Surviving the Kidnap Threat | The Confab 28: Kevin Loaec
Aired Feb 25, 2026 · 55m · Last boosted Mar 12, 2026
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In this Confab, Max sit down with Kevin Loaec, CEO of WizardSardine, for a frank discussion on the surge in coordinated, violent Bitcoin-related kidnappings in France and broader personal security lessons for anyone holding wealth. They explore practical, non-technical measures—community awareness, operational silence, modest living, and physical deterrents—alongside technical defences that reduce attacker incentives. Kevin explains why the threat was “late but inevitable,” how societal factors may be fuelling the crime wave, and why relocation and strong local networks can matter as much as any wallet setup. Max and Kevin discuss Liana, WizardSardine’s time-locked, Taproot-po...
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As much as I don't like to think through wrench attack scenarios, it's worth considering. Great information for how to think through it all.
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Nice conversation! I swear one of my biggest fears is someone breaking into my house when I'm passed out and catching me off guard. It's one thing to have guns but another thing to get caught in your undies in the middle of the night. Or thinking how your children are closer to the front door than you. But at least if some thug breaks in I can shoot him. But if the government boots show up for some reason then I jus…
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Liana is awesome 🫡👍🏻