FTW 17 - Welcome back - WordPress & WP Engine, Michael Saylor, Fedimint, and AI Girlfriends

Intro

• Welcome back to Freedom Tech Wrap, a weekly podcast on news and project updates in the freedom and independent technology space.
• Host Marks shares his objectives for the show:
  • Increase the reach of important privacy tools to the general public
  • Keep a pulse on the freedom tech space

Changes to the Show

• Increased distribution channels to major podcasting platforms
• Limited number of stories and updates covered per episode
• Expanded focus to cover various tools for decoupling from permissioned platforms
• Separate feed for interviews and long-form content
• New website: https://www.freedomtechwrap.com with a curated tools page

News

• WordPress vs. WP Engine drama
• Fedimint releases a web SDK for building wallets in the browser
• Michael Saylor considers risks of Bitcoin self-custody and advocates for third-party custody

Data Breaches

• AI Girlfriend site breached, user fantasies stolen