CypherPunk’d

Welcome to CypherPunk’d, where we explore the intersection of privacy, technology, and personal freedom in the digital age. Hosted by Matty Ice, this podcast delves into the challenges posed by government surveillance and big tech’s intrusion into our lives. We bring you thought-provoking conversations with thought leaders, authors, computer scientists, Bitcoiners, entrepreneurs, and human rights activists who are at the forefront of the digital resistance. Each episode cuts through the noise to tackle critical topics like privacy, human rights, economics, cryptography, Web 3, Bitcoin, AI, and more. Our daily roundtable discussions offer deeper insights into current events, fostering open dialogue and defending the fundamental right to privacy. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a privacy advocate, or simply concerned about the future of personal freedom, CypherPunk’d is your guide to understanding and navigating the complexities of the digital world. Join us as we explore the tools and ideas that empower you to protect your privacy and secure your future. To Connect With Us👇 LinkTree: https://t.co/GR12eKn4Ny For inquiries, feedback, or to connect with us, feel free to reach out at contact@consensusprotocol.org

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Thursday Mar 20, 2025

In this riveting episode of The Daylight Robbery Series, Dominic Frisby reveals the extraordinary story of how the Nazis systematically looted central bank gold reserves across conquered Europe - and the desperate attempts to keep national wealth from falling into Hitler's hands.
This eye-opening exploration uncovers dramatic historical events rarely taught in schools:
- How Nazi forces marched directly to central banks on the same day as invasion- The incredible journey of Polish gold as it fled across 7 countries to escape capture- Why Czechoslovakia's clever gold transfer strategy still failed to protect their reserves- The shocking story of how the Fed and Bank of England honored Nazi demands to transfer gold- France's desperate decision to ship gold to Senegal rather than America (and why!)- Why "whoever has the gold makes the rules" remains the fundamental principle of monetary power
Discover how gold's unique status as a bearer asset makes it both powerful and vulnerable during times of war, and learn why central banks still maintain substantial gold reserves despite modern financial systems. This episode provides crucial historical context for understanding modern conflicts over national wealth.
📚 Go deeper with your own copy of "Daylight Robbery": 📘 Daylight Robbery by Dominic Frisby → https://a.co/d/aU1iCks
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Monday Mar 17, 2025

Join us with author Dominic Frisby as we explore how world wars transformed taxation from a burden on the wealthy few to a reality for every citizen. Discover how government grew from consuming just 10% of GDP in 1900 to becoming the dominant economic force we know today.This eye-opening episode reveals historical facts rarely taught in schools:
- How friendly societies provided welfare before government took over- The dramatic rise of income tax during WWI and WWII (from 13 million to 50 million Americans)- How Disney and Hollywood were enlisted to make tax payment seem patriotic- The shocking 97.5% top tax rates that persisted after WWII- Why Germany and Japan "won the peace" while Britain honored crushing war debts until 2006- How fiscal drag silently pushes ordinary citizens into higher tax brackets over time
Winston Churchill, Lloyd George, and Donald Duck all played roles in creating our modern tax system. Learn how the National Insurance Act of 1911 began the process of replacing community-based care with government control, setting the stage for the massive government growth that followed.
📚 Go deeper with your own copy of "Daylight Robbery": 📘 Daylight Robbery by Dominic Frisby → https://a.co/d/aU1iCks
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Friday Mar 14, 2025

Join us with author Dominic Frisby as we expose how taxation and tariffs—not just slavery—drove the Southern states to secession. Learn how the North's increasingly aggressive tariff policies forced the South to pay 75% of federal taxes while receiving little in return, creating economic tensions that Lincoln refused to resolve.
This episode reveals shocking historical facts rarely taught in schools:- How Abraham Lincoln prioritized revenue collection over peaceful resolution- The South's willingness to abolish slavery to gain independence from Britain- Why Fort Sumter was targeted as a strategic tax collection point- The creation of the IRS and America's first income tax to fund the war- How Lincoln strategically maneuvered the South into firing the first shot
Hear Charles Dickens' own words from 1861: "The quarrel between North and South is solely a fiscal quarrel." Understand why taxation has been at the heart of nearly every civil war and revolt throughout history.
📚 Go deeper with your own copy of "Daylight Robbery":📘 Daylight Robbery by Dominic Frisby → https://a.co/d/aU1iCks
👥 Connect with us:- LinkTree: https://t.co/GR12eKn4Ny- X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/protocolpulseHQ- Discord: https://discord.gg/JvURFuxs9k- Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/ProtocolPulse- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/protocolpulse/- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@protocolpulse

Tuesday Mar 11, 2025

Discover the fascinating connection between war, debt, and the rise of income tax that built the fortunes of history's wealthiest banking families. 
In this episode, we explore how legendary financiers like Fugger the Rich and Nathan Rothschild amassed incredible wealth by financing wars and manipulating markets. Learn about Rothschild's cunning strategy after the Battle of Waterloo that crashed the British bond market and made him one of history's richest men.
We also uncover the surprising origins of income tax - from its medieval beginnings under Henry IV to its modern implementation during the Napoleonic Wars. Find out why governments repeatedly introduced "temporary" taxes that never went away, and how Sir Robert Peel's bold stand against the Corn Laws transformed global trade despite costing him his political career.
This deep dive reveals how banking dynasties gained unprecedented power through war financing, tax systems, and market manipulation - creating financial legacies that continue to influence our world today.
📚 Interested in more historical insights? Grab your copy of "Daylight Robbery" to get a deeper understanding of how taxation has shaped civilizations:📘 Daylight Robbery by Dominic Frisby → https://a.co/d/aU1iCks
👥 Stay connected and join our discussions:- LinkTree: https://t.co/GR12eKn4Ny- X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/protocolpulseHQ- Discord: https://discord.gg/JvURFuxs9k- Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/ProtocolPulse- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/protocolpulse/- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@protocolpulse
#TaxHistory #FrenchRevolution #AmericanRevolution #EnglishCivilWar #DominicFrisby #HistoryOfNations #YouTubeSeries #Education
#FinancialHistory #BankingDynasties #Rothschild #WarFinance #IncomeTax #MarketManipulation #EconomicHistory #WealthSecrets #HistoricalFinance #MoneyPower

Saturday Mar 08, 2025

In this compelling fifth episode of Cypherpunk'd, host Matty Ice continues his enlightening conversation with Dominic Frisby, author of "Daylight Robbery," exploring how taxation sparked the formation of modern nation-states including Britain, America, and France.
📖 In this episode:- Dominic delves into how the English Civil War fundamentally shifted power from the Crown to Parliament through tax disputes, leading to the execution of King Charles I and ending the divine right of kings.- Discover how poorly implemented British taxes on American colonies sparked the American Revolution, establishing the principle of "no taxation without representation."- Learn how excessive and inconsistent taxation in France created the conditions for the French Revolution, with Napoleon's subsequent tax reforms reshaping the nation.- Explore the fascinating story of why the British tax year begins on April 5th, connecting to calendar reforms and tax revolts.
🌐 Tune in to unravel how historical tax conflicts shaped the world we live in today and established the foundational principles of modern democratic governance.
📚 Interested in more historical insights? Grab your copy of "Daylight Robbery" to get a deeper understanding of how taxation has shaped civilizations:📘 Daylight Robbery by Dominic Frisby → https://a.co/d/aU1iCks
👥 Stay connected and join our discussions:- LinkTree: https://t.co/GR12eKn4Ny- X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/protocolpulseHQ- Discord: https://discord.gg/JvURFuxs9k- Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/ProtocolPulse- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/protocolpulse/- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@protocolpulse
#Cypherpunkd #TaxHistory #FrenchRevolution #AmericanRevolution #EnglishCivilWar #DominicFrisby #HistoryOfNations #YouTubeSeries #Education

Wednesday Mar 05, 2025

In this compelling fourth episode of Cypherpunk'd, host Matty Ice is joined once again by Dominic Frisby, author of "Daylight Robbery," to explore the profound impacts of the Black Death on tax systems and the formation of modern states.
📖 In this episode:- Dominic provides expert insights into how the Black Death reshaped the economic and social structures of Europe through changes in tax policy and labor dynamics.- Learn about the unexpected ways these historical shifts prompted the rise of modern nation-states and influenced global tax structures.- Discover the intriguing connections between taxation, societal change, and the development of modern economies as we delve deep into the ramifications of this pivotal historical event.
🌐 Tune in to unravel how history's most devastating plague led to revolutionary changes that still echo in our tax laws and economic theories today.
📚 Interested in more historical insights? Grab your copy of "Daylight Robbery" to get a deeper understanding of how taxation has shaped civilizations:📘 Daylight Robbery by Dominic Frisby → https://a.co/d/aU1iCks
👥 Stay connected and join our discussions:- LinkTree: https://t.co/GR12eKn4Ny- X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/protocolpulseHQ- Discord: https://discord.gg/JvURFuxs9k- Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/ProtocolPulse- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/protocolpulse/- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@protocolpulse
#Cypherpunkd #TaxHistory #BlackDeath #DominicFrisby #EconomicImpact #History #YouTubeSeries #Education

Monday Mar 03, 2025

In this eye-opening episode of CypherPunk'd, Matty and Dominic Frisby explore the fascinating untold tax stories behind the world's major religions. Discover how Muhammad's brilliant tax exemption strategy helped Islam conquer vast territories in just 30 years, why Christianity replaced pagan religions across Europe, and how taxation shaped the founding stories of Judaism.
 
Learn about the powerful connection between religion, taxation, and control throughout human history. From Moses leading the first tax exiles out of Egypt to Jesus being crucified for sedition against Roman tax collectors, we reveal how tax policies have often determined the fate of civilizations.
 
We also dive into the Magna Carta's origin as a tax rebellion that shaped constitutional democracy and how the rise and fall of empires directly correlates with their tax policies. This episode unveils the hidden economic forces driving religious conversion, revolution, and societal change.
 
Join us for a mind-blowing exploration of how "Death, Taxes, or Islam" became one of history's most effective conversion strategies and why understanding tax history is crucial to comprehending our world today.
 
If you liked what was said in this episode, trust me—you’ll want to read what he's written. Get your copy now!
 
📖 Daylight Robbery by Dominic Frisby → https://a.co/d/aU1iCks
 
And also give Dominic a follow on Substack: https://www.theflyingfrisby.com/
 
To Connect With Us👇
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#Religion #Taxation #History #Islam #Christianity #Judaism #MagnaCarta #Economics

Friday Feb 28, 2025

They say death and taxes are the only certainties in life—but what if taxation has always been about control rather than necessity? In this explosive second episode of The Daylight Robbery Series, Dominic Frisby exposes the shocking history of taxation, its hidden influence on civilization, and why the modern taxpayer has more in common with a medieval serf than they realize.
🔥 What You'll Learn in This Episode:
🔹 How taxation existed before civilization itself—and why it's the backbone of every empire🔹 The mind-blowing connection between taxation, war, and political control🔹 Why your most expensive lifetime purchase isn’t a house—it’s your government🔹 How ancient rulers designed societies through taxation—and how governments do it today🔹 The forgotten history of voluntary taxation in Ancient Greece—and why it actually worked🔹 Why Bitcoin and financial sovereignty could be the ultimate escape from taxation tyranny
Taxation isn’t just about funding public services—it’s about shaping behavior, controlling populations, and keeping power in the hands of the few. As we break down Chapters 3-4 of Daylight Robbery, prepare to see history in a completely new light.
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Welcome back to Cypherpunk’d with Dominic Frisby03:20 The Dark Truth: Why Taxation is Older Than Civilization12:45 Tax is Power: How Governments Use It to Shape Society24:10 Why Every War in History Was Funded by Taxation35:55 The Hidden Role of Taxes in Major Revolutions48:30 Ancient Greece’s Voluntary Taxation Model—Could It Work Today?1:02:40 How Inflation is the Stealth Tax Robbing You Blind1:15:55 Why Bitcoin Offers a Peaceful Exit from the Tax Trap
#DaylightRobbery #Taxation #Bitcoin #FinancialFreedom #EconomicHistory #Crypto #TaxTheft #ControlAndPower

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025

Uncover the shocking truth about taxation that schools never teach you! From window taxes that changed architecture for centuries to Hong Kong's economic miracle, this episode with Dominic Frisby, author of Daylight Robbery, reveals how the entire course of civilization has been shaped by taxation and rebellion against it.
Dominic masterfully explains the hidden power dynamics behind taxation, showing how every revolution in history has been a response to tax injustice. Learn how the "art of taxation consists of plucking the goose to obtain the most feathers with the least possible hissing" - and why there's so much hissing happening across the Western world today.
Discover how Hong Kong transformed from one of the world's poorest regions into a global economic powerhouse through radical economic freedom and minimalist government. Could this model be the answer to our modern financial woes? Could Trump and Musk be ushering in America's Hong Kong moment?
In this first installment of our Daylight Robbery series, we explore the brilliant insights from Chapters 1-2 that explain why your government is likely your most expensive lifetime purchase, how taxation creates unintended consequences, and why financial sovereignty might be the ultimate form of freedom in the digital age.
If you liked what was said in this episode, trust me—you’ll want to read what he's written. Get your copy now!
📖 Daylight Robbery by Dominic Frisby →  https://a.co/d/aU1iCks
And also give Dominic a follow on Substack: https://www.theflyingfrisby.com/
⏰ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro with Dominic Frisby03:45 Daylight Robbery: The Window Tax and Permanent "Temporary" Taxes  18:30 How Taxation Changed Architecture for Centuries32:15 How an Extraordinary Situation: The Hong Kong Economic Miracle42:10 John James Cowperthwaite's Extraordinary Solution55:20 From Shantytown to Global Powerhouse1:04:30 What America Can Learn from Hong Kong
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Disclaimer:The content provided in this video is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as financial or investment advice. The views expressed in this video are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Protocol Pulse. Viewers are advised to conduct their own research and due diligence or consult a professional financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
#DaylightRobbery #Taxation #EconomicFreedom #Bitcoin #FinancialSovereignty #HongKong #LowTaxes #FreeMarkets

Monday Feb 24, 2025

Is the United States technically bankrupt? In this eye-opening episode of CypherPunk'd, host Matty Ice sits down with two financial heavyweights to discuss our looming sovereign debt crisis.
Lawrence Lepard, author of the new book "The Big Print," breaks down how America spent $8 trillion on Middle East wars since 2001, creating an unsustainable debt burden while veterans struggle and defense contractors profit. Meanwhile, British comedian and financial author Dominic Frisby offers a shocking comparison: if you think America's situation is bad, the UK and Western Europe are in far worse shape.
Our guests explore:• Why the Fed is forced to buy our own bonds as foreign investors back away• How government efficiency initiatives might slow but can't stop the debt crisis• The potential for a dramatic monetary reset involving gold and Bitcoin• Whether hyperinflation could happen even to the world's reserve currency• What Trump's "gold bug" Treasury Secretary might be planning
This isn't just doom and gloom—our experts discuss potential paths forward through productivity increases, deregulation, and a return to sound money principles. But will we need a crisis before meaningful change happens?
Subscribe for more hard-hitting financial insights that the mainstream media won't tell you about.
To Connect With Us👇 LinkTree: https://t.co/GR12eKn4Ny
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All Our Current Work: ConsensusProtocol.org/protocolpulse 
Disclaimer:The content provided in this video is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as financial or investment advice. The views expressed in this video are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Protocol Pulse. Viewers are advised to conduct their own research and due diligence or consult a professional financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
#Gold #Bitcoin #EconomicCrisis #GovernmentSpending #MonetaryReset #FinancialFreedom

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