ATL BitLab Podcast
ATL BitLab Podcast
Podcast Description
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.
Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme return with a news-packed episode covering the latest privacy violations and surveillance schemes. They discuss Trump’s plan to create a master database of Americans using Palantir, WhatsApp AI accidentally leaking user phone numbers, Meta and Yandex exploiting Android phones to track browsing habits, and Ford’s patent for cars that report speeding drivers. Plus, Jordan shares updates on his sovereign computing journey including anonymous phone services, Alby Hub lightning setup, and self-hosted lightning addresses.
Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast
00:00 Introduction and Digital Footprint Philosophy
00:35 Welcome to Sovereign Computing Show
00:51 ATL BitLab Sponsorship
01:55 Production Updates and Schedule Changes
03:18 News: Trump Taps Palantir for Master Database on Americans
06:02 Discussion: Government Data Collection Reality
08:50 Advice: Minimizing Digital Footprints
09:42 Personal Anecdote: Marketing Work with Surveillance Tech
13:17 News: WhatsApp AI Mistakenly Shares User’s Phone Number
18:07 Analysis: LLM Context and Security Rules
24:01 WhatsApp Metadata and AI Concerns
24:59 News: Meta and Yandex Android Tracking Exploit
28:34 Technical Details: localhost Port Listening
30:56 Instagram Microphone Surveillance Discussion
34:23 News: Ford Patents Car Surveillance Technology
38:37 Future of Autonomous Vehicles and Privacy
40:06 Privacy Alternative: Toyota Hilux No-Frills Truck
42:08 Jordan’s Sovereign Computing Updates
42:31 Text Verify for Anonymous Phone Verification
45:12 Steven’s Experience with Simple Login App
48:01 Mint Mobile Payment Issues and AT&T Alternative
49:55 Self-Hosting: Albi Hub Lightning Node Setup
51:48 Self-Custodial Podcast Boosts with Podverse
52:09 Self-Hosted Lightning Address with RustDress
54:20 Nix Package Repository Work
55:05 Wrap-up and Contact Information
55:46 Outro and Bitcoin Tips
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