An open-source security platform w/ Zach Herbert from Foundation

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If you're frustrated by the need for multiple hardware wallets, security keys, two-factor applications, or even phones and looking for an easier way to secure your digital life, Foundation has just what you need. Zach Herbert, co-founder and CEO of Foundation, joins me to talk through their latest product, Passport Prime, and how they're seeking to lower the barrier of entry to proper digital security with a single open-source security platform.

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• Foundation's X account -- https://twitter.com/FOUNDATIONdvcs/

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Chapters

1. An open-source security platform w/ Zach Herbert from Foundation (00:00:00)

2. Zach (re-)introduces himself (00:01:52)

3. What led to the creation of Passport Prime? (00:06:00)

4. What is Prime? What is a "personal security device"? (00:16:38)

5. What OS will Prime run on, and what are it's core security features? (00:30:32)

6. We have our entire digital security on Prime... now how do we back up and restore that? (00:42:34)

7. Prime isn't quite ready yet -- how can people get involved before launch? (00:57:53)