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Aztec Protocol and North Korea
29:43 - 37:50 (08:07)
North Korea may be attempting to launch their own exit scam through the use of Aztec Protocol, a network used for moving money around through cryptocurrency. By launching what appears to be a legitimate company, they have potentially aimed to pull the rug out from under investors and take control of their money.
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Reddit user, Arsenal Fan 5000, exposed the North Korean connection of Marine Chain, which prompted the company to fold.
29:43 - 32:21 (02:37)
Summary
Reddit user, Arsenal Fan 5000, exposed the North Korean connection of Marine Chain, which prompted the company to fold. Marine Chain was discussed on various forums and Reddit, leading to its exposure and downfall.
ChapterAztec Protocol and North Korea
Episode119: Hot Wallets
PodcastDarknet Diaries
North Korea has limited internet access, and if someone has access, it is granted by the government.
32:21 - 35:23 (03:02)
Summary
North Korea has limited internet access, and if someone has access, it is granted by the government. There has been speculation that North Korea launched a fake company to scam investors.
ChapterAztec Protocol and North Korea
Episode119: Hot Wallets
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Mimecast offers an additional layer of protection for email and workplace collaboration to avoid email-related disruptions and diversify your security stack.
35:23 - 36:49 (01:25)
Summary
Mimecast offers an additional layer of protection for email and workplace collaboration to avoid email-related disruptions and diversify your security stack. On the other hand, John Woo, the Head of Growth at Aztec Network, shares the story behind his tweet about the unusual acceptance of Bitcoin as a payment method in rural America.
ChapterAztec Protocol and North Korea
Episode119: Hot Wallets
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Aztec is a tool for moving money around without revealing user identities, but its increasing popularity means that it now has control over a substantial amount of users' money.
36:47 - 37:50 (01:03)
Summary
Aztec is a tool for moving money around without revealing user identities, but its increasing popularity means that it now has control over a substantial amount of users' money. Aztec has around $15 million and a throughput of $80 to $100 million, with job openings for full stack engineering and smart contract developers.