She quit big tech to fight censorship with Bitcoin
Can Bitcoin save us from AI censorship, misleading media, and government overreach? Efrat thinks so. Marketing professional turned freedom activist, journalist, and podcaster, Efrat Fenigson joins Sean in the Trezor Talks studio to discuss her journey and why she left her career behind to pursue journalism, Bitcoin, and traveling. They dive into:- The moment she walked away from her big tech job- How to fight censorship as an independent journalist - Why most startups fail (and how to build one that lasts)- Why personal brands are the future- Her concerns around AI, freedom, and state control- Why she turns down most brand partnerships — except Trezor :)And more! Done with providing "shareholder value" for big companies, Efrat is now chasing the truth. And her journey might just shift how you see the future of Bitcoin, media, and control.This podcast was filmed during BTC Prague.Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro: Journalist, or marketer?(07:51) - COVID changed her mission(15:49) - Fighting censorship as an independent journalist(18:04) - The bull and bear case for AI(22:19) - Are you giving value, anon?(24:20) - Building brands VS. having a boss(27:37) - Many influencers are dishonest(30:46) - Building a personal brand? Start here(32:41) - Sean noticed this while working at Trezor…(36:15) - We need more transparency in the world(39:27) - Why many startups fail(41:00) - Outro: Efrat has recorded seven podcasts this week 😳(45:25) - Closing alarm & awkward handshakeSecure your crypto with Trezor: https://trezor.io/
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No more 4-year cycles? Bitcoin’s future with Stephan Livera
If Bitcoin’s famous 4-year cycle is breaking down, what does that mean for investors, and does it weaken the case for Bitcoin’s future?In this episode of Trezor Talks, popular Bitcoin podcaster and Austro-libertarian thinker Stephan Livera joins Sean to explore Bitcoin’s role in a late-stage fiat world. They discuss:• How hyperbitcoinization could actually happen• The risks of treasury companies holding Bitcoin• Why Bitcoin is the greatest opportunity for young people• What it really means to live in late-stage fiat• Why gold is not the money of the future• How to survive bear markets without getting rekt• Why self-custody will always be #1And more! “For most people, the safe thing to do is stay humble and stack sats.” — Stephan LiveraThis podcast was filmed during BTC Prague.Timestamps:(0:00) – Introduction: What is an Austro-libertarian?(5:05) – Stephan’s mission: spreading Bitcoin awareness(10:36) – Are Bitcoin’s 4-year cycles ending?(19:40) – The risks of Bitcoin treasury companies(28:27) – Living in late-stage fiat(30:15) – You need to ride the cycles 🎢(32:00) – Purity tests in Bitcoin(36:15) – NGU technology & onboarding newcoiners(40:00) – Why people keep using exchanges(41:48) – How to stop friends losing coins(46:40) – Wen hyperbitcoinization?!(51:25) – Why you’re still early(53:10) – Sean got his bank frozen(54:55) – Will Google & Apple bow to Bitcoin? (YES!)(56:18) – Prague has become a Bitcoin hub(57:26) – Zoom out: price vs. big picture(59:30) – Sean’s favorite meme on surviving the bear market(1:01:50) – Bitcoin vs. gold & property(1:08:10) – Closing thoughts & the awkward handshakeSecure your crypto with Trezor: https://trezor.io/
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Trezor & Ledger Finally Talk Face to Face
What happens when the Chief Technology Officers of Trezor and Ledger meet in the same studio?In this special Trezor Talks episode, we leave behind social media drama for industry insights. Tomáš Sušánka (Trezor) and Charles Guillemet (Ledger) join Danny Sanders, Trezor's CCO, for a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the future of crypto security and self-custody.You’ll learn:• Why devices without screens give a false sense of security• How both companies are preparing for quantum computing• The Ledger feature that saved $18 million for users in one month• Where Trezor and Ledger collaborate to push the industry forward • What a day in the life of a CTO looks like• The biggest crypto security challenges in 2025Two hardware wallet titans discuss one shared mission: keeping your keys safe and supporting self-custody.Timestamps:(0:00) – Introduction(3:04) – Charles’s journey into crypto security(7:46) – Tomáš’s background and experience(11:34) – Trading compliments (becoming frens)(14:31) – Education & the self-custody mission(19:12) – Balancing security, privacy, and usability(26:30) – Industry security challenges today(29:31) – Ledger's security philosophy(36:25) – Trezor’s open-source approach(37:47) – Why device screens matter for safety(41:04) – Clear signing initiative and collaboration(47:11) – Smart contracts and user freedom(53:50) – A day in the life of a CTO(59:35) – Future tech & industry trends (quantum computing)(1:09:36) – Challenges for Bitcoin & post-quantum cryptography(1:12:17) – Bitcoin, stablecoins & traditional finance(1:18:22) – Conclusion and traditional awkward handshake (outro)Secure your crypto with Trezor: https://trezor.io/
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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/
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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