The Sovereign Computing Show
The Sovereign Computing Show
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The Sovereign Computing Show is a podcast where we teach you how to take back control of your devices. Sovereign Computing means you own your technology, not the other way around. Hosted by Jordan Bravo and recorded in Atlanta's freedom-tech hackerspace, this show teaches you about topics like self-hosting, privacy, and other digital freedom tools.
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The show explores themes of self-hosting, digital privacy, and technology control, with episodes covering topics like implementing privacy-focused AI assistants, the realities of VPNs, alternatives to app store censorship, and practical steps to enhance smartphone security.
The Sovereign Computing Show is a podcast where we teach you how to take back control of your devices. Sovereign Computing means you own your technology, not the other way around. Hosted by Jordan Bravo and recorded in Atlanta’s freedom-tech hackerspace, this show teaches you about topics like self-hosting, privacy, and other digital freedom tools.
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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