THE CRYPTO VIGILANTE BLOG

Mr. A's Crypto Revelations: Shocking Logarithmic Channels and the Future of Privacy Coins! [VIDEO]

By Rafael LaVerde | April 18, 2023

What up, Vigilantes?  We’ve got a special treat for you today.  I had the honor of speaking with Mr. A, a Crypto Vigilante Market Technician who has been charting Bitcoin since 2010!  If you’re a Crypto Vigilante subscriber, you already know how much of a wizard this guy is.  If you aren’t, by the end…

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Crypto Brave Space: Exploring Ideas the Lizards Don't Want You To Hear [VIDEO]

By Rafael LaVerde | April 14, 2023

What up, Vigilantes?  At the Young Americans for Liberty conference, I had a thrilling debate with the brilliant Kareem Maize. Our chat covered a wide range of cryptocurrency subjects, including sound money and NFTs, as well as altcoins and Ethereum 2.0. So buckle up and prepare to be immersed in the fascinating worlds of decentralization,…

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Making Crypto Scary Again: Exploring Monero's Darknet Dominance [VIDEO]

By Rafael LaVerde | April 11, 2023

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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Scoping Out 3D-Printed Space Gats with Invader Zip [VIDEO]

By Rafael LaVerde | April 7, 2023

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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Connecting Human Nodes: How Networking and Nature Can Unleash Crypto Growth [VIDEO]

By Rafael LaVerde | April 4, 2023

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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Tumin: The Grassroots Currency Revolution Transforming Lives in Mexico [VIDEO]

By Rafael LaVerde | March 31, 2023

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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Monero's Race Against a Quantum Apocalypse [Video]

By Rafael LaVerde | March 28, 2023

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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Igniting the Crypto Spark at the Young Americans for Liberty Conference [Video]

By Rafael LaVerde | March 23, 2023

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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Unveiling Liberland: The Bold Micronation Betting Big on Bitcoin and Liberty 💸 [Video]

By Rafael LaVerde | March 21, 2023

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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Boosting Crypto Adoption: Helping Local Merchants Embrace the Future! [Video]

By Rafael LaVerde | March 17, 2023

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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The Dero Uprising: Discussing the Next Big Thing in Crypto with Kalina Lux & Cakemaster [Video]

By Rafael LaVerde | March 14, 2023

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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“Crypto” Banks Are Crashing!! What's the Solution?[VIDEO]

By Rafael LaVerde | March 11, 2023

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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The New Bitcoin Beach is Here – Spreading Freedom and Abundance in Acapulco [VIDEO]

By Rafael LaVerde | March 7, 2023

What up Vigilantes? After Anarchapulco, I met with Brent Kaufman, also known as BurntMD, and Danny Sessoms, also known as Aka Dan Akston, to discuss the potential of transforming Bonfil, a well-loved beach tow in Acapulco into the new Bitcoin Beach.  If you don’t know about Danny, he has been involved with cryptocurrency since 2012 and is…

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The Abundant Future of Blockchain and Technology, With Max Igan [VIDEO]

By Rafael LaVerde | March 3, 2023

Ask yourself… have you honestly been able to keep up with the rapid growth of technology? While it is not impossible to remain on the cutting edge, it is certainly challenging for those who realize that the fate of humanity rests in the hands of technology. But, what if I were to share one action…

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The Cutting Edge of Crypto Protocols and Apps, With Paul Puey [VIDEO]

By The Crypto Vigilante | March 1, 2023

Have you heard the news that Pirate Chain (ARRR) is now supported on Edge wallet? While this is a massive development for Privacy Coins as a whole, this is not the only thing that the team at Edge is up to. In today’s interview, I share an insightful conversation at Anarchapulco with Paul Puey, CEO…

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Chairman Won Flexes His Award-Winning 3D-Printed Guns [VIDEO]

By Rafael LaVerde | February 28, 2023

What up Vigilantes? I'm excited to share my recent interview with Chairman Won from the Guns Bitcoin conference. Chairman Won received the JStark Award at the conference and is a product design professional who has been 3D printing firearm frames for the past ten years.  Let me tell you, this guy is good. We discussed…

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Hyperbitcoinization Begins at Anarchapulco, With Patrick Smith of Anarchast [VIDEO]

By Rafael LaVerde | February 24, 2023

When Jeff Berwick decided to pass the torch to a new host of the Anarchast Show, the bar was set high. Within weeks, Anarchast was reborn with none other than Patrick Smith. Since then, he has succeeded at progressing the message of true Anarchy and bringing on countless guests who are doing the same. It…

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Blockchain Grafitti: The Immutable NFT Art Inscribed in Bitcoin [VIDEO]

By Rafael LaVerde | February 21, 2023

What up Vigilantes?  I hope you caught my last interview with NFT pioneer Gus Grillasca. We discussed Bitcoin Ordinals, NFTs, Liberland, and several other fascinating topics.  Well, get ready for this one, because we’re diving even deeper.  Gus and I traced the origins of NFTs back to the 1990s when people first considered creating digital…

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Celebrating the Right to Share Arms [VIDEO]

By Rafael LaVerde | February 17, 2023

Vigilantes, I know this one may seem out of left field… What you have to understand is, I became the Crypto Vigilante because I love technology and I love freedom. In that context, you’ll understand why I attended a discreet conference about crypto and 3D printed guns. I had the chance to talk with Andrew,…

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Where Freedom Art Meets Freedom Tech, Freedom Spreads [VIDEO]

By Rafael LaVerde | February 16, 2023

What's up, Vigilantes? During the Liberland Mexico City Representative Office Launch Event, I interviewed Gus Grillasca, an early Bitcoiner, and world-renowned Pepe artist.  Let me tell you, it was an enlightening and thought-provoking conversation. We talked about everything from the drama unfolding around Ordinals, a protocol that allows people to embed files on the blockchain…

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Monero Powered Mom: Nam Sardar's Vision to Secure Her Children's Future [VIDEO]

By Rafael LaVerde | February 11, 2023

I'd like to tell you about a Crypto Vigilante success story. Nam Sardar is the Founder/CEO of Neel Capital, a strong supporter of Monero, and a mother working to provide a bright future for her children. After her incredible presentation at Monerotopia, I sat down to interview her and only then learned that she discovered…

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