Private Onchain

Private Onchain

by Cryptowires

Investing Tech News

Season 1

Sam Bankman-Fried tries to overturn conviction ruling, Revolut UK confirms customer data breach, Matrix Trilogy director calls out Harry Potter fans, Yiannopoulos deported

This episode contains strong language and adult themes, listener discretion advised. Monero (XMR): 888ZmxwrH3PRxYkqVpMu3U4ALMpupQiDhL8xnupYvvEJ83UhJNxxBzj6Tfz8MgPihW1miasaLqHJjfxU2NhEfygJVWqcQQa Sending SATS? Donate using Cake Wallet via LN cryptowires@cake.cash Check out my recent software release https://titan-terminal.surge.sh Sponsors, collaborations, business inquiries cryptowires@beconfidential.co Leave a voice note via RSS https://rss.com/podcasts/private-onchain/voicemail

Response to SwitchToLinux on GrapheneOS/Motorola partnership, ShaderGhost abuses GPU cache to identify and fingerprint users! Android refuses to fix UDP keep-alive connection VPN leak!

This episode contains strong language and adult themes, listener discretion advised. Donate using Cake Wallet via Lightning cryptowires@cake.cash Check out the Tital Terminal titan-terminal.surge.sh Sponsors, collaborations, business inquiries cryptowires@beconfidential.co Send a one minute voice note! sort of like calling into the podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/private-onchain/voicemail

Red/green psyop? Right-wing infiltration, Arizona realtor gets duct-taped to seat on AA airline for n-word meltdown

This episode contains strong language and adult themes, listener discretion advised. The hosts discuss a range of topics including 9/11 conspiracies, anti-Semitic rhetoric from RW commentators, and the shift in discourse among dissident figures. They cover recent events and stories they've been following, touching on political commentary and cultural observations. Donate using Cake Wallet via Lightning cryptowires@cake.cash Check out the Tital Terminal titan-terminal.surge.sh Sponsors, collaborations, business inquiries cryptowires@beconfidential.co Send a one minute voice note! sort of like calling into the podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/private-onchain/voicemail

Anthropic researcher quits over AI's out-of-control fears, a glance of Spyfail

The hosts open with a look at the 25th anniversary of 9/11, encouraging listeners to question the official narrative and watch Europa: The Last Battle instead of consuming mainstream retrospectives. The episode then dives into James Bamford's book Spyfail, focusing on Israeli spy Arnon Milchan — who allegedly smuggled nuclear technology from the US while posing as a Hollywood producer, yet was never charged or prosecuted. They discuss the OPM hack attributed to China, the Cypher Brief's criticism of Bamford's "anti-Israel bias," and Netanyahu's personal intervention to restore Milchan's US visa. The conversation touches on media distrust, immigration concerns, and the Charlie Kirk assassination. Finally, they cover the story of Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon quitting over fears that AI companies are racing to build self-improving systems they can't control — with other researchers echoing the concern that AI could pose existential risks. Episode wraps with mention of upcoming coverage potentially dedicated to 9/11. This episode contains strong language and adult themes, listener discretion advised. Donate using Cake Wallet via Lightning cryptowires@cake.cash Check out the Tital Terminal titan-terminal.surge.sh Sponsors, collaborations, business inquiries cryptowires@beconfidential.co

Florida's Caruso will be the first to face the death penalty for a law he favored? 4K BTC stolen from (L-BTC) Liquid Network, calls for Zuckerberg to resign from Meta

Episode 20 of Private On Chain opens with the arrest of Michael Caruso, a 67-year-old Republican former Florida State representative and appointee of Governor Ron DeSantis, who was charged with five felonies related to the sexual abuse of his 12-year-old grandson. The episode then moves into discussions about Mark Zuckerberg being pressured by lawmakers to step down from Meta, and the ongoing criticism of Apple and Tim Cook over censorship of apps in China, particularly in light of Cook's recent departure from his position. The hosts also mention an older 2023 article by Anil Dash on the radicalization of tech tycoons, though they debate whether to dive into it given its age. The episode wraps up with a teaser for Episode 21, which may feature a deep dive into the 25th anniversary of September 11th and the surprising lack of critical facts and details that have emerged over the past two and a half decades. This episode contains strong language and adult themes, listener discretion advised. Donate using Cake Wallet via Lightning cryptowires@cake.cash Check out the Tital Terminal titan-terminal.surge.sh Sponsors, collaborations, business inquiries cryptowires@beconfidential.co

Mullvad ending encrypted DNS services, Linux patches posted for Macbook Neo support! Countries moving gold tonnes from the US, Meta executive caught downloading a bunch of AI p*rnography used to train models

In this episode, the host covers Mullvad shutting down their public encrypted DNS service and migrating users to Quad 9, with a discussion on VPN infrastructure backbones and SNI leaks. The show examines Linux patches for Apple's A18 Pro chip in the MacBook Air, the growing movement toward Linux adoption, and countries—including the Netherlands (86 tons) and France (129 tons)—repatriating gold from US banks amid geopolitical tensions and de-dollarization trends. A Mises Institute article on political vs. economic elites is discussed. The episode closes with the story of an adult film producer unmasking a prolific torrent pirate as a Meta Reality Labs executive, potentially linking the case to a $446 million AI training lawsuit against Meta. The host also rants about recording in public spaces. This episode contains strong language and adult themes, listener discretion advised. Donate using Cake Wallet via Lightning cryptowires@cake.cash Check out the Tital Terminal titan-terminal.surge.sh Sponsors, collaborations, business inquiries cryptowires@beconfidential.co

Cook's glorious exit, Vulture Capitalism in focus

This episode contains strong language and adult themes, listener discretion advised. In this episode, we break down the legacy of Tim Cook as he steps down from Apple after 15 years. Was he a "game manager" who kept the machine running, or did he turn Apple into a boring, derivative company that capitulated to China and lost its innovative spirit? We dig into Karl Bode's article on Cook's tenure, covering Apple Maps censorship for the Chinese market, AirDrop restrictions imposed during protests, and the broader ethical compromises made to protect profits. Plus: Apple's privacy theater with App Tracking Transparency, the Vision Pro flop, and why the host is planning to ditch Mac for Linux on a Pixelbook. We then shift to Anil Dash's piece on how venture capital became "cancer capital" — how firms like a16z have consolidated power, funneled money into politics, and hired controversial figures like Daniel Penny. The episode wraps with commentary on meme warfare on X and the state of the tech industry heading into the second half of 2026. Donate using Cake Wallet via Lightning cryptowires@cake.cash Check out the Tital Terminal titan-terminal.surge.sh Sponsors, collaborations, business inquiries cryptowires@beconfidential.co

Stolen funds from the Coldcard hack move on THORChain, Norway moves to regulate pervert glasses, weights facial recognition ban, Flock Safety has no transparency surrounding its tax-payer funding

This episode contains strong language and adult themes, listener discretion advised. We start with the latest on the ColdCard hacking case — the attacker is now moving stolen funds, swapping Bitcoin for Ethereum through ThorChain, though repeated failures suggest he's running into operational friction. We break down the timeline, the scale of the breach affecting nearly 9,000 addresses and roughly $140 million, and why this has all the hallmarks of an inside job. We discuss how the ColdCard CEO likely had knowledge of the seed generation flaws in both hardware and software, and why we believe this was a calculated, orchestrated exit rather than a random exploit. We then shift to the growing backlash against smart glasses. Norway is leading the charge, moving to regulate what they're calling "pervert glasses" and weighing a full ban on facial recognition in public spaces. We cover the real-world consequences — from Ray-Ban Meta glasses being used to secretly film women in public, to Nairobi-based contractors reviewing private recordings for Meta's AI training. We revisit the history of Google Glass and the "Glasshole" phenomenon, and argue that the people buying these devices are overwhelmingly creeps who don't care about consent. Texas AG Ken Paxton has opened an investigation, and privacy-focused alternatives like DuckDuckGo's camera-free sunglasses are selling out. Next, we cover the $500 million class action lawsuit against Ledger. A user who lost nearly $2 million is leading the charge, alleging that Ledger downplayed multiple data breaches affecting hundreds of thousands of customers, failed to notify users in time, and neglected to fix inadequate security measures. We discuss how this case could set precedent for hardware wallet companies being held accountable, and what it means for the importance of self-custody, multi-sig, and having proper backup strategies. We also get into the bizarre story of crypto bros throwing dildos onto WNBA courts — first as a meme coin promotion stunt tied to a "Green Dildo" token and Polymarket prediction bets, and now inexplicably tied to anti-trans protests despite zero trans athletes ever playing in the WNBA. We break down how the token is still controlled by seven wallets and the whole operation appears dead in the water. Finally, we dissect a powerful Mises Institute article on Flock Safety — the company behind 120,000+ automated license plate readers across the US. Despite presenting itself as a private company, Flock's sole customer is the US government, funded entirely by taxpayer dollars. We explore how this arrangement circumvents the Fourth Amendment, enables warrantless surveillance through private middlemen, and why companies like Flock should be subject to open records requirements just like government agencies. We connect this to the broader pattern of government outsourcing surveillance to "private" companies to maintain secrecy and avoid accountability. Plus, some thoughts on the state of writing quality on crypto Twitter, why wireless earbuds are increasingly unreliable, and the passing of Nick Bugas, creator of the infamous Happy Merchant meme. Donate using Cake Wallet via Lightning cryptowires@cake.cash Check out the Tital Terminal titan-terminal.surge.sh Sponsors, collaborations, business inquiries cryptowires@beconfidential.co

They're trying to cancel the creator of Ruby on Rails, anti-AI data centers gains momentum in the US

In this episode, the host discusses recent attempts to "cancel" DHH (David Heinemeier Hansson, creator of Ruby on Rails), offering their perspective on cancel culture and its origins. The episode covers commentary on DHH's career and ventures, including hey.com and Basecamp, while touching on broader tech industry topics and the Newman/WeWork situation. This episode contains strong language and adult themes, listener discretion advised. Donate using Cake Wallet via Lightning cryptowires@cake.cash Check out the Tital Terminal titan-terminal.surge.sh Sponsors, collaborations, business inquiries cryptowires@beconfidential.co

Flock banned in Texas and Florida, Ternus takes the throne at Apple, AuroraStore/GrapheneOS face further restrictions lacking Pixel MTE support

This episode contains strong language and adult themes, listener discretion advised. In this episode, your host Crypto Wires covers the latest in crypto markets during "Red September," with Monero surging past $500 while XANO dips below $7. The host argues that Ripple/XRP is positioning itself as a surveillance grid rather than a privacy coin, citing ties to NSA contractors and intelligence agencies. The episode dives into major privacy stories: Florida and Texas moving to block Flock Safety surveillance cameras after reports of police of tracking databases, Meta disabling cameras on thousands of tampered smart glasses used to secretly record people, and Google making it increasingly difficult for third-party app stores like Aurora Store to operate on Android. GrapheneOS may abandon support for the Pixel 11 after discovering missing hardware security features (MTE), raising questions about Google's intentions. Other topics include Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO after 15 years, Adam Neumann launching yet another real estate venture after the WeWork collapse, and the host's vision for building off-grid communication devices that bypass cellular and satellite infrastructure entirely. The host also shares personal frustrations with Florida's unemployment system and reflects on what true digital privacy looks like in an era of ubiquitous surveillance. Thanks to the wonderful AirPods that completely missed the segment on the Aurora Store/GrapheneOS -- complete garbage headset. Donate using Cake Wallet via Lightning cryptowires@cake.cash Check out the Tital Terminal titan-terminal.surge.sh Sponsors, collaborations, business inquiries cryptowires@beconfidential.co

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