# Bitcoin vs. Monero: Why Privacy Matters for Adoption

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Podcast: [We Are Satoshi](https://stenobird.com/podcast/we-are-satoshi-6914023)
Published: 2026-05-14T18:01:54+00:00
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## Resource

Is Bitcoin private enough to become freedom money?Seth for Privacy joins to discuss one of the most important debates in Bitcoin: privacy.Bitcoin’s base layer is public by design, which creates real challenges for anyone who wants to use it as everyday money. Seth breaks down why privacy matters, where Bitcoin falls short, how tools like Lightning, Payjoin, Silent Payments, and CoinJoin fit into the picture, and why so many cypherpunks see Monero as a powerful tool in the fight for financial freedom.We also discuss Bitcoin ossification, the Samourai Wallet case, app store censorship, self-custody, circular economies, and how regular people can take practical steps toward better privacy.This conversation is not about tribalism. It’s about freedom, open-source tools, and building a world where money works for the people — not the surveillance state.Subscribe to We Are Satoshi for more conversations with the builders, educators, and freedom fighters shaping the future of Bitcoin.Seth's Intro to Privacy Article: https://sethforprivacy.com/posts/priv... CONNECT with Us:Cake Wallet on X: https://x.com/cakewallet Seth on X: https://x.com/sethforprivacy Kyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuber Kyle's Website: https://kylehuber.com Kyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.net Support the POD!Buy the Daylight Co DC-1: https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/WEAR... ($25 off with code: WeAreSatoshi) 15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKv (code KHuber) 10% off Chroma Blue Light Glasses and Other Products: https://getchroma.co/?ref=ixabomjq (code: KYLE10)15% off at Born to Be Bree Online Store: https://oshi.link/C2mHb0 SLNT Faraday Bags: https://slnt.com/?avad=428701_b45ea6cd1 Stream sats on Fountain: ⁠ https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudL... Watch + subscribe…

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