Bitcoin, Blockchain, And The Technologies Of Our Future

Crypto detractors have always said you can’t do anything with crypto other than speculate. They have clearly never visited New Hampshire, Townsville, or El Salvador.There are places today where you could live entirely off crypto and we dive into 3 in this video.Having an alternative money to government fiat is no longer a pipe dream, it’s a reality. It’s just a matter of time before people realize they have options.Part of our "Using Crypto Everyday" series:Episode 1: 4 Reasons to Use Crypto Everyday: beginner’s guide https://youtu.be/0tZC6DZwDO0Brought to you by NBTV members: Sterling Schuyler, Will Sandoval, and Naomi BrockwellSpecial thanks to: Carl Soderberg of Able Ebenezer Brewing Companyhttps://ableebenezer.com/Joel Valenzuela of Digital Cash Network https://odysee.com/@DigitalCashNetwork:c?r=34kF7MxQqxN6ajSzQDL7wZ8xYxVYozBSHayden Otto of Haydenotto.comHttps://haydenotto.comElaine Ramirez of Coindeskhttps://Coindesk.comTo make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to NBTV, visit https://www.n

What is AT&T doing at 1111340002?That is what SIM expert David Allen Burgess asked when he found secret records of phone activity that the user had no idea about. Welcome to the magical world of proactive SIMs - SIM cards that send data off your phone without you or your phone's operating system knowing. There is no public documentation about these messages, there's no way to see all the information in the messages, and the cell companies won't talk about it. Are SIM cards more vulnerable than we'd thought?Huge thank you to David Allen Burgess for his time and expertise! You can read his original report here:https://medium.com/telecom-expert/what-is-at-t-doing-at-1111340002-c418876c212cTo make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/supportSign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.V

We all want to protect our computers from Malware: things like computer viruses, spyware, and ransomware. Advertisements will tell you that having extra antivirus software installed on your computer is the best solution, but a lot of people don't realize that most computers these days already have antivirus protection built in. Also, is 3rd party antivirus software really all that it is cracked up to be?In some cases, having this  installed in your machine can actually be WORSE than having none at all.In this video, I go over how antivirus software works (and how it doesn’t), how it can be exploited by hackers, and the BEST protections agains malware. Chapters:00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Types of Malware01:27 - What is Anti-malware Software01:52 - Pros and Cons of AM Software07:20 - Inbuilt AM Protection: Microsoft07:40 - Inbuilt AM Protection: Mac OS09:05 - Operating Systems: Windows09:21 - Operating Systems: Mac OS10:24 -  Operating Systems: Linux11:38 -  Operating Systems: Chrome OS12:35 - OS summary12:55 -

Where is the best place in the world for crypto? This could mean multiple things:- Where can you find good crypto regulation and taxes?- Where is the best place to spend your crypto, and use it day-to-day?Over the next few videos we’ll dive into a bunch of places that have at one time claimed to be the “best for crypto”, and see how they actually fare today.00:00 Intro01:00 European Union02:25 Portugal06:15 Malta09:46 Slovenia11:40 SummaryIn upcoming videos we’ll dive into:Wyoming, USAPuerto RicoSingaporeEl SalvadorNew Hampshire, USATownsville, AustraliaNigeriaLiechtensteinSwitzerlandBermudaKeep in mind that laws change, and so does adoption, so we’ll try to keep these videos updated over time. Also, we’re not your lawyers or accountants, so please consult a professional if you’re looking for specific advice for your situation.Brought to you by NBTV creators: Sterling Schuyler, Lee Rennie, Will Sandoval, and Naomi BrockwellTo make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/sup

"Ultimately the only real solution ... is to stop using platforms and start using protocols, things like Ghost and Odysee and places like that. There is no CEO that you can sufficiently pressure into deplatforming somebody. It just technologically can't be done because of how decentralized blockchain is."That is what Glenn Greenwald said in an interview with me this week, but he also recognized that he's not sure these protocols are pervasive and user friendly enough yet. Greenwald has been embracing the world of alternative media platforms recently, building one of the most successful Substacks, where he sends regular articles directly to his subscribers without fear of censorship. 00:00 Intro00:14 The Fourth Estate05:12 Government Control of the Narrative11:34 The Migration to Alternative Media20:06 The Ultimate Solution to CensorshipGlenn Greenwald was central to the publication of the Snowden revelations, was awarded the 2013 George Polk Award, and his journalism led to The Guardian an

I had a great time talking to Rob Schmitt on Newsmax to talk about bitcoin and why it first became valuable. Date filmed: Nov 11, 2021To make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/supportSign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website: https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

Is mining at home profitable? That depends on which coins you’re mining, the hashing difficulty of the network, the equipment you’re using, and the price of electricity where you’re mining.I'll teach you what you need to know to get started with mining and make your setup more profitable. For an intro to what Mining is, watch “How Mining Works”https://youtu.be/Nn6TWD5pCoA00:00 Intro00:38 Why Mine?01:52 Equipment06:00 Hosting Facilities08:13 Repurposing your Gaming Computer08:54 Energy Costs10:12 Best Places for Crypto Mining11:19 Hashing Difficulty12:42 Tricks to Increase Profits14:29 CAT!!!Huge thank you to Marshall Long and Will Foxely for chatting with me!Brought to you by NBTV members: Lee Rennie, Emily Kotow, Will Sandoval, and Naomi BrockwellTo make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/supportSign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investme

(Note: graphene only works on Pixel phones, if you have a non pixel phone you can instal lineage, but it’s a more complicated process)Google is all over our phones. The amount of data that they’re collecting about us is astronomical, regardless of whether we’re using an iPhone or an Android.But why does it matter if Google knows so much about us? First, that data is being siphoned up by governments: Not just the US government, but governments all over the world. While we’re probably not doing anything wrong, what is considered “normal” or “acceptable” today may not be tomorrow. Regimes come and go, culture changes, but that data is forever.Second, carving out some privacy in our digital lives is important. Surveillance has dramatic effects on a society: We self-censor and conform when we know we’re being watched.Luckily there are lots of ways that we can protect our data so that it’s not all collected and stored in a permanent record attached to our identity.I went to a “de-google your phone” install party th

If you want more privacy on the internet, the operating system you choose plays a crucial role.We’ve all heard of Windows and Mac, but the “Tails” operating system puts privacy first. Snowden, Glenn Greenwald, and Laura Poitras swear by it.Tails aims to “do the right thing” right out of the box by default, to protect less tech-savvy users from the most likely and highest impact risks to their privacy.On of the most interesting aspects:It wipes the memory of the system every time you log off, leaving no trace of what was done on the computer. You run if from a USB stick, and it doesn’t affect anything else on your computer.To be clear, this isn’t going to be your every day system: It’s an extreme privacy measure for high risk people like activists and journalists. But if you don’t like the idea of everything you do on the internet being monitored, this might be an option to try out.I’ll walk you through how to install Tails, how to use it, and will go over important warnings you need to know when using it.00:0

The long-awaited ProShares ETF launches with record highs, Bitcoin takes off, and crypto in general explodes.Current price at time of posting: $66,000I chatted with Charles Payne on Fox Business about what’s next.Original segment:http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/6277882958001To make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/supportSign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

Does someone have remote access to your phone? Can they access your cameras without you knowing, and see everything you do on the device? How would you know if they could?There are hundreds of spyware apps that can be used to spy or track people without their knowledge. It's often called "Stalkerware". Sometimes these apps are targeted towards nervous parents who want to keep tabs on their children for their safety. But other times it’s a controlling domestic partner who installs the spyware.Not only is Stalkerware an extreme violation of trust, but it's also incredibly dangerous, because the spyware company itself also gets access to all the sensitive information on the phone.We dive into different types of stalkerware, how to detect it, and what to do if you find any on your device. We’ll also give some tips to beef up your phone security to prevent this stuff from being installed in the first place.00:00 - Intro00:56 - Types of Stalkerware04:22 - How to Detect Stalkerware06:11 - How to

VPNs are often considered an essential part of your toolkit if you want to live a modern, privacy-conscious lifestyle... but most computer security experts will tell you that they’re not tools for privacy AT ALL!When you use a consumer VPN, the VPN company is able to see everything you’re doing. Many log and even sell all of your data. And even if they promise not to, it’s difficult to verify.But that doesn’t mean we need to avoid commercial VPNs altogether -- there can be good reasons to use one.For example, if you’re on public wifi at an airport or coffee shop, or if you want to spoof your location.But not all VPNs are created equally, and a big piece of evaluating a VPN provider is understanding how they make their money and how responsibly they handle data.In this video, I go over how VPNs work, when to use them, and criteria for choosing a good one.00:00 - Intro01:04 - How VPNs Work01:14 - Why use a VPN?03:10 - Criteria for a VPN08:04 - Recommended VPNsVPNs do have their place in your privacy toolkit - j

Talking Crypto with Charles Payne on "Making Money", Fox Business, from September 30th 2021Thanks so much for having me on the show, Charles!Original clip:https://youtu.be/aocb1Lwe1z4To make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to my channel, visit https://www.nbtv.media/supportSign up for the free cryptobeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

Charles Hoskinson is best known as the creator of Cardano, a top 4 cryptocurrency that has been comfortably in the top 10 for a while now.But before that, he was a co-founder of Ethereum, he was part of BitShares with Dan Larimer, and he was the creator of the Bitcoin Education Project.Back in 2014, long before Ethereum had even launched, I first met and interviewed Charles, at a conference in Toronto. Now 7 years later, we reconnected in Mexico at the Satoshi Roundtable, and dived into everything that’s happened since then. Cardano’s meteoric rise, Ethereum’s success, and the shift of Bitcoin culture.Thanks for chatting with me, Charles!00:00  Intro00:30  The TED talk that changed everything02:32  Friction and Fallout03:50  The Developing World10:12  Inflation and the DeFi Boom17:00  History of Crypto19:51  Charles’ early years: Bitcoin Course, BitShares26:00  Ethereum DRAMA30:05  Cardano’s Journey of Research32:47  BATTLE for Base Layer & Bitcoin cultists42:57  Bitcoin Religion52:25  Power of CHOICE57:5

Credit cards are a notoriously insecure means of payment and credit card fraud is one of the most common types of identity theft in the US. We give out our credit card number constantly without even thinking about it, and with it our name and home address. Enter Virtual Credit Cards: they're like a VPN for your credit card. No more revealing private information to every stranger from whom you want to make a purchase. No more handing out the keys to the kingdom that allow anyone to draw money from your account.Crypto is my preferred means of payment because you retain sovereignty over your money, you can have much better financial privacy, and you can save a bunch of money if you use services like Purse.io, Bitrefill, and Dash Direct.BUT...Some people are not yet ready to take the plunge completely into crypto. So if you enjoy the world of recurring payments and credit card purchases but are looking for a more private option, VIRTUAL credit cards may be for you!In this video, Josh Summers from “All Things

In this digital realm there are lots of scammers who will try to pick your digital pockets, so you need to learn to be street smart. Here are some BIG scams to watch out for, which I have either seen personally or have had close friends fall victim to.As a general rule, never give out your private information, passwords or account numbers out to anyone who calls you unannounced - no matter who they claim to be!In this video we’ll give you the best ways to know your enemy and protect yourself:00:00 - Intro00:56 - Giveaways01:54 - Don’t trust the “celebrities”02:34 - Popular email phishing scams03:11 - DON’T CLICK ON THE LINK04:32 - Your phone number is PUBLIC05:27 - SCAM: Appeals to authority06:00 - The FAMILY TRAGEDY scam06:42 - How well do you know that person you’re chatting to online?07:11 - Grooming07:59 - 2FA08:26 - Vaults08:44 - Passwords (watch https://youtu.be/wPQrLkHLWJ4 for good password hygiene!)I will NEVER contact you to offer advice, counseling, or free crypto and neither will any REAL person. S

More and more people are waking up to why financial privacy is so important, and just how invasive the traditional banking system is.Many cryptocurrencies, even though they give you back control over your money, are actually pretty bad for privacy, and can expose your full transaction history and holdings to everyone.That’s where Privacy coins come in.This is the first of many videos exploring various privacy coins and how they can bring anonymity back into your life -- We’re starting with Zcash00:00 - Intro to privacy coins02:10 - Zero Knowledge Proofs02:45 - Fungibility05:00 - Shielded vs Unshielded transactions07:30 - Transaction Fees07:37 - Unified Addresses08:38 - Halo 209:00 - Migration09:50 - Scaling10:33 - Recommended productsA special THANK YOU to Nathan Wilcox for chatting with us about Zcash!NBTV team behind this video: Lee Rennie, Will Sandoval, Sarah Kordyban, and Naomi BrockwellTo make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/supportSign up for the free cryptob

Did you know that when you share a photo online, you might be revealing the exact location of your home? Or that when you print a document, there are hidden dots on the page that reveal the exact printer the document came from?Metadata is data about data. It's attached to EVERY digital artifact, and when you share a digital file, you're probably revealing a lot more information than intended. How do you find this metadata and erase it? We'll teach you in this video.00:00 - Intro01:26 - What is Metadata?02:29 - Why is this important?04:28 - How to Find Metadata04:49 - How to Scrub Metadata (Easy)06:55 - How to Scrub Metadata (Deep Dive)07:47 - Other Digital ArtifactsHuge THANK YOU to David Huerta and the Freedom of the Press Foundation for their  insight!You can read more about metadata from their training guides:https://freedom.press/training/redacting-photos-on-the-go/https://freedom.press/training/everything-you-wanted-know-about-media-metadata-were-afraid-ask/Written by Will Sandoval and Nao

Search engines completely revolutionized how we access the web. If you want to find a website, you can type in keywords and search engines will show you a list of websites that match your criteria.  But your searches can reveal a lot of private information about you: your interests, location, medical conditions, political affiliation. Google has 90% of the market share for searches, and they track everything you do. This gives them a deep, granular insight into who you are, and this is information that they sell. Search engines are also an effective tool for controlling what information people have access to, and there are many studies that look at how search engines influence the behavior of users by filtering out some search results and prioritizing others.Luckily there are many ways you can protect your privacy and take back control over your quests for information. Sometimes you sacrifice the quality of your search results by doing this, but other times you’d be surprised at how good alternative results a

Now that you've gotten into crypto, what do you DO with your crypto? Many people are building their savings in cryptocurrencies that can't be debased, in preparation for potential future economic upheaval.But there are some who argue that this day of upheaval is already here:- We have a financial system where you have to ask permission to use your own money, and payments can be blocked - Where every time you swipe your card your purchases are tracked & monitored. - Where any savings that you do leave in fiat in your bank account are losing value fast. So for this reason, more and more people are choosing not to have any money in fiat at all. They convert all their savings to crypto, and then live entirely off that crypto.As part of my beginner’s guide to using crypto everyday, I spent a day with Joël Valenzuela to find out how he lives 100% on crypto:How does he buy groceries? Pay rent? Buy from major chains that don't accept crypto? Manage volatility?His answers are really helpful for anyo