Sebastian Perez on Why You Need Privacy to Truly Own Anything | EPI 381

Sebastian Perez on Why You Need Privacy to Truly Own Anything | EPI 381

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April 24, 2026 · 1h 16m

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Sebastian Perez discusses the importance of privacy in cryptocurrency and shares his journey from Brazil to Canada.

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk with Douglas Tuman, Sebastian Perez shares his journey from Brazil to Canada and how his experiences shaped his views on cryptocurrency. He discusses how economic instability and the widespread use of Brazil’s Pix payment system have raised serious concerns about financial privacy. These challenges have led many, including Sebastian, to explore privacy-focused alternatives like Monero. The conversation highlights how real-world conditions are driving growing interest in private digital money. TIMESTAMPS: (00:02:45) – Sebastian's Background: Brazil to Canada journey (00:06:10) – First exposure to Bitcoin & crypto (00:10:05) – Brazil’s economy & need for alternatives (00:14:20) – How Pix payment system works (00:18:30) – Privacy trade-offs in digital payment systems (00:22:40) – Real-world surveillance & financial control examples (00:27:15) – Why privacy started to matter more (00:31:50) – Discovering Monero (00:36:10) – Key differences: Monero…

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Host: Douglas Tuman

Guest: Sebastian Perez

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Organizations: Monero, Pix

Places: Brazil, Canada

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