Tools
Why Privacy Matters • A Cypherpunk's Manifesto • Cypherpunks Write Code Series • Why I Wrote PGP by Zimmermann • The Priv/Acc Manifesto
The computer can be used as a tool to liberate and protect people, rather than to control them. ~Hal Finney
Password Manager
• KeePassXC Encryption Local
• KeePassXC Features (docs)
• Avoid LastPass, Dashlane
Two-Factor Authentication
• Aegis Android Encryption
• Yubikey Security key FIDO2
• Why Should I Enable 2FA?
• Avoid SMS, Authy, Biometrics
Use a password manager. Backup your database (regularly, multiple locations). Use strong and unique passwords. Do not reuse passwords. Enable 2FA. Be proactive, not reactive. Avoid single points of failure.
Operating System
• Linux [Fedora] for Desktop
• CalyxOS for Mobile
• GrapheneOS for Mobile
• Avoid Windows, Mac, iOS
Encrypt your device. Keep your OS/apps updated. Manage permissions. Remove bloatware. GrapheneOS Installation guide. OS for anonymity and security. Use a firewall. Bullshit-free keyboard.
VPN Provider
• Mullvad Linux F-Droid Bitcoin
• ProtonVPN Linux F-Droid 2FA
• Top-up Mullvad using lightning
• Avoid public Wifi, free VPN
Show comparison table
Mullvad
ProtonVPN
Payment
Bitcoin, Monero, Cash
Cash, Bitcoin
No-logs
No PII
Open Source
WireGuard
Killswitch
Custom DNS
IPv6 Support
2FA
Servers
634+
8,400+
Connectivity
10-20 Gbps
10 Gbps
Countries
47
117
Devices
5 devices
10 devices
Turtle
Multihop, Obfuscation, DAITA
Multihop, Obfuscation
Download
Linux, F-Droid, APK
Linux, F-Droid, APK
Audited
Cure53, Assured, X41
Securitum, ISO 27001
DNS Resolver
• 1.1.1.1 DoH DoT No-logs
• Quad9 DoH DoT No-logs
• DNS Performance & Uptime
• Avoid your ISP's default DNS
Encryption
• VeraCrypt Linux Mac Windows
• Read more about encryption
System Cleaner
• BleachBit Linux Shredder
• Delete history/cookies/cache. Shred sensitive files
Be Your Own Bank • Bitcoin (BTC) — P2P, Open Source, Decentralized, Censorship-resistant, Pseudonymous, Permissionless • Avoid KYC, Creditcard, PayPal
Bitcoin Wallet
• Sparrow Linux Desktop
• Ashigaru Android APK
• Samourai Free Samourai
• Self-custody & Open Source
• Avoid Coinbase, Ledger, Exodus
Samourai spending tools. Quick start guide for Sparrow, and spending privately. What is PayNym (2). Ashigaru code analysis (2). Consider using a HWW.
Samourai Wallet features
Auth47
Batching
BIP39 Passphrase
Broadcast tx
Coin Control
Connect your node
CPFP
Fee Control
Freeze UTXO
HD Wallet
Joinbot
Offline mode
Open Source
Passcode
PayNym
Postmix spending
PSBT
RBF
Ricochet
Scramble PIN
SegWit
Self-custody
Sign message
Soroban (cahoots)
Stealth mode
STONEWALL
STONEWALLx2
Stowaway
Sweep private key
Taproot
Tor support
Tx labels
Verify message
Whirlpool
Sparrow Wallet features
Accounts
Batching
BIP39 Passphrase
Bitcoin Explorer
Coin Control
Connect your node
CPFP
Fee Control
Freeze UTXO
HD Wallet
HWW support
Master fingerprint
Multisig
Offline mode
Open Source
Password
Payjoin
PayNym
Plausible deniability
PSBT
RBF
SegWit
Self-custody
Sign message
Soroban (cahoots)
STONEWALL
STONEWALLx2
Stowaway
Sweep private key
Taproot (p2tr)
Tx labels
Verify message
Watch-only
Whirlpool
Ashigaru Wallet features
Auth47
Batching
BIP39 Passphrase
Broadcast tx
Coin Control
Connect your node
CPFP
Fee Control
Fee Estimator
Freeze UTXO
HD Wallet
Offline mode
Open Source
Passcode
PayNym
Postmix spending
PSBT
RBF
Ricochet
Scramble PIN
Self-custody
SegWit
Sign message
Soroban (cahoots)
Stealth mode
STONEWALL
STONEWALLx2
Stowaway
Sweep private key
Taproot
Tor (default)
Tx labels
Verify message
Create an offline wallet
1 Install Ashigaru (or Sparrow). 2 Turn off network/wifi. 3 Open Ashigaru to create your offline wallet. 4 Write down the 12 words and passphrase! 5 Add XPUBs to watch-only wallet. 6 Uninstall Ashigaru.
Android iOS BOLT12
• Self-custody & Open Source
• Avoid Wallet of Satoshi, Strike
Phoenix Wallet features
BOLT12
CPFP
Fee Control
Lightning node
LNURL
LNURL-Auth
Open Source
Password
Self-custody
Single dynamic channel
Swap-out
Taproot (p2tr)
Tor support
Tx labels
Android HD Fork
• Sparrow Linux Desktop
• Track your cold storage and receive without your private keys
Full Node
• RoninDojo Dojo Tor
• Installing a Wallet Server
• Umbrel Home Core Dojo
• Blockstream public server
• Public Dojo for SW/Ashigaru
Coinjoin
• Whirlpool FAQ by QnA
• Whirlpool Anonymity Sets
• Why We Coinjoin (Nitter)
Buy Bitcoin
• Pocket Lightning 🇪🇺🇨🇭
• Bisq Linux P2P Tor
• Peach P2P Android iOS
• Self-custody & KYC-free
• Avoid Coinbase, Binance
Payment Processor
• BTCPay Bitcoin Lightning
• Self-custody & Open Source
• Avoid Bitpay, Coinbase
Bitcoin Explorer
• Mempool Explorer Fee est.
• Blockstream Explorer Onion
• NextBlock Fee estimator
Miscellaneous • Bitcoin price calculator. Buy KYC-free Visa cards & gift cards with bitcoin.
Education & Resources • Bitcoin Whitepaper [Español] • Escaping the Global Banking Cartel • The Internet of Money by Andreas • Money as a System-of-Control • Read more about Bitcoin | 21ideas • Hard Money (documentary) • Executive Order 6102 (1933) • Bitcoiner.Guide by QnA
Security and privacy tips Backup your bitcoin seed! Double check your seed phrase & test your backups. Never share your seed phrase. Never take screenshots of your seed phrase. Run your own node. Avoid custodial wallets. Avoid web wallets. Avoid address reuse. Don't trust, verify. Avoid KYC. Practice good OPSEC. Minimize the attack surface. Beware of scammers/shitcoins.
What is needed... is an electronic payment system based on cryptographic proof instead of trust, allowing any two willing parties to transact directly with each other without the need for a trusted third party. ~Satoshi Nakamoto
Separation of money and state.
Email
• ProtonMail Encryption PGP
• How to use PGP with ProtonMail
• Avoid Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo
ProtonMail features
2FA
Block email tracking
Calendar
Contacts
Email aliases
Encryption
Open Source
Passcode
PGP
2FA PGP
• DuckDuckGo Email Protection
• Disposable Email Address
Messenger
• Signal Encryption FOSS
• Signal Proxy & EFF's Signal Proxy
• Avoid SMS, Facebook, Telegram
eSIM & SMS Verification
• Silentlink eSIM Bitcoin LN
• LN SMS SMS Verification LN
• KYC-free, No PII, Global
Use encrypted communications. Minimize PII. Do not overshare. Delete (or fake) unused accounts. Keep a low profile. Review your privacy settings. Stop Chat Control (update).
Browser
• Firefox Linux Desktop
• DuckDuckGo Android iOS
• Tor Browser Linux Dark Web
• Avoid Chrome, Edge
Aquí puedes aprender más sobre Tor. What is threat modeling? What is the Dark Web? Check your browser for privacy leaks.
Firefox about:config
Block trackers
• uBlock Origin Content blocker
uBlock Origin Filters
! Twitter (source)
x.com##[aria-label$=“trending now” i]
x.com##[aria-label$=“who to follow” i]
x.com##[aria-label$=“relevant people” i]
! Youtube
youtube.com##.html5-endscreen-content
youtube.com##.html5-endscreen
youtube.com##.ytp-ce-element
Search Engine
• DuckDuckGo Web F-Droid
• Leta for Mullvad VPN customers
• Avoid Google Search
Domains
• Njalla 2FA Bitcoin Monero
• Mynymbox Bitcoin Lightning
• Avoid GoDaddy
Notepad & Blog
• ProtectedText Encryption
• Safe Notes Android Encryption
• Write.as Blogging platform
• Zim Linux Markup Links
• Avoid Evernote, OneNote
Write.as tools and links
• How to Use Write.as
• CSShorse: Real-time preview
• If Write.as is blocked in your country, try Writeas.app or Writeas.xyz
Cloud Storage
• Ente Encryption 2FA Linux
• ProtonDrive Encryption 2FA
• Avoid Google, OneDrive, Dropbox
Calendar
• Proton Calendar Encryption
• Fossify Calendar F-Droid APK
• Avoid Google Calendar
Google Play Alternative
• F-Droid & Aurora Store
• Avoid Google Play, Amazon
Frontends • Nitter > Twitter
More Resources • PRISM Break • Electronic Frontier Foundation • Surveillance Self-Defense • Privacy Audit Platform • Have I Been Pwned?