Posts by Rafael LaVerde
Making Crypto Scary Again: Exploring Monero’s Darknet Dominance [VIDEO]
What up, Vigilantes? I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Rolf van Wegberg at Monerotopia for an intense, eye-opening discussion about cryptocurrency, crime, and the difficult world of regulation. Let me tell you, it was nothing short of a wild ride into the “scary” side of crypto. As an academic researcher, Rolf has…
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Read MoreScoping Out 3D-Printed Space Gats with Invader Zip [VIDEO]
What up, Vigilantes? I’ve gotta tell you what a great experience it was to interview the creative 3D gun creator, Invader Zip, at the Guns N’ Bitcoin Conference! This devoted inventor displayed his amazing, cutting-edge works of self-defense art that he affectionately refers to as “the Ark.” You can 3D-Print and manufacture these incredibly customizable…
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Read MoreConnecting Human Nodes: How Networking and Nature Can Unleash Crypto Growth [VIDEO]
What up, Vigilantes? I recently had an amazing conversation with Matt Welsh and L-Dixon while we were on a plane to Costa Rica. You may remember Matt from our previous interview. If you don’t, he’s a musician by the name of BLUVNBU who is also a passionate crypto advocate. L-Dixon is also a musician…
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Read MoreTumin: The Grassroots Currency Revolution Transforming Lives in Mexico [VIDEO]
What up, Vigilantes? I recently had the opportunity to speak with Juan Castro Soto, a pioneer in the world of alternative currencies and an active member of the Tumin community. In an era when the vast majority of wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few, Tumin represents a ray of hope for a…
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Read MoreMonero’s Race Against a Quantum Apocalypse [Video]
What up, Vigilantes? I had a really interesting conversation with Adam Corbo at Monerotopia about quantum computing and its potential impact on Monero. Although quantum computing is potentially an exciting and revolutionary field, it also poses challenges for the future of privacy and cryptocurrency. Everyone’s attention is focused on whether Monero is quantum-resistant. As of…
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Read MoreIgniting the Crypto Spark at the Young Americans for Liberty Conference [Video]
What up Vigilantes? You know I’m all about education and helping to onboard people into the crypto mindset… I recently spoke with Bex at the Young Americans for Liberty Conference and got to do just that. Our discussion sparked an exhilarating exchange of ideas and highlights the importance of open-mindedness, particularly for those unfamiliar with…
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Read MoreUnveiling Liberland: The Bold Micronation Betting Big on Bitcoin and Liberty 💸 [Video]
What up, Vigilantes? You guys can probably tell I’ve been busy traveling around to events where the brightest like-minds are gathering. I recently returned from such an event in Mexico; The Liberland Mexico City Representative Office Launch Event. For those that don’t know: Liberland, officially known as the Free Republic of Liberland, is a micronation…
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Read MoreBoosting Crypto Adoption: Helping Local Merchants Embrace the Future! [Video]
What up, Vigilantes? Rafael LaVerde here, and I while in Acapulco had the pleasure of interviewing Raul, the owner of Cletas Cafe and Bonfil Bikes in Acapulco, Mexico’s beautiful Bonfil beach area. I wanted to share this incredible experience with you all, and believe me, it was a blast! Raul has been running Cletas Cafe…
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Read MoreThe Dero Uprising: Discussing the Next Big Thing in Crypto with Kalina Lux & Cakemaster [Video]
What up, Vigilantes? Rafael LaVerde here, and I just had the most amazing conversation with Kalina Lux and Cakemaster about Dero cryptocurrency. Let me tell you, the vibes hanging out with some of the Dero Community were incredible. The atmosphere, the food, the entertainment – everything was top-notch. Dero is truly positioning itself as the…
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Read More“Crypto” Banks Are Crashing!! What’s the Solution?[VIDEO]
What up, Vigilantes? We’re witnessing some extremely significant developments right now, so I wanted to make a video and share my thoughts with you. It begins with a powerful Bitcoin commercial that hilariously exposes the flaws of the traditional banking system. It’s a system that charges fees for everything, takes days to transfer money overseas,…
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