ATL BitLab Podcast
ATL BitLab
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.
Your Phone Number Is Compromised - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV005)
You might not realize it but your phone number is undermining your privacy and digital sovereignty. In this episode of the Sovereign computing show, Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme discuss the problems with the typical setup that most of use have with phone numbers, SIM cards, & cellular data. Then they detail steps you can take to fix the problem by decoupling phone numbers from service providers, using VoIP numbers, eSIMs, and other tools. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/your-phone-
3 Things About Email You Lost Control of (and How to Fix It) - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV004)
Discover how to regain control over your email in this episode of the Sovereign Computing Show with Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme. They outline the three main points of control we’ve lost in the modern age. Learn about domain separation, alternate email providers, and the power of email aliases to protect your privacy and digital life. Jordan and Stephen provide actionable tips and tools, including how to use SimpleLogin for email aliases, employing different email clients, and even self-host
HODLBarbarian: The Unstoppable Force of Technological Deflation - Atlanta BitPlebs - (EVNT003)
Deflation is an unstoppable force driven by rapid technological advances, according to Jeff Booth. In this episode, HODLBarbarian helps you explore the concept of deflation and its impacts on the economy through Booth's lens. We discuss why technology is rendering efforts to create inflation irrelevant, and how central banks' inflationary models drive wealth inequality and societal discord. Discover why Booth believes Bitcoin is the ultimate tool for economic transparency and how it’s repricing
Your Messaging Apps Are Not Private - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV003)
You might think that nobody can read your private messages, but chances are, the apps you are using are not as private as you think. In this episode of the Sovereign Computing Show, Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme discuss how to enhance digital privacy by replacing everyday messaging apps with more secure and sovereign options. They review various messaging applications like Signal, Matrix, and SimpleX, and delve into their benefits and drawbacks. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/yo
Michael Tidwell: Bitcoin Secrets Revealed - The Taptree of Horror - Atlanta BitDevs - Event 002
Michael Tidwell reveals the secrets of the TABConf 6 Capture the Bitcoin challenge. In this one scavenger hunt breakdown, he demonstrates the flexibility and power of Bitcoin's taproot upgrade and how it can be used to build far more interesting things than just simple sending and receiving of bitcoin. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/michael-tidwell-bitcoin-secrets-revealed-taptree-of-horror
Mastering Calendars & Contacts - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV002)
Ready to break free from big tech's grip on your digital life? In this episode of the Sovereign Computing Show, Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme delve into the essential first steps of reclaiming your privacy by managing your own calendars and contacts. They explore various self-sovereign options, from using Proton's encrypted services to setting up Nextcloud and lightweight WebDAV servers. Learn how to seamlessly integrate these tools with your mobile and desktop devices, ensuring your sensitiv
Sovereign Computing: Reclaiming Your Digital Freedom - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV001)
What is sovereign computing? Jordan and Stephen discuss taking back control of your technology to protect your data and ensure that the tools you use are serving your best interest and not the interests of third-parties. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/what-is-sovereign-computing
Light & Jose Storopoli: Strata - Privacy and Programmability with ZK Rollups - Behind the Build (BTB003)
In this episode, we spoke with John Light and Jose Storopoli from Alpen Labs about their project Strata. Strata is a work-in-progress EVM-compatible validity rollup on bitcoin, with the goal of enabling greater privacy and programmability. We go over how a validity rollup like Strata works, the role of bridge operators and sequencers, threat model and failure scenarios, and how you can start testing Strata from their GitHub repo. Full shownotes and links: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/light-jose
Randy Naar: Building Cloud Lightning with Blockstream Greenlight - Behind the Build (BTB002)
In this episode, we spoke with Randy Naar from Blockstream about Greenlight. We go into the weeds with how Greenlight works: proxy hsmd (remote signing), optimizing when nodes are online/offline, watchtowers, webhooks, pairing runes, and BOSS collaboration with Core Lightning. Links Randy Naar Follow on X: https://x.com/cryptocryyp GitHub: https://github.com/Randy80 Bitcoin Grove - Miami, FL: https://www.meetup.com/bitcoin-grove/ Understanding Bitcoin Source - Video Series: https://www.yo
Farscapian: Bitcoin Payment Splits with BOLT 12 Prism - Behind the Build (BTB001)
httpIn this episode, we spoke with Farscapian about BOLT 12 Prism. This is a plugin he has been working on for Core Lightning with Gudnuf which enables you to create payment splits. Prisms are a fascinating topic and I think you'll enjoy hearing about what he is working on! Note: apologies for the rough audio. We had some technical issues. Links Farscapian Website X Nostr Send Him a Tip Gudnuf TABConf 6 BOLT 12 Prism Plugin ROYGBIV.GUIDE roygbiv.guide: a BOLT12-Prism-native Website Pri
Michael Saylor & the Infinite Money Glitch - Elwood the HODL Barbarian - Atlanta BitPlebs (EVNT001)
Atlanta BitPlebs November 13, 2024 - This meeting will be a deep dive in the corporate financial wizardy employed by Michael Saylor's MSTR to generate better returns than Bitcoin itself or any stock in the S&P500 (including NVDA). We will present the Bull case and the Bear case for MicroStrategy and discuss where it could go from here as Saylor looks to execute his ambitious new 21 / 21 plan. Elwood the HODl Barbarian Elwood's Slide Deck