Hey guys so I’m struggling Getting Monero all these past years so is there any trustworthy Centralized or Decentralized Exchanges you recommend for Buying Bitcoins Or Litecoins Cheaply to Swap Them for XMR and I especially need an App to buy them since I don’t have a PC Yet I tried Coinbase but they need so much ID Verifications including My Drivers license and home address And binance is just scummy Garbage So Should I Go With Kraken or Should I use Any Dexs or P2PExs like Robosats or Paxful and I will use Android Since iOS sucks for buying Crypto in my region Kingdom of Saudi Arabia I hope you all can see how much this has been difficult for me to try Monero All along when I’ve should’ve had at leatherone this day Thank you and I wish you all great luck sometime in 2025

I love that she said the community is "deeply committed to the principles of privacy and security" at 4 min 30 seconds.

Hello,

To recap Sigmanero.org is a website where you can make bets with other anonymous users with monero using multisig wallets to safeguard your funds.

Changes since August:

• now you can place a bet and leave the website. If the bet is matched, both you and the counterparty login at a pre-agreed time to complete the multisig wallet.

• the time to set up the multisig is set by whoever offers the bet and this set up time will be clear to who is accepting the bet.

• Besides sports, we added new Prediction Markets. You can place bets on the next US president -- let us know what other prediction markets you would like to see!

• for users that won bets but lost their seed keys, we added the option to request a bet refund. We ask the counterparty to sign a transfer with a refund of the original amounts to both parties -- no guarantee the counterparty will sign the transfer, but worth a try if you really lost your seed key!

Feedback always welcome!

Chrome devs rolled out a new digital ID feature. This corrupt power grab is an attempt to legitimatize Google being the overseer of all identification through their browser and mobile platform:

https://simplifiedprivacy.com/google-id/chrome.html

I question the legitimacy of Google to keep us safe, when their Worksheets are being rampantly abused by hackers: https://simplifiedprivacy.com/google-sheets/hacked.html

Hello everyone,

As many of you know, getmonero.org has been using the same design for quite some time now. While it's served us well, some community members have mentioned that the current look is starting to feel a bit dated & amateur.

The Monero Website work group is looking for some more community feedback to be discussed at the next meeting (feel free to join!).

Would you prefer to keep the current design, or should we consider refreshing it? We’ve received two alternative concepts by community members Diego and hammermann (linked below) and would love to get your feedback.

Please let us know your thoughts! What do you like about the current site? What would you change? If you prefer one of the new concepts, tell us why. Your input is invaluable as we move forward with making any potential changes.

Looking forward to hearing from everyone!

Links to the concepts:

1. Redesign Concept - Diego
2. Redesign Concept - hammermann

Thanks in advance! :)

Hey, guys. I started using monero not so long ago, but I often need to swap SOL, BTC, ETH to Monero and vice versa. Could you recommend services where I can do it with protecting my anonymity, coz it's different blockchains?

@rottenwheel@lemmy.zip brought up the issue of using samourai wallet nodes in Mysu.

I agree that samourai wallet nodes should be removed, but I'm wondering which other nodes we should (and more importantly should not) use by default? Should I just copy random nodes with good uptime history from https://monero.fail/, or is there some consensus in the community about some nodes being a little bit more trustworthy, e.g. due to being run by trusted community members? Anyway, here is the list of the current default nodes: https://codeberg.org/anoncontributorxmr/mysu/src/branch/master/app/src/main/java/net/mynero/wallet/data/DefaultNodes.kt, your feedback is welcome.

odysee.com/chainalysis-monero-tracing:e chainalysis monero tracing video

Hey folks, I've updated MySu to use monero v0.18.3.4.

I will try to build and publish APK(s) later, for now you can try to build and test it manually.

Feedback is welcome :)

Disclaimer: pokkst is the original author of MySu, I only updated it.

Mark your calendars for the last iteration of the Monero Meetup in Offenbach (Germany) in the shadow of the ECB tower. On the 10th of October, we will gather one final time in Offebach. The goal is to bring the Monero community together in person to learn from each other and connect.

Check out the website, join the SimpleX group and hope to see you there ;)

Is #Monero traceable? And why Scaling Matters for Privacy w/ MoneroTopia.com Confer Speaker Francisco Cabanas aka ArticMine! Tune-in to a LIVE #MoneroTalk EPI TMRW 9/12 at 6:30PM-EDT!

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Using Statistics to Improve Monero with Rucknium (MT 323)

TODAY'S 🎙SHOW: Douglas Tuman interviews Rucknium, an empirical microeconomist and Monero Research Lab member specializing in probability and statistical analysis who has made some very impressive contributions to Monero. Including discovering a way to speed up monero transaction confirmations by 60 seconds!

In this first ever interview, Rucknium maintains his anonymity by typing his responses and having a monero friend sit in to read his answers. Tremendous thank you to Patchy319 for doing so!

The conversation centers around Monero’s privacy technology, scalability, and Rucknium’s contributions to the project. They highlight the challenges of Monero’s scalability, including node performance and transaction volume, as well as ongoing efforts to address these issues through StressNet, Network-level privacy solutions like Dandelion++ and potential improvements through the Clover protocol are also explored. We also get to hear a preview of Rucknium’s upcoming presentation at Monerotopia24 Confer!

Watch Here (YouTube)➡️ https://youtube.com/live/fXoiYmrXYJc Watch Here (Odysee) ➡️ https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8/using-statistics-to-improve-monero-with:d Listen Here 🎧:https://www.monerotalk.live/monerotalk-323

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Also, a bounty for maintenance and further development. https://bounties.monero.social/posts/151/mysu-maintenance-and-further-development

Nihilist puts out another very informative article, great work!

The Dark Renaissance Man w/ Amir Taaki (MT 322)

TODAY'S 🎙SHOW: Douglas Tuman interviews Amir Taaki, an early Bitcoin developer and cypherpunk.

Amir shares his insights on the importance of privacy and anonymity in cryptocurrency, the need for decentralization, and the potential of crypto to challenge existing power structures.

He also talks about his project DarkFi, which aims to create anonymous and uncensorable applications. The conversation touches on historical and philosophical perspectives, drawing parallels between the crypto movement and scientific revolutions of the past.

Watch Here (YouTube)➡️ https://youtube.com/live/0oqLG8UnZbc Watch Here (Odysee) ➡️ https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8/amir-taaki-the-dark-renaissance-man-epi:3 Listen Here 🎧:https://www.monerotalk.live/monerotalk-322

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Why did they remove it minutes after I edited the comment? Because I posted the new working links to THAT video.

Here they are for your convenience:

https://nyxmr.top/archive/videos/crypto/chainalysis_XMR.mp4

https://send.vis.ee/download/2918eddaa5fba510/#fqnRYJxbpAP5VQNrRpp41Q

https://drive.nyxmr.top/l/490bfc7e-cb40-4d9a-ac4d-fa505db81a5e#db28757a844e6b92ee7bbbc6f67ebfd68a35ac14611aa55ca2228c5dbb2ed237

Tweet it and spread it!

Redesign concept: https://imgur.com/a/PcoYHcs

You can give your feedback here or at irc://irc.libera.chat/#monero-site & https://matrix.to/#/%23monero-site:monero.social

Tune-in to a LIVE #MoneroTalk epi TMRW 9/4 at 6:30PM-EDT with #MoneroTopia24 Confer Speaker Rucknium!! Join us for his first live interview! We will be chatting about the important work he has done for the Monero project & much, much more.

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cross-posted from: https://monero.town/post/4191765

> The operating system for Hackers, Security Specialists, Sysadmins, Network Engineers, and Political Dissidents. > The ultimate framework for your Cyber Security operations >

Why are posts that expressing support and wish towards Monero's proliferating adoption getting some downvote-bombings in here? Examples:

• https://monero.town/post/4160760 : "let's promote monero"; -10 karma
• https://monero.town/post/4041778 : "let's promote monero"; -9 karma

or this one:

• https://monero.town/post/4174276

Just started the skepticism thread, and there is an instant -1 downvote on that.

wtf is this? Are we getting brigaded by grudgeful bitfags? Is it the overly-sensitive leftist fediverse dwellers that can't stand the words like "shock-troops" or "the final solution"? What the hell.

Stay on topic:

• This thread is only for comments discussing the uncertainties, shortcomings, and concerns some may have about Monero.
• NOT the positive aspects of it.
• Discussion can relate to the technology itself or its economics.
• Talk about community and price is not wanted, but some discussion about it maybe allowed if it relates well.
• Be as respectful and nice as possible. This discussion has potential to be more emotionally charged as it may bring up issues that are extremely upsetting: many people are not only financially but emotionally invested in the ideas and tools around Monero. ---

How it works:

• Post your concerns about Monero in reply to this thread.
• If you can address these concerns, or add further details to them – reply to that comment. This will make it easily sort-able.
• Upvote the comments that are the most valid criticisms of it that have few or no real honest solutions/answers to them.
• The comment that mentions the biggest problems of Monero should have the most karma. ---

Previous:

• https://monero.town/post/4099329 --- > The first principle is that you must not fool yourself — and you are the easiest person to fool.
• Richard Feynman

Simply place a note or card which would be a Monero meme inside any book for someone else to later find when opening the book.

Tune-in to a LIVE #MoneroTalk epi TMRW 8/30 at 7:00AM-EDT with #MoneroTopia24 Confer Speaker : Amir Taaki The Dark Renaissance Man of DarkFiSquad

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MoneroTopia24 MC & discussing why he is stacking privacy coins / Vlad Costea / (MT 321)

TODAY'S 🎙SHOW: Douglas Tuman interviews Vlad Costea of the Bitcoin Takeover podcast.

Vlad discusses his recent interest in privacy coins like Monero and his 'Freedom Gains Fund' where he is investing in these coins to outperform Bitcoin. He expresses frustration with the lack of privacy and fungibility in Bitcoin, and the resistance from Bitcoin maximalists to implement these features. Watch as Vlad shares his experience trying to buy Monero live on the show.

They also talk about upcoming events like Monero Topia, where Vlad will be the MC, his plans to launch a privacy-focused magazine & much more!

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Thank you to sponsors, u/cakelabs and u/Stealthex_io as well as u/sunchakr for making these interviews possible! And of course our listeners and supporters for making Monero Talk possible!

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If you enjoy our show please Subscribe, Like, Share, Rate our YouTube Channel & Podcasts. This will help us grow and spread Monero content!

Stay on topic:

• This thread is only for comments discussing the uncertainties, shortcomings, and concerns some may have about Monero.
• NOT the positive aspects of it.
• Discussion can relate to the technology itself or its economics.
• Talk about community and price is not wanted, but some discussion about it maybe allowed if it relates well.
• Be as respectful and nice as possible. This discussion has potential to be more emotionally charged as it may bring up issues that are extremely upsetting: many people are not only financially but emotionally invested in the ideas and tools around Monero. ---

How it works:

• Post your concerns about Monero in reply to this thread.
• If you can address these concerns, or add further details to them – reply to that comment. This will make it easily sort-able.
• Upvote the comments that are the most valid criticisms of it that have few or no real honest solutions/answers to them.
• The comment that mentions the biggest problems of Monero should have the most karma. ---

Previous:

• https://monero.town/post/3962553 --- > The first principle is that you must not fool yourself — and you are the easiest person to fool.
• Richard Feynman

Bought some gold today with XMR, used this chart to help time the purchase

It has lots of useful listings, and then it also has this one: https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/P2qu/

😂Rofl, make monero fun to use again!

The author sets a definition for "socialism" and "capitalism" and then shows that both are fake, do not exist today. It is a rhetorical "trick" but nonetheless the observations made are insightful.

Very crude summary: 1 - Socialism does not exist today, what we do have is a system of patronage where lower classes sell their vote to a particular elite, not benefiting lower classes that much in the process. System of dependency.

2 - Capitalism does not exist today. Capital markets are not free, and with fiat money what we have is a massive regressive tax, a transfer of wealth from people without assets to people with assets (stocks, real estate).

3 - The author gives a back of envelope solution to this mess, in a hypothetical world without transition costs.

Entertaining throughout especially if you enjoy the flowery language.

In our circles number 2 is almost canonical knowledge, and monero a big weapon to break this regressive tax. And monero could also break number 1, since it is much harder to confiscate property to redistribute among your clients under the patronage system.

Enjoy your Friday all!

Before, I never heard his videos say the word Monero, and now I'm hearing it in a lot of his videos. Something seems to have changed.

changelog (2024-08-15)

• updated Monero to v0.18.3.4
• updated Qt to 6.7.2
• updated Tor to 0.4.8.12
• removed Reddit and LocalMonero plugins
• windows: fixed a graphical issue if windows dark mode was enabled
• trezor: re-enabled bridge transport
• tx pool viewer: fixed table sort
• settings: fixed a potential crash
• wizard: don’t allow illegal chars in file name
• linux: minimum glibc is now 2.31
  • update your machine to Debian 11, Ubuntu 20.04 or later

Make sure to update your wallet from the built in updater in Feather Wallet!

We're excited to share that a pull request has been made for the Full-Chain Membership Proofs (FCMP++) integration into Monero!

The pull request is a work-in-progress and will be improved upon and reviewed to ensure soundness of the implementation.

https://github.com/monero-project/monero/pull/9436

I bumped into two projects that do not yet use Monero for dono/payments yet.

1. https://riseup.net/vpn#donate
2. https://freenet.org/ghostkey/create/

The first one of them is a cool VPN that you can install and use right away inside debian: sudo apt install riseup-vpn -y

The second one is the new freenet project that aims to build distributed and uncensorable network.

Both of these projects SHOULD have been using Monero for donos/payments, ALREADY.

I think it is high time the Monero community shock troops go out there and apply nudging in these projects' community pages. Example: https://github.com/freenet/freenet-core/discussions/1189#discussioncomment-10382094