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In this special series, Max shares why we’re hosting and preserving the Unbounded archive at Ungovernable Misfits, and kick off a re-release series with Q (BTC QnA) — a renowned educator at the forefront of no-KYC Bitcoin, self-custody, and radical privacy.

TBD and Q dig into the real stakes of “being your own bank”: practical, failure-resistant self-custody; why panic is the enemy; and how to build muscle memory through small, repeatable drills. Q lays out a sober threat model, arguing the biggest risk is often the user, not the thief and stresses keeping setups simple until your skills grow. They also unpack the Samourai/Whirlpool fallout, the cultural slide from sovereignty to speculation, and why node ownership, recovery competence, and careful passphrase handling matter more than ever.

TBD and Q explore financial sovereignty as resilient wealth storage, borderless portability, and the freedom to transact — benefits unlocked only through true self-custody. Q shares red lines around KYC and custodial products, assesses today’s privacy toolkit (JoinMarket, self-custodial Lightning, Ashigaru), and outlines a pragmatic stack for intermediate users, including running your own node and choosing tools that match your abilities. They close with what’s coming from Foundation — the open-source Passport Prime designed to secure your entire digital life — and where to follow Q’s work and education.

Stay resilient, and enjoy the series as we continue with Diverter, Seth, Pavel, and Colonial in the weeks ahead.

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(00:00) Thank You TBD

(01:55) INTRO

(03:33) Radical Responsibility

(08:51) Going Mainstream

(12:59) Red Lines

(15:25) Is Bitcoin Privacy Dead?

(17:48) Lessons from the Samourai Arrests

(25:57) What's Your Mental Framework?

(30:48) The Non-Negotiables of Self Custody

(33:16) Practical Stacks

(36:32) Skill Dictates Tool Selection

(38:50) Simplify and Streamline