Bitcoin, Blockchain, And The Technologies Of Our Future

Snowden once tweeted:"I wouldn't use WiFi at home, because global maps of every wireless access point's unique ID—including yours—are free and constantly updated. I would use ethernet; yes, ethernet on a phone."A while ago I made a video that explained why you should never turn your phone into a hotspot, and why wifi is less secure than a wired ethernet connection. It was shocking to me how much data we're sending out via radio-waves without realizing.The video went viral with over a MILLION views! And there have been so many FANTASTIC questions and comments that I felt it warranted a follow up response video. This new video also updates, clarifies and corrects some information that was not 100% explained the first time around.Watch the first video here: https://youtu.be/KXEe2kqiYIMWatch this video on LBRY: https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Snowden-says-dont-use-wifi-RESPONSE-VIDEO:e?r=65CZ4khtLVosPYvDbjTstVZydgm3NDF8Map site referenced: Wigle.netGreat article: https://osintcuri

Social media dominates our lives, and we willingly spend hours of our time engaging on these platforms FOR FREE. But what if we could actually make money doing this?Scott C Cunningham joins me to review some excellent alternatives to mainstream platforms that actually PAY YOU in cryptocurrency for doing literally the same things you are probably already doing.Earning crypto is one of the best ways to get involved, and these platforms are a good way to start integrating it into your daily life.You can follow me on the platforms mentioned:LBRY: https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4...HIVE: https://peakd.com/@skycorridorsRead.cash: https://read.cash/@NaomiBrockwellMemo.cash: https://memo.cash/profile/1Kjvmr2QJmNcLgSuHVxR6otah9eHcx6L1EFlote: https://flote.app/user/NaomiBrockwellCointr.ee: https://Cointr.ee/NaomiBrockwellSpecial THANK YOU to Scott C. Cunningham for chatting with me!You can find all of his links here:https://cointr.ee/scottcbusinessEdited by Lee RennieTo make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation

Seeing as we do a huge amount of our communicating via messaging services these days, it’s important to know what information we giving out, and to whom.There are many messaging apps that bill themselves as being “private”, but which ones actually are?We dig into Whatsapp, iMessage, Telegram, Signal, Session, Threema, Wire, and Matrix to tell you what’s what.Written by Reuben Yap, C. Edward Kelso, and Naomi BrockwellSpecial thanks to Kieran Mesquita and Andy for their help with researchEdited by Lee RennieTo make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to my channel, visit https://cointr.ee/nbtvSign 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.media Support the show

The ability to share short messages instantly to someone’s phone has transformed the way we communicate. There are countless options: Sms, iMessage, Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp, Signal... but how PRIVATE are these services?In this video go over some of the LEAST private messaging apps, and what to look for in an app if privacy is important to you. In our next video, we'll review some of the messaging apps that bill themselves as "private"... and whether they actually are!Written by Reuben Yap, C. Edward Kelso, and Naomi BrockwellEdited by Lee RennieTo make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to my channel, visit https://cointr.ee/nbtvSign up for the free cryptobeat newsletter here:https://Naomibrockwell.com/cryptobeatWatch this on Odysee: https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell...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 new NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

If you’re new to crypto it can be really confusing to try to understand what all these different cryptocurrencies do. Are there different use cases? Are the ones with the best memes the most important?  This video is part of a beginner’s guide to using crypto everyday. In this episode we give an introduction to some different types of cryptocurrencies, and how they might fit into your everyday life.Disclaimer:  There are always plenty of people trying to scam you out of your money, so be careful. Make sure you understand exactly what you’re getting into before buying anything! This video is not investment advice, but just lets you know about some popular cryptocurrency options for your everyday life.But DO go and explore this exciting new world of cryptocurrency,  where innovation is moving at breakneck speed and has provided a pushback to governments’ monopolies on money.It’s definitely an exciting time to start learning about decentralized, programmable money.Edited by Lee RennieTo make a tax-deductible (in

Our lives and day-to-day activities have largely moved onto our digital devices. But this new digital landscape is filled with people trying to monitor these activities and figure out exactly what we’re doing on our devices.What if we don’t want all of our online activity to be viewable by strangers?I decided to see if it were possible to set up new apple devices that weren’t tied to my identity in any way – that were completely anonymous. And I found the more private I wanted to be... the less convenient it was.Some quick tips:Use cashBeware of iCloudDisable SiriNEVER remember wifi networks!I chose Apple products for this video because they’re mainstream, and will go over some other private solutions in other videos.One resource I highly recommend if you’re interested in extreme privacy is a fantastic book by Michael Bazzel called “Extreme Privacy: What It Takes to Disappear”https://amzn.to/3dGycNQWatch on Odysee:https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/anonymous-apple-products:f?r=GBKV3BnkTF8CCXcAX4Epab9vvHE

Are we in for another bear cycle lasting years, or are we going to the moon? To figure that out, we have to look at what caused the recent run up. Brian Brooks is the former Acting Comptroller of the Currency, and current CEO of Binance.US, so he has a particularly insightful perspective that bridges the worlds of traditional finance and crypto.Renowned economist, George Selgin, is a Senior Fellow and Director of the Cato Institute's Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives.I chat to them both about what's going on with the US dollar money supply right now, and how that might affect your bitcoin holdings. Edited by Lee RennieTo make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to my channel, visit https://cointr.ee/nbtvSign up for the free cryptobeat newsletter here:https://Naomibrockwell.com/cryptobeatWatch on Odysee:https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/bitcoin-and-inflation:aSupport the show

E-mail remains an essential backbone of internet communication, with over 4 billion users worldwide. But is it private? Actually it's inherently insecure. Furthermore, the vast majority of users rely on free online email services. Did you know that they use AI algorithms to scan your emails in order to learn more about you? Or that emails are stored in the clear, meaning in the event of a hack, all your emails would be leaked? Do you know what Metadata is and how much is collected by your email provider?In this video, we go over what makes a good private email service and provide you with valuable suggestions for safer alternatives than the big names you are used to.There is no one-size-fits-all answer for email, as it depends on your own threat model. But moving away from that old gmail or yahoo account is a GREAT place to start.Watch on Odysee: https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/most-private-email:4?r=GBKV3BnkTF8CCXcAX4Epab9vvHEgnLE1Written by Reuben YapEdited by Lee RennieTo make a tax-deductible

“What is the best way to buy crypto?”The question at the top of every beginner's mind.In this video we go over:  Exchanges, Bitcoin ATMs, Apps, In-Person Methods, and other ways you can purchase crypto. We discuss the pros and cons of each so that you can make an informed decision as to which crypto on-ramp works best for you!Disclaimer: The crypto space is filled with scams, so whichever method you choose, make sure it's a legit site and not a copycat. Also, do your own research, experiment with small sums at first, and always put security first. There’s no sense in seeing your crypto of choice moon only to lose it all through theft or mistakes!The purpose of this Using Crypto Every Day series is to help newcomers gain tools they need to safely operate in this exciting new world, with a focus on using the most freedom-oriented tools possible. Other episodes in the series:4 Reasons to Use Crypto Everyday: https://youtu.be/0tZC6DZwDO0Beginner's Guide to Crypto Wallets: https://youtu.be/kH3B721Vf

Amazon Sidewalk has launched! But how secure is it? As of today, owners of Ring security cameras and Alexa devices are contributing a small portion of their internet bandwidth to create a network that makes it so devices stay connected further away from a home router and remain online when local Wi-Fi goes down. Sounds great for home security, but what about privacy? It means Amazon can stay connected to you AT ALL TIMES. And everyone with an Amazon device is automatically opted-IN by default. Millions of people will now be co-opted into the program whether they know anything about it or not. It's also worth noting that fmr NSA director Keith Alexander now works on the board of Amazon.As always, your privacy choices are your own preference, but you should ALWAYS be aware when people are collecting your data so that you can make informed decisions. But if you are privacy conscious, you might want to Opt out of Sidewalk!Support the show

We’re getting back into conference season, but along with crypto conferences come criminals, hackers, and malicious actors.Here are some tips and reminders to help you stay safe when traveling and attending cryptocurrency-related events. They’re also just really important security tips in general!Learn more about crypto safety from the Casa article:https://blog.keys.casa/travel-tips-for-bitcoin-security/?pk_campaign=travel-bitcoin-security-tips&pk_source=brockwell-yt&pk_medium=youtubeWritten by Ron Stoner of CasaEdited by Lee RennieTo 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

Outrage sparked after a Ryanair flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Belarus this week, so that authorities could arrested an opposition activist on board. The orders to arrest journalist, Roman Protasevich, came directly from Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. US and EU officials have condemned the actions calling it "outrageous and illegal behavior” and some are even calling it “unprecedented”.The government’s attack on the media in Belarus is disgraceful. However, some of the very same figures who are now outraged at Belarus are conveniently forgetting their own actions just eight years ago when the US and EU conspired to ground a plane carrying the President of Bolivia in order to conduct a search for Edward Snowden.  I’d like their pro “freedom of the press” narrative more if it were actually sincere, but while Julian Assange is still behind bars, it’s hard to believe that the Biden administration and US pundits have suddenly embraced dissident journalists and information freedo

The story of the $400,000,000 Pizza! (or $380,000,000 to be precise...)Eleven years ago today, Laszlo Hanyecz made what would become one of the most famous food purchases of all time, and now today will forever be known as Bitcoin Pizza Day.Hanyecz asked an online forum if anyone would be willing to send him 2 large pizzas in exchange for 10,000 Bitcoins.Jeremy Sturdivant took the offer, and it was the first exchange of real world goods for Bitcoin in history.Some say both men were ultimately fools for not holding onto those 10,000 Bitcoin. Others recognize that this exchange grounded bitcoin’s price in terms of real world goods for the first time ever, and became a catalyst for greater adoption. We finally had a money that was uncensorable, peer-to-peer, permissionless, and you could actually use it in your every day life to buy things. It was a revolution, covered in marinara sauce.Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day, everyone!And thank you Hanyecz and Sturdivant for helping ignite what quickly became a full fledged cr

Our whole lives are in our phones. We’re addicted to feeding them data about ourselves, and we take them with us everywhere we go. But Snowden says they’re tracking devices. Snowden teamed up with hardware security expert Bunnie Huang to craft a device that could tell if your phone was sending off information about you without you knowing. 00:00 - Intro02:27 – You think your phone is really in airplane mode? The results from their experiment may surprise you!04:32 – Then Bunnie went even further and decided to build from scratch a device he could actually trust. 07:57 – Some tips to help give you back some privacy on your phone, without throwing the baby out with the bathwaterWant more tips for making your phone more secure and private?Privacy Detox: 5 tips!https://youtu.be/c48mGsFyCjwHow Wifi is used by stores to identify youhttps://youtu.be/VIJEUqgODO4Watch this video on Odysee!https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/most-private-phone:4?r=9mvuwPzyZX55TFcyh5Yhwgm8HEXsrtSmEdited by Lee RennieTo make a tax-de

Cryptocurrency holds the key to our decentralized and permissionless future. But one of the biggest problems in cryptocurrency is that all of these decentralized blockchains are like isolated islands. You have the bitcoin blockchain, the ethereum blockchain, the cardano blockchain. And to move from one island to another you have to rely on gatekeepers: centralized exchanges. They can deny you access, seize your funds, they can be shut down by governments or forced to delist certain coins. There have been experiments with decentralized exchanges, but none of them have achieved the success of something like Uniswap -- a major breakthrough in dexes that allows you to exchange assets within the walled garden of Ethereum.But now there’s Thorchain: It’s like a highway connecting these islands. A cross-chain Uniswap. It allows people to move assets from one chain to another freely, without KYC, without them losing control of their funds, without them having to get permission first. Plus you can earn yield on your na

First of all, this is not tax advice. These are things that I've learnt and I wanted to share them.Second, this is not an endorsement of taxes. Many will argue it’s ethical to pay taxes because they support public goods. But a significant portion of your taxes goes towards funding things like the military invasions and occupations, so I can't get behind an ethical justification of taxes.Third, many people use taxes as an excuse for why they shouldn't use crypto everyday. Taxes are really not a show stopper, and I hope through this video to make them a little less daunting!Fourth, there are some neat tricks regarding retirement accounts and donations that might be able to help you.Huge thank you to Roger Brown for his help with this video. You can check out his company Lukka here: https://www.lukka.tech/A great tool for institutions calculating their taxes!To make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to NBTV, visit: https://cointr.ee/nbtvSupport the show

When we think about how Facebook and Instagram target ads towards us, we typically think of cold, clinical terms like “metadata”, “abstract analytics” or “the algorithm”. And whether you like targeted ads or find them uncomfortable, I’d bet almost no one gives enough thought to JUST how personal the ads we see are. In their most recent ad campaign, renowned private messaging app, Signal, exposed how social media companies “...collect everything they can from you, in order to sell visibility into your life,” and it is WAY creepier than ever you ever thought possible. Your privacy is of the utmost importance! Switch to a secure messaging app like Signal where possible, and use app extensions like Facebook Container on Firefox, or similar settings on Brave, to keep the algorithm from invading your private life! https://signal.org/en/ https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/facebookcontainer/ Original article by junh3, posted on Signal's blog:https://signal.org/blog/the-instagram-ads-you-will-never-see/ Edited

Web browsers are the gateway to the internet so it is no surprise that they often become the target of companies or hackers who want to collect information about YOU!  Not only can websites can track you, but browsers themselves can also send back information about you to the browser’s parent company - In other words, your browsers become spies for the likes of Google or Microsoft and send all these information back to them to monetize!  This video will compare the most popular browser options out there and help you make an informed decision best suited to you!The major browsers discussed in this video are Chrome, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Tor Browser, Microsoft Edge, and Brave.  There is often a trade-off between privacy and convenience with browsers, but there are some great options that give you a good degree of both.An important note: A privacy-focused browser is essential for private internet usage… but it’s not sufficient. There are many ways your internet usage can be tracked. To learn more, check out s

NFTs are taking the world by storm!Non-fungible tokens, mainly used for collectibles and art. People are buying into these digital keepsakes thinking they'll last forever.But often, this isn't true.Most people think that when they’re buying an NFT, they’re getting an image that will sit in their account on the website they purchased it from. But what they’re actually getting is a link on a blockchain. And links can break. Some people's NFTs have been disappearing from their accounts, and some have been disappearing from the internet altogether!I dive under the hood of NFTs with Aaron Gooch, CTO at Realio Fund, to talk about which NFTs will last forever, and which are vaporware.There are many NFT platforms out there to be wary of. But for the record, I think that NFTs are super cool -- only if they're done properly and are actually decentralized and stored with redundancy and permanency! Check out my beginner's guide to NFTs: https://youtu.be/lvEOgtjrrqcWritten by Chris Karabats and Na

This beginner’s crypto series continues with an introduction to Crypto Wallets. Just like you use a normal wallet when you want to access your cash, you use a crypto wallet to access your cryptocurrency. But there are lots of options depending on your needs and comfort level. Today I will go over those differences and share my favorite crypto wallet apps to suit your needs!Topics:What is a Crypto Wallet? Timecode: 00:48Custodial vs Non Custodial Timecode: 01:56Hot Wallet vs Cold Wallet Timecode: 03:56Favorite Phone Wallets: 4:44Favorite Desktop wallets: 5:44Favorite Hardware wallets: 7:15Safety Tips Timecode: 08:56In this series you’ll learn all about how to make money, store money and save money using crypto in your every day life. Cut the strings tying you to money that is tracked, controlled, inflated, and seized. The future is crypto, and the power in your hands.Episode 3: How to Buy CryptoComing soon!A huge thank you to all the Flipstarter supporters who contributed to this series! Flipstarter is a great