

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0400

If you’ve ever wanted to dive deeper into personal privacy and security, there’s no better resource out there than Escape the Technocracy. I chat with the creators on why they started the project, what to expect from it, and where they’re taking it next.

Gabriel Custodiet

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Escaping the technocracy w/ Gabriel Custodiet and UrbanHacker

UrbanHacker

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Escaping the technocracy w/ Gabriel Custodiet and UrbanHacker

Bitcoin++ and making Bitcoin dev great w/ Nifty Nei

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Tired of Bitcoin conferences for suits and TradFi bros? Nifty has been making Bitcoin conferences great again with Bitcoin++ for years now, and she’s joining me on Opt Out to chat all things Bitcoin dev, Bitcoin++, and more.

Nifty Nei

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Bitcoin++ and making Bitcoin dev great w/ Nifty Nei

Carl Dong

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0400

The next step for VPNs w/ Carl Dong from Obscura

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0400

The VPN paradigm has grown stale, with simple one-party providers being the best available. But what if we could further minimize trust by shift to a two-party hop system? Obscura is doing just that, and we’re sitting down with their founder Carl Dong to learn all about it.

Can AI be private? w/ Marks from OpenSecret

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400

AI is all the rage, but with it come new privacy questions and concerns. Marks from OpenSecret joins to walk us through how we can have our AI-generated cake and eat it too.

Marks

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Can AI be private? w/ Marks from OpenSecret

Dan Keller

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Improving SimpleX Chat w/ Evgeny from SimpleX and Dan Keller from Flux

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Two years after our first episode on SimpleX, we’re back with an update on all they’ve been working on, including a new approach to chat relays with Dan from Flux.

An open-source security platform w/ Zach Herbert from Foundation

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0500

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.

How Kagi is fixing search w/ Vlad Prelovac

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 13:51:58 -0500

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.

Vlad Prelovac

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 13:44:24 -0500

Episode: How Kagi is fixing search w/ Vlad Prelovac

Bitcoin and Ossification w/ Jameson Lopp

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:48:58 -0500

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.

Jameson Lopp

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:49:24 -0500

Episode: Bitcoin and Ossification w/ Jameson Lopp

Proton Wallet w/ Andy Yen

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:48:58 -0500

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.

Andy Yen

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 05:49:24 -0500

Episode: Proton Wallet w/ Andy Yen

Evgeny Poberezkin

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 19:49:24 -0500

Improving SimpleX Chat w/ Evgeny from SimpleX and Dan Keller from Flux

SimpleX chat and how privacy aligns with the future of computing w/ Evgeny from SimpleX

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 19:48:58 -0500

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.

Eric Sirion

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 11:58:36 -0400

Episode: S3E1 - How FediMints could ease onboarding and privacy in Bitcoin w/ Eric Sirion and Matt Odell

How FediMints could ease onboarding and privacy in Bitcoin w/ Eric Sirion and Matt Odell

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 11:58:22 -0400

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.

Special: Live YouTube Q&A!

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 20:18:02 -0400

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.

Donations

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 10:53:50 -0400

If you’ve enjoyed my work via Opt Out and would like to give me a little more time to dedicate to it, I’ll happily take any Monero or Bitcoin you’d like to throw my way:

Monero

You can easily donate Monero using the QR code or address below:

42uDZuVw13kSCf6BFFWanFcofAvCjMeatf3zzA6Gbms7UDgwB6rd6hLYAyP985YoyLdsa8NwhSgtH6dWadw7TeXiTHaMQS8

Bitcoin via BIP 353 username

BIP 353 adoption is on the rise, and I’m loving it so far. For an easy way to tip me in wallets that support it, simply enter tips@sethforprivacy.com to pay via Silent Payments or LN via BOLT 12.

Kee Jefferys

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0400

Episode: S2E14 - Private messaging via Session w/ Kee Jefferys

Private messaging via Session w/ Kee Jefferys

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0400

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.

Anonymous SIM cards via Silent.Link

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 16:08:38 -0400

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.

Monerotopia conference special w/ Douglas Tuman

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 14:38:53 -0400

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, Doug.

Douglas Tuman

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 14:38:26 -0400

Episode: Monerotopia conference special w/ Douglas Tuman

Ben Busby

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 15:30:00 -0400

Episode: S2E12 - Self-hosted search via Whoogle w/ Ben Busby

Self-hosted search via Whoogle w/ Ben Busby

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 15:30:00 -0400

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.

Jos Poortvliet

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0500

Episode: S2E11 - Taking back your data via Nextcloud w/ Jos Poortvliet

Taking back your data via Nextcloud w/ Jos Poortvliet

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0500

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.

idk

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0500

Episode: S2E10 - Network privacy via i2p w/ IDK and Sadie

Network privacy via i2p w/ idk and Sadie

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0500

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.

Sadie Mascis

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0500

Episode: S2E10 - Network privacy via i2p w/ IDK and Sadie

Managing passwords via Bitwarden w/ Ryan Luibrand

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0500

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.

Ryan Luibrand

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0500

Episode: S2E09 - Managing passwords via Bitwarden w/ Ryan Luibrand

Kelly Finnerty

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0500

Episode: S2E08 - Private search via Startpage w/ Kelly Finnerty

Private search via Startpage w/ Kelly Finnerty

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0500

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.

Application privacy via Portmaster w/ David and Daniel from Safing.io

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0500

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.

Daniel Hovie

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0500

Episode: S2E07 - Application privacy via Portmaster w/ David and Daniel from Safing.io

David Gunnarsson

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0500

Episode: S2E07 - Application privacy via Portmaster w/ David and Daniel from Safing.io

Isabela Bagueros

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0500

Episode: S2E06 - Network privacy via Tor w/ Isabela Bagueros from the Tor Project

Network privacy via Tor w/ Isabela Bagueros from the Tor Project

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0500

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.

Bear Arms N' Bitcoin conference special w/ Ragnar Lifthasir

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:25:07 -0500

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 Lifthasir.

Harry Halpin

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0500

Episode: S2E05 - Privacy-preserving networks w/ Harry Halpin from Nym

Privacy-preserving networks w/ Harry Halpin from Nym

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0500

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.

Securing your Bitcoin w/ Zach Herbert from FOUNDATION

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 16:00:00 -0500

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.

Zach Herbert

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 16:00:00 -0500

Episode: An open-source security platform w/ Zach Herbert from Foundation

Ragnar Lifthrasir

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 13:08:56 -0500

Episode: Bear Arms N’ Bitcoin conference special w/ Ragnar Lifthasir

Privacy on Bitcoin w/ Samourai Wallet

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 16:00:00 -0500

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.

Samourai Wallet

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 16:00:00 -0500

Episode: S2E03 - Privacy on Bitcoin w/ Samourai Wallet

Introduction

NOTE: Opt Out is no longer sponsored by any entity, and is done in my free time thanks to the flexibility afforded to me by my role at Cake Wallet as VP. However, I’m leaving my previous sponsors listed here regardless as they have been fantastic supporters of the show over the years, and I want to be sure people understand any potential conflicts of interest at hand.

I’m beyond thrilled that 3 of my favorite entities in the privacy and cryptocurrency space have chosen to support what I’m doing with Opt Out! All three come highly recommended from myself, and to learn more about them, jump into the relevant section on each.

Clean up your data online w/ Rob Shavell from DeleteMe

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 16:00:00 -0500

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.

Rob Shavell

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 16:00:00 -0500

Episode: S2E02 - Clean up your data online w/ Rob Shavell from DeleteMe

Email aliasing w/ Son from SimpleLogin

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 09:30:00 -0500

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.

Son

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 09:30:00 -0500

Episode: S2E01 - Email aliasing w/ Son from SimpleLogin

Privacy first steps

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0400

A quick post detailing a recommendation of the order of steps I would take if starting from scratch in my privacy journey today.

Privacy education, funding, and Apple w/ Sun Knudsen

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Sun Knudsen

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Episode: S1E15 - Privacy education, funding, and Apple w/ Sun Knudsen

Sponsor Special w/ Viktor Vecsei from IVPN

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 15:49:17 -0500

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.

Viktor Vecsei

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 15:49:17 -0500

Episode: Sponsor Special w/ Viktor Vecsei from IVPN

A Bitcoiner's journey towards privacy w/ BitcoinQnA

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Bitcoin QnA

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Episode: S1E14 - A Bitcoiner’s journey towards privacy w/ BitcoinQnA

Odell

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 15:18:47 -0500

Episode: S1E13 - Personal responsibility in privacy, FOSS funding models, and Bitcoin w/ Matt Odell

Personal responsibility in privacy, FOSS funding models, and Bitcoin w/ Matt Odell

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 15:18:47 -0500

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.

Balancing privacy with mental health, plus second realms w/ j43

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 15:21:18 -0500

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.

j43

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 15:21:18 -0500

Episode: S1E12 - Balancing privacy with mental health, plus second realms w/ j43

Global surveillance, VPNs, and Tor w/ Smuggler

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 15:24:28 -0500

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.

Smuggler

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 15:24:28 -0500

Episode: S1E11 - Global surveillance, VPNs, and Tor w/ Smuggler

Chris Blec

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 15:26:30 -0500

Episode: S1E10 - Transitioning to Linux and CalyxOS w/ Chris Blec

Transitioning to Linux and CalyxOS w/ Chris Blec

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 15:26:30 -0500

Wondering what it’s like to take the dive and switch to Linux and CalyxOS at once? How does the recent push for vaccine mandates impact our journey towards privacy? This episode, we’re sitting down with Chris Blec to chat about his journey to Linux and CalyxOS, security and privacy in cryptocurrency, our thoughts on the privacy implications of vaccine mandates, and much more.

Coreboot, FOSS firmware, Pop_OS!, and System76 w/ Jeremy Soller

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 15:50:51 -0500

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.

Jeremy Soller

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 15:50:51 -0500

Episode: Special - Coreboot, FOSS firmware, Pop_OS!, and System76 w/ Jeremy Soller

Cryptoanarchy and freedom w/ Pavol Lupták

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 15:29:07 -0500

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.

Pavol Lupták

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 15:29:07 -0500

Episode: S1E09 - Cryptoanarchy and freedom w/ Pavol Lupták

Alex from LocalMonero/AgoraDesk

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:54:01 -0500

Episode: Sponsor Special w/ Alex from LocalMonero and AgoraDesk

Sponsor Special w/ Alex from LocalMonero and AgoraDesk

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:54:01 -0500

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.

Sponsor Special w/ Vik Sharma from Cake Wallet

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:52:39 -0500

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.

Vik Sharma

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:52:39 -0500

Episode: Sponsor Special w/ Vik Sharma from Cake Wallet

Decentralized and censorship-resistant messaging platforms w/ Sean O'Brien

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 15:30:57 -0500

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.

Sean O'Brien

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 15:30:57 -0500

Episode: S1E08 - Decentralized and censorship-resistant messaging platforms w/ Sean O’Brien

Juraj Bednar

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 15:32:55 -0500

Episode: S1E07 - Parallel econonomies and ethical Veksláks w/ Juraj Bednar

Parallel econonomies and ethical Veksláks w/ Juraj Bednar

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 15:32:55 -0500

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.

Diverter

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:35:17 -0500

Episode: S1E06 - PGP, Bitcoin, and Yunohost w/ Diverter

PGP, Bitcoin, and Yunohost w/ Diverter

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:35:17 -0500

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.

The Tools That Guests of Opt Out Recommend

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:18:24 -0500

This page will serve as a simple place for you to come to find a list of all of the tools that guests of Opt Out have shared as tools they regularly use to opt out of surveillance, data harvesting, etc.

Each Episode's Project to Help You Opt Out

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:59:01 -0500

This will be a place to simply track and combine all of the tools I recommend you take a look at each week with a simple description and some links.

Justin Ehrenhofer

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:37:31 -0500

Episode: S1E05 - Privacy by default, contributing to FOSS, and Monero w/ Justin Ehrenhofer

Privacy by default, contributing to FOSS, and Monero w/ Justin Ehrenhofer

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:37:31 -0500

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.

Nathan Bartram

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:40:26 -0500

Episode: S1E04 - Threat models and the importance of open-source software w/ Nathan from TheNewOil

Threat models and the importance of open-source software w/ Nathan from TheNewOil

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:40:26 -0500

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.

Max Tannahill

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 15:42:46 -0500

Episode: S1E03 - Mobile OS privacy, drag-net surveillance, and cryptocurrency usage w/ Max Tannahill

Mobile OS privacy, drag-net surveillance, and cryptocurrency usage w/ Max Tannahill

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 15:42:46 -0500

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.

Digital identity, FOSS, and self-hosting w/ k3tan

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 15:44:08 -0500

This week, I got the pleasure of sitting down with k3tan to chat about privacy, self-hosting, and some of his favorite tools.

k3tan

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 15:44:08 -0500

Episode: S1E02 - Digital identity, FOSS, and self-hosting w/ k3tan

Announcing my new podcast - Opt Out!

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0500

Welcome to Opt Out, where I sit down with passionate people to learn why privacy matters to them, the tools and techniques they’ve found and leveraged, and where we encourage and inspire others towards personal privacy and data-sovereignty.

Henry from Techlore

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:45:42 -0500

Episode: S1E01 - Privacy as a journey and digital minimalism w/ Techlore

Privacy as a journey and digital minimalism w/ Techlore

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:45:42 -0500

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.

About Opt Out

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 19:01:07 -0500

If you like what we’re doing at Opt Out, you can support the podcast by sharing it with your friends, posting about it on social media, suggesting questions and guests for the show, or supporting the podcast financially.

Opt Out Podcast

Tools from season 2 of Opt Out

Escaping the technocracy w/ Gabriel Custodiet and UrbanHacker

Gabriel Custodiet

UrbanHacker

Bitcoin++ and making Bitcoin dev great w/ Nifty Nei

Nifty Nei

Carl Dong

The next step for VPNs w/ Carl Dong from Obscura

Can AI be private? w/ Marks from OpenSecret

Marks

Dan Keller

Improving SimpleX Chat w/ Evgeny from SimpleX and Dan Keller from Flux

An open-source security platform w/ Zach Herbert from Foundation

How Kagi is fixing search w/ Vlad Prelovac

Vlad Prelovac

Bitcoin and Ossification w/ Jameson Lopp

Jameson Lopp

Proton Wallet w/ Andy Yen

Andy Yen

Evgeny Poberezkin

SimpleX chat and how privacy aligns with the future of computing w/ Evgeny from SimpleX

Eric Sirion

How FediMints could ease onboarding and privacy in Bitcoin w/ Eric Sirion and Matt Odell

Special: Live YouTube Q&A!

Donations

Monero

Bitcoin via BIP 353 username

Kee Jefferys

Private messaging via Session w/ Kee Jefferys

Anonymous SIM cards via Silent.Link

Monerotopia conference special w/ Douglas Tuman

Douglas Tuman

Ben Busby

Self-hosted search via Whoogle w/ Ben Busby

Jos Poortvliet

Taking back your data via Nextcloud w/ Jos Poortvliet

idk

Network privacy via i2p w/ idk and Sadie

Sadie Mascis

Managing passwords via Bitwarden w/ Ryan Luibrand

Ryan Luibrand

Kelly Finnerty

Private search via Startpage w/ Kelly Finnerty

Application privacy via Portmaster w/ David and Daniel from Safing.io

Daniel Hovie

David Gunnarsson

Isabela Bagueros

Network privacy via Tor w/ Isabela Bagueros from the Tor Project

Bear Arms N' Bitcoin conference special w/ Ragnar Lifthasir

Harry Halpin

Privacy-preserving networks w/ Harry Halpin from Nym

Securing your Bitcoin w/ Zach Herbert from FOUNDATION

Zach Herbert

Ragnar Lifthrasir

Privacy on Bitcoin w/ Samourai Wallet

Samourai Wallet

Sponsors

Introduction

Clean up your data online w/ Rob Shavell from DeleteMe

Rob Shavell

Email aliasing w/ Son from SimpleLogin

Son

Privacy first steps

Privacy education, funding, and Apple w/ Sun Knudsen

Sun Knudsen

Sponsor Special w/ Viktor Vecsei from IVPN

Viktor Vecsei

A Bitcoiner's journey towards privacy w/ BitcoinQnA

Bitcoin QnA

Odell

Personal responsibility in privacy, FOSS funding models, and Bitcoin w/ Matt Odell

Balancing privacy with mental health, plus second realms w/ j43

j43

Global surveillance, VPNs, and Tor w/ Smuggler

Smuggler

Chris Blec

Transitioning to Linux and CalyxOS w/ Chris Blec

Coreboot, FOSS firmware, Pop_OS!, and System76 w/ Jeremy Soller

Jeremy Soller