Don’t Lose Sight Of The Bitcoin Mission
Follow Frank on X. Now that Trump has been elected, Bitcoin enthusiasts and companies alike are more optimistic about the future of Bitcoin in the United States. We can clearly…
Samourai Developers Appear Together In Court For First Time At Status Conference
Today, Samourai Wallet developers Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill appeared together in court in the Southern District of New York for a status conference. I attended the status conference…
The Fight for Bitcoin Privacy Has Truly Begun
This article is featured in Bitcoin Magazine’s “The Privacy Issue”. Subscribe to receive your copy. First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you…
More Samourai Devices Seized: Bitcoin Privacy Activist Appears In Court Ahead of Bail Release
Today marked the first public court hearing in the US Department of Justice’s (DoJ) case against Samourai Wallet developers William Lonergan Hill and Keonne Rodriguez since May 28, 2024, when…
Bitcoin Privacy On Trial: Samourai Developers’ First Court Hearing Recap
Today, in the Southern District of New York, was the first hearing in the US Department of Justice’s (DoJ) case against Samourai Wallet developers Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill.…
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The Non-Custodial Conflict: US Government Actions Stir Crypto Community Concerns
Over the past two days, there has been a notable uptick in concern within the crypto community regarding the U.S. government’s actions toward non-custodial wallets, which facilitate the sovereign storage…
How To Protect Your Bitcoin Seed Phrase With The Kiboruto Stainless-Steel Backup
The Koboruto stainless-steel backup can protect your bitcoin seed phrase, even in the event of fire or flooding. This guide demonstrates how to set up a fresh Samourai Wallet on…
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Now That Authorities Have Shut Down Tornado Cash, Is Bitcoin Next?
Crypto privacy advocates were appalled when U.S. authorities sanctioned and shut down Tornado Cash. Could Bitcoin survive a similar attack? Despite being an automated, decentralized version of a typical cryptocurrency…
How To Maintain Privacy When Spending Mixed Bitcoin
Mixing bitcoin using Whirpool can achieve anonymity. Here are a few tools to help maintain that privacy benefit when spending. Considerations should be made when spending Whirlpool unspent transaction outputs…
Track Me If You Can — How Bitcoin Forward-Looking Anonymity Sets Work
Whirlpool gives a certain level of privacy when using bitcoin, and forward-looking anonymity sets are a measure of how well hidden you are. Let’s talk about Whirlpool “forward-looking anonymity sets”…