Intro

  • Welcome back to Freedom Tech Wrap, a weekly podcast on news and project updates in the freedom and independent technology space.
  • Host Marks shares his objectives for the show:
    • Increase the reach of important privacy tools to the general public
    • Keep a pulse on the freedom tech space

Changes to the Show

  • Increased distribution channels to major podcasting platforms
  • Limited number of stories and updates covered per episode
  • Expanded focus to cover various tools for decoupling from permissioned platforms
  • Separate feed for interviews and long-form content
  • New website: freedomtechwrap.com with a curated tools page

News

  • WordPress vs. WP Engine drama
  • Fedimint releases a web SDK for building wallets in the browser
  • Saylor on Bitcoin self-custody and the risks of third-party custody

Data Breaches

  • AI Girlfriend site breached, user fantasies stolen