Matt Odell

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Matt Odell is a prominent Bitcoin privacy advocate, co-host of the Tales from the Crypt (TFTC) podcast, and host of Citadel Dispatch — a show focused on Bitcoin technical education and self-sovereignty. He is best known for championing Bitcoin privacy practices including coin control, Lightning, and running your own node, and for his consistent message encouraging users to take Bitcoin off exchanges and into self-custody. Odell is Bitcoin-only and a strong advocate for open-source tools.

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Role: Bitcoin Privacy Advocate / Podcast Host
Focus: Self-custody,Privacy,Lightning Network,Node running
Twitter: ODELL
Podcasts: Tales from the Crypt (TFTC),Citadel Dispatch
Known For: Managing partner at Ten31 (Bitcoin-only VC), co-founder of OpenSats and Bitcoin Park, host of Citadel Dispatch, coined 'stay humble stack sats'
Occupation: Podcaster, Bitcoin Privacy Advocate
Nationality: American
Twitter Handle: ODELL

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