ATL BitLab Podcast
ATL BitLab Podcast
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Recorded in Atlanta's freedom-tech hackerspace, the ATL BitLab podcast covers the world of freedom technology, including bitcoin, privacy tech, nostr, sovereign computing, and more. Some episodes are geared towards the absolute beginner and some go deep into the weeds with how the technology works. There's something here for everyone.
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The podcast focuses on various topics within freedom technology, featuring episodes like 'HODLBarbarian: The Unstoppable Force of Technological Deflation' covering economic implications of technological advancements, and 'Your Messaging Apps Are Not Private', which explores enhancing digital privacy through secure messaging alternatives.
Recorded in Atlanta’s freedom-tech hackerspace, the ATL BitLab podcast covers the world of freedom technology, including bitcoin, privacy tech, nostr, sovereign computing, and more. Some episodes are geared towards the absolute beginner and some go deep into the weeds with how the technology works. There’s something here for everyone.
Bitcoin is built on the principle of not trusting third parties, but are you trusting someone else’s node to validate your transactions? In this episode, Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme explore why running your own Bitcoin and Lightning nodes is crucial for true financial sovereignty. They break down the hardware requirements, software options like Umbrel and Start OS, and how to connect popular wallets to your own node. Plus, news about Thunderbird’s new email service and the concerning bankruptcy sale of 23andMe’s genetic data.
Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/bitcoin-sovereignty-running-your-own-full-node
00:00 Why You Should Run Your Own Bitcoin Node
00:39 Introduction to The Sovereign Computing Show
00:55 ATL BitLab Sponsorship Information
01:58 Welcome and Contact Information
02:46 News: Thunderbird’s New Email Service
06:29 News: 23andMe’s Data Bankruptcy Sale
10:15 Main Topic: Bitcoin & Lightning Node Setup
13:28 The Philosophy of Verifying Your Own Transactions
18:00 Bitcoin Node Hardware Requirements
19:07 Bitcoin vs. Lightning Nodes Explained
21:59 Setting Up a Bitcoin Node with Umbrel or Start OS
24:42 Hardware Recommendations: From Raspberry Pi to Mini PCs
26:26 System Requirements and Performance Considerations
34:20 Connecting Wallets to Your Node (Phoenix, Blue Wallet, Sparrow)
38:01 Lightning Node Options: LND, Core Lightning, Alby Hub
40:01 Software Ecosystem Around Lightning Nodes
42:24 PhoenixD for Developers
46:22 User Feedback on Mobile Operating Systems
50:24 Conclusion
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