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, Urban Hacker drops-in to speak with Max Show Discussion I. The Importance of Privacy in Bitcoin   A. Explanation of Bitcoin's transparent nature and UTXO model   B. Risks of public transaction history      1. Physical security risks from revealing wealth      2. Liability for others' misuse of your Bitcoin   C. Comparison to privacy in traditional financial systemsII. The Loss of Privacy Tools   A. The shutdown of Samourai Wallet, Whirlpool, and Wasabi   B. Expressing concern over the lack of pushback and people cheering the loss of these tools   C. Acknowledging the bravery of the developers who were arrestedIII. Advice for Users Affected by the Loss of Privacy Tools   A. Recommendations for users with funds in Samourai Wallet      1. Do not panic, funds are safe      2. Disable auto-update, consider restoring to a new device      3. Prioritize using your own Dojo or setting up a new node   B. Discussing the privacy implications of using Wasabi going forward      1. Technical limitations and centralization concerns      2. Potential for further shutdownsIV. Exploring Alternative Privacy Solutions   A. JoinMarket      1. How it works, maker-taker model      2. Challenges around liquidity and fixed denominations      3. Potential for collaborative setups   B. Using Monero      1. Benefits of Monero's privacy-by-default approach      2. Considerations around KYC, exchange interactions, and node operation      3. Recommendations for using Monero as a spending toolV. Call to Action and Closing   A. Encouraging people to take privacy seriously and not give up   B. Highlighting the importance of running your own node   C. Offering help and consulting services from the guest, Urban Hacker   D. Wrap-up and appreciation for the guest's time and insightsLOOKING FOR A CYBER SECURITY CONSULT?Visit Urban's website https://urbanhacker.net/cybersecurity/ to book a free 30 minute call!IMPORTANT LINKS https://freesamourai.comhttps://p2prights.org/donate.htmlhttps://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68467223/united-states-v-rodriguez/https://x.com/frankcorva/status/1795509090946363682SHOW SPONSORSFOUNDATION (https://foundationdevices.com/ung