

Monero Talk
Monero Talk
Monero Talk broadcasts weekly conversations on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/monerotalk) with topical guests to understand what the Monero cryptocurrency is today and what it hopes to become.
We strive to give birth to new Monero users by simply reporting on the facts in our search to answer the question--Is Monero the truest cryptocurrency of them all? In staying true to the Monero ethos, we aim to always be skeptical. While we are Monero Talk by name, and Monero devotees at heart, the intention of the show is to ultimately discover and support the one blockchain that is most aligned with the original cypherpunk and crypto-anarchist ideals that cryptocurrency was born from. And the one that is most likely to succeed at becoming true digital cash. So far, we believe Monero is the one.
Guests include:
The developers and researchers working on the open source core protocol and the cryptography behind it;
The people building the projects and infrastructure supporting the protocol;
Privacy advocates and people building privacy enhancing technologies;
Analysts and investors speculating on Monero's growth;
Journalists and pundits weighing in on Monero's place in the crypto-sphere; and
Respected (sometimes controversial) contributors and community members.
If you enjoyed the show & would like to support us, a donation of any size would be greatly appreciated and would mean so much!
Monero (XMR) Donation Address:
88MWhce9wToCCENbRgfZ6X54Dx8HF4bYY79YkYN9nXeqCDmykzXuq48HWe6k9eZDkA4iYpLbTsvpXPnAGCALHTTMLUp8cWi
We strive to give birth to new Monero users by simply reporting on the facts in our search to answer the question--Is Monero the truest cryptocurrency of them all? In staying true to the Monero ethos, we aim to always be skeptical. While we are Monero Talk by name, and Monero devotees at heart, the intention of the show is to ultimately discover and support the one blockchain that is most aligned with the original cypherpunk and crypto-anarchist ideals that cryptocurrency was born from. And the one that is most likely to succeed at becoming true digital cash. So far, we believe Monero is the one.
Guests include:
The developers and researchers working on the open source core protocol and the cryptography behind it;
The people building the projects and infrastructure supporting the protocol;
Privacy advocates and people building privacy enhancing technologies;
Analysts and investors speculating on Monero's growth;
Journalists and pundits weighing in on Monero's place in the crypto-sphere; and
Respected (sometimes controversial) contributors and community members.
If you enjoyed the show & would like to support us, a donation of any size would be greatly appreciated and would mean so much!
Monero (XMR) Donation Address:
88MWhce9wToCCENbRgfZ6X54Dx8HF4bYY79YkYN9nXeqCDmykzXuq48HWe6k9eZDkA4iYpLbTsvpXPnAGCALHTTMLUp8cWi
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Dec 7, 2025 • 3h 49min
MoneroTopia26 speaker Aaron Day + Price, News of the week & More! | EPI 242
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OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate
GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/AaronRDay
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:15:05) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Aaron day.
(01:06:58) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:57:59) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Doug.
(01:58:25) Poland's presidente vetoes the mica bill.
(01:59:05) Why Cap Monero block size at 32mb.
(02:00:13) Dangerous stuff.
(02:02:10) Degen News Post.
(02:03:52) Jeffro256 proposal.
(02:04:40) Monero Holiday meetup.
(02:07:20) Apartment rente in Asunción with XMR.
(02:12:46) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(03:48:51) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
https://x.com/martiniguyyt/status/1995839114147442786?s=46
https://x.com/schmidt1024/status/1996123107518509470?s=46
https://x.com/theahmadosman/status/1996644707817205980?s=46
https://x.com/cryptotea/status/1997085040916713650?s=46
https://x.com/bitcoinnews/status/1996982656282542335?s=46
https://x.com/degeneratenews/status/1996932327809712602?s=46
https://x.com/monero/status/1993768735488766273?s=46
https://x.com/webwipemedown/status/1997027383791309212?s=46&t=WeY1AyuT6Ir1FNBKKq_Beg
https://x.com/wilderko/status/1997244694305079297?s=46&t=WeY1AyuT6Ir1FNBKKq_Beg
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

Dec 6, 2025 • 1h 18min
Private Payments: Crypto’s Next Narrative — w/ Paul Puey of Edge | EPI 371
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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
GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/paullinator
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!

Dec 1, 2025 • 1h 26min
What’s Next for Privacy Season? w/ Joel Valenzuela | EPI 370
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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, Douglas Tuman chats with Joel Valenzuela, a blockchain advocate and business development professional for Dash, about the renewed interest in privacy coins, or what they call "privacy season."
They dive into the roles of Monero and Zcash, noting Zcash’s recent price jump and how it has reignited tribal debates. Joel argues that Zcash is now a stronger hedge for Monero than Bitcoin, given their differing approaches to privacy and governance. The conversation also touches on how holding multiple crypto assets shapes market psychology, contrasts Monero’s strict "private by default" model with Zcash’s more exchange-friendly design, and explores the shifting exchange landscape with platforms relisting privacy coins.
They discuss upcoming technical upgrades, including Zcash’s Tachyon and Monero’s FCMP++, and highlight how Litecoin leads non-Bitcoin payment volume while Monero dominates privacy-by-default transactions. The episode wraps up with price predictions for Monero and Zcash, along with a focus on the importance of real-world adoption, such as using Monero for everyday purchases.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:01:20) – Privacy season and community optimism
(00:06:57) – Discussion on Monero “Street price” and centralized exchange impact
(00:09:29) – Legal and regulatory climate for crypto: coin listings, Trump, pardons
(00:15:43) – Zcash’s institutional lobbying advantage vs. Monero’s grassroots approach
(00:25:03) – ETFs as potential co-optation vectors; Monero as “last crypto standing”
(00:31:07) – Zcash roadmap, proof of work debate, shielded address adoption vs. transparent
(00:45:15) – Exchange relistings (Dash, Korea/Japan); changing regulatory risk
(00:53:30) – Hope for Monero relistings?; Sarai DEX, THORChain, and Maya Protocol
(01:01:27) – Litecoin’s MimbleWimble (MWEB); "Privacy Season" outlook
(01:11:10) – Ranking private coins by real usage: Monero #1, then Zcash vs. Dash?
(01:13:19) – Price speculation: Monero, Zcash, Dash, Firo, Ycash predictions
(01:22:40) – Closing remarks
GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/TheDesertLynx
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!

Nov 23, 2025 • 2h 38min
MoneroTopia26 privacy tech sponsor CypherGoat + Price, News! | EPI 241
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OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate
GUEST LINKS:
https://cyphergoat.com
https://x.com/cyphergoatcom
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:15:10) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ 4rkal.
(00:33:40) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:30:27) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(02:06:01) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony.
(02:06:43) Monero Node RPC Endpoints Now have 100% Fuzzing Coverage.
(02:08:27) CypherGoat.
(02:08:54) XMR #1 used currency for October on ShopinBit.
(02:09:42) Monero GUI 0.18.4.4 released.
(02:10:05) Why Monero over BTC.
(02:1 1:42) NYC Math Tutor Accepting Monero.
(02:12:16) PrivacyGateway.io.
(02:13:12) Monero is getting harder to access.
(02:14:45) BinanceUS post.
(02:15:18) Nikita Zhavoronkov.
(02:16:12) Tracelon Uses Crescent Discovery for Their Monero Investigations.
(02:16:52) Epstein's Influence on BTC Early Development.
(02:19:49) Parallel Mike post.
(02:20:17) FCMP++ stressnet (v1.5) is almost done.
(02:20:36) Monero ASIC.
(02:25:58) Gabril Custodiet post.
(02:37:30) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
Monero node RPC codebase improvement: https://www.privacyguides.org/news/2025/11/21/monero-node-rpc-codebase-gets-improved-fuzzing-coverage/
Magic grant xmr node: https://magicgrants.org/2025/11/17/Monero-RPC-Fuzzing
Xmr news: https://cyphergoat.com/this-week-in-monero/issue-11
Shopinbit stats: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/oTAhEdbPWz
Xmr traceability article: https://moonstoneresearch.com/2024/07/17/Tracelon-Uses-Crescent-Discovery.html
Monero gui 0.18.4.4 Fluorine Fermi released: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/nocCOMHgQU
New to xmr, why is it better than btc?: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/SYZ2MlIeYG
Math tutor accepting xmr in NYC: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/fiehDCWIDj
New xmr swap: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/gxYW73GLh1
Xmr automated DCA: https://x.com/babysolo_/status/1990155915635429477?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Binance and cypherpunks: https://x.com/binanceus/status/1990182752558428565?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Crypto money laundering?: https://x.com/l0lal33tz/status/1990742835142832206?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Privacy watch: https://x.com/nikzh/status/1990826605346742399?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Xmr price drop: https://x.com/tuxpizza/status/1991022871775412335?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Btc devs sentence: https://x.com/watchmanprivacy/status/1991272006680211606?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
More on Tornado Cash/Samourai wallet: https://x.com/l0lal33tz/status/1991498131150876980?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Why the market crashed?: https://x.com/cryptomanran/status/1991823369453351261?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
ASICS issue: https://x.com/monerobull/status/1991943917252825093?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
FCMP++ alpha stressnet: https://x.com/schmidt1024/status/1991565606940991927?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Ray Dalio on BTC: https://x.com/deitaone/status/1991499993325170896?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
BTC and Epstein: https://x.com/parallel_mike/status/1991097932607873238?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
SPONSORS:
PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/
GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com
NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io
XMR.BAR: https://xmr.bar
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow!
XMRtopia TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia
XMRtopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social
ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE
WEBSITE: monerotopia.com
CONTACT: monerotopia@protonmail.com
MASTADON: @Monerotopia@mastodon.social
MONERO.TOWN https://monero.town/u/monerotopia
Get Social with us:
X: https://twitter.com/monerotopia
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotopia
DOUGLAS: https://twitter.com/douglastuman
SUNITA: https://twitter.com/sunchakr
TUX: https://twitter.com/tuxpizza

Nov 21, 2025 • 56min
Mexico City Protests - Derrick Broze Explains What's Happening and Where Monero(Topia) May Fit In 📱| EPI 369
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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk Douglas Tuman hosts a wide-ranging conversation with Derrick Broze about the recent protests in Mexico, how online misinformation distorted the events, and what life on the ground actually looks like. Derrick explains the context surrounding the assassination of Mayor Carlos Manzo, the peaceful protests that followed, and why viral clips falsely suggested a nationwide uprising.
The episode also spotlights two upcoming freedom-focused gatherings—Derrick’s People’s Reset conference in Morelia and MoneroTopia in Mexico City. They also explore the growing momentum behind privacy coins.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:02:57) Discussion: misinformation & propaganda about Mexico
(00:03:21) Background: Mexican protests, culture of activism
(00:05:55) Assassination of Urapán mayor – context & impact
(00:08:40) Mexico City protest details – what actually happened
(00:10:53) Internet exaggerations & viral misinformation
(00:11:11) Advice for travelers attending MoneroTopia in Mexico City
(00:13:16) Who is protesting? Demographics & ideologies
(00:15:16) How to connect voluntarism/libertarian ideas with Mexican activists
(00:18:47) Growing local networks & outreach in Mexico
(00:23:35) Billionaire Salinas, Supreme Court dispute, and political tension
(00:27:42) Overview of “The People’s Reset” conference
(00:33:36) Collaboration between People’s Reset & MoneroTopia
(00:36:35) Discussion shifts to Monero security FUD & Qubic controversy
(00:40:34) How the attack failed & benefits for Monero development
(00:46:11) Avoiding maximalism & supporting privacy tech collaboratively
(00:49:57) XMR Bazaar growth & upcoming multi-privacy-coin marketplace
(00:52:32) Closing remarks
GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/dbrozelivefree
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!

Nov 17, 2025 • 3h 47min
MoneroTopia26 speakers İrem Kuyucu & Laurynas Četyrkinas + Price, News! | EPI 240
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OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate
GUEST LINKS:
Web: https://www.digilol.net
X: https://x.com/digilolnet
Web: https://www.rastersec.com
X: https://x.com/RasterSec_com
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:08:40) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Laurynas and Irem.
(01:09:09) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(02:09:55) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony.
(02:13:23) Automobile for XMR.
(02:16:42) Six pack over six bitcoin.
(02:21:31) ZEC sub moderator is attacking XMR.
(02:22:41) Looking for good devs.
(02:23:55) Running a local node for the first time.
(02:24:34) $64 Million dollars Worth of bitcoin.
(02:24:59) This why they hate Monero.
(02:25:18) Tyler Post.
(02:27:33) Erik Voorhees post.
(02:28:04) L0la L33tz post.
(02:42:15) Haveno.
(02:42:57) Harvard University and the Bitcoin.
(02:47:49) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(03:46:18) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
SPONSORS:
PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/
GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com
NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io
XMR.BAR: https://xmr.bar
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow!
XMRtopia TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia
XMRtopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social
ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE
WEBSITE: monerotopia.com
CONTACT: monerotopia@protonmail.com
MASTADON: @Monerotopia@mastodon.social
MONERO.TOWN https://monero.town/u/monerotopia
Get Social with us:
X: https://twitter.com/monerotopia
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotopia
DOUGLAS: https://twitter.com/douglastuman
SUNITA: https://twitter.com/sunchakr
TUX: https://twitter.com/tuxpizza

Nov 16, 2025 • 2h 30min
The True Value of Monero with John Gotts of Digital Gold Talk | EPI 368
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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode, Douglas Tuman meets with John Gotts, host of the fast-rising "Digital Gold Talk" podcast. John’s show has been drawing millions of weekly views and has earned a reputation for moving markets overnight—often sending the coins he evaluates soaring. Together, they dive into Monero and its mission as unstoppable digital cash and the technical features that set it apart. John also breaks down his Digital Gold Standard Benchmark and why it puts Monero’s “fair value” over seven times its current price.
As they talk, Monero’s price climbs in real time, ultimately hitting the symbolic $420 mark live. John outlines his upcoming fund ecosystem aimed at supporting undervalued crypto networks, including major grant funding for Monero development, and he and Doug make plans for future collaborations.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:01:50) Introduction of John Gotts, his podcast, and background
(00:10:39) Discussion on Zcash and Monero market values
(00:16:35) Monero's decentralized development funding
(00:20:03) Monero's Technical Features as "Unstoppable Digital Cash"
(00:30:43) Monero's Origins and Development
(00:37:24) Attempted 51% attack on Monero and its defense
(00:42:38) Monero’s ecosystem and its growth
(00:51:18) Canadian truckers' protest and Monero’s use in real-world scenarios
(00:47:45) Monero's Resilience Despite Delistings & Real World Use
(01:30:47) John's Investment Fund Plans for Monero
(01:39:43) Real-Time Price Movement During the Conversation
(01:48:31) Upcoming Monerotopia Conference and Future Collaboration
(02:07:43) John's Background in Crypto Regulation
(02:23:24) Closing Remarks
GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/DigitalGoldTalk
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.
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Nov 9, 2025 • 3h 28min
SimpleXChat on Monero + Price and More! | EPI 239
Explore the world of privacy with discussions on Monero's price targets and market trends. Learn about exciting features like tipping and notifications in XMR Chat. Discover the origins and economics behind SimpleX, including a deep dive into voucher mechanics for funding. Hear about the contrasting strategies of Monero vs. Zcash and the importance of legal advocacy in the crypto space. Plus, insights from live audience Q&A sessions and plans for future community engagement.

Nov 7, 2025 • 30min
1 Million Downloads! Vik Sharma on Cake Wallet, Monero, and the Rise of “Privacy Coins” | EPI 367
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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, Douglas Tuman chats with Vik Sharma, founder of Cake Wallet, about the wallet's milestone of 1 million downloads and 450,000 monthly active users. Vik shares how Cake Wallet, initially a Monero-only wallet, has expanded to support Bitcoin, Litecoin, and more—while staying true to its open-source and privacy-focused roots.
The conversation covers Cake Wallet's relationship with the Monero community, privacy coins' growing attention (especially Zcash), and why Monero remains the preferred choice for actual use. The episode wraps up with thoughts on how Monero can stay ahead in the privacy space and the goal of creating a global peer-to-peer economy where people can "live off Monero."
TIMESTAMPS:
(01:00) – Doug welcomes Vik, founder of Cake Wallet.
(02:30) – Cake Wallet reaches 1 million downloads and 450,000 active users per month.
(05:40) – Open-source principles, focus on digital cash, and Vik’s early involvement in the Monero community.
(09:00) – Balancing Monero loyalty with multi-coin inclusion; navigating community feedback.
(13:00) – Privacy coin landscape discussion — Monero vs. Zcash attention and adoption.
(16:30) – Monero’s advantages, real world use, and vendor integrations.
(21:10) – Monero ecosystem growth — FCMPs, atomic swaps, Thorchain, new vendor adoption.
(26:50) – Vision for the future: living fully on Monero through a global P2P marketplace.
(28:10) – Closing remarks
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Nov 2, 2025 • 3h 43min
Spirobel on Monero being ahead of Zcash in scaling privacy + Price, News & More! | EPI 238
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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:11:17) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Spirobel.
(01:19:53) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdy.
(02:15:26) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Doug.
(02:16:19) $1M $ZEC short.
(02:17:02) What CBDC represents.
(02:18:20) MoneroToshi1k post.
(02:18:42) ChatControl has been withdrawn by the Danish EU Presideny.
(02:19:43) Simplex Chat network needs decentralized blockchain.
(02:27:05) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(03:42:19) Monerotopia Finalization.
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