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  • Save In Bitcoin, Spend in Monero | THE UNBOUNDED SERIES: Seth For Privacy
    Feb 16 2026

    In this special series, Max shares why we’re hosting and preserving the Unbounded archive at Ungovernable Misfits. In the third re-release of the series, Seth For Privacy — educator, builder and VP at Cake Wallet joins TBD.

    Seth brings a candid, practical nuance to the state of Bitcoin and Monero, the realities of social media and education, and what “good enough privacy” means for everyday people versus targeted dissidents. Seth and TBD dig into saving in Bitcoin, spending in Monero, the impact of the Samourai Wallet case, why PayJoin V2 and silent payments matter, and how adoption—not tribalism—will determine the future of digital sovereignty.

    Seth shares a pragmatic optimism: we’re winning in usability and tooling, but only if we keep building, learning and refusing false binaries. We explore the current crossroads for Bitcoin privacy, the legal chill from Tornado Cash/Samourai prosecutions, Nostr versus X for reach, and Monero’s resilience amid delistings.

    Seth outlines practical advice for non-technical users, red lines for builders, and his long-view goal: tools that let individuals opt out of broken systems and into freedom—no permission required.

    Stay resilient, and enjoy the series as we continue with Pavel and Colonial in the weeks ahead.

    TWITTER: https://x.com/TheUNBOUNDEDPod
    YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnboundedPodcast

    (00:00:00) Thank You TBD

    (00:01:41) INTRO

    (00:02:30) The Educator Journey

    (00:12:29) No Desire For Privacy

    (00:17:16) Freedom Tech Maximalist

    (00:21:36) Fork in the Road

    (00:25:05) Winning or Losing?

    (00:30:53) Good-Enough Privacy & Threat Models

    (00:39:55) Real-world Use, On/Off Ramps and Merchant Adoption

    (00:47:40) Saving Bitcoin, Spending Monero

    (00:53:03) PayJoin v2, Silent Payments & Product Adoption

    (01:00:28) Red Lines, Legal Risks & Developer Concerns

    (01:10:22) Monero's Resilience

    (01:17:33) What Will the World Look Like?



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    1 h y 21 m
  • OpenClaw: Paradigm Shift or Slop Hype? | FREEDOM TECH FRIDAY 29
    Feb 14 2026

    A weekly live show covering all things Freedom Tech with Max, Q and Seth.

    HELP GET SAMOURAI A PARDON

    • SIGN THE PETITION ----> https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools
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    VALUE FOR VALUE

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    FOUNDATION

    https://foundation.xyz/ungovernable

    Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.

    As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil”.

    Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show!

    Use code: Ungovernable for $10 off of your purchase


    CAKE WALLET

    https://cakewallet.com

    Cake Wallet is an open-source, non-custodial wallet available on Android, iOS, macOS, and Linux.

    Features:
    - Built-in Exchange: Swap easily between Bitcoin and Monero.
    - User-Friendly: Simple interface for all users.

    Monero Users:
    - Batch Transactions: Send multiple payments at once.
    - Faster Syncing: Optimized syncing via specified restore heights
    - Proxy Support: Enhance privacy with proxy node options.

    Bitcoin Users:
    - Coin Control: Manage your transactions effectively.
    - Silent Payments: Static bitcoin addresses
    - Batch Transactions: Streamline your payment process.

    Thank you Cake Wallet for sponsoring the show!


    MYNYMBOX

    https://mynymbox.io

    Your go-to for anonymous server hosting solutions, featuring: virtual private & dedicated servers, domain registration and DNS parking. We don't require any of your personal information, and you can purchase using Bitcoin, Lightning, Monero and many other cryptos.

    Explore benefits such as No KYC, complete privacy & security, and human support.

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  • Burnout, Banter, Breaches & BIPs | THE BITCOIN BRIEF 74
    Feb 12 2026
    Max and Q cover the latest happenings in the world of Bitcoin, privacy and much more. AOBApple FTFLetter 4 from Keonne15k sigsNEWSWrench attacks coming to the USAMore attacks in France - #2Alby launches SandboxStartwithBitcoin.comCitrea mainnet liveOffgrid.cashUmbrel ProUPDATES/RELEASESBisq Mobile v0.4.0Bisq2 v2.1.9Mostro v1.1.0 betaIgloo Desktop v1.0.3LNBits v1.4.2Peach 0.69 (325)StartOS v0.4.0-alphaZeus v0.12.3EDUCATIONBTC Sessions Aqua tutorialBTC Sessions Nunchuk tutorialLearn about V2 transportHELP GET SAMOURAI A PARDONSIGN THE PETITION ----> https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools DONATE TO THE FAMILIES ----> https://www.givesendgo.com/billandkeonneSUPPORT ON SOCIAL MEDIA ---> https://billandkeonne.org/VALUE FOR VALUEThanks for listening you Ungovernable Misfits, we appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy the shows.You can support this episode using your time, talent or treasure.TIME:- create fountain clips for the show- create a meetup- help boost the signal on social mediaTALENT:- create ungovernable misfit inspired art, animation or music- design or implement some software that can make the podcast better- use whatever talents you have to make a contribution to the show!TREASURE:- BOOST IT OR STREAM SATS on the Podcasting 2.0 apps @ https://podcastapps.com- DONATE via Monero @ https://xmrchat.com/ugmf- BUY SOME STICKERS @ https://www.ungovernablemisfits.com/shop/FOUNDATIONhttps://foundation.xyz/ungovernableFoundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil”.Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show!Use code: Ungovernable for $10 off of your purchaseCAKE WALLEThttps://cakewallet.comCake Wallet is an open-source, non-custodial wallet available on Android, iOS, macOS, and Linux.Features:- Built-in Exchange: Swap easily between Bitcoin and Monero.- User-Friendly: Simple interface for all users.Monero Users:- Batch Transactions: Send multiple payments at once.- Faster Syncing: Optimized syncing via specified restore heights- Proxy Support: Enhance privacy with proxy node options.Bitcoin Users:- Coin Control: Manage your transactions effectively.- Silent Payments: Static bitcoin addresses- Batch Transactions: Streamline your payment process.Thank you Cake Wallet for sponsoring the show!MYNYMBOXhttps://mynymbox.ioYour go-to for anonymous server hosting solutions, featuring: virtual private & dedicated servers, domain registration and DNS parking. We don't require any of your personal information, and you can purchase using Bitcoin, Lightning, Monero and many other cryptos.Explore benefits such as No KYC, complete privacy & security, and human support.(00:00) INTRO(00:57) THANK YOU FOUNDATION(01:38) THANK YOU CAKE WALLET(02:43) Drowning in Guiness(10:00) Pardon Samourai Updates(12:52) Scottsdale Wrench Attack(16:06) Kidnapped in Isere(21:22) Alby Launches Sandbox(25:44) Startwithbitcoin.com(27:02) Citrea is Live(29:16) Offgrid DOT Cash(36:44) Umbrel Aluminium(45:54) BOOSTS(49:35) Mostro 1.1 Beta App(50:32) Igloo Desktop(52:46) BTC Sessions Aqua Tutorial(53:46) BTC Sessions Nunchuk Tutorial(54:32) Peter Wuille on V2 Transport(55:53) THANK YOU MYNYMBOX
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  • Defending Bitcoin Privacy | THE UNBOUNDED SERIES: Diverter
    Feb 9 2026

    In this special series, Max shares why we’re hosting and preserving the Unbounded archive at Ungovernable Misfits. In the second re-release of the series, Diverter — a privacy activist and champion of financial sovereignty joins TBD.

    TBD and Diverter discuss Bitcoin’s evolution from a fragile experiment into a durable network, and the new danger it faces—not extinction, but domestication. Diverter explains why the real fight now is over whether individuals can still use Bitcoin as a tool for freedom, the chilling effect of recent prosecutions, and how development of privacy tools is being pushed underground.

    They trace Diverter’s journey from a 2016 trader to a Bitcoin privacy advocate, his early connection to Samourai Wallet, and the community ethos of clear red lines and radical personal responsibility. He reflects on the cost of building and defending privacy, why most people “fold” under state pressure, and the honour—and inevitability—of sacrifice in this arena.

    TBD and Diverter discuss the Samourai case, the legal whiplash around non-custodial tools, the ripple effects across the industry, and why open source resilience matters. Despite setbacks, Diverter remains convinced that “winning” means keeping the door open for anyone who chooses sovereignty—small daily acts of defiance, built by a decentralised, determined community.

    Stay resilient, and enjoy the series as we continue with Seth, Pavel, and Colonial in the weeks ahead.

    TWITTER: https://x.com/TheUNBOUNDEDPod
    YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnboundedPodcast

    (00:00:00) Thank You TBD

    (00:01:41) INTRO

    (00:03:07) Bitcoins New Danger

    (00:08:24) Motivations

    (00:12:20) The Origin

    (00:22:20) Captivated to Contributor

    (00:30:55) Accepting Risk

    (00:38:45) Choke Points & Culture War

    (00:43:51) Pioneers and Proving Grounds

    (00:46:21) Why Privacy Tools Matter

    (00:52:00) Death Athletic

    (00:55:14) The Open Source Hydra

    (00:58:39) Community Response?

    (01:05:53) Cassandra Syndrome

    (01:09:19) What Winning Looks Like





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    1 h y 17 m
  • Apple & Privacy: Friend or Foe? | FREEDOM TECH FRIDAY 28
    Feb 7 2026

    A weekly live show covering all things Freedom Tech with Max, Q and Seth.

    HELP GET SAMOURAI A PARDON

    • SIGN THE PETITION ----> https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools
    • DONATE TO THE FAMILIES ----> https://www.givesendgo.com/billandkeonne
    • SUPPORT ON SOCIAL MEDIA ---> https://billandkeonne.org/

    TO DONATE TO ROMAN'S DEFENSE FUND: https://freeromanstorm.com/donate

    VALUE FOR VALUE

    Thanks for listening you Ungovernable Misfits, we appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy the shows.

    You can support this episode using your time, talent or treasure.

    TIME:

    - create fountain clips for the show
    - create a meetup
    - help boost the signal on social media

    TALENT:

    - create ungovernable misfit inspired art, animation or music
    - design or implement some software that can make the podcast better
    - use whatever talents you have to make a contribution to the show!

    TREASURE:

    - BOOST IT OR STREAM SATS on the Podcasting 2.0 apps @ https://podcastapps.com
    - DONATE via Monero @ https://xmrchat.com/ugmf
    - BUY SOME STICKERS @ https://www.ungovernablemisfits.com/shop/


    FOUNDATION

    https://foundation.xyz/ungovernable

    Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.

    As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil”.

    Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show!

    Use code: Ungovernable for $10 off of your purchase


    CAKE WALLET

    https://cakewallet.com

    Cake Wallet is an open-source, non-custodial wallet available on Android, iOS, macOS, and Linux.

    Features:
    - Built-in Exchange: Swap easily between Bitcoin and Monero.
    - User-Friendly: Simple interface for all users.

    Monero Users:
    - Batch Transactions: Send multiple payments at once.
    - Faster Syncing: Optimized syncing via specified restore heights
    - Proxy Support: Enhance privacy with proxy node options.

    Bitcoin Users:
    - Coin Control: Manage your transactions effectively.
    - Silent Payments: Static bitcoin addresses
    - Batch Transactions: Streamline your payment process.

    Thank you Cake Wallet for sponsoring the show!


    MYNYMBOX

    https://mynymbox.io

    Your go-to for anonymous server hosting solutions, featuring: virtual private & dedicated servers, domain registration and DNS parking. We don't require any of your personal information, and you can purchase using Bitcoin, Lightning, Monero and many other cryptos.

    Explore benefits such as No KYC, complete privacy & security, and human support.

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    59 m
  • Letter #1: Notes From The Inside
    Feb 3 2026
    In these episodes, Max reads Keonne’s recent letters written from FPC Morgantown. The aim in sharing this is simple: amplify Keonne’s story, support him and Bill, and ensure help reaches their families. If his voice isn’t your thing, the full text is linked in the show notes—please read, listen, and share. Consider sending a letter, a book via an approved retailer, or some sats. Your support matters, and together we can keep their stories alive and make a tangible difference.

    LINK TO THE LETTER AT THE RAGE

    Write to Keonne:


    Keonne Rodriguez
    11404-511
    FPC Morgantown
    FEDERAL PRISON CAMP
    P.O. BOX 1000
    MORGANTOWN, WV 26507


    Mailing Guidelines:


    Please note: You can only send letters (no more than 3 pages long). No packages or other items are allowed. Books, magazines, and newspapers must be sent directly from the publisher or an online retailer like Amazon. All letters must include a full return address and sender name to be delivered.


    HELP GET SAMOURAI A PARDON

    • SIGN THE PETITION ----> https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools
    • DONATE TO THE FAMILIES ----> https://www.givesendgo.com/billandkeonne
    • SUPPORT ON SOCIAL MEDIA ---> https://billandkeonne.org/
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    17 m
  • Burnout, Banter, Breaches & BIPs | THE BITCOIN BRIEF 74
    Jan 31 2026
    Max and Q cover the latest happenings in the world of Bitcoin, privacy and much more. AOBBusy BoyFTF: New Year. New Freedom Tech GoalsSamourai reminderBitcoin/Crypto donations now available14.8 k SignaturesThird letter from Keonne now available via The RageNEWSBanter Rule UK- https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15454419/Labour-banter-ban-cost-firms-60million-enforce.html A French company that helps calculate taxes on crypto has been breached and it's suspected that info on 50,000 clients has been leaked.- https://www.leparisien.fr/faits-divers/cryptomonnaies-la-plate-forme-waltio-victime-de-tentative-dextorsion-par-les-mysterieux-shiny-hunters-23-01-2026-KBCBLDCHANDMDIUM6W2JIMJHMM.php Bitcoin hashrate drops 8% as US miners curtail during Winter Storm Fern- https://blockspace.media/insight/bitcoin-hashrate-drops-8-as-us-miners-curtail-during-winter-storm-fern/ Meet John Lick: Stealer of Stolen Funds - https://x.com/zachxbt/status/2014685263327351116 Write a letter of support for Roman Storm- https://freeromanstorm.com/write-letterFrom "A developer": I'm not going to post this on socials as I'm done arguing with plebs who can't verify and read the code for themself, but FYI, I just read through the BIP110 activation client code and: Contrary to the activation parameters as written in the BIP (BIP9 style activation, miner activated), the actual activation client has an additional BIP148 style enforcement starting around August 1st. When the threshold of 55% blocks signaling for bip110 in a single window (2016 blocks) has not been reached, any block that is not signaling for BIP110 after August 1st will be rejected by the activation client, basically splitting themself of, or even coming to a complete halt if there's no hashpower. Looking at the node counts and virtue signaling on X, this is going to be interesting to watch.https://github.com/dathonohm/bitcoin/commit/10bb4479dff1b9cb833795df5e6fab27c71def6d#diff-97c3a52bc5fad452d82670a7fd291800bae20c7bc35bb82686c2c0a4ea7b5b98R4652UPDATES/RELEASESPhoenixd Dashboard: New Analytics Page- https://x.com/_miguelmedeiros/status/2013989529196060902Bithypha: New auto-analysis - display all taint paths between transactions, clusters, and addresses.- https://x.com/bithypha/status/2014650957611561356Envoy 2.2.1: Prime Connectivity- https://x.com/FOUNDATIONdvcs/status/2014679768365482491MyNymBox- DNS Management and Client Portal Merged (https://x.com/mynymbox/status/2015141559239356477)- New Docs Site (https://docs.mynymbox.io/)- Tons of New Templates (https://mynymbox.io/apptemplates)Clawdbot: The New AI Frenzy- https://x.com/damianplayer/status/2015105669620269373MapleAI: Connect Your Clawdbot- https://x.com/marksuman/status/2015653223504269602Crypto Privacy Tracker: Tracking private cryptocurrency value across coins and protocols- https://x.com/cryptoprvcy/status/2014439254592462999Peach: BTC Payserver Plugin- https://x.com/peachbitcoin/status/2015791375854321702Zeus: Adds Stealth Mode- https://x.com/ZeusLN/status/2015782022439190639EDUCATIONEscape the Technocracy: 3D Printing for Radicals Course- https://escapethetechnocracy.com/product-3d-printing-video-course/Cryptography Mathematics Course by Fundamentals ( https://cryptography-xi.vercel.app/)Sparrow Wallet Course by Fundamentals (https://sparrow-deploy.vercel.app/)HELP GET SAMOURAI A PARDONSIGN THE PETITION ----> https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools DONATE TO THE FAMILIES ----> https://www.givesendgo.com/billandkeonneSUPPORT ON SOCIAL MEDIA ---> https://billandkeonne.org/VALUE FOR VALUEThanks for listening you Ungovernable Misfits, we appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy the shows.You can support this episode using your time, talent or treasure.TIME:- create fountain clips for the show- create a meetup- help boost the signal on social mediaTALENT:- create ungovernable misfit inspired art, animation or music- design or implement some software that can make the podcast better- use whatever talents you have to make a contribution to the show!TREASURE:- BOOST IT OR STREAM SATS on the Podcasting 2.0 apps @ https://podcastapps.com- DONATE via Monero @ https://xmrchat.com/ugmf- BUY SOME STICKERS @ https://www.ungovernablemisfits.com/shop/FOUNDATIONhttps://foundation.xyz/ungovernableFoundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil”.Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show!Use code: Ungovernable for $10 off of your purchaseCAKE WALLEThttps://cakewallet.comCake Wallet is an open-source, non-custodial wallet available on Android, iOS, macOS, and Linux.Features:- Built-in Exchange: Swap easily between Bitcoin and Monero.- User-Friendly: Simple interface for all users.Monero Users:- ...
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  • Closed AI Is the New Censorship | The Confab 27: Marks
    Jan 26 2026
    In this Confab, Max sits down with Marks from Maple AI for a candid dive into privacy-first AI and how it intersects with the Bitcoin and Monero worlds many of us live in. They explore his journey from Apple’s AI/ML and product-launch trenches to Mutiny Wallet and now Maple, a secure, confidential-computing alternative to mainstream AI assistants. Marks shares how lawyers, accountants, therapists, and privacy-conscious users are adopting Maple to protect client data while still getting powerful AI assistance, and we unpack why closed AIs can shape narratives through hidden prompts, profiling, and subtle persuasion—especially in future crisis scenarios.Max and Marks also look ahead: open-source and local AI, encrypted enclaves, and the path to personal “Jarvis” agents with strong memory and on-device sovereignty. From live translation and wearables to body-language detection, they consider the benefits and risks—and how cryptographic identity, consent-based data sharing, and verifiable systems could keep humans in control. Marks points listeners to his essay “The Free Thought Manifesto” at https://aiwithconfidence.org for a deeper read on censorship risks and the importance of verifiable AI. Try Maple: trymaple.aiHELP GET SAMOURAI A PARDONSIGN THE PETITION ----> https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools DONATE TO THE FAMILIES ----> https://www.givesendgo.com/billandkeonneSUPPORT ON SOCIAL MEDIA ---> https://billandkeonne.org/VALUE FOR VALUEThanks for listening you Ungovernable Misfits, we appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy the shows.You can support this episode using your time, talent or treasure.TIME:- create fountain clips for the show- create a meetup- help boost the signal on social mediaTALENT:- create ungovernable misfit inspired art, animation or music- design or implement some software that can make the podcast better- use whatever talents you have to make a contribution to the show!TREASURE:- BOOST IT OR STREAM SATS on the Podcasting 2.0 apps @ https://podcastapps.com- DONATE via Monero @ https://xmrchat.com/ugmf- BUY SOME STICKERS @ https://www.ungovernablemisfits.com/shop/FOUNDATIONhttps://foundation.xyz/ungovernableFoundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil”.Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show!Use code: Ungovernable for $10 off of your purchaseCAKE WALLEThttps://cakewallet.comCake Wallet is an open-source, non-custodial wallet available on Android, iOS, macOS, and Linux.Features:- Built-in Exchange: Swap easily between Bitcoin and Monero.- User-Friendly: Simple interface for all users.Monero Users:- Batch Transactions: Send multiple payments at once.- Faster Syncing: Optimized syncing via specified restore heights- Proxy Support: Enhance privacy with proxy node options.Bitcoin Users:- Coin Control: Manage your transactions effectively.- Silent Payments: Static bitcoin addresses- Batch Transactions: Streamline your payment process.Thank you Cake Wallet for sponsoring the show!MYNYMBOXhttps://mynymbox.ioYour go-to for anonymous server hosting solutions, featuring: virtual private & dedicated servers, domain registration and DNS parking. We don't require any of your personal information, and you can purchase using Bitcoin, Lightning, Monero and many other cryptos.Explore benefits such as No KYC, complete privacy & security, and human support.(00:00:00) INTRO(00:01:23) BOOSTS(00:03:30) THANK YOU CAKE WALLET(00:04:17) THANK YOU FOUNDATION(00:05:04) THANK YOU MYNYMBOX(00:06:01) Welcome Back Marks(00:10:25) Bitcoin Meetups and Legal Risk(00:15:25) Life at Apple(00:23:38) Mutiny Plants the Maple Seed(00:27:30) Who's The User?(00:33:17) Closed AI is the New Censorship(00:40:52) Jarvis Dreams(00:46:17) NIMBY AI(00:52:48) What About My Wearables?(00:55:10) Verifiable Systems(01:00:26) The Free Thought Manifesto
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