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A weekly live show covering all things Freedom Tech with Max, Q and Seth.
This week we're joined by Roy from Breez to talk about how the nodeless SDK has evolved, moving from Liquid to Spark after Boltz suspended swaps in August citing AI-assisted attacks, and why Breez picked Spark over Ark: Roy says payments need a near-perfect Lightning operator and that liquidity, not the ledger design, is the real bottleneck.
We get into what Breez takes on as a Spark operator, the closed-source nature of Lightspark's SSP versus the open-source SSP Breez has now released, and why Spark's confidential transactions and oblivious send are still on the roadmap rather than shipped. Roy is blunt that Lightning was never a privacy tool, that around nine nodes handle 80-90% of network volume, and that Spark's privacy model is comparable to an LSP rather than something better.
We also cover the stablecoin features (Stable Balance, instant on-chain deposits via zero-conf), the Glow reference wallet, and how AI coding tools have cut SDK integration times from weeks to days, including partners going from API key to production in under 24 hours. Links: Breez SDK (Spark) docs, Spark FAQ, Cake case study, Radar case study.
HELP GET SAMOURAI A PARDON
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FOUNDATION
https://foundation.xyz/ungovernable
Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.
As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil”.
Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show!
Use code: Ungovernable for $10 off of your purchase
CAKE WALLET
https://cakewallet.com
Cake Wallet is an open-source, non-custodial wallet available on Android, iOS, macOS, and Linux.
Features:
- Built-in Exchange: Swap easily between Bitcoin and Monero.
- User-Friendly: Simple interface for all users.
Monero Users:
- Batch Transactions: Send multiple payments at once.
- Faster Syncing: Optimized syncing via specified restore heights
- Proxy Support: Enhance privacy with proxy node options.
Bitcoin Users:
- Coin Control: Manage your transactions effectively.
- Silent Payments: Static bitcoin addresses
- Batch Transactions: Streamline your payment process.
Thank you Cake Wallet for sponsoring the show!
MYNYMBOX
https://mynymbox.io
Your go-to for anonymous server hosting solutions, featuring: virtual private & dedicated servers, domain registration and DNS parking. We don't require any of your personal information, and you can purchase using Bitcoin, Lightning, Monero and many other cryptos.
Explore benefits such as No KYC, complete privacy & security, and human support.
This week we're joined by Roy from Breez to talk about how the nodeless SDK has evolved, moving from Liquid to Spark after Boltz suspended swaps in August citing AI-assisted attacks, and why Breez picked Spark over Ark: Roy says payments need a near-perfect Lightning operator and that liquidity, not the ledger design, is the real bottleneck.
We get into what Breez takes on as a Spark operator, the closed-source nature of Lightspark's SSP versus the open-source SSP Breez has now released, and why Spark's confidential transactions and oblivious send are still on the roadmap rather than shipped. Roy is blunt that Lightning was never a privacy tool, that around nine nodes handle 80-90% of network volume, and that Spark's privacy model is comparable to an LSP rather than something better.
We also cover the stablecoin features (Stable Balance, instant on-chain deposits via zero-conf), the Glow reference wallet, and how AI coding tools have cut SDK integration times from weeks to days, including partners going from API key to production in under 24 hours. Links: Breez SDK (Spark) docs, Spark FAQ, Cake case study, Radar case study.
HELP GET SAMOURAI A PARDON
- SIGN THE PETITION ----> https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools
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TO DONATE TO ROMAN'S DEFENSE FUND: https://freeromanstorm.com/donate
VALUE FOR VALUE
Thanks for listening you Ungovernable lot, we appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy the shows.
You can support this episode using your time, talent or treasure.
TIME:
- create fountain clips for the show
- create a meetup
- help boost the signal on social media
TALENT:
- create ungovernable misfit inspired art, animation or music
- design or implement some software that can make the podcast better
- use whatever talents you have to make a contribution to the show!
TREASURE:
- BOOST IT OR STREAM SATS on the Podcasting 2.0 apps @ https://podcastapps.com
- DONATE via Monero @ https://xmrchat.com/ungovernable
- BUY SOME STICKERS @ https://ungovernable.network/shop/
FOUNDATION
https://foundation.xyz/ungovernable
Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.
As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today’s tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can’t be evil”.
Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show!
Use code: Ungovernable for $10 off of your purchase
CAKE WALLET
https://cakewallet.com
Cake Wallet is an open-source, non-custodial wallet available on Android, iOS, macOS, and Linux.
Features:
- Built-in Exchange: Swap easily between Bitcoin and Monero.
- User-Friendly: Simple interface for all users.
Monero Users:
- Batch Transactions: Send multiple payments at once.
- Faster Syncing: Optimized syncing via specified restore heights
- Proxy Support: Enhance privacy with proxy node options.
Bitcoin Users:
- Coin Control: Manage your transactions effectively.
- Silent Payments: Static bitcoin addresses
- Batch Transactions: Streamline your payment process.
Thank you Cake Wallet for sponsoring the show!
MYNYMBOX
https://mynymbox.io
Your go-to for anonymous server hosting solutions, featuring: virtual private & dedicated servers, domain registration and DNS parking. We don't require any of your personal information, and you can purchase using Bitcoin, Lightning, Monero and many other cryptos.
Explore benefits such as No KYC, complete privacy & security, and human support.
(00:00:00) Welcome to Freedom Tech Friday
(00:02:45) Roy Joins Us
(00:05:04) Eight Years of Breeze
(00:14:19) From Lightning Limits to Liquid
(00:18:09) The AI Attack Wave
(00:24:07) Why Spark Won
(00:31:22) Don't Put Your Life Savings on Layer Two
(00:37:41) Life as a Spark Operator
(00:39:17) Breeze Builds Its Own SSP
(00:43:14) Lightning Was Never Private
(00:49:36) Bitcoin in Every App
(01:00:28) See You Next Friday!
