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The Ebb & Flow
The Confab 05: Max TannaHill
- GUEST - Max tannahill
- Host - Max
Welcome to the The Confab, the term derives from “confidential talk”, which was commonly used in the Prohibition Era for meetings and conversations that took place in the smoky, rule-breaking speakeasies of that time.
The informal, privacy focused and clandestine nature of Ungovernable Misfits lends itself to these discussions. So, grab a seat and a stiff drink from the concealed bar, listen and revel in the conversation.
On this episode, Max Tannahill drops-in to speak with Max
Show Discussion
I. Looking Back
Reflections on how the Bitcoin space has changed over the past few years – Max notes that while some aspects have become more centralized, there are also interesting experiments happening on-chain that diverge from the common narratives.
II. What the Chain Explains
Concerns about censorship and the precedent set by the Ordinals situation – Both express frustration with the purity testing and ideological rigidity around how Bitcoin “should” be used.
III. Privacy Post-Whirlpool
Strategies for privacy and spending Bitcoin – They discuss the pros and cons of using tools like Lightning, Monero swaps, and gift cards/vouchers to maintain privacy and flexibility.
IV. Compliance Conundrums
Observations on the regulatory landscape and potential challenges around taxation and KYC requirements – They both anticipate increasing pressure from governments to monitor and tax Bitcoin holdings.
V. Tether Works
Exploration of alternative payment methods like using Tether as a bridge between fiat and crypto – Max shares how this can provide pragmatic solutions in certain use cases.
VI. Head Up
Reflections on the overall state of the Bitcoin ecosystem and the need to remain adaptable as the landscape evolves.
The conversation covered a wide range of nuanced topics related to the practical realities of using Bitcoin in the current environment. The main themes were navigating privacy, censorship resistance, and regulatory pressures.
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