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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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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At Monerotopia, I interviewed Koe, a Monero contributor, lead developer on the Seraphis project and co-author of Zero to Monero. He got me even more excited about the future of the privacy tech that will power Monero in the near future.  The Monero community is ecstatic about Seraphis, a new protocol upgrade. This upgrade, which…

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I recently had the privilege of being interviewed by independent thinker, writer, podcaster, and the man behind the Privacy Action Plan, Glenn Meder.  You don’t want to miss this conversation. We spoke a bit about my background. I've long fought for liberty and privacy, as many of you are already aware. As a volunteer on…

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How often have you heard the expression buy low and sell high?As simple as that may seem, it is actually incredibly difficult, if not impossible for most. So what is the secret to preparing yourself to win in a crypto bull market? In today’s interview, I enjoy a relaxed discussion with a longtime friend and…

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Would you agree that twelve years of government indoctrination schooling has wreaked havoc on society’s future, the youth? Probably… But, would you agree that years of Bitcoin indoctrination have had an equal or far worse effect? If you’ve been paying attention, then the answer is likely, yes.I just appeared as a guest on the Monero…

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Of all the years I have been involved in crypto, it is uncommon to meet a young, well-rounded participant in the space. After all, this asset class has been through many dramatic twists and turns that can leave enthusiasts more broke and confused than they were before they had begun their journey. Yet, crypto is…

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Have you heard of Equibit Group? …Most likely not. Is that because the project was a crypto scam, pump and dump, or not worthwhile? Far from it. In today's interview, I am humbled to bring you a very important case study for entrepreneurs who are serious about building on-chain and investors who are carefully vetting…

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As we approach the new year, the time has come to look within and reflect on 2022. How can we use what we have learned to transform our lives and the world for the better? Many will be watching the ball drop in NYC tonight, while I raise my glass with the Swamp Creatures Podcast…

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With the recent collapse of FTX and the negative contagion that has followed, it is no surprise to see more crypto enthusiasts leaving any externality outside of a blockchain. It is important to hold your private keys, aka not your keys, not your coins. But, it is a whole other endeavor to begin building your…

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Are you an artist struggling to make it on the internet? I may sound like a broken record, but the internet has already been around for 30 years! Blockchain is the new technology to tap into if you intend to break the ceiling in your career. In today’s interview, I sat down with Matt Welsh…

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How long have you been invested in Bitcoin and why? Even if you have been building and investing in crypto before 2017, there is still SO much to learn and especially to unlearn. Blockchain is a rapidly evolving technology with a revolving door of players. But, even the winners may not fully understand the game.…

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Have you heard about the implosion of the FTX crypto exchange? Even outside the world of crypto, this event has grabbed the attention of the masses and made history in a way that no one will forget. Though you may be tired of hearing about this story, the whole truth has not fully surfaced, and…

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Looking back, it is easier to see when you were in the right place, at the right time. But, why is it NOT so easy to see this in the moment, when the opportunity is most ripe? Today, I share a very rare and extraordinary interview with cryptographer Xiaohui Liu on the beachfront of Sámara,…

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Do you agree that it is best to NOT discuss religion and politics with your peers? While the core of our focus at The Crypto Vigilante is blockchain tech, a fundamental piece of our analysis does derive from the realities of the political sector. Most of the progress in crypto has been driven by free…

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In a time when over 13,000 cryptos are competing to prove themselves, how do you spot the best of them? Most of these projects offer great promise. But, few have the track record of development and testing to qualify for anything more than a trade. One crypto in particular has set the bar high. In…

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Of all the people you know who are involved in crypto… how many are still unaware of the reality that Bitcoin is not private? Here at The Crypto Vigilante, we pride ourselves on being the only crypto research team that holds privacy as our number one value. Every recommendation from wallets, exchanges, best practices, and…

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Just how real is the threat of centralized coercion against society and do we actually stand a chance? It is uncommon to meet a young individual who has done their research, is aware of this coercion, and is actively defending against this threat. During the Revolution 2022 Young Americans For Liberty (YAL) conference, I had…

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Dear TradeOgre and KuCoin management, As you may be aware, a significant portion of our subscriber base uses your trading services on a regular basis.  As such, I’d like to offer a suggestion which I think will benefit all parties involved (the users and you, the exchanges). Background We at TCV are strong proponents of…