

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:
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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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Oct 28, 2025 • 1h 53min
The Privacy Coin Surge: How Monero, Zcash, and Others Are Competing — w/ Diego Salazar | EPI 366
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TODAY'S SHOW: This episode of Monero Talk features the CypherStack team — CEO Diego Salazar and mathematicians Brandon “Surae” Goodell and Luke — for a deep dive into Monero’s Full Chain Membership Proofs (FCMPs) and how they compare to Zcash.
CypherStack is a privacy-focused research and development company behind Stack Wallet. Diego handles strategy while Brandon and Luke lead the mathematical research for Monero. They discussed their contributions to FCMPs, a major upgrade aimed at improving Monero’s privacy and scalability. While critics from the Zcash community call FCMPs “unproven,” the team explained that it uses well-established mathematics, not untested theory.
They also compared Monero’s community-driven model with Zcash’s corporate structure, noting strengths and trade-offs in both approaches. Despite praising Zcash’s Halo 2 privacy tech, they argue Monero’s privacy-by-default design gives it a real-world edge.On timelines, Diego said FCMPs are “three steps from the finish line” but still tackling technical challenges. The episode ends with a candid look at funding struggles in open-source development and a call for continued community support.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:01:22 - Introductions of Diego, Brandon, and Luke and discussion about the first Monero conference in 2017
00:08:18 - Diego explains Full Chain Membership Proofs (FCMPs)
00:12:43 - Discussion about "moon math" and the comparison between Monero and Zcash's mathematical approaches
00:27:38 - Brandon begins telling the Zcash origin story and trusted setup ceremony
00:47:10 - Comparison of Monero and Zcash projects
01:08:22 - Diego discusses what Monero needs to do to maintain its lead
01:32:44 - Discussion of interesting privacy tech projects outside of Monero
01:41:10 - Conversation about funding for Monero development
01:49:30 - Closing remarks and discussion about Monero Topia conference
GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/thatonesalazar
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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!

Oct 26, 2025 • 3h 24min
MoneroTopia EPI 237! Price, News of the week & MUCH More! | EPI 237
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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Intro.
(00:27:23) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:51:52) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Doug.
(01:52:55) The Meritocrat post.
(01:55:18) Boog900 proposal to work full-time on XMR dev.
(01:56:25) XMRbazaar update.
(01:57:25) Trump Pardons Binance Founder.
(02:05:09) ZachXBT post.
(02:06:15) Monero Research Lab Stressnet update.
(02:08:19) Monero is coming to THORChain.
(02:09:40) Monero gets a mention.
(02:15:44) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(03:23:05) Monerotopia Final.
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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
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ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE
WEBSITE: monerotopia.com
CONTACT: monerotopia@protonmail.com
MASTADON: @Monerotopia@mastodon.social
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Get Social with us:
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Oct 24, 2025 • 1h 9min
JP of THORChain on Becoming the Decentralized On-Ramp Monero Needs | EPI 365
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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, Douglas Tuman talks with JP from THORChain to discuss the project’s renewed effort to integrate Monero (XMR) into its decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol. JP explains why an earlier 2022–2023 integration attempt stalled due to limitations in Monero's old multisig system and security concerns, and reveals THORChain is now developing a new threshold signature scheme to make Monero swaps trust-minimized and scalable. He outlines an expected rollout through the Vultisig wallet, stagenet, and finally mainnet by Q1 2025.
The conversation explores the role of privacy in crypto, competition and collaboration with projects like Serai and Haven, and THORChain’s return to its core mission as a decentralized custodian network. JP emphasizes Monero's importance for financial sovereignty and future AI-driven economies, and invites the Monero community to contribute to the integration effort.
TIMESTAMPS:
(01:15:00) - Guest introduction and discussion about Monero and Thorchain.
(02:18:00) - Thorchain's development and multi-sig technology.
(05:00:00) - Discussion on Thorchain's decentralized liquidity pool network.
(08:50:00) - The Haven team and potential Monero integration with Thorchain.
(10:49:00) - Updates on the threshold signature scheme for Monero.
(12:07:00) - Timeline for implementing Monero on Thorchain.
(13:24:00) - Monero as digital cash and its privacy benefits over Bitcoin and Zcash.
(16:51:00) - Zcash's privacy model compared to Monero's.
(18:25:00) - Monero's place in decentralized exchange systems.
(19:28:00) - How decentralized exchanges like Thorchain compare with centralized ones.
(21:02:00) - Monero's liquidity challenges and efforts to improve.
(23:21:00) - Competition between Thorchain and Serai (Luke Parker’s project).
(26:36:00) - Encouragement for more people to contribute to Monero's ecosystem.
(29:39:00) - Shift from private key-based wallets to threshold signature wallets.
(32:15:00) - Open-source commitment and possible collaboration with Sarai on threshold signature schemes.
(35:00:00) - Building for Monero: Threshold signature libraries and their future.
(38:28:00) - Making Thorchain more accessible for Monero integration.
(39:01:00) - Current progress on Monero integration and Thorchain’s roadmap.
(42:42:00) - Monero’s potential future with decentralized exchanges.
(45:58:00) - Thorchain's liquidity model and rebuilding after setbacks.
(49:36:00) - Thorchain’s expansion and lending features.
(51:33:00) - The future of Thorchain and its role in the decentralized finance space.
(54:29:00) - Deflationary mechanics of Thorchain’s native token, Rune.
(57:33:00) - Building a seamless wallet experience for Monero users within Thorchain.
(01:00:29) - The resilience of Thorchain and Monero’s synergy.
(01:02:09) - Onboarding new users and the balance between decentralization and user accessibility.
(01:05:55) - Closing remarks: Cypherpunk roots and the future of Monero and Thorchain.
GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/jpthor
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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!

Oct 19, 2025 • 2h 10min
MoneroTopia Episode 236 | Price, News, and MUCH MORE!
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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Intro.
(00:29:09) Monerotopia News Segment
(00:29:58) Cake Wallet Upgrade
(00:31:07) Monero Research Lab post
(00:33:15) Tracy Truman Post
(00:34:37) Jack Dorsey Quote
(00:37:22) XMR chat upgrade
(00:38:00) Monero Legacy texture on Minecraft
(00:38:22) Luke Parker post
(00:39:26) Untraceable post
(00:40:29) JPthor post
(00:41:35) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ bawdy
(01:20:55) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment
(02:09:47) Monerotopia Finalization
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
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https://x.com/jack/status/1978862368797893063?s=46
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SPONSORS:
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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
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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:
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TUX: https://twitter.com/tuxpizza

Oct 16, 2025 • 1h 46min
Juraj Bednar on Monero & Zcash | EPI 364
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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, host Douglas Tuman speaks with Juraj, a self-described “shaman” of the crypto world who bridges different blockchain communities. Together, they dive into the contrasts and common ground between Monero and Zcash, exploring both the technical and cultural dynamics of the leading privacy coins.
Juraj discusses Zcash’s growing DEX integrations through Zashi Wallet and Near Intents, while Doug shares his experience with a failed swap attempt. They compare this with Monero’s ongoing DEX efforts like Sarai and potential Thorchain integration, highlighting the shared goal of improving usability and interoperability.
The two also unpack each project’s funding models, mining approaches, and community cultures, debating decentralization, security, and the future of privacy in crypto. Juraj emphasizes that real adoption often depends more on social dynamics than technical merit, and that long-term holders give privacy coins their true value.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:01:30) – Guest Introduction
(00:07:30) – Belief Systems and Skin in the Game
(00:11:35)– Network Effects and Zashi Wallet Overview
(00:16:31) – DEX Integrations and Wallet Usability
(00:24:00) – User Experience and Transaction Issues
(00:29:05) – Zcash vs. Monero Ecosystem Differences
(00:36:14) – Exchange Delistings and Peer-to-Peer Resilience
(00:42:48) – Decentralization vs. Accessibility
(00:49:26) – Normies, Adoption, and Investment Risk
(00:54:23) – Privacy Comes from Value at Rest
(00:59:32) – Monero’s Stickiness and Tail Emission
(01:03:40) – Zcash’s Network Sustainability Mechanism
(01:07:22) – Community Relations and MoneroTopia Event
(01:12:13) – Private-by-Default and Protocol Evolution
(01:16:18) – Proof-of-Stake, Security Models, and Hybrid Systems
(01:20:01) – ASIC Resistance and Network Vulnerabilities
(01:24:36) – Permissionless Mining and Cypherpunk Ideals
(01:24:26) – Debate on ASIC Resistance vs. Proof-of-Stake
(01:25:24) – Permissionless Mining & Cypherpunk Ideals
(01:27:00)– Closing Thoughts
GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/@jurbed
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!

Oct 12, 2025 • 2h 58min
Selling land for Monero w/ HappyLanding25! | EPI 235
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OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate
GUEST LINKS:
https://xmrbazaar.com/user/HappyLanding25/
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:38:55) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ bawdyanarchist.
(01:32:08) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ K.
(02:13:52) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony.
(02:16:07) JapanLand.net
(02:16:59) Zcash stats.
(02:17:12) Naval post.
(02:17:45) Is MiningPoolStats trying to hide XMR?
(02:18:40) XMR in Berlin.
(02:19:32) Jacob King post.
(02:22:00) Bitcoin Jesus
(02:24:23) XMR.
(02:25:50) Odysee Blockchain.
(02:28:19) Thorchain and XMR.
(02:28:34) John Foss post.
(02:31:28) Cake Wallet.
(02:33:07) September payment statistics.
(02:33:51) Erik post.
(02:40:40) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage.
(02:57:12) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
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https://x.com/doingfedtime/status/1975625958909739177?s=46
https://x.com/monero/status/1975634238159642815?s=46
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SPONSORS:
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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:
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INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotopia
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TUX: https://twitter.com/tuxpizza

Oct 5, 2025 • 3h 38min
MoneroTopia Episode 234! | Price, News & MUCH MORE!
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OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate
GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/repeal19thUSA
https://x.com/iMichaelTen
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduciton.
(00:25:53) Monerotopia Price Report Segment.
(01:14:39) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tux.
(01:15:02) Untraceable post.
(01:15:55) Digital ID + DNA sequenced at birht.
(01:16:45) LNVPN
(01:17:37) Exitnode thread.
(01:18:35) Roman Storm files motion for acquittal on all counts.
(01:19:21) NY launches pilot program.
(01:20:25) Steven Pruitt.
(01:23:32) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(01:44:09) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Alaskanon and shortwavesurfer.
(03:37:03) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
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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:
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Oct 3, 2025 • 1h 25min
Monero FCMP++ and CARROT Stressnet Goes Live Oct 3 w/ Dev Jeffro256 | EPI 363
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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, host Douglas Tuman interviews Monero developer Jeffro256. They dive into Monero’s upcoming Carrot protocol upgrade and Full Chain Membership Proofs (FCMP++), two major advancements in privacy and security.
Jeff shares his path into Monero, from early mining experiments in 2017 to contributing as a developer. He explains how Carrot fixes vulnerabilities like the burning bug and Janus attack, while adding features such as outgoing view keys and offline address generation.
The conversation then shifts to FCMP++, with a stress test network launching soon. This upgrade will expand Monero’s anonymity set from 16 to around 150 million—an unprecedented leap in privacy. They also cover Monero’s response to recent Qubic mining attacks, Tevador’s “publish or perish” proposal, comparisons with other privacy coins like Zcash, and future directions including quantum resistance and confidential assets.
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Coming soon!
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Sep 28, 2025 • 3h 12min
MoneroTopia Episode 233! | Price, News & MUCH MORE!
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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:28:55) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony.
(00:41:25) Digital Goods that popular among Monero User.
(00:42:03) How to get into XMR.
(00:45:21) Monero-Oxide Bug Bounty.
(00:46:37) MoneroKon in 2026.
(00:47:59) BTC open your eyes.
(00:49:41) How risky is Monero?
(00:51:46) Qubic.
(00:52:49) Mining Pool stats.
(00:54:59) Monero Received Nearly $1m donations in 2025.
(00:57:15) Mark of the beast UK.
(01:03:39) Netanyahu
(01:09:42) Trump signed executive order making TikTok deal oficial.
(01:17:01) New social media Monnet.
(01:17:48) HealthRanger post.
(01:20:01) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(02:12:30) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Tux and Bawdy.
(02:44:21) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(03:11:20) Monerotopia Finalization.
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Sep 24, 2025 • 1h 25min
Monero's "Big Tent" culture w/ Monero Matteo | EPI 362
In this engaging conversation, Monero Matteo, an accountant and content creator dedicated to promoting Monero and privacy tools, shares his unique insights. He discusses the challenges of helping businesses adopt Monero while addressing common misconceptions about his work. Matteo explores the potential of decentralized capital markets and business-friendly features like view-keys, emphasizing the importance of privacy as resistance against surveillance. The talk wraps up with reflections on ethical use cases and the cultural strength within the Monero community.


