Crypto has deep roots in the privacy space. But today's bitcoiners aren't as nervous about sharing their identity as the maximalists of yesteryear. This week on "Opinionated," Foundation Devices' Lili Rhodes explains why they should. Keeping one's identity hidden (away from the government, corporations, counterparties) is a basic requirement in the privacy game.
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Is it mandatory? Anna Baydakova, Danny Nelson, and Ben Schiller discuss the nature of modern privacy, where and why it's needed, and whether Bitcoin has been "corrupted" by those linking transactions to names. For those who think so, buying beyond banks and exchange houses is essential. Check out CoinDesk's "Privacy Week" package to see the inside.
Did you scan your ID at the bitcoin box, anon? Anna wrote a guide to help you do better next time ;)
This episode was produced, announced and edited by Michele Musso. Our theme song is Elision.