Ditch Crypto Exchanges and Buy Bitcoin Privately — With Vexl’s CEO
Can you really buy bitcoin anonymously in 2025? In this episode of Trezor Talks, Sean sits down with Lea Petrášová, CEO of peer-to-peer Bitcoin app Vexl, to explore how people are buying everything from cars to cookies, without KYC, through Vexl’s open-source platform.Lea breaks down why privacy is the future of Bitcoin, how centralized exchanges are failing us by leaking your data, and what it takes to build strong, private Bitcoin communities.You’ll learn:• Why convenience with exchanges is an illusion• How Vexl works and why it’s different• Where the fastest-growing Bitcoin communities are• Why open-source tools are essential for financial freedom• And yes… what trading bitcoin for a horse looks like “It’s like Tinder… with privacy. On steroids.” — Lea Petrášová on VexlTimestamps:(00:00) - Introduction (01:30) - Why buy bitcoin anonymously?(03:22) - How Vexl works and its most important feature(05:47) - Connecting with users privately on Vexl(09:47) - Sean’s experience using Vexl(12:38) - Concerns with centralized exchanges(16:11) - The importance of privacy (19:00) - Why Vexl is free and open source(24:07) - Who is Vexl for?(28:15) - Using bitcoin for payments(31:33) - Community support and zooming out(34:53) - The fastest-growing Bitcoin communities (36:40) - Unique Vexl trades (cookies, horses & more)(42:45) - The future of Vexl(45:53) – The traditional awkward handshake (outro)Secure your crypto with Trezor: https://trezor.io/
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Designing the Devices That Protect Your Crypto: A Chat With Trezor’s Head of Hardware
In this episode of Trezor Talks, Sean sits down with Adam Budínský, Trezor’s Head of Product (Hardware), to reveal how the world’s most iconic crypto hardware wallets are made.From initial sketches to sourcing components, Adam reveals the full lifecycle of devices like the Trezor Safe 3.In this episode, you’ll discover:• How the Trezor devices are developed from idea to launch• Why great design makes security feel effortless• How to build hardware when supply chains break• What’s coming next for Trezor devicesWatch to learn how Trezor builds hardware wallets that protect crypto for more than 2 million users worldwide.Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction to Adam’s role at Trezor(03:28) Joining Trezor and first impressions (04:47) Building the Trezor Safe 3(08:06) Going from an idea to building a product(12:20) The complete hardware building process(15:20) How Trezor handles supplier disruptions(17:55) The subtle things users don’t notice about Trezor’s design(19:50) How much flexibility do hardware engineers have when building?(23:05) Where the shape and feel of Trezor came from (27:35) Hidden features(30:49) The process behind a successful hardware launch(34:48) What the next Trezor could look like(35:40) Advice for engineers who want to build in crypto security(37:27) The traditional awkward handshake (Outro) Secure your crypto with Trezor: https://trezor.io/
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Quantum Threats, Bitcoin’s Future & Crypto Scams: A Chat With Trezor’s CTO
In this episode of Trezor Talks, Sean sits down with Tomáš Sušánka, the Chief Technology Officer at Trezor, to go deep on what it really takes to build secure hardware wallets and keep them safe from global threats.They cover everything from quantum computing and phishing scams to what Tomáš is most excited about in the next generation of Trezor devices.Get a rare behind-the-scenes look at how the Trezor Suite, firmware, and hardware all come together, and why combining hardware and software in crypto is uniquely hard.In this episode, you’ll discover:• What a day looks like as Trezor’s CTO (spoiler: no more coding)• Why hardware adds complexity to scaling in crypto• The future of post-quantum security and what it means for Bitcoin & Trezor• The advice Tomáš would give to anyone entering crypto security todayWhether you're an aspiring engineer, someone trying to secure your crypto, or are just curious how your Trezor works under the hood, this episode is for you!Timestamps:(00:00) What does it take to run Trezor’s technology operations? (Introduction)(03:25) Origin story & tech background (discovering Bitcoin)(09:23) Joining Trezor in 2017: journey to CTO (10:34) Difference between software, firmware & hardware(13:57) A day in the life of a crypto CTO(16:53) Why scaling hardware + software is hard in crypto(20:22) How Trezor defends users from scams & hackers(28:50) Big challenges for Trezor and the wider crypto industry(36:02) What’s coming next at Trezor (upgrades!)(38:02) Common threats to crypto(44:30) Is quantum computing a threat to Trezor?(51:56) Advice for engineers who want to build in crypto security(54:17) The traditional awkward handshake (outro)Secure your crypto with Trezor: https://trezor.io/
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Communities Will Lead the Bitcoin Revolution: A Chat With Josef Tětek
In this episode of Trezor Talks, we sit down with Josef Tětek, the Trezor Academy Lead, author of Bitcoin: Separation of Money and State, and Stackuj Podcast host to explore how Bitcoin is thriving in Africa and why the continent might be the future of Bitcoin adoption.If you’re not paying to Africa’s Bitcoin revolution, you probably should be! From using old Nokia phones to transact on the Lightning Network to building self-sovereign communities without traditional financial services, we explore how Bitcoin is reshaping economies in emerging markets.In this episode, you’ll discover:• Why local educators are the key to Bitcoin adoption (it cannot be anyone else)• How Bitcoin solves real financial problems in Africa (it starts from communities, not governments)• The book that inspired Josef to launch the Trezor Academy program• How people in Kenya are living on Bitcoin, without KYC• Why hostile banking environments fuel Bitcoin innovationListen and find out why Africa’s Bitcoin ecosystem is one of the most important in the world.Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction (Josef’s background as a podcaster)(04:51) What is Trezor Academy?(07:40) Why Bitcoin is crucial for African & South American communities(11:59) The importance of local Bitcoin educators & how to find them(15:30) How many meetups and programs does Trezor Academy run?(17:20) Spotlight on the top Trezor Academy educators(19:37) Why Africa has massive potential for Bitcoin adoption(25:30) Josef’s top two favorite Bitcoin projects in Africa (revolutionary) (32:08) How Africans are using Bitcoin for everyday payments(40:40) Why the African Bitcoin ecosystem is critical for Bitcoin’s future(43:07) The book that inspired Josef to launch Trezor Academy(49:55) Teaching Bitcoin security & self-custody in African communities(55:02) The traditional awkward handshake (outro)Secure your crypto with Trezor: https://trezor.io/
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Building for the Bitcoin Bull Run: A chat with Trezor's CCO
In this episode of Trezor Talks we sit down with Danny Sanders, the Chief Commercial Officer at Trezor, to explore the company’s growth strategy, and vision for the future. From navigating bear markets to scaling the team and staying true to the companies Bitcoin-first principles, we dive into what’s next for Trezor and the self-custody movement.Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction (AKA "The Flying Dutchman")(05:05) Sean re-introduces us to his bosses, bosses, boss(06:33) Danny's role in Trezor (07:55) Joining Trezor and building in the bear market (11:23) Big milestones since joining(21:01) Coming from big corporations to Trezor culture(24:44) Market strategy and expansion plans(38:13) Being a Bitcoin-first company & supporting the altcoin ecosystem (42:50) Plans for 2025 (bull market) & beyond(48:53) Self-custody education (56:50) The traditional awkward handshake (outro)_____________
Welcome to Trezor Talks, the official podcast from the creators of the world’s first crypto hardware wallet. Join us at Trezor, as we dive deep into insightful conversations with our team of experts, industry thought leaders, and innovators shaping the future of crypto security.
Whether you're new to crypto or a seasoned pro, Trezor Talks is here to offer a fresh perspective on the world of digital assets, security, and self-custody.
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