How to Get an Anonymous Website - The Sovereign Computing Show (SOV015)

In today's digital landscape, having your own website is more important than ever for true digital independence. Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme explain how to register domain names and set up web hosting with minimal personal information and maximum privacy. They cover Bitcoin-accepting registrars, anonymous VPS providers, and how the domain name system really works. Plus, they discuss a controversial Bitcoin update proposal that highlights why running your own node matters. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/anonymous-website-hosting-and-domains 00:00 Why Own Websites Beat Social Media Platforms  00:35 Introduction and ATL BitLab Sponsorship  01:55 Welcome and Contact Information  02:26 News: Bitcoin Core Pull Request to Remove OP_Return Limits  07:29 Why This PR Highlights the Importance of Running Your Own Node  11:22 Main Topic: Private Domain Names and Hosting  12:35 Minimizing Personal Information When Registering Domains  13:29 NameCheap: Domain Registration with Bitcoin  15:57 Using Fake Information and Domain Privacy Guard  17:15 Domain Takedown Threat Model  20:18 DNSSEC for Enhanced Security  21:21 PorkBun: Another Private Domain Registrar  21:54 Private Hosting Options Introduction  22:54 Hostinger VPS Services  24:11 1984 Hosting in Iceland  24:46 Flokinet in Iceland  25:17 Why Personal Websites Matter in the Social Media Age  29:46 Websites vs. Censorship-prone Social Media Platforms  31:36 Avoiding Services Like LinkTree  35:01 Technical Side Discussion: How Domain Names Work  35:30 How ICANN, Registries, and Registrars Interoperate  40:14 How Authorities Can Take Down Domain Names  42:33 Trade-offs with Different TLDs (.com vs alternatives)  47:56 Boost Segment and Listener Appreciation