Monero Talk

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

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate GUEST LINKS: TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:41:20) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:09:34) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Bawdy. (01:40:04) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tux. (01:40:35) Frank Corva post. (01:42:01) Peter Van Valkenburgh post. (01:42:41) Developer arrested over Tornado Cash research. (01:44:35) Bot psyop and FUD attack. (01:45:32) Doug post on X (1). (01:45:47) 51% attack. (01:47:11) Funding sources for Qubic. (01:47:50) SethForPrivacy post. (01:49:57) Qubic is a Ponzi scheme disguised as useful mining? (01:51:58) Lola post. (01:53:52) BCH to XMR. (01:54:47) Doug post on X (2). (01:56:27) Stanford researchers develop brain implant. (01:57:07) Time Adjusted Blockweight. (02:01:27) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (04:57:06) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: https://x.com/frankcorva/status/1953893622367105150?s=46 https://x.com/valkenburgh/status/1954923844164280641?s=46 https://x.com/theragetech/status/1955025834055491719?s=46 https://x.com/mgkmshrmbrkfst/status/1955231177817604148?s=46 https://x.com/moneromax/status/1955315404370321768?s=46 https://x.com/nikzh/status/1949903134488203755?s=46 https://x.com/radanne/status/1955365591969304999?s=46 https://x.com/sethforprivacy/status/1955723318457459003?s=46 https://x.com/knighttime53341/status/1955794541384229221?s=46 https://x.com/l0lal33tz/status/1955999616526094716?s=46 https://repo.getmonero.org/monero-project/ccs-proposals/-/mergerequests/604 https://x.com/bandarfaqih/status/1955956403572462056?s=46 https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1956361748635603162?s=46 https://x.com/tuxpizza/status/1956426086327459930?s=46 https://x.com/donttracemebruh/status/1956108520350195862?s=46 https://x.com/bawdyanarchist/status/1956537556532597238?s=46&t=WeY1AyuT6Ir1FNBKKqBeg 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: Monero’s network is facing coordinated selfish-mining “marathons” by Cubic, causing multi-block reorganizations that disrupt transactions but haven’t led to double-spends. With Cubic controlling an estimated 30–35% of hash power, the attacks combine technical pressure with “weaponized marketing” to boost their own coin. The community is responding by mobilizing CPU miners—especially on decentralized P2Pool—renting hash power during attack windows, and discussing medium-term fixes like fee adjustments, improved mining incentives, and greater decentralization. Broader regulatory headwinds, including high-profile legal cases against privacy tools, add to the urgency. Core consensus is to protect Monero’s tail emission, reject proof-of-stake, and focus on practical, PoW-compatible defenses while reassuring users their funds remain safe. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:58) – Guest Intro with Xenu (00:01:34) – The Cubic Attack Explained (00:03:16) – Why Cubic Announces Marathons - Speculative hype cycles (00:04:43) – Predictions & Countermeasures (00:07:44) – Context from Other Cryptos - Historical 51% Attack Scares (00:09:23) – Stress Test for Monero (00:12:28) – Profitability & Mining Incentives (00:15:47) – P2Pool Adoption Issues (00:18:55) – Proof-of-Stake vs Proof-of-Work Debate (00:22:11) – ASIC vs CPU Mining (00:25:36) – Other Merge-Mineable Projects (00:27:50) – Estimating Cubic’s Hash Rate (00:31:33) – Possible Merge Mining Solutions (00:33:49) – Adoption & Public Figures (00:36:58) – Clarifying What Cubic Achieved (00:39:06) – Protocol-Level Solutions (00:44:45) – Cubic’s Halving & Profitability (00:47:31) – Broader Ecosystem Issues (00:50:46) – Immediate Community Actions (00:55:43) – Improving Finality & UX (00:56:39) – Tornado Cash & Samurai Cases (01:06:20) – Closing Summary GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/xenumonero Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ Purchase a plug & play Monero node at https://moneronodo.com 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: This episode of Monero Talk featured a discussion with Arctic (Francisco) on key developments in Monero and the broader crypto ecosystem. Arctic shared updates on his work optimizing scaling for full chain membership proofs, addressing concerns about increased transaction sizes and verification times. They discussed the Samurai Wallet case, where developers pled guilty to money transmission violations tied to fees sent to operators, reinforcing existing FinCEN guidance rather than creating new law. The main topic centered on the emerging “Cubic” cryptocurrency, which uses Monero merge-mining under the guise of “proof of useful work.” Arctic warned that if Cubic amasses significant hash rate, it could threaten Monero’s network security, similar to the 2018 ASIC attack, and suggested countermeasures like miner education and potential token sell-offs. The conversation also contrasted proof of stake’s flaws with proof of work’s resilience and concluded with updates on Monero’s full chain membership proofs—expected around 2026—which aim to improve fungibility despite larger transaction sizes and longer verification times, mitigated through parallel processing and hardware optimizations. TIMESTAMPS: (00:01:02) Arctic joins – updates on scaling work and personal projects. (00:03:55) Samurai Wallet case – Money transmission fees, legal implications, and Tornado Cash parallels. (00:22:51) Clarity Act – Regulatory protections for decentralized cryptocurrencies. (00:23:29) Sterlingov case – Chain analysis validity and implications for Monero delisting. (00:27:21) Transition to main topic – Cubic mining attack and proof of useful work concept. (00:32:59) Historical context – 2018 Bitmain ASIC attack and community defense. (00:40:21) Monitoring hash rates – Early indicators of potential attacks. (00:43:09) Encouragement to mine at home – Defensive community mining efforts. (00:44:01) History of Kryptonote and Bytecoin – Early Monero origins and attacks. (00:48:02) Merge mining attacks – Risks and prevention approaches. (00:54:29) Proof-of-Stake discussion – Short-selling risks and vulnerabilities. (01:03:28) Preventing future attacks – Community awareness and decentralized pools. (01:07:14) Full Chain Membership Proofs (FCMP) – Fungibility upgrade, scaling challenges, and verification improvements. (01:10:49) Efficiency contests and progress – Ongoing optimizations for FCMP GUEST LINKS: Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ Purchase a plug & play Monero node at https://moneronodo.com 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/moneromars TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:05:50) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (00:49:52) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (00:54:53) Venmo, Paypal users can send money to help US. (00:56:23) Petition for steam to accept XMR. (00:57:25) Huge amount of BTC. (00:57:56) Satoshi-era investor. (00:59:39) Monero donations. (01:05:00) Eigenwallet. (01:07:10) BTC and XMR meme. (01:11:07) Brian Armstrong. (01:18:07) Crypto is not BTC. (01:20:22) Qubic. (01:29:59) New Samourai Indictment. (01:35:20) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (01:40:00) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ DMartian. (02:33:47) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: BTC moved from 2011: https://x.com/thomasfahrer/status/1948651247780683843?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Galaxy Digital and BTC: https://x.com/tftc21/status/1948855702275182745?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Xmr funding proposals: https://x.com/monero/status/1948817541318750588?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Samourai Wallet update: https://x.com/l0lal33tz/status/1948780898465296550?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Qubic posts: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/zczZSlG4R5 Crypto vs btc: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/9JLcl1Sw3C Xmr vs btc: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/DjHHJal3dV Coinbase CEO on XMR: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/t1QNxO4ZPr Steam and xmr petition: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/No8Q0RBOD2 Btc vs xmr: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/FmElhuRuLM SPONSORS: PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/ GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io 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

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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, legal expert Zach Shapiro joins Douglas Tuman to discuss U.S. cryptocurrency legislation, the legal challenges facing privacy tech, and the philosophical divide between building unstoppable systems versus working within regulatory frameworks. Shapiro, who runs a crypto-focused law firm and is involved with the Bitcoin Policy Institute and Peer-to-Peer Rights Foundation, outlines recent bills in Congress—including the Clarity Act and Genius Act—and their implications for developers and privacy advocates. He and Doug debate Bitcoin vs. Monero, focusing on fungibility and censorship resistance, with Shapiro defending Bitcoin’s legal positioning and Doug championing Monero’s privacy features. The episode also covers ongoing cases like Tornado Cash, the status of Samurai Wallet, and efforts to repeal New York’s restrictive BitLicense. TIMESTAMPS: (00:02:12) – Introduction to Zach's background and involvement with the Bitcoin Policy Institute, Peer-to-Peer Rights Foundation. (00:08:13) – Zach's perspective on various technologies: Bitcoin, stablecoins, DAOs. (00:12:21) – Debate on fungibility: Bitcoin vs Monero. (00:17:09) – Is Bitcoin functionally fungible? Legal and policy perspectives. (00:20:00) – Cash vs Bitcoin legal treatment in cases of stolen funds. (00:28:57) – Mining decentralization: ASICs, CPUs, regulatory capture. (00:33:18) – Zach’s overall take on Monero vs Bitcoin. (00:36:15) – Explanation of 3 key crypto-related bills (Genius Act, Clarity Act, Anti-CBDC Bill) (00:43:23) – Implications of Section 110 for privacy developers. (00:46:25) – Concerns over Genius Act enabling “backdoor CBDC.” (00:53:00) – What would Satoshi think about current crypto laws and stablecoins? (00:58:02) – Genius Act’s effect on algorithmic stablecoins (likely banned). (01:02:12) – Genius Act vs Clarity Act: Pros and cons for Monero. (01:06:01) – Eliminating capital gains for crypto use — is it possible? (01:07:50) – Comments on the Bank Secrecy Act, impact of Calirty Act for Monero, NY’s BitLicense, and Monero exchange bans. (01:11:18) - Closing Remarks GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/zackbshapiro Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ Purchase a plug & play Monero node at https://moneronodo.com 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!

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 interviews Vince Lundgren, an independent candidate running for California governor in 2026. The conversation begins with their first meeting at the Finney Forum and moves into Vince’s background—from his Navy service and intelligence work to the injury that ended his SEAL training. He reflects on being aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during 9/11 and President Bush’s "Mission Accomplished" speech. After leaving the military, Vince faced chronic health issues and overcame a dependency on prescription painkillers, eventually finding purpose in outdoor recreation and earning a related degree. The discussion shifts to Vince’s campaign, focusing on his critiques of California’s handling of homelessness, crime, drug addiction, and identity politics. He shares crime statistics he personally compiled, arguing they challenge mainstream narratives and are largely ignored by media. Vince discusses his stance on gun rights, his interest in Monero, and his belief that while his campaign is a longshot, it serves to raise awareness. The episode wraps with thoughts on alternative systems, Vince's passion for data-driven truth, and a brief story about meeting David Goggins post-SEAL training. TIMESTAMPS: (00:04:00) - Guest Introduction: Vince Lundgren (00:07:00) - Navy & SEAL Training Experience (00:12:00) - 9/11 & USS Abraham Lincol (00:17:00) - Chronic Illness & Medical Neglect (00:22:00) - Hiking as Therapy & Transition (00:25:00) - Decline of California (00:30:00) - Campaign Video Playback & Commentary (00:35:00) - Campaign Challenges (00:40:00) - Mainstream Media & Republican Failure (00:45:00) - California Culture & Misinformation (00:47:30) - Election Integrity Concerns (00:52:00) - Parallels to New York & Urban Decline (00:55:00) - Monero's Value as a Tool (00:58:00) - Canadian Gun Ban & U.S. Second Amendment (01:00:00) - Personal Story: Off-Grid Living Discovery (01:06:18) – Public Records on Crime in Sacramento (01:14:00) – Attitudes Toward Policing in the U.S. vs. Abroad (01:19:17) – Media Hypocrisy, Crime Charts, and Monero (01:27:11) – Satire of California's “Failing Up” Governance GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/fixingcali Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ Purchase a plug & play Monero node at https://moneronodo.com 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 speaks with guest Deki, an engineer and philosopher, about the intersection of Ayn Rand’s Objectivism and cryptocurrency—particularly Monero. Deki, who recently presented on this topic at MoneroKon, outlines Rand’s key philosophical pillars—objective reality, reason, rational self-interest, free market capitalism, and privacy—and argues that these values closely align with the principles behind decentralized crypto. The two explore Rand’s likely support for privacy-focused coins like Monero over state-aligned cryptocurrencies, discuss her novels Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead, and reflect on how philosophical literacy can guide resistance to government overreach. The conversation also touches on current political events, Bitcoin’s co-optation, and the difficulty of waking people up to freedom-focused ideas in an age of convenience. TIMESTAMPS: (00:02:26) Guest introduction – Who is Deki and why he spoke at MoneroKon (00:06:35) How Decki got into crypto and connected it with Ayn Rand (00:09:13) Overview of Ayn Rand’s philosophy and Objectivism (00:13:06) Rand’s life in communist Russia and her views on socialism (00:14:52) Discussion on Rand's novels and their relevance today (00:17:42) What Ayn Rand might think of crypto (00:23:50) Would Ayn Rand support Monero? (00:29:49) Galt’s Gulch in "Atlas Shrugged" and parallels to Monero (00:37:26) What would Rand think of Silk Road and Ross Ulbricht? (00:41:05) Rand’s likely view on modern countries and global politics (00:45:47) Network states and modern Galt’s Gulch ideas (00:53:49) Thoughts on Monero today and the need for more awareness (00:56:43) How Rand represented "normies" in her fiction (00:57:23) How to wake people up to these ideas (01:00:22) Final reflections, outro GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/dekizedd Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ Purchase a plug & play Monero node at https://moneronodo.com 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/r12car https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/JLwF/ TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduciton. (00:50:02) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:32:21) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ AlanR12. (02:05:41) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tux. (02:06:19) BTC & crypto to be an asset for mortgage? (02:07:15) Serial hacker “Intelbroker” caught. (02:09:28) Coinbase CEO and the cypherpunk manifesto. (02:10:17) RFK vision on data collection. (02:11:11) Zcash won the dex race? (02:12:37) Asmongold mentioned xmr. (02:14:21) Proton should accept xmr. (02:17:22) Japanese products for xmr. (02:18:39) Justice.gov writes on xmr. (02:20:51) Xmr to sol swap. (02:22:25) Crypto event in Romania. (02:23:20) Xmr sticker in Venice. (02:30:37) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (04:11:17) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: Deuro on cake: https://x.com/robbiemintio/status/1938964284786049452?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw BTC & crypto to be an asset for mortgage?: https://x.com/bitcoinmagazine/status/1937951168996479395?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Serial hacker “Intelbroker” caught: https://x.com/metaryuk/status/1938071197163634895?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Coinbase CEO and the cypherpunk manifesto: https://x.com/brianarmstrong/status/1935807179040473587?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw RFK vision on data collection: https://x.com/therealsns/status/1937880073207427562?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw RFK part 2: https://x.com/robinmonotti/status/1937792969765179776?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Zcash won the dex race?: https://x.com/darkdotfail/status/1938560975713792110?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Assmangold mentioned xmr: https://x.com/w0wn3r0/status/1938825191389569374?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Proton should accept xmr: https://x.com/gnukeith/status/1938782621774823710?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Japanese products for xmr: https://x.com/valvenisent/status/1938832230518005806?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Justice.gov writes on xmr: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/YGSL4tFfbx Xmr to sol swap: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/n4Mi9gUjgd Crypto event in Romania: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/MVwjFP6u1l Xmr sticker in Venice: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/fBBUqAhCfV SPONSORS: PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/ GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io 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 speaks with cryptographic engineer Sean Coughlin about "Grease," his proposed layer 2 payment channel protocol for Monero. They delve into its technical design, how it compares to Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, and its potential to streamline Monero transactions by enabling off-chain payments without routing complexities. Sean shares insights from MoneroKon, discusses Monero’s resilience despite theoretical attack vectors, and explains how Grease aligns with upcoming upgrades like Full Chain Membership Proofs (FCMP++). He also touches on real-world use cases, wallet integration, and Grease’s flexible, decentralized approach aimed at boosting Monero’s usability and innovation. TIMESTAMPS: (00:03:40) Sean's background and involvement in Monero development (00:06:29) Privacy strength of Monero and resistance to chain analysis (00:10:21) Comparisons to other privacy coins (e.g., Zcash) (00:12:26) MoneroKon research papers and Eclipse attacks on nodes. (00:14:35) Discussion on Full Chain Membership Proofs (FCMP++) and its progress. (00:18:37) Clarifying Zero-Knowledge Proofs and Monero's cryptographic foundation. (00:22:11) History and capabilities of Turing-complete ZKPs in other projects. (00:26:16) Philosophy of "minimaxing" – Monero focuses only on privacy. (00:27:19) Debating if Monero needs to become Turing complete. (00:31:05) Introduction to "Grease" – Monero-compatible payment channel proposal. (00:31:42) Technical hurdles for payment channels in Monero (e.g., no transaction chaining). (00:35:01) Feasibility of Grease today vs. post-FCMP++. (00:36:38) Clarifying the benefits and use cases of Grease (instant payments, off-chain privacy). (00:39:39) Why Layer 2 doesn’t conflict with Monero’s scaling philosophy. (00:46:41) Grease vs. Bitcoin Lightning Network (00:56:05) Feedback from MoneroKon and Reddit – cautious optimism from developers. (01:05:39) Trade-offs: centralization vs. security in protocol design GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/seanrcoughlin Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ Purchase a plug & play Monero node at https://moneronodo.com 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/TorEkelandPLLC https://x.com/mikehassard TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction (Live from Porcfest with UlyXYZ). (00:13:51) Porcfest Atendee 1. (00:30:02) Porcfest Atendee 2. (00:35:45) Porcfest Atendee 3. (00:44:07) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:34:00) Ross Ulbricht's talk on the Porcfest25 Stage. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: House in Argentina for xmr: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/wSBXWZ7QPy Monerokon speeches: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/YKRL4wrmGY Saylor couldn’t sleep when he found BTC: https://x.com/saylordocs/status/1936423966832234529?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Xmr in Australia: https://x.com/thestoiccoiner/status/1936398520648609858?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Doug strong like XMR: https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1935785882537410645?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Porcfest: https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1936249310397563070?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Jack Dorsey explaining BTC: https://x.com/vivek4real/status/1936418970967667143?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Monerokon part 1: https://x.com/exiledsurfer/status/1936364845852491896?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Monerokon part 2: https://x.com/cakewallet/status/1936087997536956915?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Monerokon part 3: https://x.com/monerokon/status/1935953875632074809?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 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