Monero Talk

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: https://x.com/AaronDiazChavez TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:26:50) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Aaron Diaz. (01:11:58) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (01:15:04) ShopinBit Schweiz. (01:16:25) Bitcoin to 100k? (01:17:49) Donald J. Harris. (01:18:32) Trump Elected. (01:19:32) Choose your health champion. (01:20:50) Fluoride removal. (01:23:53) RFK on food. (01:27:38) Proof of citizenship for voting. (01:29:05) Trump’s most important 3 minutes. (01:34:30) No CBDC allowed. (01:34:55) Trump on transgenderism. (01:35:37) Hamas ceasefire. (01:35:55) Trump and Putin. (01:37:06) Trades with Cakewallet and Monerocon. (01:54:49) Monerotopia Price Report Segment. (02:49:56) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (03:23:50) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: ShopinBit Schweiz: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/R50CEG8SmU Haveno, no trade fees and USDT: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/FsmnHqctDQ Bitcoin to 100k?: https://x.com/btcarchive/status/1854962104048230534?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Trump on transgenderism: https://x.com/tiffanyfong/status/1855102205235167467?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Trump on trans part 2: https://x.com/europeinvasions/status/1854972498296676757?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw No CBDC allowed: https://x.com/petersweden7/status/1855197488816210429?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Hamas ceasefire: https://blavity.com/did-hamas-call-for-for-end-of-war-after-trump-win Rogan endorsement: https://x.com/joerogan/status/1853614670764015762?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Trump’s most important 3 minutes: https://x.com/charliekirk11/status/1854717077837562314?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Proof of citizenship for voting: https://x.com/leadingreport/status/1855245282033729625?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Donald J. Harris: https://x.com/lexfridman/status/1833274536655003845?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw RFK on food: https://x.com/magaresource/status/1854539766492262817?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw RFK on food part 2: https://x.com/nicksortor/status/1854246144408486011?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Fluoride removal: https://x.com/robertkennedyjr/status/1852812012478398923?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Choose your health champion: https://x.com/twintowercity/status/1852813716468957364?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw 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: Douglas Tuman chats with crypto-anarchist and founder of the Dollar Vigilante Jeff Berwick. In this discussion Berwick explores the "matrix" of societal control, his belief in the importance of self-transformation, and the power of privacy-focused currencies like Monero as tools for autonomy. They also delve into alternative technology, including Berwick’s use of Tesla-inspired healing devices, and discuss strategies for maintaining Monero’s independence amidst rising governmental control. Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation about freedom, personal empowerment, and the potential for decentralized finance. TIMESTAMPS: (00:01:48) - The Current State of Society (00:05:04) - Political Views and Voting (00:06:44) - Personal Transformation (00:07:32) - Monero’s Role in Freedom (00:09:26) - Theories on Power and Control (00:11:52) - Meditation and Reality (00:13:23) - Monero vs. Bitcoin (00:16:25) - Privacy in Cryptocurrency (00:20:02) - Technology and the Matrix (00:23:03) - Tesla Machine and Health (00:26:29) - MoneroTopia Conference (00:28:10) - Peer-to-Peer Donation Platforms (00:30:17) - Monero Community and Culture (00:32:17) - Future of Bitcoin and Monero (00:34:44) - Conference Strategy (00:37:49) - Alternative Health Practices (00:39:39) - DMT and Reality (00:45:03) - Monero Marketplace (00:50:42) - Advice to the Monero Community (00:57:57) - Upcoming Monero Privacy Improvements (00:59:54) - Copa Monero Tournament (01:04:17) - Event Inspiration and Closing Remarks (01:06:34) - Future Predictions (01:08:20) - Vision for a Free Society LINKS: https://x.com/BerwickJeff/ 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/monerotalk

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman interviews Juan Galt, a seasoned crypto journalist and early adopter known for his work with Bitcoin Magazine and his extensive knowledge of privacy technologies. The conversation explores the evolution of Monero and Bitcoin, privacy versus transparency in blockchain, and the challenges each project faces in scaling, adoption, and maintaining decentralization. With lively debates on Monero's unique role as digital cash, Bitcoin's path as digital gold, and the ideological values driving both communities, this episode provides deep insights into the philosophies shaping today’s cryptocurrency landscape. Juan and Doug bring a thoughtful analysis of Bitcoin maximalism and Monero's cypherpunk ethos, reflecting on the different yet overlapping missions these two cryptocurrencies serve. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:04) Introduction - Sponsorships from Cake Wallet and StealthEX; intro to Digilol, the guest company. (00:00:49) Guest Introduction - Douglas Tuman interviews Irem and Laurynas from Digilol, covering their Monero payment projects like MoneroPay and MoneroATMs. (00:01:38) Background on Guests - The hosts share their day jobs and roles in Digilol, a remote IT company specializing in DevOps and cybersecurity. (00:03:03) Digilol’s Quick Pitch - Overview of Digilol's services, including hosting, DevOps, programming, and security, all payable in Monero. (00:05:37) Monero ATM Project - Initial concept for Monero ATMs at MoneroCon, creating an alternative, peer-to-peer cash-to-Monero exchange using hardware modifications. (00:08:17) Monero as P2P Digital Cash - Discussion on the practical application of Monero ATMs as a Havano machine, allowing peer-to-peer trades and potential for KYC-free transactions. (00:10:08) Mexico Marketplace Potential - Interest in testing a Monero ATM at Monero Topia, allowing vendors to convert Monero to pesos easily. (00:12:20) Challenges with Hardware Setup - Guests share logistical issues in creating and setting up the ATMs with accessible kiosk hardware. (00:15:04) Digilol's Various Projects - Irem and Laurynas overview other projects, including MoneroPay and MetroNero, a POS system for Monero payments. (00:17:27) Inspiration for MoneroPay - Development of MoneroPay due to lack of suitable Monero payment processors that didn't use deprecated features like integrated addresses. (00:20:12) Functionalities of MoneroPay - MoneroPay handles incoming and outgoing payments, offering SQLite and PostgreSQL support, and minimizing maintenance issues. (00:26:43) MetroNero - Description of MetroNero as a simpler, Monero-dedicated alternative to BTC Pay Server for merchants to receive Monero. (00:28:24) Criticisms of BTC Pay Server - Technical downsides of BTC Pay Server, such as heavy resource use and invasive installation. (00:30:35) NarrowPOS and Marketplace Use - Use of MoneroPay to enable transactions in the Monero Topia marketplace and future plans to make MoneroPay integrate with existing POS systems. (00:35:07) XMR Chat for Superchats - Description of Monero Superchat and donation functionality on XMR Chat for supporting MoneroTalk. (00:37:15) Why Monero Over Other Cryptos - Guests explain Monero's benefits for their business, particularly regarding fungibility and resistance to taint tracking. (00:40:17) Monero Payment Solutions for WooCommerce - Discussion on WooCommerce plugin integration, with potential plans to make MoneroPay a plug-and-play option for WordPress sites. (00:48:55) Node Management and Privacy Concerns - Importance of running personal Monero nodes and challenges from potential malicious nodes. (00:51:36) Additional MoneroPay Developments - MoneroPay's integration with Monero Noto, helping users access transactions and connecting local Wi-Fi for fast syncing. (00:57:04) Casino Projects - Guests describe their initial interest in Monero through a casino payment processing project. (01:02:22) Interest in Rust Development for Monero - Guests express interest in Rust-based projects for Monero development. (01:06:09) Zero-Conf Transactions in MoneroPay - Plans to enable zero-confirmation transactions in MoneroPay to improve in-person transactions. (01:09:14) OpenKiosk for Kiosk Hardware - Digilol’s project OpenKiosk provides drivers for kiosk components used in Monero ATMs. (01:10:41) Closing Remarks - Final remarks from Digilol, encouraging contact for Monero-based IT services and ATM projects; excitement for Monero Topia. 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/monerotalk

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: https://x.com/ray_noones TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:18:10) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Ray. (01:12:48) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:49:06) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Doug. (01:49:47) Roger Ver on BTC. (01:51:40) XMR value proposition. (02:03:33) New getmonero.org website. (02:05:33) XMR merchant. (02:07:53) Framework compliant on-chain privacy. (02:09:11) Us dollar and its reserve currency status. (02:10:23) Rob Schneider imitates Kamala. (02:11:35) Things I’m concerned about. (02:18:58) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (03:51:32) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: Roger Ver on BTC: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/xDpn83L9jr XMR value proposition: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/NtZYPakdzO New getmonero.org website: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/AcOpbCAMcm Crypto for the homeless: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/58PmXxS30G XMR merchant: https://x.com/valvenisent/status/1850562870544912797?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Framework compliant on-chain privacy: https://x.com/monerobull/status/1851030928853762287?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Us dollar and its reserve currency status: https://x.com/berwickjeff/status/1850654473422823892?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Rob Schneider imitates Kamala: https://x.com/wallstreetsilv/status/1852712492377542836?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Rob portreyed as anti vaxxer on wikipedia: https://www.google.com/search?q=rob+schneider&oq=rob+schneider&aqs=chrome..69i57.1264j0j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Things I’m concerned about: https://x.com/wallstreetsilv/status/1852636773177753914?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw RFK working out: https://x.com/robertkennedyjr/status/1851778015593648193?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Lebron James backing Kamala: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/mike-freeman/2024/10/31/lebron-james-kamala-harris-endorsement/75972617007/ Propaganda on the Trump and Rogan podcast: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/26/trump-joe-rogan-interview-analysis Session moving bases: https://restoreprivacy.com/encrypted-messenger-session-moves-to-switzerland-amid-privacy-concerns/ CZ out of jail speech: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/10/31/cz-talks-prison-new-educational-venture-at-first-public-appearance-since-release-from-us-jail/ Trump vs Kamala Epic Rap Battle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVZtKKryjfU 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: Douglas Tuman talks with Irem and Laurynas, the creators of Digilol, a remote IT company specializing in hosting, DevOps, and cybersecurity, which accepts Monero as payment. They highlight their work on several Monero-related initiatives, including Monero Pay, a Monero payment processing platform, and Monero ATMs, designed for cash transactions. They also touch on the development of a future project called Metronero, a checkout system for merchants to easily accept Monero. Additionally, the conversation delves into the team's efforts to develop open-source software for kiosk hardware, making it easier to implement Monero ATMs and other devices that handle digital payments to foster greater adoption of Monero. TIMESTAMPS: (00:01:38) The guests introduce themselves and their work in Digilol and Monero. (00:02:06) Background on Digilol’s services and MoneroPay as a Monero payment processor. (00:05:24) Discussing the Monero ATM project. (00:09:26) Real-life challenges of building a Monero ATM. (00:13:45) Hardware challenges in building Monero ATMs. (00:15:43) Presentation of the MoneroPay software. (00:20:12) Detailed history of the MoneroPay project. (00:24:44) Introduction of MetroNero as a Monero-based checkout system and a POS alternative to BTC Pay Server. (00:27:35) Questions on BTC Pay Server’s limitations. (00:37:15) Technical discussion on supporting Monero in point-of-sale systems. (00:47:10) Malicious nodes, monitoring, and privacy within the Monero network. (00:50:23) Running your own node. (00:55:20) Monero’s advantages in privacy and usability over other cryptocurrencies. (01:03:02) Upcoming MoneroPay feature plans. (01:08:42) Discussion of the OpenKiosk project (01:10:21) Closing remarks LINKS: https://www.digilol.net/ 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/monerotalk

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: https://x.com/squad_swap https://squadswap.com/ TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:24:50) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (00:31:50) 18 scammers caught using Monero. (00:33:48) If you don’t trust the gov’t, you’re paranoid, said Saylor. (00:40:20) Movie featuring Monero. (00:55:55) Auschwitz survivor on Kamala’s comparison. (00:59:08) The new Germans are here. (01:04:34) Countries that entered Brics. (01:07:14) Pre bunking. (01:10:21) Malicious node discovered. (01:11:15) British police blocking people from the massive protest in London. (01:12:25) Tucker Carlson interview. (01:17:10) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Kushed and Forest. (02:20:21) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (03:10:14) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (04:32:27) Monerotopia Finalization NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: Trump on Joe Rogan: https://youtu.be/hBMoPUAeLnY?si=siISlShgN8M2zSMt British police blocking people from the massive protest in London: https://x.com/petersweden7/status/1850170033378296157?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Britain protest: https://x.com/petersweden7/status/1850161044418592774?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw The new Germans are here: https://x.com/namsardar/status/1850168135581622416?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw “Gender revolution”: https://x.com/rstorechildhood/status/1849325746373923253?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Pre bunking: https://x.com/donttracemebruh/status/1850134989532274894?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw If Kamala wins: https://x.com/wallstreetsilv/status/1850175570300076090?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Countries that entered Brics: https://x.com/boweschay/status/1849714653426745528?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw BRICS settlement system: https://x.com/resist05/status/1849687341247627634?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw 18 scammers caught using Monero: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/XRyzO8YwLs Kamala comparing Trump to Hitler: https://x.com/rudygiuliani/status/1849140868852191300?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Auschwitz survivor on Kamala’s comparison: https://x.com/danscavino/status/1849878810306461765?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Movie featuring Monero: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/pU9G6q1FEH Bit2me - XMR delisting: https://x.com/bit2meglobal/status/1849436524124790892?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw If you don’t trust the gov’t, you’re paranoid, said Saylor: https://x.com/adamsimecka/status/1848131598044074289?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Malicious node discovered: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/6vI8gCSPQ1 Argentina’s version to the IRS: https://x.com/beinlibertarian/status/1849047760571376081?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Trump using the military for himself?: https://x.com/vigilantfox/status/1849247231066460657?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw 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: Douglas Tuman interviews Michael Hassard, an attorney from Tor Ekeland Law known for defending clients in federal criminal trials, especially in cases involving technology and cryptocurrency. He dives into their current legal battles and discusses their defamation lawsuit against Chainalysis for falsely labeling their client’s cryptocurrency project as a scam, as well as the broader implications of government overreach in cases related to digital privacy, cryptocurrency, and open-source development. Michael provides his take on the Tornado Cash and Samaurai cases. Including how charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering are being abused by prosecutors. Tune in as they break down the intersection of law, technology, and privacy rights. Various privacy tech projects and philosophical concerns about privacy, regulation, and technology are explored throughout the spaces! TIMESTAMPS: (03:25) Intro to ChainAnalysis Defamation Case (19:18) Government overreach with cryptocurrency regulation (20:06) Main legal cases and their progression (21:15) Bitcoin Fog case deep dive (22:10) Samurai Wallet and Tornado Cash differences (33:00) Legal limitations and free speech (34:15) Discussion on cryptography regulation history (36:00) Tornado Cash ruling (38:30) Importance of financial privacy  (40:15) Developer responsibility for code misuse  (41:30) Chainalysis, government, and the private sector (46:00) Monero adoption and community growth     (48:00) Monero’s long-term future (50:06) MoneroTopia 2024 LINKS: https://x.com/mikehassard https://x.com/TorEkelandPLLC 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/monerotalk

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: https://x.com/wilderko TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:30:06) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:18:13) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Pavol Luptak. (01:58:38) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (02:01:35) Hashrate is at ATH. (02:02:32) Xmr to LTC swaps. (02:03:18) Naval says BTC is a privacy nightmare. (02:07:48) Slovak government mulls ban on mRNA vaccines. (02:09:51) Viktor Orban. (02:10:44) North Korea troops in Ukraine. (02:11:34) Italy raises crypto taxes?. (02:12:30) Biden sent $425 million to Ukraine. (02:16:38) Martial law was always the goal. (02:16:57) States track you using IMEI. (02:18:33) Police surveils your phone with geofences. (02:20:49) Roger Ver held captive. (02:24:54) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (04:03:29) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: Roger Ver held captive: https://x.com/davidshares/status/1845871876888834332?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Naval says BTC is a privacy nightmare: https://x.com/moneromatteo/status/1846173758781804613?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Police surveils your phone with geofences: https://x.com/cryptotweetie/status/1845995211719159885?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Martial law was always the goal: https://x.com/tyrannideris/status/1846246281544397307?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw States track you using IMEI: https://x.com/narodism/status/1846515492388761844?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Motion to block Roger’s extradition: https://x.com/aaronrday/status/1846289810400350286?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Xmr to LTC swaps: https://x.com/thevladcostea/status/1847378801225060360?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Italy raises crypto taxes?: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/italy-shocks-crypto-community-proposed-085944270.html Hashrate is at ATH: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/TWl8Qy0TDZ 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

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: https://x.com/xenumonero TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:14:30) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (00:16:50) Copa Monero semi finals. (00:17:00) Copa Monero. (00:18:28) At cake, you get paid in crypto. (00:18:50) Mark Rutte might start WW3. (00:22:52) Fluoride in water to make you dumber? (00:23:46) Covid mRNA heart damaged children. (00:24:30) The propaganda is working. (00:26:22) Martano church defaces my immigrant. (00:28:41) Whites will be a minority. (00:30:15) Monero is under attack. (00:42:14) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:09:45) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Xenu (01:43:18) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (02:34:48) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: Monero is under attack: https://x.com/moneromavrick/status/1843322975912706148?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Covid mRNA heart damaged children: https://x.com/censored4sure/status/1843338734143451493?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Understanding Jamtis: https://kewbit.org/understanding-jamtis-a-new-address-format-for-monero/ Copa Monero semi finals: https://x.com/copamonero/status/1844975996430147757?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Copa Monero: https://x.com/vigilantecrypto/status/1845100755499331609?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Martano church defaces my immigrant: https://x.com/wallstreetsilv/status/1845109156761465087?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw The propaganda is working: https://x.com/wallstreetsilv/status/1845041731622076853?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw At cake, you get paid in crypto: https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/1845056296766066971?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Whites will be a minority: https://x.com/evavlaar/status/1844036804510622129?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Fluoride in water to make you dumber?: https://x.com/calleymeans/status/1843469227115892949?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Mark Rutte might start WW3: https://x.com/evavlaar/status/1841198159340716061?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Mark Rutte part 2: https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/opinions_229230.htm 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 Douglas Tuman hosts a Twitter Spaces session with the community concerning Monero, its current challenges, and the upcoming MoneroTopia24 conference in Mexico City! Doug emphasizes the importance of digital cash, the MoneroTopia event, and the need for the Monero community to unite in response to an "adversarial environment," notably referencing Monero's delisting from Kraken in Europe. Vlad Costea, an early Bitcoiner, discusses Monero's importance in preserving privacy and draws parallels with other privacy technologies, while Aaron Day talks about his experiences promoting Monero and privacy coins in workshops across the U.S. We also had Tatiana, singer-songwriter who is a peace and liberty activist join us in addition to many more guests! Various privacy tech projects and philosophical concerns about privacy, regulation, and technology are explored throughout the spaces! TIMESTAMPS: (02:25) Discussion Kickoff (03:48) Monero’s Current Adversarial Environment (05:17) Vlad’s Perspective (06:38) Importance of Privacy (08:49) Privacy Magazine (10:00) Discussion on Phil Zimmerman (11:38) Tatiana Joins the Conversation (18:28) Aaron Day’s Privacy Workshops (21:30) Targeting the Right Audience (26:42) The Challenge of Onboarding (33:50) Tokenizing Assets with Zano (40:00) Political Lobbying and Privacy (45:03) Chain Analysis and Monero (01:44:37) Conversation around promoting Monero (01:58:56) Gamifying Monero? (02:12:54) Mention of Andres Enesquela hosting a Spanish component at Monerotopia (02:15:00) Discussion about integrating Monero with other apps (02:43:58) Discussion about Satoshi (02:45:52) The theme of Monerotopia is reiterated: "If we use it, we win." (02:47:00) Comment on the impact of Monero's delisting from major exchanges (02:48:35) Appreciation for regulators inadvertently pushing the Monero community to innovate and live peer-to-peer more quickly. (02:49:04) Closing remarks LINKS: https://x.com/AaronRDay https://x.com/TheVladCostea https://x.com/VigilanteCrypto https://x.com/jimpfaff https://x.com/queentatiana https://x.com/ReubenMetcalfe 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/monerotalk

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: https://x.com/anhdres https://x.com/alessandrodkt TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:22:30) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:15:53) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Alessandro and Anhdres. (02:27:51) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tux. (02:28:24) Kraken delisting XMR in Europe. (02:29:12) The IRS can trace BTC transactions. (02:30:01) Chainanalysis CEO on AI agents policing all crypto transactions. (02:32:02) Trump on crypto. (02:33:50) Monero is cracked? (02:35:48) Fluffy on XMR delisting. (02:38:04) Rino wallet is closing down. (02:41:22) Tornado Cash’s free speech rejected in court. (02:44:20) Monerotopia meme contest. (02:47:31) Another 250 mil illegal transaction using SWIFT. (02:48:29) Mexico Monero meetup. (02:49:25) Jonathan Howard. (03:00:40) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (04:11:35) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: Kraken delisting XMR in Europe: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/QCNlJUyAuc The IRS can trace BTC transactions: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/MvCQEnQNOX Chainanalysis CEO on AI agents policing all crypto transactions: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/MerY51I1q5 Monero is cracked?: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/7e6SUOnCWz Trump on crypto: https://x.com/moneromavrick/status/1840802122150899749?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Fluffy on XMR delisting: https://x.com/fluffypony/status/1841191961472229569?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Rino wallet is closing down: https://x.com/rinowallet/status/1842496279718580544?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Tornado Cash’s free speech rejected in court: https://decrypt.co/283890/tornado-cash-roman-storm-free-speech-defense Matrix confirmed: https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1841963811470705089?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Monerotopia meme contest: https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1842272243826774057?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw A bill to reform financial privacy: https://x.com/l0lal33tz/status/1842316242759348574?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Another 250 mil illegal transaction using SWIFT: https://x.com/valkenburgh/status/1841922264473755712?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Mexico Monero meetup: https://x.com/monerotalk/status/1842273716249735219?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw 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: Douglas Tuman interviews Dr. Kapil from BasicSwap and Particl to discuss advancements in decentralized exchanges, specifically focusing on Basicswap being the first and currently only bidirectional atomic swap dex involving Monero and other privacy coins. He highlights BasicSwap's unique approach, which eliminates centralized intermediaries, allowing for fully decentralized, non-custodial swaps between cryptocurrencies. Dr. Kapil also touches on the challenges of atomic swap adoption, including the need to run full nodes and the complexities of decentralized exchange setups, while teasing upcoming solutions that will make the process more user-friendly. TIMESTAMPS: (00:01:13) - Interview with Dr. Kapil begins, discussing decentralized exchanges and privacy coins. (00:03:01) - Updates on BasicSwap since Monerotopia 2023 (00:05:32) - BasicSwap expands integrations with other privacy coins (00:06:49) - The importance of having Monero off centralized exchanges (00:09:40) - Detailed explanation of how atomic swaps work at a protocol level (00:11:05) - Discussion of the decentralized peer-to-peer messaging protocol (SMSG) that powers BasicSwap (00:12:41) - Requirements for setting up BasicSwap - your own Swiss bank for Monero. (00:22:15) - Practical setup: Users can download and configure BasicSwap on Windows, Linux, or macOS. (00:44:25) - Comparison between privacy-based and surveillance-based systems (00:47:07) - Upcoming Monero updates and discussions around the impact of new full chain membership proofs. (00:49:45) - Reflection on Monerotopia 2023 and the growing privacy tech community. (00:51:29) - Cross-collaboration between privacy projects like Particl and Monero. (00:56:00) - Dr. Kapil reflects on his professional role and his involvement in privacy tech. (01:12:16) - Closing remarks LINKS: https://x.com/particlproject https://x.com/thegreatestdoc https://x.com/BasicSwapDEX 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/monerotalk

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman interviews Alaskanon, a dedicated advocate of Monero and financial sovereignty, about the growing momentum of Monero's adoption, the challenges of building a circular Monero economy, and the importance of decentralized, private digital cash. Alaskanon emphasizes how Monero stands out as the best form of private currency and draws parallels between the weakening of fiat currencies and Monero's long-term potential. The conversation also touches on the necessity of educating others about Monero's value, while highlighting the need for proactive steps toward financial freedom by adopting Monero. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:59) – Introduction to this week’s Monero Talk episode featuring an interview with "Alaskanon." (00:01:16) – Discussion begins on Monero’s adoption momentum, the need for a circular economy, and parallels between fiat currency weakening and Monero's potential. (00:01:40) – Opening conversation with Alaskanon, discussing Alaska's unique lifestyle and freedoms. (00:02:14) – Discussion on building a Monero circular economy and Monero adoption reaching a tipping point. (00:02:51) – The impact of state control over currencies and the importance of decentralized, hard assets like Monero. (00:04:21) – Analysis of global economic challenges, including inflation, recession, and currency manipulation. (00:05:14) – Monero’s role as a haven for preserving purchasing power and building an economy independent of fiat systems. (00:06:23) – Encouragement to grow the Monero community through use, communication, and encouraging merchant adoption. (00:07:31) – Mention of holding and circulating Monero to build its value, followed by lighthearted promotion of Monero-themed merchandise. (00:09:19) – Discussion about Monero Topia, its affordability, and community involvement in supporting Monero development. (00:10:58) – Reflection on the excitement and networking opportunities at Monero Topia, especially among developers. (00:11:55) – Humorous take on Monero Topia being a life-changing experience, blending religion and fun in the same sentence. (00:13:02) – A live mural artist at Monero Topia hides Monero seeds in their work, adding a gamification element. (00:13:33) – Promotion of XMR Chat and discussion on how increasing Monero usage improves the system. (00:14:12) – Discussion of Monero's technical superiority and robustness, emphasizing its unique properties like better privacy and cost-efficiency with more usage. (00:16:37) – Monero’s ability to evolve and improve through consistent, focused development on being private digital cash. (00:18:04) – Testimonials from vendors about the economic benefits of accepting Monero. (00:19:14) – Comparison between growing Monero adoption in Mexico and Argentina, with strategies for promoting Monero in specific markets. (00:21:18) – Exploration of how Monero fits into different cultural needs globally, from remittances in Mexico to privacy and currency stability in Argentina. (00:25:12) – Discussion on the increasing number of Monero transactions and how apps like XMR Chat can facilitate further growth. (00:29:01) – Technical breakdown of how Monero tail emissions impact mining, transaction fees, and long-term network security. (00:34:32) – The importance of researching and potentially adjusting tail emission rates to ensure the security of the Monero network as adoption grows. (00:41:10) – Addressing concerns around Monero's privacy and clarifying misunderstandings regarding its traceability, particularly in relation to external factors like exchanges and nodes. (00:44:48) – Explanation of how true peer-to-peer Monero transactions maintain privacy despite external traceability efforts. 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/monerotalk

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: https://x.com/MoneroNodo http://moneronodo.com TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:20:17) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (00:52:58) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Brindel and Abdullah Khan. (01:50:08) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (01:53:40) Europe Migration. (01:57:35) Reporting migrants in UK. (01:58:59) Retweeting is now a crime? (01:59:55) Over 3k euro payments banned in Netherlands. (02:01:09) Can swapping be traced? (02:02:16) Airbnb on xmrbazaar. (02:03:06) Dero maxi says xmr is obselete. (02:06:55) New rule to criminalize software devs? (02:07:31) Tornadocash ruling. (02:08:40) SEC Licensing Requiriments for Communication Protocols. (02:10:32) Satanic elites eat babies? (02:15:35) Sherri Tenpenny on a new UN document. (02:21:44) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (04:10:00) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: Retweeting is now a crime?: https://x.com/monerorev/status/1837556282439749829?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Over 3k euro payments banned in Netherlands: https://x.com/evavlaar/status/1838658089832050813?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Airbnb on xmrbazaar: https://x.com/xmrbazaar/status/1839129824918479007?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Tor and tails partnership: https://x.com/cryptonator1337/status/1839240420422758553?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw New rule to criminalize software devs?: https://x.com/l0lal33tz/status/1839427371146817583?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Tornadocash ruling: https://x.com/zackbshapiro/status/1839417680186765569?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Sherri Tenpenny on a new UN document: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAT8dqTJ6em/?igsh=aHNvcXppcTR6enNm Dero maxi says xmr is obselete: https://x.com/dhp4816/status/1839729908035268626?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Satanic elites eat babies?: https://x.com/lizcrokin/status/1839401033400803527?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw 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

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: https://x.com/CryptoTweetie https://x.com/deverickapollo/ TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:35:09) Monerotopia Price Report Segment. w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:15:25) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Csilla Brimer and Deverick. (01:44:40) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tux. (02:18:53) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (03:47:30) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: Xmrchats: https://x.com/fiatdemise/status/1833555284230291752?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Inflating BTC’s price: https://x.com/whitneywebb/status/1833584301025480723?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Delete node.moneroworld.com now: https://x.com/xmrstreet/status/1834164088215130415?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Cleaning services on xmrbazaar: https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1833692473547260160?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Much of crypto lost the cypherpunk ethos: https://x.com/jswihart/status/1834059613534093649?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Peter Thiel favoring democracies: https://x.com/whitneywebb/status/1834235096553193948?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Trump on crypto: https://x.com/erictrump/status/1834322630721122521?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw They’re eating the dogs song: https://x.com/thekiffness/status/1834585071875158502?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Was Monero really broken?: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/AgBPAyQaVx “Remigration” check from Sweden: https://x.com/wallstreetsilv/status/1834363658626863162?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw https://x.com/cloakedwireless/status/1834413853003727234?s=46 https://x.com/jeremykauffman/status/1835782658091102608?s=46 https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1835877526129815966?s=46 https://x.com/stephen19718352/status/1836066617190469661?s=46 https://x.com/gavinnewsom/status/1836188721663873324?s=46 https://x.com/monerobull/status/1836395183736250567?s=46 https://x.com/hatr/status/1836281313046700465?s=46 https://x.com/rarepassenger/status/1836438680002494687?s=46 https://x.com/mirahurley/status/1836791341214540071?s=46 https://x.com/monerorev/status/1836955007238725891?s=46 https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/1837100418809164187?s=46 https://x.com/sethforprivacy/status/1837141808381317128?s=46 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: Douglas Tuman interviews Rafael Laverde of the Crypto Vigilante to discuss Monero's role in the evolving crypto landscape. They dive into Bitcoin's loss of fungibility and the increasing programmability that makes it less private, contrasting it with Monero’s strong privacy features. The conversation explores how Monero is not only essential for anonymous transactions but also positioned as a better store of value. They also highlight Monero’s potential to drive a parallel economy, free from state surveillance, and predict its growing importance for businesses. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:54) Introduction: Opening remarks about Monero and its value as a store of value in the crypto world, featuring sponsors Cake Wallet and Stealth EX. (00:02:18) Crypto Vigilante Origins: Rafael shares how Monero inspired the formation of the Crypto Vigilante to educate people about crypto, focusing on privacy and the importance of Monero. (00:03:17) Bitcoin’s Fungibility Issues: Discussion about Bitcoin losing its fungibility, contrasting it with Monero's private, fungible nature as digital cash. (00:04:35) Monero's Superior Privacy: The conversation dives into how Bitcoin cannot achieve the same level of privacy as Monero, and how Monero was built from scratch for privacy. (00:07:24) Bitcoin’s Evolution: The Rafael explains how Bitcoin has diverged into four camps: BTC, Bitcoin Cash, Monero, and BSV, each addressing privacy and scalability differently. (00:16:09) Monero as Store of Value: Debate over Monero being not just a privacy coin but also a legitimate store of value, stronger than Bitcoin in this regard. (00:34:07) Building a Parallel Economy: Discussion about Monero's critical role in creating a parallel economy outside state surveillance, with businesses increasingly adopting Monero for private transactions. (00:47:43) Future Outlook: The Rafael predicts that companies will adopt a “Monero strategy,” realizing that Monero’s privacy and security features make it the best choice for protecting wealth. LINKS: https://x.com/vamosvigilante https://x.com/VigilanteCrypto 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/monerotalk

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman interviews ArticMine, a monero core team member and well known Monero contributor specializing in scaling and a blockchain surveillance expert. They dive into the traceability of Monero, discussing recent events around leaked Chainalysis videos. They explore how privacy features such as ring signatures, stealth addresses, and confidential transactions safeguard Monero users from blockchain surveillance. The conversation also covers the implementation of Dandelion technology, which further protects user privacy by obscuring IP addresses. Throughout, they emphasize the strengths of Monero's privacy model while addressing common misconceptions about its traceability. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:54) Introduction of ArticMine: Discussion begins with Monero core team member ArticMine, focusing on scaling, blockchain surveillance, and upcoming talks on proof-of-work sustainability. (00:03:17) Proof-of-Work Sustainability: ArticMine outlines how Monero mining can be environmentally friendly by using excess solar power or functioning as a heat source for homes. (00:07:53) Chainalysis Video Leak: The hosts start discussing the leaked Chainalysis video, celebrating Monero’s privacy strengths as praised even by the presenter in the video. (00:16:12) Blockchain Surveillance Limitations: ArticMine explains how companies like Chainalysis rely on probabilistic heuristics to track transactions, but these methods are often limited and can lead to inaccurate results. (00:34:07) Ring Signatures and Confidential Transactions: Discussion on how Monero uses ring signatures and confidential transactions to enhance privacy by obfuscating both the sender and the amount in each transaction. (00:41:13) Dandelion Protocol: ArticMine explains the role of Dandelion, a protocol that further protects privacy by obfuscating the origin IP address of Monero transactions. (00:46:40) Chainalysis Heuristics: Discussion on the data Chainalysis uses to infer patterns in Monero transactions, such as fee structures, lock times, and the number of inputs/outputs. (00:55:13) Full Chain Membership Proofs: ArticMine discusses future privacy advancements, including full-chain membership proofs that will further limit the effectiveness of Chainalysis in tracing Monero transactions. 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/monerotalk

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: https://x.com/realurbanhacker TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:17:02) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (00:19:22) Was Monero really broken? (00:20:22) Delete node.moneroworld.com now. (00:22:10) Cleaning services on xmrbazaar. (00:25:43) Debate: Harris vs Trump. (00:36:55) They’re eating the dogs song. (00:37:28) Trump on crypto. (00:38:25) “Remigration” check from Sweden. (00:40:50) Much of crypto lost the cypherpunk ethos. (00:50:40) Peter Thiel. (00:53:22) Inflating BTC’s price. (00:58:09) Xmrchats. (01:00:06) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Urban Hacker. (01:58:45) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (03:32:55) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: Xmrchats: https://x.com/fiatdemise/status/1833555284230291752?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Inflating BTC’s price: https://x.com/whitneywebb/status/1833584301025480723?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Delete node.moneroworld.com now: https://x.com/xmrstreet/status/1834164088215130415?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Cleaning services on xmrbazaar: https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1833692473547260160?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Much of crypto lost the cypherpunk ethos: https://x.com/jswihart/status/1834059613534093649?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Peter Thiel favoring democracies: https://x.com/whitneywebb/status/1834235096553193948?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Trump on crypto: https://x.com/erictrump/status/1834322630721122521?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw They’re eating the dogs song: https://x.com/thekiffness/status/1834585071875158502?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Was Monero really broken?: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/AgBPAyQaVx “Remigration” check from Sweden: https://x.com/wallstreetsilv/status/1834363658626863162?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

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate 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! TIMESTAMPS: (02:15) - Introduction of Rucknium and his contributions to Monero (07:04) - Rucknium describes his background (10:21) - A detailed comparison between Monero and Bitcoin’s privacy features (13:07) - Rucknium's involvement in the Monero community (24:01) - Discussion on Monero’s scalability, privacy, and transaction efficiency challenges (36:45) - Network privacy discussion (44:11) - Introduction of the Clover protocol (48:05) - Preview of Rucknium's MoneroTopia presentation (57:40) - Introduction to the StressNet project (01:07:26) - The need for more research and contributions in the Monero ecosystem LINKS: https://github.com/Rucknium 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/monerotalk

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: https://x.com/cryptosowle https://x.com/zanoproject TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:40:26) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:21:44) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ CryptoSowle and Gonbatfire. (02:25:55) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (02:28:22) Conor McGregor. (02:30:40) Elon Musk in politics. (02:31:51) Kamala wants to have full social media control. (02:32:36) Trevor Noah on taxing unrealized gains. (02:37:03) Jobs collapse. (02:39:35) Where we are headed. (02:41:35) Telegram forced to comply (02:45:22) Why isn’t FBI after Kayabq. (02:47:01) Donation to Xenu. (02:49:39) Chainanalysis is trying to wipe this video on Monero. (02:55:54) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (04:00:15) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: Elon Musk in politics: https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1831672345108357610?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Jobs collapse: https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1831672865508172028?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Chainanalysis is trying to wipe this video on Monero: https://x.com/monerobull/status/1831756685968548168?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Telegram forced to comply: https://x.com/tier10k/status/1831864963704746356?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Donation to Xenu: https://x.com/xenumonero/status/1831203701928722890?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Trevor Noah on taxing unrealized gains: https://x.com/historyinmemes/status/1831073450124783639?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Kamala wants to have full social media control: https://x.com/monerorev/status/1831143033342951814?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Why isn’t FBI after Kayabq: https://x.com/noseboy95/status/1831878205122474411?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Where we are headed: https://x.com/streetartutopia/status/1832389356604080631?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