Episode notes
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Lauren Rodriguez is the wife of Keonne Rodriguez, co-developer of Samourai Wallet, who was arrested and imprisoned by the DOJ for writing non-custodial, open-source Bitcoin privacy software. Since Keonne's arrest, Lauren has become the relentless voice of the case, speaking publicly, coordinating the community push for a presidential pardon, and keeping the story alive through media, petitions, and outreach. In this episode, recorded live at Bitcoin Conference 2026, we unpack what Samourai Wallet built, why the DOJ's prosecution hid exculpatory evidence and sets a chilling precedent for every developer & affects all protocol participants.
→ Please like, comment, share & follow — to help me beat the suppressing algo's. Thank you!
– SPONSORS –
→ Access liquidity without selling your Bitcoin with Ledn — learn more at https://ledn.io/Efrat
→ Get your TREZOR wallet & accessories, with a 5% discount, using my code at checkout (get my discount code from the episode - yep, you’ll have to watch it): https://affil.trezor.io/SHUn
→ Have you tried mining bitcoin? Stack sats directly to your wallet while saving on taxes with Abundant Mines: https://AbundantMines.com/Efrat - Claim your free month of hosting via this link
– AFFILIATES –
→ Join me in these upcoming events & use code EFRAT for discounted tickets: https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events
→ Get 10% off on Augmented NAC to detox Spike protein, with the code YCXKQDK2 via this link: https://store.augmentednac.com/?via=efrat (Note, this is not medical advice, please consult your MD)
→ Join me at Europe’s largest bitcoin conference - BTC Prague, June 11-13, 2026. Code EFRAT for 10% off: http://btcprg.me/EFRAT
→ Be good to your eyes & health, and get the Daylight tablet - a healthier, more human-friendly computer, zero blue light & flicker. Use code EFRAT for $25 off: https://bit.ly/Efrat_daylight
→ Get a second citizenship and a plan B to relocate to another country with Expat Money, leave your details for a follow up: https://expatmoney.com/efrat
→ Watch “New Totalitarian Order” conference with Prof. Mattias Desmet & Efrat - code EFRAT for 10% off: https://efenigson.gumroad.com/l/desmet_efrat
– LINKS –
Sign the petition & donate: https://billandkeonne.org/
Lauren on X: https://x.com/leamuirleyn
Watch our panel from Vegas 2026: https://www.efrat.blog/p/my-most-significant-panel-ever-from
Episode #113 with Keonne: https://www.efrat.blog/p/sentenced-for-building-freedom-samourai
Efrat’s X: https://twitter.com/efenigson
Efrat’s Channels: https://linktr.ee/efenigson
Watch on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/yourethevoice
Support Efrat’s work: https://bit.ly/zap_efrat
– CHAPTERS –
00:00 - Coming Up...
01:36 - Introduction to Lauren Rodriguez
02:35 - Takeaways from the Panel & The Political Power of Bitcoiners
04:44 - Pardon Progress & What's Happening Behind the Scenes
07:40 - Ad Break: Ledn & Trezor
09:18 - The Night of the Arrest
12:36 - What Samourai Wallet Built & the Precedent It Sets
17:07 - Notes from the Inside: Keonne's Letters & Life in Prison
20:04 - What Keeps Lauren Going
21:10 - Ad Break: Abundant Mines
22:30 - Free Samourai: Code Is Not a Crime
25:18 - Where to Follow Lauren
Lauren Rodriguez is the wife of Keonne Rodriguez, co-developer of Samourai Wallet, who was arrested and imprisoned by the DOJ for writing non-custodial, open-source Bitcoin privacy software. Since Keonne's arrest, Lauren has become the relentless voice of the case, speaking publicly, coordinating the community push for a presidential pardon, and keeping the story alive through media, petitions, and outreach. In this episode, recorded live at Bitcoin Conference 2026, we unpack what Samourai Wallet built, why the DOJ's prosecution hid exculpatory evidence and sets a chilling precedent for every developer & affects all protocol participants.
→ Please like, comment, share & follow — to help me beat the suppressing algo's. Thank you!
– SPONSORS –
→ Access liquidity without selling your Bitcoin with Ledn — learn more at https://ledn.io/Efrat
→ Get your TREZOR wallet & accessories, with a 5% discount, using my code at checkout (get my discount code from the episode - yep, you’ll have to watch it): https://affil.trezor.io/SHUn
→ Have you tried mining bitcoin? Stack sats directly to your wallet while saving on taxes with Abundant Mines: https://AbundantMines.com/Efrat - Claim your free month of hosting via this link
– AFFILIATES –
→ Join me in these upcoming events & use code EFRAT for discounted tickets: https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events
→ Get 10% off on Augmented NAC to detox Spike protein, with the code YCXKQDK2 via this link: https://store.augmentednac.com/?via=efrat (Note, this is not medical advice, please consult your MD)
→ Join me at Europe’s largest bitcoin conference - BTC Prague, June 11-13, 2026. Code EFRAT for 10% off: http://btcprg.me/EFRAT
→ Be good to your eyes & health, and get the Daylight tablet - a healthier, more human-friendly computer, zero blue light & flicker. Use code EFRAT for $25 off: https://bit.ly/Efrat_daylight
→ Get a second citizenship and a plan B to relocate to another country with Expat Money, leave your details for a follow up: https://expatmoney.com/efrat
→ Watch “New Totalitarian Order” conference with Prof. Mattias Desmet & Efrat - code EFRAT for 10% off: https://efenigson.gumroad.com/l/desmet_efrat
– LINKS –
Sign the petition & donate: https://billandkeonne.org/
Lauren on X: https://x.com/leamuirleyn
Watch our panel from Vegas 2026: https://www.efrat.blog/p/my-most-significant-panel-ever-from
Episode #113 with Keonne: https://www.efrat.blog/p/sentenced-for-building-freedom-samourai
Efrat’s X: https://twitter.com/efenigson
Efrat’s Channels: https://linktr.ee/efenigson
Watch on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/yourethevoice
Support Efrat’s work: https://bit.ly/zap_efrat
– CHAPTERS –
00:00 - Coming Up...
01:36 - Introduction to Lauren Rodriguez
02:35 - Takeaways from the Panel & The Political Power of Bitcoiners
04:44 - Pardon Progress & What's Happening Behind the Scenes
07:40 - Ad Break: Ledn & Trezor
09:18 - The Night of the Arrest
12:36 - What Samourai Wallet Built & the Precedent It Sets
17:07 - Notes from the Inside: Keonne's Letters & Life in Prison
20:04 - What Keeps Lauren Going
21:10 - Ad Break: Abundant Mines
22:30 - Free Samourai: Code Is Not a Crime
25:18 - Where to Follow Lauren
