Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
On this episode of Speaking of Bitcoin join Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Stephanie Murphy, Jonathan Mohan and Adam B. Levine as we dive into two new stories perfectly illustrating the oppressive, silly, modern mania that surrounds us all. First we dig into the intense fervor surrounding recent comments by the always controversial Elon Musk. After the break we dig into the recent explosion of Dogeclones and how Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin probably picked the least-worst option available.
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On this episode of Speaking of Bitcoin join Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Stephanie Murphy, Jonathan Mohan and Adam B. Levine as we dive into two new stories perfectly illustrating the oppressive, silly, modern mania that surrounds us all. First we dig into the intense fervor surrounding recent comments by the always controversial Elon Musk. After the break we dig into the recent explosion of Dogeclones and how Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin probably picked the least-worst option available.
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![Get YOUR Name in Mastering the Lightning Network Book [Contribute Your Knowledge & Expertise]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/G7X4x7rHQQM/mqdefault.jpg "Get YOUR Name in Mastering the Lightning Network Book [Contribute Your Knowledge & Expertise]
Collaborative book writing? Yes, thats right. Weve been writing Mastering the Lightning Network for the past year and were planning to deliver it in mid 2021. You can help and if you do, youll get to add your name as a contributor! We need technical and non-technical help. Watch, learn, and contribute.
0:00 Will you give us an update on the Lightning Network book youre writing?
0:02 Node Client Chapter
1:00 The overall book is late because 2020 happened
1:25 Someone told me non-technical people can help too - is that true?
2:52 We welcome contributions for the Lightning Network book.
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![Cryptocurrency Explained: How to Get More Privacy on Bitcoin Transactions [Privacy is a Human Right]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JN1Bowgcle8/mqdefault.jpg "Cryptocurrency Explained: How to Get More Privacy on Bitcoin Transactions [Privacy is a Human Right]
In bitcoin, privacy isnt a one and done sort of thing. However, there are simple ways you can increase privacy on your bitcoin transactions right now. Watch this video to learn how. Of course, these ideas apply to other cryptocurrencies and cryptoassets too.
Chapters
0:00 What are some of the steps one should take to gain privacy while using bitcoin - from simple to advanced?
0:16 You have to do layered defenses
0:42 How you source your bitcoin in the first place
1:22 Buy bitcoin from bitcoin ATMs
2:03 Acquire bitcoin in a person-to-person transaction
2:20 Earn bitcoin
2:41 Avoid address re-use
3:18 Network operational security on all your connections
3:51 Use privacy improving tools
4:38 Financial independence and sovereignty
5:20 Opting out to the system of surveillance and traditional finance is the first step
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Bitcoin Q&A: Why KYC is dangerous - Microviolations of Privacy As Payment - https://youtu.be/rwF7nMWUjBs
Bitcoin Q&A: Privacy is a Human Right https://youtu.be/p4oOrMejI3k
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LEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. https://aantonop.io/takeaworkshop You can also learn from one of his many books. Andreas has written three technical books for developers about blockchain technology, Mastering Bitcoin, Mastering Ethereum, and Mastering the Lightning Network (2021) published by O’Reilly Media. He’s also written The Internet of Money Series books, which explain why bitcoin, ethereum, and open blockchains matter.
About aantonop: Andreas isnt promoting a company or an organization; hes paid by the community (people who support this work on Patreon and YouTube) and provides an unbiased look at open blockchain technologies, what they can do for our societies, and how to get involved (if you decide you want to). Learn more at https://aantonop.com
From Andreas: You may already know that my mission is to educate as many people as possible about #Bitcoin and open blockchain technologies. Watching these videos and sharing them with others is a big part of that. Thank you for being part of this mission.
***Learn More From Andreas’ Workshops, Books & Events**
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![New Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Exchange Regulations in the US [Self-Hosted Wallets Unaffected]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Jh0hocs-_PA/mqdefault.jpg "New Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Exchange Regulations in the US [Self-Hosted Wallets Unaffected]
Is the Trump administration is trying to push through bitcoin & cryptocurrency wallet regulations in the USA? Maybe youve seen the CEO of Coinbase make statements against these regulations. But whats actually being proposed? Why are exchange CEOs making statements [HINT: its not altruism or principles]? Watch this 10 min video to learn what these proposed regulations are, how theyd affect regular crypto users, why the regulations would be impotent if actually enacted, and why CEOs of exchanges are worried.
Chapters
0:00 Donald Trump asks, Whats your opinion about the rumored burdensome cryptocurrency wallet rules that I may rush out soon? (obviously this is a pseudonym and POTUS did not actually ask this question)
0:32 You should be using self-hosted bitcoin crypto wallets, non-custodial wallets where you control the cryptocurrency keys
0:48 Financial regulators are getting nervous about... burdensome civil liberties and freedom
1:17 They are trying to regulate the use of self-hosted wallets, by way of regulations on cryptocurrency exchanges
2:01 You cannot enforce regulations on how people use their own self-hosted cryptocurrency wallets
2:55 Can you prove the address youre withdrawing to belongs to you? (yes, always)
3:00 The proposed law: when you withdraw from an exchange, you must prove the address youre withdrawing to belongs to you
4:02 Cryptocurrency exchanges would be negatively affected but not users of self-hosted wallets
5:12 How easy would these proposed regulations be to bypass? Too easy, trivially easy
8:23 The regulation will make cryptocurrency exchanges less valuable, less useful, and more expensive than self-hosted wallets
8:56 Making Not Your Keys, Not Your Coins even more attractive
10:00 What is the impact of these regulations? Drive more people to self-custody of their cryptocurrency!
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Bitcoin Q&A: Climbing the sovereignty staircase - https://youtu.be/pOVm8YK3A_0
How do Mnemonic Seeds work? https://youtu.be/wWCIQFNf_8g
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From Andreas: You may already know that my mission is to educate as many people as possible about #Bitcoin and open blockchain technologies. Watching these videos and sharing them with others is a big part of that. Thank you for being part of this mission.
***Learn More From Andreas’ Workshops, Books & Events**
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