Monero Talk

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/simplexchat TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:10:33) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (00:59:52) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Evgeny. (02:49:37) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (03:28:03) MMonerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: SPONSORS: PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/ GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io XMR.BAR: https://xmr.bar Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow! XMRtopia TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia XMRtopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE WEBSITE: monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotopia@protonmail.com MASTADON: @Monerotopia@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN https://monero.town/u/monerotopia Get Social with us: X: https://twitter.com/monerotopia INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotopia DOUGLAS: https://twitter.com/douglastuman SUNITA: https://twitter.com/sunchakr TUX: https://twitter.com/tuxpizza

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, Douglas Tuman chats with Vik Sharma, founder of Cake Wallet, about the wallet's milestone of 1 million downloads and 450,000 monthly active users. Vik shares how Cake Wallet, initially a Monero-only wallet, has expanded to support Bitcoin, Litecoin, and more—while staying true to its open-source and privacy-focused roots. The conversation covers Cake Wallet's relationship with the Monero community, privacy coins' growing attention (especially Zcash), and why Monero remains the preferred choice for actual use. The episode wraps up with thoughts on how Monero can stay ahead in the privacy space and the goal of creating a global peer-to-peer economy where people can "live off Monero." TIMESTAMPS: (01:00) – Doug welcomes Vik, founder of Cake Wallet. (02:30) – Cake Wallet reaches 1 million downloads and 450,000 active users per month. (05:40) – Open-source principles, focus on digital cash, and Vik’s early involvement in the Monero community. (09:00) – Balancing Monero loyalty with multi-coin inclusion; navigating community feedback. (13:00) – Privacy coin landscape discussion — Monero vs. Zcash attention and adoption. (16:30) – Monero’s advantages, real world use, and vendor integrations. (21:10) – Monero ecosystem growth — FCMPs, atomic swaps, Thorchain, new vendor adoption. (26:50) – Vision for the future: living fully on Monero through a global P2P marketplace. (28:10) – Closing remarks GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/vikrantnyc cakewallet.com Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ SPONSORS: Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/) StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits. WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotalk@protonmail.com ODYSEE: https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/monerotalk FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk HOST: https://twitter.com/douglastuman INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social MASTODON: @Monerotalk@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalkAny donation is greatly appreciated!Any donation is greatly appreciated!

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate GUEST LINKS: TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:11:17) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Spirobel. (01:19:53) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdy. (02:15:26) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Doug. (02:16:19) $1M $ZEC short. (02:17:02) What CBDC represents. (02:18:20) MoneroToshi1k post. (02:18:42) ChatControl has been withdrawn by the Danish EU Presideny. (02:19:43) Simplex Chat network needs decentralized blockchain. (02:27:05) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (03:42:19) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: https://x.com/liberlion17/status/1984293092170543607?s=46 https://x.com/monerotoshi1k/status/1984327934401003627?s=46 https://x.com/privacy_guides/status/1983932843970490845?s=46 https://x.com/simplexchat/status/1983437418578751944?s=46 https://x.com/moneroresearchl/status/1982981747999404070?s=46 SPONSORS: PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/ GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io XMR.BAR: https://xmr.bar Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow! XMRtopia TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia XMRtopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE WEBSITE: monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotopia@protonmail.com MASTADON: @Monerotopia@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN https://monero.town/u/monerotopia Get Social with us: X: https://twitter.com/monerotopia INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotopia DOUGLAS: https://twitter.com/douglastuman SUNITA: https://twitter.com/sunchakr TUX: https://twitter.com/tuxpizza

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: This episode of Monero Talk features the CypherStack team — CEO Diego Salazar and mathematicians Brandon “Surae” Goodell and Luke — for a deep dive into Monero’s Full Chain Membership Proofs (FCMPs) and how they compare to Zcash. CypherStack is a privacy-focused research and development company behind Stack Wallet. Diego handles strategy while Brandon and Luke lead the mathematical research for Monero. They discussed their contributions to FCMPs, a major upgrade aimed at improving Monero’s privacy and scalability. While critics from the Zcash community call FCMPs “unproven,” the team explained that it uses well-established mathematics, not untested theory. They also compared Monero’s community-driven model with Zcash’s corporate structure, noting strengths and trade-offs in both approaches. Despite praising Zcash’s Halo 2 privacy tech, they argue Monero’s privacy-by-default design gives it a real-world edge.On timelines, Diego said FCMPs are “three steps from the finish line” but still tackling technical challenges. The episode ends with a candid look at funding struggles in open-source development and a call for continued community support. TIMESTAMPS: 00:01:22 - Introductions of Diego, Brandon, and Luke and discussion about the first Monero conference in 2017 00:08:18 - Diego explains Full Chain Membership Proofs (FCMPs) 00:12:43 - Discussion about "moon math" and the comparison between Monero and Zcash's mathematical approaches 00:27:38 - Brandon begins telling the Zcash origin story and trusted setup ceremony 00:47:10 - Comparison of Monero and Zcash projects 01:08:22 - Diego discusses what Monero needs to do to maintain its lead 01:32:44 - Discussion of interesting privacy tech projects outside of Monero 01:41:10 - Conversation about funding for Monero development 01:49:30 - Closing remarks and discussion about Monero Topia conference GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/thatonesalazar Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ SPONSORS: Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/) StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits. WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotalk@protonmail.com ODYSEE: https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/monerotalk FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk HOST: https://twitter.com/douglastuman INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social MASTODON: @Monerotalk@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalkAny donation is greatly appreciated!Any donation is greatly appreciated!

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Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, Douglas Tuman talks with JP from THORChain to discuss the project’s renewed effort to integrate Monero (XMR) into its decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol. JP explains why an earlier 2022–2023 integration attempt stalled due to limitations in Monero's old multisig system and security concerns, and reveals THORChain is now developing a new threshold signature scheme to make Monero swaps trust-minimized and scalable. He outlines an expected rollout through the Vultisig wallet, stagenet, and finally mainnet by Q1 2025. The conversation explores the role of privacy in crypto, competition and collaboration with projects like Serai and Haven, and THORChain’s return to its core mission as a decentralized custodian network. JP emphasizes Monero's importance for financial sovereignty and future AI-driven economies, and invites the Monero community to contribute to the integration effort. TIMESTAMPS: (01:15:00) - Guest introduction and discussion about Monero and Thorchain. (02:18:00) - Thorchain's development and multi-sig technology. (05:00:00) - Discussion on Thorchain's decentralized liquidity pool network. (08:50:00) - The Haven team and potential Monero integration with Thorchain. (10:49:00) - Updates on the threshold signature scheme for Monero. (12:07:00) - Timeline for implementing Monero on Thorchain. (13:24:00) - Monero as digital cash and its privacy benefits over Bitcoin and Zcash. (16:51:00) - Zcash's privacy model compared to Monero's. (18:25:00) - Monero's place in decentralized exchange systems. (19:28:00) - How decentralized exchanges like Thorchain compare with centralized ones. (21:02:00) - Monero's liquidity challenges and efforts to improve. (23:21:00) - Competition between Thorchain and Serai (Luke Parker’s project). (26:36:00) - Encouragement for more people to contribute to Monero's ecosystem. (29:39:00) - Shift from private key-based wallets to threshold signature wallets. (32:15:00) - Open-source commitment and possible collaboration with Sarai on threshold signature schemes. (35:00:00) - Building for Monero: Threshold signature libraries and their future. (38:28:00) - Making Thorchain more accessible for Monero integration. (39:01:00) - Current progress on Monero integration and Thorchain’s roadmap. (42:42:00) - Monero’s potential future with decentralized exchanges. (45:58:00) - Thorchain's liquidity model and rebuilding after setbacks. (49:36:00) - Thorchain’s expansion and lending features. (51:33:00) - The future of Thorchain and its role in the decentralized finance space. (54:29:00) - Deflationary mechanics of Thorchain’s native token, Rune. (57:33:00) - Building a seamless wallet experience for Monero users within Thorchain. (01:00:29) - The resilience of Thorchain and Monero’s synergy. (01:02:09) - Onboarding new users and the balance between decentralization and user accessibility. (01:05:55) - Closing remarks: Cypherpunk roots and the future of Monero and Thorchain. GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/jpthor Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ SPONSORS: Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/) StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits. WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotalk@protonmail.com ODYSEE: https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/monerotalk FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk HOST: https://twitter.com/douglastuman INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social MASTODON: @Monerotalk@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalkAny donation is greatly appreciated!Any donation is greatly appreciated!

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate GUEST LINKS: TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Intro. (00:29:09) Monerotopia News Segment (00:29:58) Cake Wallet Upgrade (00:31:07) Monero Research Lab post (00:33:15) Tracy Truman Post (00:34:37) Jack Dorsey Quote (00:37:22) XMR chat upgrade (00:38:00) Monero Legacy texture on Minecraft (00:38:22) Luke Parker post (00:39:26) Untraceable post (00:40:29) JPthor post (00:41:35) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ bawdy (01:20:55) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment (02:09:47) Monerotopia Finalization NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: https://x.com/cakewallet/status/1978934605114929380?s=46 https://x.com/moneroresearchl/status/1978981507617427783?s=46 https://x.com/tracyathurman/status/1978194974706376765?s=46 https://x.com/jack/status/1978862368797893063?s=46 https://x.com/xmr_chat/status/1978086153203892254?s=46 https://x.com/monerolegacy/status/1978747241004163228?s=46 https://x.com/kayabanerve/status/1978793995867394485?s=46 https://x.com/donttracemebruh/status/1978731965801968120?s=46 https://x.com/jpthor/status/1978245717933146344?s=46 SPONSORS: PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/ GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io XMR.BAR: https://xmr.bar Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow! XMRtopia TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia XMRtopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE WEBSITE: monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotopia@protonmail.com MASTADON: @Monerotopia@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN https://monero.town/u/monerotopia Get Social with us: X: https://twitter.com/monerotopia INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotopia DOUGLAS: https://twitter.com/douglastuman SUNITA: https://twitter.com/sunchakr TUX: https://twitter.com/tuxpizza

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, host Douglas Tuman speaks with Juraj, a self-described “shaman” of the crypto world who bridges different blockchain communities. Together, they dive into the contrasts and common ground between Monero and Zcash, exploring both the technical and cultural dynamics of the leading privacy coins. Juraj discusses Zcash’s growing DEX integrations through Zashi Wallet and Near Intents, while Doug shares his experience with a failed swap attempt. They compare this with Monero’s ongoing DEX efforts like Sarai and potential Thorchain integration, highlighting the shared goal of improving usability and interoperability. The two also unpack each project’s funding models, mining approaches, and community cultures, debating decentralization, security, and the future of privacy in crypto. Juraj emphasizes that real adoption often depends more on social dynamics than technical merit, and that long-term holders give privacy coins their true value. TIMESTAMPS: (00:01:30) – Guest Introduction (00:07:30) – Belief Systems and Skin in the Game (00:11:35)– Network Effects and Zashi Wallet Overview (00:16:31) – DEX Integrations and Wallet Usability (00:24:00) – User Experience and Transaction Issues (00:29:05) – Zcash vs. Monero Ecosystem Differences (00:36:14) – Exchange Delistings and Peer-to-Peer Resilience (00:42:48) – Decentralization vs. Accessibility (00:49:26) – Normies, Adoption, and Investment Risk (00:54:23) – Privacy Comes from Value at Rest (00:59:32) – Monero’s Stickiness and Tail Emission (01:03:40) – Zcash’s Network Sustainability Mechanism (01:07:22) – Community Relations and MoneroTopia Event (01:12:13) – Private-by-Default and Protocol Evolution (01:16:18) – Proof-of-Stake, Security Models, and Hybrid Systems (01:20:01) – ASIC Resistance and Network Vulnerabilities (01:24:36) – Permissionless Mining and Cypherpunk Ideals (01:24:26) – Debate on ASIC Resistance vs. Proof-of-Stake (01:25:24) – Permissionless Mining & Cypherpunk Ideals (01:27:00)– Closing Thoughts GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/@jurbed Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ SPONSORS: Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/) StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits. WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotalk@protonmail.com ODYSEE: https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/monerotalk FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk HOST: https://twitter.com/douglastuman INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social MASTODON: @Monerotalk@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalkAny donation is greatly appreciated!Any donation is greatly appreciated!

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Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, host Douglas Tuman interviews Monero developer Jeffro256. They dive into Monero’s upcoming Carrot protocol upgrade and Full Chain Membership Proofs (FCMP++), two major advancements in privacy and security. Jeff shares his path into Monero, from early mining experiments in 2017 to contributing as a developer. He explains how Carrot fixes vulnerabilities like the burning bug and Janus attack, while adding features such as outgoing view keys and offline address generation. The conversation then shifts to FCMP++, with a stress test network launching soon. This upgrade will expand Monero’s anonymity set from 16 to around 150 million—an unprecedented leap in privacy. They also cover Monero’s response to recent Qubic mining attacks, Tevador’s “publish or perish” proposal, comparisons with other privacy coins like Zcash, and future directions including quantum resistance and confidential assets. TIMESTAMPS: Coming soon! GUEST LINKS: Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ SPONSORS: Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/) StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits. WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotalk@protonmail.com ODYSEE: https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/monerotalk FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk HOST: https://twitter.com/douglastuman INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social MASTODON: @Monerotalk@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalkAny donation is greatly appreciated!Any donation is greatly appreciated!

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Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of MoneroTalk Douglas Tuman sits down with Monero Matteo for a discussion on Monero and its future. Matteo shares why he seldom does interviews, his work as an accountant specializing in Monero, and the challenges of helping businesses adopt privacy-focused tools. They dive into Monero’s potential for decentralized capital markets, business-friendly features like view keys and transaction tagging, and hurdles such as accessibility and accounting integration. The discussion also explores Monero’s philosophy—privacy as resistance to surveillance, the role of proof-of-work, and the community’s “big tent” culture. The episode closes with reflections on freedom, ethics, and Monero’s role in protecting human autonomy. TIMESTAMPS: (00:01:08) Intro and Matteo's Current Activities in Alaska (00:06:35) Matteo as the "Monero Accountant" and Client Misconceptions (00:09:32) Exciting Developments in Monero Technology (00:14:36) Accounting Challenges with Monero and Potential Solutions (00:38:30) Barriers to Monero Adoption (00:54:26) The Cultural Aspects of Monero and Its Community (01:02:31) Ethical Use Cases and Presentation of Monero (01:08:02) Philosophical Implications of Privacy and Freedom (01:14:16) Technology, Humanity, and Monero's Future GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/@moneromatteo Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ SPONSORS: Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/) StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits. WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotalk@protonmail.com ODYSEE: https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/monerotalk FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk HOST: https://twitter.com/douglastuman INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social MASTODON: @Monerotalk@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalkAny donation is greatly appreciated!Any donation is greatly appreciated!

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/thegreatestdoc https://x.com/ofrnxmr TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (01:03:54) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:30:28) Monerotopia Guest Segment 1 w/ Dr Kap. (02:00:19) Monerotopia Guest Segment 2 w/ Ofrnxmr. (03:02:20) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (03:03:10) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Doug. (03:03:50) Proton VPN. (03:04:39) Attorney General Pam Bondi. (03:07:25) FUD spreads. (03:14:27) New version of P2Pool. (03:15:55) TradeOgre. (03:23:50) Cake Wallet new feature. (03:24:41) Murray Post. (03:26:24) Tucker Carlson. (03:28:31) The Monero community has raised. (03:29:25) Whitney Webb. (03:42:52) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: https://x.com/davidgpeterson/status/1967548398867030158?s=46 https://x.com/repthomasmassie/status/1967946533770551390?s=46 https://x.com/bulwarkonline/status/1967754339612758178?s=46 https://x.com/babysolo/status/1967310099896213834?s=46 https://x.com/cf_b/status/1967871398124356015?s=46 https://x.com/monero/status/1968024103924928670?s=46 https://x.com/lopp/status/1968046030714442211?s=46 https://x.com/rothbard1776/status/1968064033484890565?s=46 https://www.therage.co/tradeogre-theft/ https://x.com/cakewallet/status/1967679939383103779?s=46 https://x.com/maddenifico/status/1968307775634804946?s=46 https://x.com/donttracemebruh/status/1968650144397586468?s=46 https://x.com/rcmpqc/status/1968694889966694768?s=46 https://x.com/wallstreetapes/status/1968894113333346528?s=46 SPONSORS: PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/ GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io XMR.BAR: https://xmr.bar Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow! XMRtopia TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia XMRtopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE WEBSITE: monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotopia@protonmail.com MASTADON: @Monerotopia@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN https://monero.town/u/monerotopia Get Social with us: X: https://twitter.com/monerotopia INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotopia DOUGLAS: https://twitter.com/douglastuman SUNITA: https://twitter.com/sunchakr TUX: https://twitter.com/tuxpizza

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/repeal19thUSA TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:19:27) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:34:50) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (01:35:42) Nepal Protests. (01:40:43) Iryna murals. (01:42:41) Iryna’s judge doesn’t have a degree. (01:44:11) Epstein files. (01:44:35) Kraken withdrawals suspended. (01:46:08) Jeffro256 proposal. (01:47:29) Shopinbit stats. (01:48:01) Xmr oxide. (01:48:47) Coincards stats. (01:49:50) XMR Oxide announcement. (01:50:27) EU and chat control. (01:54:45) Budget Monero Mining rig. (01:55:45) Charlie Kirk. (02:00:14) Erika Kirk speech. (02:05:14) Charlie Kirk theory. (02:07:35) Vax injuries. (02:19:30) FinCEN is finalizing patriot act "mixer rule". (02:25:13) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (02:48:35) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Wizard. (03:16:42) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: Nepal’s govt burning: https://www.reddit.com/r/ThatsInsane/s/SpkqQ9olCz Nepalese protesters storm the communist HQ: https://www.reddit.com/r/PublicFreakout/s/vmHITujMia Nepal’s future on discord: https://www.reddit.com/r/gifs/s/9CbE0Sbq0W Nepal’s former PM: https://www.reddit.com/r/TikTokCringe/s/xya3zlKUet EU and chat control: https://x.com/privacyguides/status/1965257518898446442?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Xmr oxide: https://x.com/kayabanerve/status/1965436157271109885?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Iryna’s judge doesn’t have a degree: https://x.com/realalexjones/status/1965538050521661784?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Budget xmr mining rig: https://x.com/fiatdemise/status/1965545052291375561?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Iryna murals: https://x.com/eoghan/status/1965567989002240125?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Vax injuries: https://x.com/thehfdf/status/1965529865962357201?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Charlie kirk 1: https://x.com/redpillus/status/1965910548132016407?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Epstein files: https://x.com/repthomasmassie/status/1966127113745940877?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Patriot act to digital assets: https://www.therage.co/us-government-to-bring-patriot-act-to-digital-assets/ Shopinbit stats: https://x.com/aillialink/status/1966539002372116730?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Jeffro256 proposal: https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/1966581591620096181?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Charlie 2: https://x.com/whitehouse/status/1966635919911321869?s=46 Charlie debates with students: https://x.com/dogrightgirl/status/1966469866308673770?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Kraken withdrawals suspended: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1nd0f9u/krakenwithdrawalssuspendedinusa/ Erika Kirk speech: https://x.com/magavoice/status/1966663396566462757?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw SPONSORS: PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/ GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io XMR.BAR: https://xmr.bar Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow! XMRtopia TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia XMRtopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE WEBSITE: monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotopia@protonmail.com MASTADON: @Monerotopia@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN https://monero.town/u/monerotopia Get Social with us: X: https://twitter.com/monerotopia INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotopia DOUGLAS: https://twitter.com/douglastuman SUNITA: https://twitter.com/sunchakr TUX: https://twitter.com/tuxpizza

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, host Douglas Tuman interviews Dr. K, a proof-of-work researcher with over eight years of experience. They dive into Monero’s ongoing “qubic attack,” where mining pool Qubic controls ~35% of the network’s hash rate and causes chain reorganizations. Dr. K, whose background spans ConsenSys, Grid Plus (creator of the Lattice One wallet), and a National Science Foundation grant for PoW research, proposes a fix: work shares. By sampling multiple proofs per block instead of one, work shares make the network resistant to attacks from miners with less than 51% hash power. Dr. K is already drafting a pull request to add this to Monero’s code.The discussion also explores why Dr. K views proof-of-work as superior to proof-of-stake—emphasizing immutability, permissionlessness, and competitive fairness—and his own project, Quiet Network (QUI), a scalable PoW blockchain with an energy-based token (QI) designed for stable purchasing power. TIMESTAMPS: (00:02:28) Dr. K introduces himself and his background (00:04:44) Dr. K's crypto journey and early experiences (00:14:21) Dr. K's views on privacy in cryptocurrency (00:18:45) Dr. K explains why he's a proof of work maximalist (00:29:03) Discussion of proof of stake vs. proof of work (00:41:13) Dr. K introduces work shares as a solution to Monero's problems (00:48:09) Technical details of implementing work shares in Monero (01:15:06) Comparison of work shares to other proposed solutions (01:31:22) Introduction to Quiet Network and Qi (01:38:49) Closing thoughts on unity in the cryptocurrency community GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/mechanikalk Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ SPONSORS: Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/) StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits. WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotalk@protonmail.com ODYSEE: https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/monerotalk FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk HOST: https://twitter.com/douglastuman INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social MASTODON: @Monerotalk@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalkAny donation is greatly appreciated!Any donation is greatly appreciated!

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/CakePadel TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:25:43) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:17:00) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (01:21:45) XMR Cards. (01:23:54) Azores meetup sponsored by FixedFloat.com (01:25:25) BCH Bank Run. (01:26:54) How cool would be if the phone supported solo mining? (01:28:07) World Libery Financials. (01:30:37) Choose Monero. (01:32:16) Stay away from OpenMonero. (01:34:19) Qubic's price is collapsing. (01:34:55) "It's all a Psyop" (01:37:41) Trump was an FBI informant? (01:40:19) Epstein/Maxwell Survivors. (01:41:48) Monero has 2 main options. (01:46:58) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Alessandro Dmitruk and Jan. (02:28:39) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (03:30:56) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: https://x.com/dbrozelivefree/status/1963321077309792595?s=46 https://x.com/cfb/status/1963645155627401417?s=46 https://x.com/orangefren/status/1963680454084804792?s=46 https://x.com/monerobull/status/1963909176217756104?s=46 https://x.com/cointelegraph/status/1963837092955345278?s=46 https://x.com/hustlebitch_/status/1964065313718210957?s=46 https://x.com/tuxpizza/status/1964184114791067808?s=46 SPONSORS: PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/ GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io XMR.BAR: https://xmr.bar Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow! XMRtopia TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia XMRtopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE WEBSITE: monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotopia@protonmail.com MASTADON: @Monerotopia@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN https://monero.town/u/monerotopia Get Social with us: X: https://twitter.com/monerotopia INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotopia DOUGLAS: https://twitter.com/douglastuman SUNITA: https://twitter.com/sunchakr TUX: https://twitter.com/tuxpizza

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk Douglas Tuman has a discussion with Vinny Barbosa, a Brazilian crypto writer and privacy advocate, about the current challenges facing the Monero network, particularly the ongoing selfish mining attacks by the Qubic pool. The conversation explores both short-term and long-term solutions, including the proposed "Publish or Perish" soft fork to disincentivize selfish mining, defensive mining strategies, and the controversial idea of incorporating proof-of-stake elements or a finality layer to enhance network security. Vinny argues that while Monero’s proof-of-work and ASIC resistance are valuable for decentralization and permissionless mining, all proof-of-work systems are inherently vulnerable to such attacks, and the community should remain open to researching hybrid or alternative consensus models without ideological dogma. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of open debate, technical innovation, and community resilience in navigating Monero’s current crisis, while also touching on broader themes of digital cash, sovereignty, and interoperability with other privacy and scalable cryptocurrencies like Zcash and Nano. TIMESTAMPS: 00:06:56 Vinny's Crypto Journey and Current Work 00:12:17 Discussion of Qubic Pool Attack 00:17:25 Debate on Proof-of-Work vs. Proof-of-Stake 00:24:21 The "Publish or Perish" Proposal 00:54:54 Challenging Common Arguements Against Proof of Stake 01:04:48 Broader Discussion on Privacy Coins GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/vinibarbosabr Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ SPONSORS: Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/) StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits. WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotalk@protonmail.com ODYSEE: https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/monerotalk FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk HOST: https://twitter.com/douglastuman INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social MASTODON: @Monerotalk@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalkAny donation is greatly appreciated!Any donation is greatly appreciated!

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/johnspounias TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:40:46) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:30:30) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ John Spounias. (01:57:54) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (02:36:42) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Doug. (02:37:09) Trump signs order to crack down on flag burning. (02:43:12) Thomas Massie post. (02:44:!5) Why Monero is so important for people. (02:45:42) A veteran has been arrested for burning an American flag. (02:46:42) Ice hunts down immigrants by spying on their wire transfers. (02:47:57) SethForPrivacy Post. (02:49:20) Selfish mining mitigations. (02:54:55) Former Soldier calls for using "Gideon" Pre-Crime tool to stop school shootings. (02:58:12) Incident Report for Kraken. (02:59:35) Come From Beyond. (03:08:23) Jim O'Neil. (03:09:59) Back to Viewers on Stage. (03:54:59) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: https://x.com/libertylockpod/status/1960006749299277837?s=46 https://x.com/repthomasmassie/status/1960073486564512015?s=46 https://x.com/annabandura/status/1960325601564192774?s=46 https://x.com/rpsagainsttrump/status/1960122275669409817?s=46 https://theintercept.com/2025/08/21/ice-immigrants-wire-transfers-remittances-surveillance/ https://x.com/sethforprivacy/status/1960375409955967325?s=46 https://github.com/monero-project/research-lab/issues/144 https://x.com/dbrozelivefree/status/1961145401496531354?s=46 https://status.kraken.com/incidents/7ps8ws8hkym8 https://x.com/cfb/status/1961547614110777694?s=46 https://x.com/cfb/status/1961714271433150954?s=46 https://x.com/hustlebitch/status/1961505615928295474?s=46 SPONSORS: PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/ GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io XMR.BAR: https://xmr.bar Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow! XMRtopia TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia XMRtopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE WEBSITE: monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotopia@protonmail.com MASTADON: @Monerotopia@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN https://monero.town/u/monerotopia Get Social with us: X: https://twitter.com/monerotopia INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotopia DOUGLAS: https://twitter.com/douglastuman SUNITA: https://twitter.com/sunchakr TUX: https://twitter.com/tuxpizza

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate GUEST LINKS: https://alexanarcho.live TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:36:44) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:22:28) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (01:23:27) German school cafeteria to adopt crypto. (01:24:47) Xmr job opportunity. (01:27:45) Kraken delisting xmr in CA. (01:29:01) Coincards + xmr. (01:30:21) Dero inflation? (01:31:55) Trump’s communism? (01:33:53) Odysee to implement xmr. (01:34:56) 50k$ of xmr. (01:35:20) Don’t forget the foundation. (01:37:14) Pony on self mining attacks. (01:39:05) US DOJ statement after tornado cash verdict. (01:40:32) Foundry USA. (01:40:50) BTC mining pools. (01:43:17) MEXC limits withdrawals. (01:44:25) XMR is live on unstoppable. (01:48:33) Are 51% attacks legal? (01:52:14) Tux xmr video. (01:56:59) XMR rock song. (02:01:56) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Mr. Wonderland. (02:46:11) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (03:16:09) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: Tux xmr video: https://x.com/tuxpizza/status/1957978507923059180?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Are 51% attacks legal?: https://restislaw.com/liability-51-attacks-cfaa/ XMR is live on unstoppable: https://x.com/unstoppablebyhs/status/1957441352289165460?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Unstoppable on hardware wallets: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/xihzqNlKVa MEXC limits withdrawals: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/TnU5yBOWYL German school cafeteria to adopt crypto: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/a2YDT55t5u Xmr job opportunity: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/5TDOSKj06n 50k$ of xmr: https://x.com/cfb/status/1957449837206503555?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Foundry USA: https://x.com/bawdyanarchist/status/1957834509514051621?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw BTC mining pools: https://x.com/jacobkinge/status/1957863664930689370?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Don’t forget the foundation: https://x.com/ofrnxmr/status/1957991694760067292?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Kraken delisting xmr in CA: https://x.com/tuxpizza/status/1958197942428512416?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Odysee to implement xmr: https://x.com/gialloxmr/status/1957934249375412541?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Coincards + xmr: https://x.com/coincards/status/1958625635766870316?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw US DOJ statement after tornado cash verdict: https://www.theblock.co/amp/post/367858/writing-code-without-ill-intent-is-not-a-crime-says-us-doj-official-following-tornado-cash-verdict Trump’s communism?: https://x.com/undercoercion/status/1959055561544142937?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Dero inflation?: https://x.com/derolytics/status/1959312322368827600?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw XMR rock song: https://youtu.be/xbXnZBN4hHA?si=a-wAx2w8rcZ4pJDG Qubic pool: https://x.com/cfb/status/1957810408313569610?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Pony on self mining attacks: https://x.com/fluffypony/status/1957791643232289246?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw SPONSORS: PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/ GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io XMR.BAR: https://xmr.bar Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow! XMRtopia TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia XMRtopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE WEBSITE: monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotopia@protonmail.com MASTADON: @Monerotopia@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN https://monero.town/u/monerotopia Get Social with us: X: https://twitter.com/monerotopia INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotopia DOUGLAS: https://twitter.com/douglastuman SUNITA: https://twitter.com/sunchakr TUX: https://twitter.com/tuxpizza