

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 16, 2025 • 1h 46min
Juraj Bednar on Monero & Zcash | EPI 364
Any donation is greatly appreciated!
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OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate
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:
https://x.com/xmr_chat/status/1974546610899374086?s=46
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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:
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

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:
https://x.com/donttracemebruh/status/1972652279380509005?s=46
https://x.com/aillialink/status/1973080698425860526?s=46
https://x.com/orangefren/status/1973160436444049443?s=46
https://x.com/exitnode_/status/1929933714953253275?s=46
https://x.com/theragetech/status/1973374506262536554?s=46
https://x.com/btc_archive/status/1973430066404049060?s=46
https://x.com/boweschay/status/1973167140904771719?s=46
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

Oct 3, 2025 • 1h 25min
Monero FCMP++ and CARROT Stressnet Goes Live Oct 3 w/ Dev Jeffro256 | EPI 363
Any donation is greatly appreciated!
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OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate
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.
TIMESTAMPS:
Coming soon!
GUEST LINKS:
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!

Sep 28, 2025 • 3h 12min
MoneroTopia Episode 233! | Price, News & MUCH MORE!
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OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate
GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/BawdyAnarchist_
https://x.com/tuxpizza
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.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
https://x.com/healthranger/status/1969599544573759912?s=46
https://x.com/metaryuk/status/1970680975534498114?s=46
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https://x.com/ebugos/status/1971364073905455590?s=46
https://x.com/nicksortor/status/1971310952533590490?s=46
https://x.com/genxgirl1994/status/1971741475638534655?s=46
https://x.com/theroyalgrift/status/1971582940661383259?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

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.

Sep 21, 2025 • 3h 43min
Dr. Kapil gives a BasicSwap update! Price Report, News of the week & MUCH More! | EPI 232
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OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate
GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/thegreatestdoc
https://x.com/ofrnxmr
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(01:03:54) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:30:28) Monerotopia Guest Segment 1 w/ Dr Kap.
(02:00:19) Monerotopia Guest Segment 2 w/ Ofrnxmr.
(03:02:20) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(03:03:10) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Doug.
(03:03:50) Proton VPN.
(03:04:39) Attorney General Pam Bondi.
(03:07:25) FUD spreads.
(03:14:27) New version of P2Pool.
(03:15:55) TradeOgre.
(03:23:50) Cake Wallet new feature.
(03:24:41) Murray Post.
(03:26:24) Tucker Carlson.
(03:28:31) The Monero community has raised.
(03:29:25) Whitney Webb.
(03:42:52) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
https://x.com/davidgpeterson/status/1967548398867030158?s=46
https://x.com/repthomasmassie/status/1967946533770551390?s=46
https://x.com/bulwarkonline/status/1967754339612758178?s=46
https://x.com/babysolo_/status/1967310099896213834?s=46
https://x.com/c___f___b/status/1967871398124356015?s=46
https://x.com/monero/status/1968024103924928670?s=46
https://x.com/lopp/status/1968046030714442211?s=46
https://x.com/rothbard1776/status/1968064033484890565?s=46
https://www.therage.co/tradeogre-theft/
https://x.com/cakewallet/status/1967679939383103779?s=46
https://x.com/maddenifico/status/1968307775634804946?s=46
https://x.com/donttracemebruh/status/1968650144397586468?s=46
https://x.com/rcmpqc/status/1968694889966694768?s=46
https://x.com/wallstreetapes/status/1968894113333346528?s=46
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

Sep 14, 2025 • 3h 17min
MoneroTopia Episode 231! | Price, News & MUCH MORE!
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OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate
GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/repeal19thUSA
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:19:27) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:34:50) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony.
(01:35:42) Nepal Protests.
(01:40:43) Iryna murals.
(01:42:41) Iryna’s judge doesn’t have a degree.
(01:44:11) Epstein files.
(01:44:35) Kraken withdrawals suspended.
(01:46:08) Jeffro256 proposal.
(01:47:29) Shopinbit stats.
(01:48:01) Xmr oxide.
(01:48:47) Coincards stats.
(01:49:50) XMR Oxide announcement.
(01:50:27) EU and chat control.
(01:54:45) Budget Monero Mining rig.
(01:55:45) Charlie Kirk.
(02:00:14) Erika Kirk speech.
(02:05:14) Charlie Kirk theory.
(02:07:35) Vax injuries.
(02:19:30) FinCEN is finalizing patriot act "mixer rule".
(02:25:13) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(02:48:35) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Wizard.
(03:16:42) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
Nepal’s govt burning: https://www.reddit.com/r/ThatsInsane/s/SpkqQ9olCz
Nepalese protesters storm the communist HQ: https://www.reddit.com/r/PublicFreakout/s/vmHITujMia
Nepal’s future on discord: https://www.reddit.com/r/gifs/s/9CbE0Sbq0W
Nepal’s former PM: https://www.reddit.com/r/TikTokCringe/s/xya3zlKUet
EU and chat control: https://x.com/privacy_guides/status/1965257518898446442?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Xmr oxide: https://x.com/kayabanerve/status/1965436157271109885?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Iryna’s judge doesn’t have a degree: https://x.com/realalexjones/status/1965538050521661784?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Budget xmr mining rig: https://x.com/fiatdemise/status/1965545052291375561?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Iryna murals: https://x.com/eoghan/status/1965567989002240125?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Vax injuries: https://x.com/thehfdf/status/1965529865962357201?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Charlie kirk 1: https://x.com/red_pill_us/status/1965910548132016407?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Epstein files: https://x.com/repthomasmassie/status/1966127113745940877?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Patriot act to digital assets: https://www.therage.co/us-government-to-bring-patriot-act-to-digital-assets/
Shopinbit stats: https://x.com/aillialink/status/1966539002372116730?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Jeffro256 proposal: https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/1966581591620096181?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Charlie 2: https://x.com/whitehouse/status/1966635919911321869?s=46
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Sep 8, 2025 • 1h 43min
If It Isn’t PoW, It Isn’t Decentralized w/ Dr. K | EPI 361
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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, host Douglas Tuman interviews Dr. K, a proof-of-work researcher with over eight years of experience. They dive into Monero’s ongoing “qubic attack,” where mining pool Qubic controls ~35% of the network’s hash rate and causes chain reorganizations.
Dr. K, whose background spans ConsenSys, Grid Plus (creator of the Lattice One wallet), and a National Science Foundation grant for PoW research, proposes a fix: work shares. By sampling multiple proofs per block instead of one, work shares make the network resistant to attacks from miners with less than 51% hash power. Dr. K is already drafting a pull request to add this to Monero’s code.The discussion also explores why Dr. K views proof-of-work as superior to proof-of-stake—emphasizing immutability, permissionlessness, and competitive fairness—and his own project, Quiet Network (QUI), a scalable PoW blockchain with an energy-based token (QI) designed for stable purchasing power.
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(00:02:28) Dr. K introduces himself and his background
(00:04:44) Dr. K's crypto journey and early experiences
(00:14:21) Dr. K's views on privacy in cryptocurrency
(00:18:45) Dr. K explains why he's a proof of work maximalist
(00:29:03) Discussion of proof of stake vs. proof of work
(00:41:13) Dr. K introduces work shares as a solution to Monero's problems
(00:48:09) Technical details of implementing work shares in Monero
(01:15:06) Comparison of work shares to other proposed solutions
(01:31:22) Introduction to Quiet Network and Qi
(01:38:49) Closing thoughts on unity in the cryptocurrency community
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Sep 7, 2025 • 3h 31min
MoneroTopia Price Report, News of the week & MUCH More! | EPI 230
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(00:25:43) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:17:00) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony.
(01:21:45) XMR Cards.
(01:23:54) Azores meetup sponsored by FixedFloat.com
(01:25:25) BCH Bank Run.
(01:26:54) How cool would be if the phone supported solo mining?
(01:28:07) World Libery Financials.
(01:30:37) Choose Monero.
(01:32:16) Stay away from OpenMonero.
(01:34:19) Qubic's price is collapsing.
(01:34:55) "It's all a Psyop"
(01:37:41) Trump was an FBI informant?
(01:40:19) Epstein/Maxwell Survivors.
(01:41:48) Monero has 2 main options.
(01:46:58) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Alessandro Dmitruk and Jan.
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