Part 12/14:
In response to recent privacy breaches linked to Wasabi and Samourai wallets, Gloria describes her melancholy over how government actions threaten privacy tools. Though Bitcoin has privacy features, she admits that centralized APIs and external dependencies lessen privacy at the protocol level.
She calls for ongoing work to enhance privacy, such as encrypted peer connections and Tor integration, but highlights that technical and regulatory roadblocks remain significant hurdles. Her tone underscores the importance of community vigilance and technological innovation against censorship and surveillance.