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Podcasts: #FreeSamourai by damm kewl 🔗 11 weeks ago

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Ungovernable Misfits Presents: #FreeSamourai, a Work by damm kewl (@dammkewl). Read by Jon (@prevhashnonce). Edited by Jon and Max (@maxbitbuybit).





#FreeSamourai

Samourai Wallet's founders were arrested, indicted, and charged despite following the law. It seems the US government is starting another campaign against privacy, which we cannot allow to remain unopposed.


WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP


Donate to the Samourai Wallet defense fund: https://p2prights.org/?ref=blog.ronindojo.io. Fill in the form to make a tax-deductible donation or leave the information as N/A to make an anonymous donation. Put the following as the "purpose" of the donation (bottom form field):

U.S. v. Rodriguez & Hill (Samourai Wallet)

Print the leaflet we made. It briefly explains the situation and has a QR code to this page. Share them wherever you think best helps the cause (for example: at bitcoin conferences):

Spread the Word: Share this blog post, talk to your friends, have the conversation on podcasts, and use your social media platforms to raise awareness about this critical issue: 

Stay Informed: Follow updates on the case and learn more about the broader implications for the Bitcoin community.
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(00:00) INTRO 🏴‍☠️🖕

(02:00) Samourai Wallet

(02:50) Arrest & Seizure

(03:57) Indictment & FinCEN guidelines

(08:20) The Charges

(11:26) Analogy: Ricochet

(17:36) Analogy: Explaining Whirlpool

(22:55) Previous Precedents on What Doesn't Constitute as Money Laundering

(25:32) The US Government's Strategic Campaign Against Privacy

(32:58) The Impact on Bitcoin

(35:50) What You Can Do To Help

(37:07) Thanks For Listening

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