This week on Dark Rhiino Security’s Security Confidential podcast, Host Manoj Tandon talks to Max Hillebrand. Max is the CEO at ZKSNACKS and Wasabi Wallet, a pioneering figure in the realm of privacy-focused cryptocurrency wallets. He is a dedicated open-source contributor focused on liberty and digital freedom. He champions non-scarcity in the digital realm, sharing his creations generously. Hillebrand works to build a robust economic ecosystem, empowering individuals for entrepreneurial pursuits. 00:00 Introduction  00:21 Our Guest 03:41 ZKSNACKS and Wasabi Wallet 06:41 The Basics of Bitcoin: How does it work? 13:30 How do bitcoin exchanges fail? 26:46 Changing the rules 33:47 Why do Ransomware actors want their cash in bitcoin? 37:00 How to get your public key on the blockchain? 44:10 Quantum computing and future issues 57:05 Book Recommendations from Max