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, Matt Hill from Start 9 drops-in to speak with MaxShow DiscussionI. Networking Challenges and Limitations in the Current Start OS- Matt explains the issues with the current networking architecture in Start OS, including the reliance on Tor and limitations around VPN connectivity.- He outlines how the team identified these problems and decided a complete rewrite of the networking stack was necessary.II. Designing a Flexible and Extensible Networking Solution- Matt describes the team's approach to redesigning the networking capabilities in the new version of Start OS.- The focus is on providing users with more choice and control over how their services are exposed, whether via Tor, VPN, clearnet, etc.III. The Start 9 Origin Story- Matt discusses how the Start 9 team came together, originally with the goal of making it easier to run Bitcoin and Lightning nodes.- The team realized the broader problem they wanted to solve was making self-hosting and decentralized computing accessible to regular people.IV. The Start 9 Router - Extending Sovereignty to the Network Layer- Matt announces the upcoming Start 9 router product, which aims to give users more control and security over their home networking.- The router will integrate tightly with Start OS and allow for easy remote management of networking configurations.V. Reflections on the Journey and the Path Ahead- Matt reflects on the progress of Start 9, the challenges faced, and the rewarding moments of building something he believes is important.- He expresses excitement about the increased awareness and support for Start 9's mission.IMPORTANT LINKS     https://freesamourai.com    https://p2prights.org/donate.html    https://start9.comSHOW SPONSORSFOUNDATION (https://foundation.xyz/ungovernable)Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil,”Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show.Use code: Ungovernable for $10 off of your purchaseThanks for listening you Ungovernable Misfits, we appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy the shows.You can support this episode using your time, talent or treasure.TIME:- create fountain clips for the show- create a meetup- help boost the signal on social mediaTALENT:- create ungovernable misfit inspired art, animation or music- design or implement some software that can make the podcast better- use whatever talents you have to make a c