Opt Out Sponsor Special w/ Alex from LocalMonero and AgoraDesk
Sep 15, 2021
A deep dive into peer-to-peer Monero marketplaces and how they differ from KYC exchanges. Discussion of privacy-first features like Tor, I2P, no-JS modes, and minimal arbitration. Exploration of why resilient privacy tools and parallel financial systems persist. A look at practical ways to access Monero while preserving personal privacy.
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Built To Fill A Privacy On-Ramp
- Alex built LocalMonero to fill a gap: a peer-to-peer Monero marketplace similar to LocalBitcoins but privacy-focused.
- He kept LocalMonero separate from Agridesk to preserve simplicity and brand clarity for Monero users.
Privacy As A Personal Instinct
- Alex says he never had a single Snowden moment and felt private by nature throughout his life.
- He was unsurprised by surveillance revelations and more surprised by others' surprise.
Quiet Resistance Outlasts Loud Repression
- Alex expects privacy tools and coins to persist despite publicized crackdowns because supporters act quietly while opposition is loud.
- He notes repression stories get more attention than the quieter continued use and development of privacy tools.