Opt Out
Episodes
Escaping the technocracy w/ Gabriel Custodiet and UrbanHacker
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever wanted to dive deeper into personal privacy and security, there’s no better resource out there than Escape the Technocracy. I chat ...
Making Bitcoin dev great at Bitcoin++ w/ Nifty Nei
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of Bitcoin conferences for suits and TradFi bros? Nifty has been making Bitcoin conferences great again with Bitcoin++ for years now, and she’...
The next step for VPNs w/ Carl Dong from Obscura
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The VPN paradigm has grown stale, with simple one-party providers being the best available. But what if we could further minimize trust by shift to a ...
Can AI be private? w/ Marks from OpenSecret
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is all the rage, but with it come new privacy questions and concerns. Marks from OpenSecret joins to walk us through how we can have our AI-generat...
Improving SimpleX w/ Evgeny from SimpleX and Daniel Keller from Flux
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two years after our first episode on SimpleX, we’re back with an update on all they’ve been working on, including a new approach to chat relays wi...
An open-source security platform w/ Zach Herbert from Foundation
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're frustrated by the need for multiple hardware wallets, security keys, two-factor applications, or even phones and looking for an easier ...
How Kagi is fixing search w/ Vlad Prelovac
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered why your Google search results are so bad? Looking for an alternative that puts your interests first instead of an ad company’s? Today...
Bitcoin and Ossification w/ Jameson Lopp
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We get to the bottom of what ossification is, why it's harmful to Bitcoin to push for premature ossification, and why we need to improve the buil...
Proton Wallet w/ Andy Yen
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I sit down with Andy Yen, founder and CEO of Proton, to discuss the release of Proton Wallet, the decision to focus on Bitcoin despite its lack of pri...
SimpleX chat and how privacy aligns with the future of computing w/ Evgeny from SimpleX
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Heard of SimpleX chat and curious what it's all about? This episode, we're sitting down with Evgeny, the founder of SimpleX Chat to talk abo...
How FediMints could ease onboarding and privacy in Bitcoin w/ Eric Sirion and Matt Odell
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, we're sitting down with Eric Sirion and Matt Odell to chat about FediMints, a fascinating and unusual new proposal that seeks to ea...
Special: Live YouTube Q&A!
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first ever live Q&A on Opt Out! We covered a ton of topics ranging from personal privacy, self-hosting, Bitcoin, Monero, privacy-pr...
Private messaging via Session w/ Kee Jefferys
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to explore alternatives to Signal and heard of Session, but not sure what sets it apart? This episode, we're sitting down with Kee Jeffer...
Anonymous SIM cards via Silent.Link
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been struggling to find ways to get a usable and long-lasting phone number without giving up your ID or privacy? This episode, we're sit...
Monerotopia conference special w/ Douglas Tuman
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, we're taking a break from the normal structure of Opt Out to focus on a conference I'll be attending and speaking at in April,...
Self-hosted search via Whoogle w/ Ben Busby
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a privacy-preserving and light-weight search tool that you can self-host? This episode, we’re sitting down with Ben Busby to chat about ...
Taking back your data via Nextcloud w/ Jos Poortvliet
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a solution to get off of Google or Apple's walled ecosystem and take back control of your data? This episode, we're sitting down...
Network privacy via i2p w/ idk and Sadie
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard about i2p but aren't sure where it fits into your network privacy toolkit? This episode, we're sitting down with Sadie and ID...
Managing passwords via Bitwarden w/ Ryan Luibrand
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for the right tool for password management, but wanting something that's open-source and encrypted by default? This episode, we're s...
Private search via Startpage w/ Kelly Finnerty
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been considering a more privacy-preserving search engine but not sure where to start? This episode, we're sitting down with Kelly from S...
Application firewalls w/ David and Daniel from Safing.io
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Heard about application firewalls and tools like Little Snitch on Mac, but not sure where to start? This episode, we're sitting down with David a...
Network privacy via Tor w/ Isabela Bagueros from the Tor Project
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wanting to get a better grasp of what the Tor network can do for your privacy, and what it can't do? This episode, we're sitting down with I...
Bear Arms N' Bitcoin conference special w/ Ragnar Lifthasir
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, we're taking a break from the normal structure of Opt Out to focus on a conference I'll be attending and speaking at in April,...
Privacy-preserving networks w/ Harry Halpin from Nym
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering what's coming in the network anonymity and privacy space, or what alternatives are out there for Tor? This episode, we're sitting ...
Securing your Bitcoin w/ Zach Herbert from FOUNDATION
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering how you can secure and spend your Bitcoin without trusting a centralized wallet or software? This episode, we're sitting down with Zach...
Privacy on Bitcoin w/ Samourai Wallet
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering how you can manage to use Bitcoin privately? This episode, we're sitting down with Samourai Wallet to chat about their incredible FOSS ...
Clean up your data online w/ Rob Shavell from DeleteMe
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering how to take back control of the data captured by data brokers before you started taking privacy more seriously? This episode, we're sit...
Email aliasing w/ Son from SimpleLogin
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Heard about email aliasing but not sure where to start? This episode, we're sitting down with Son from SimpleLogin to chat about email aliasing.M...
Privacy education, funding, and Apple w/ Sun Knudsen
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering why someone decides to do privacy education and research full-time? This episode, we're sitting down with Sun Knudsen to chat about his...
Sponsor Special w/ Viktor Vecsei from IVPN
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wanting to find a solid VPN provider, but struggling to break through all of the marketing fluff and grandiose claims? This episode, we're sittin...
A Bitcoiner's journey towards privacy w/ BitcoinQnA
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering what drives normal people to focus on FOSS? This episode, we're sitting down with QnA to chat about his journey towards privacy through...
Personal responsibility in privacy, FOSS funding models, and Bitcoin w/ Matt Odell
13 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering why FOSS and privacy have become such a focus for Matt Odell and Citadel Dispatch, or wanting to learn more about FOSS in general? This epis...
Balancing privacy with mental health, plus second realms w/ j43
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering how to find the right balance of privacy and convenience, or struggling with the mental strain of a journey towards personal privacy? This e...
Global surveillance, VPNs, and Tor w/ Smuggler
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering how global surveillance could realistically work, or how VPNs can play a role in your privacy? This episode, we're sitting down with Sm...
Transitioning to Linux and CalyxOS w/ Chris Blec
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NOTE: Apologies for the audio issues in this one, there was packet loss on Chris's side that only was apparent once we finished. If you have ques...
Coreboot, FOSS firmware, Pop_OS!, and System76 w/ Jeremy Soller
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been thinking about switching to Linux for your daily driver, or wondering what Coreboot or open-source firmware are? This episode, we'r...
Cryptoanarchy and freedom w/ Pavol Lupták
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is crypto-anarchy? How can I opt out if my country has become too authoritarian or dangerous to remain in? This episode, we're sitting down ...
Sponsor Special w/ Alex from LocalMonero and AgoraDesk
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's the best way to buy and sell Monero while maintaining personal privacy? This episode, we're sitting down with Alex, co-founder of Loc...
Sponsor Special w/ Vik Sharma from Cake Wallet
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering what mobile Monero wallet I use and recommend and why I chose to take Cake Wallet on as a sponsor? This episode, we're sitting down wit...
Decentralized and censorship-resistant messaging platforms w/ Sean O'Brien
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering what alternatives are available for Twitter or similar centralized and censored services? This episode, we're sitting down with Sean O&...
Parallel econonomies and "ethical Veksláks" w/ Juraj Bednar
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Where does privacy fit in to opting out of a broken (or breaking) economy or society? How can we build parallel economies using privacy tools? This ep...
PGP, Bitcoin, and Yunohost w/ Diverter
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how you can easily self-host tools, or thought about hosting tools for friends or family to use? This episode, we're sitting down D...
Privacy by default, contributing to FOSS, and Monero w/ Justin Ehrenhofer
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering how you can contribute to FOSS projects without being able to code, or why privacy needs to be the default option in tools you use? This epi...
Threat models and the importance of open-source software w/ Nathan from TheNewOil
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering what the difference is between privacy, security, and anonymity and how the three intersect? How about what a threat model is and how to dev...
Mobile OS privacy, drag-net surveillance, and cryptocurrency usage w/ Max Tannahill
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wanting to learn more about mobile privacy, but not sure where to start? This episode, we sat down with Max Tannahill to chat about mobile OSs, survei...
Digital identity, FOSS, and self-hosting w/ k3tan
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I got the pleasure of sitting down with k3tan to chat about privacy, self-hosting, and some of his favorite tools.More about k3tan:k3tan&ap...
Privacy as a journey and "digital minimalism" w/ Techlore
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I got the pleasure of sitting down with Henry from Techlore to chat about digital minimalism, privacy education, and some of the tools and ...
Welcome to Opt Out
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Opt Out!I hope you enjoy this short intro which I’m using to introduce the podcast and go ahead and get it published across all major pla...