Private Payments: Crypto’s Next Narrative — w/ Paul Puey of Edge | EPI 371

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Dec 6, 2025

Paul Puey, Founder and CEO of Edge Wallet, shares insights on the evolution of privacy in cryptocurrency. He discusses the resurgence of interest in privacy coins, driven by frustrations with Bitcoin's lack of privacy. Paul emphasizes Edge Wallet's pioneering integration of Monero and contrasts its default privacy with Zcash’s optional approach. He explores usability challenges with Monero, highlights the importance of enhancing point-of-sale solutions, and delves into the broader implications of macroeconomic trends on the future of privacy coins.

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INSIGHT

Privacy Season Reflects Returning Cypherpunk Demand

The recent rise in privacy coins reflects users' growing frustration with Bitcoin's lack of privacy.
Paul Puey sees this "privacy season" as a reclaiming of crypto's original cypherpunk roots.

ANECDOTE

Using Monero For Regular Purchases

Paul described buying groceries from a local vendor and paying in Monero weekly without issues.
He uses Monero personally and encourages frequent real-world use.

INSIGHT

Protocol Upgrades Made Mobile Monero Practical

Implementing Monero in a mobile wallet required constant updates to follow frequent chain changes.
Bulletproofs in 2018 significantly reduced costs and made mobile Monero practical.

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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, Douglas Tuman speaks with Paul Puey of Edge Wallet about privacy in cryptocurrency. Paul shares his journey from Dogecoin to Bitcoin, recognizing Bitcoin’s privacy issues early on, which led to his support for Monero. He discusses the rise of "privacy season," attributing increased interest in privacy coins to dissatisfaction with Bitcoin’s lack of privacy.

Paul also explains Edge Wallet’s integration of Monero in 2018 and contrasts Monero’s mandatory privacy with Zcash’s optional model. The conversation covers usability challenges with Monero, such as transaction finality, and touches on the need for better point-of-sale solutions to drive crypto adoption. Paul also highlights Edge Wallet's new integration of XANO for private Bitcoin transactions and discusses the potential impact of macroeconomic trends on the crypto market, especially privacy coins.

TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00:58) – Privacy Season is Here
(00:04:00) – Using Monero in Daily Life
(00:06:40) – Edge Wallet’s Role in the Monero Community
(00:08:00) – Early Edge Integration of Monero
(00:13:45) – Bitcoin Privacy vs. Monero Privacy
(00:16:20) – Zcash’s Early Usability Issues
(00:18:30) – Monero vs Zcash: Philosophy & UX
(00:23:50) – Proof-of-Stake Debate
(00:26:50) – Zuko Conversation & Community Dynamics
(00:31:00) – FCMP: The Future of Monero Privacy
(00:33:10) – Light Wallet Servers Get Major Privacy Boost
(00:35:50) – Biggest Monero Hard Fork Ever
(00:47:30) – Best Coins for Payments
(01:10:25) – Privacy Season Outlook
(01:14:05) – Monero as the Ultimate Hedge
(01:16:10) – Final Wrap-Up

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