Why Monero

Episode Notes Today's episode features an overview of the fundamentals between Bitcoin and Monero. Using bitcoin as a benchmark, Seth and I discuss the specifics of Monero that allow it to hold its weight against bitcoin, ranging from its superiority as a medium of exchange to a prospective store of value. This is an excellent episode to review if you're interested in monero's unique privacy tools and how it's other attributes allow it to be a strong, scarce alternative to bitcoin in an increasingly un-private world. If you enjoyed this content and would like to see the show continue, please consider donating some piconeros (XMR) to the show. Our OpenAlias is WhyMoneroPodcast.com or via the subaddress at 883Zx5aiQxeegqCCTVYQcf7BNuu2jhd4H5gRqUaA9XxndZJwxXwbHcXVXdhym8W7bUDxevfTWgYCvGbFZGX7b2yjJSYxpyV Show Notes Guide to Monero Mining: https://sethsimmons.me/guides/mining-monero/ Guide to Running a Monero Node: https://sethsimmons.me/guides/run-a-monero-node/ Guide on how YOU can Contribute to Monero: https://sethsimmons.me/posts/contributing-to-monero/ The Strange Birth & History of Monero, Part I: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/3f2fpd/the_strange_birth_history_of_monero_part_i_wtf_is/ The Strange Birth & History of Monero, Part II: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/5h15rh/the_strange_birth_history_of_monero_part_ii/ The Strange Birth & History of Monero, Part III: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/5hhpzq/the_strange_birth_history_of_monero_part_iii/ The Strange Birth & History of Monero, Part IV: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/5hvwu8/the_strange_birth_history_of_monero_part_iv/ Comparing Bitcoin Privacy vs. Monero's Privacy: https://sethsimmons.me/posts/comparing-private-spends/#comparing-size-and-cost FluffyPony on Monero Supply Audit: https://twitter.com/fluffypony/status/1292032287396306944 GetMonero.org Supply Auditability Artcle: https://web.getmonero.org/2020/01/17/auditability.html Video w/ FluffyPony regarding the Supply Auditability of Monero: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=meDkx6gRPMg Seth Simmon's Privacy Podcast - 'Opt Out' - https://www.optoutpod.com/ To reach Seth, see: https://sethsimmons.me/about/#how-to-contact-me

Today's episode features a discussion on BTC/XMR maximalism, sovereignty, the importance of maintaining financial privacy through the use of KYC-free bitcoin, privacy-enhancing tools and monero, and why private individuals mining bitcoin is important and possible. Check out Diverter on Twitter at @Diverter_NoKYC, as well as his website with a host of articles on how to enhance your own privacy at https://diverter.hostyourown.tools. Please consider donating BTC or XMR through his website to support his efforts in spreading this important information. A special thank you to @Diverter_NoKYC for coming on the show and discussing. WhyMonero's recurring expenses are increasing. If you would like to support the show, please consider donating XMR to the Podcast: 883Zx5aiQxeegqCCTVYQcf7BNuu2jhd4H5gRqUaA9XxndZJwxXwbHcXVXdhym8W7bUDxevfTWgYCvGbFZGX7b2yjJSYxpyV

Episode Notes Today's episode explores bitcoin fungibility through the 'Bitcoin Fungibility Graveyard' with Seth Simmons. We cover Monero, Haveno (a monero-first DEX), and the newly announced Crypto Council for Innovation. The episode addresses and explores the increasing KYC/AML issues bitcoin is experiencing, and how bitcoin privacy tools and monero is fighting to restore the idea of a sovereign, cypherpunk money. Our recurring expenses are increasing. If you would like to support the show, please consider donating to the Podcast: 883Zx5aiQxeegqCCTVYQcf7BNuu2jhd4H5gRqUaA9XxndZJwxXwbHcXVXdhym8W7bUDxevfTWgYCvGbFZGX7b2yjJSYxpyV A big thank you to Seth Simmons and all of his research and work in the space.

Episode Notes Today's show dives into RandomX, Monero's decentralized, ASIC-resistant Proof-of-Work (PoW) mining algorithm optimized for general purpose CPUs, with developer Howard Chu. The episode addresses the centralization issues of bitcoin's Sha-2 mining, and how RandomX serves to provide a truly decentralized solution for mining for the People. Toward the middle of the episode, Howard references a link, provided here regarding Bitcoin regulation and censorship: https://t.co/YBZEcLkJnu?amp=1 If you would like to support the show, please consider donating via the Podcast's public view key: 883Zx5aiQxeegqCCTVYQcf7BNuu2jhd4H5gRqUaA9XxndZJwxXwbHcXVXdhym8W7bUDxevfTWgYCvGbFZGX7b2yjJSYxpyV A big thank you to Howard Chu and all of his work in the space.

Episode Notes This episode is an open discussion with Adam Ficsor on the upcoming 2.0 version of Wasabi Wallet, alongside a discussion on bitcoin privacy and CoinJoin.

Episode Notes This episode is an open discussion with CakeWallet founder Vik Sharma as we discuss Bitcoin, Monero and Cakewallet.

This short, pilot episode covers the goal and mission of the podcast.