Ignoring Experts, Recklessness and Freedom with Vik Sharɱa

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This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Vik Sharɱa from Cake Wallet

Vik Sharma, believes cryptocurrency must remain permissionless, self-custodial, and truly connected to the blockchain, empowering people rather than surveillance companies. His mission is to make crypto accessible, human, and private for everyone, guided by the idea that the will of the people ultimately wins out.

Cake Wallet is a self-custody, privacy-focused crypto wallet that makes using Monero, Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies simple and accessible for everyone. Designed to balance ease of use with powerful privacy features, it helps users stay in control while protecting their financial freedom.

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We spoke to Vik Sharɱa about Cake Wallet and:

• Permissionless self-custody money
• A true blockchain wallet to communicate with the blockchain
• Traceability being practiced by chain analysis companies
• Will of the people does win out
• Making cryptocurrencies less intimidating for non-techie people
• Do what your gut tells you
• Don't listen to other people
• We just want to belong as human beings
• We're to provide privacy for everyone

Timestamps

00:00 – 03:01 : Intro
03:01 -- 08:30 : Combining steel and Monero
08:30 -- 14:14 : Importance of privacy
14:14 -- 16:37 : Winning the war on privacy
16:37 -- 18:50 : The paradox
18:50 -- 22:00 : Private and Public, Citizens and Governments
22:00 -- 28:50 : The goal
28:50 -- 36:01 : Regrets and/or challenges
36:01 -- 45:20 : Adoption and infrastructure
45:20 -- 48:17 : Talking about this space to others
48:17 -- 51:30 : Building community
51:30 -- 56:30 : Tribalism
56:30 – 01:00:57 : The Blitz

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Special Guest: Vik Sharɱa.