
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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Nov 3, 2024 • 3h 52min
Finishing What Bitcoin started w/ @ray_noones! + Price Report, News & MUCH More! | EPI 190
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LINKS:
https://x.com/ray_noones
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:18:10) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Ray.
(01:12:48) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:49:06) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Doug.
(01:49:47) Roger Ver on BTC.
(01:51:40) XMR value proposition.
(02:03:33) New getmonero.org website.
(02:05:33) XMR merchant.
(02:07:53) Framework compliant on-chain privacy.
(02:09:11) Us dollar and its reserve currency status.
(02:10:23) Rob Schneider imitates Kamala.
(02:11:35) Things I’m concerned about.
(02:18:58) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(03:51:32) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
Roger Ver on BTC: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/xDpn83L9jr
XMR value proposition: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/NtZYPakdzO
New getmonero.org website: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/AcOpbCAMcm
Crypto for the homeless: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/58PmXxS30G
XMR merchant: https://x.com/valvenisent/status/1850562870544912797?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Framework compliant on-chain privacy: https://x.com/monerobull/status/1851030928853762287?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Us dollar and its reserve currency status: https://x.com/berwickjeff/status/1850654473422823892?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Rob Schneider imitates Kamala: https://x.com/wallstreetsilv/status/1852712492377542836?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Rob portreyed as anti vaxxer on wikipedia: https://www.google.com/search?q=rob+schneider&oq=rob+schneider&aqs=chrome..69i57.1264j0j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Things I’m concerned about: https://x.com/wallstreetsilv/status/1852636773177753914?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
RFK working out: https://x.com/robertkennedyjr/status/1851778015593648193?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Lebron James backing Kamala: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/mike-freeman/2024/10/31/lebron-james-kamala-harris-endorsement/75972617007/
Propaganda on the Trump and Rogan podcast: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/26/trump-joe-rogan-interview-analysis
Session moving bases: https://restoreprivacy.com/encrypted-messenger-session-moves-to-switzerland-amid-privacy-concerns/
CZ out of jail speech: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/10/31/cz-talks-prison-new-educational-venture-at-first-public-appearance-since-release-from-us-jail/
Trump vs Kamala Epic Rap Battle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVZtKKryjfU
SPONSORS:
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GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com
NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io
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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TUX: https://twitter.com/tuxpizza

Oct 28, 2024 • 1h 13min
MoneroPay, Metronero and the Monero ATM w/ Irem Kuyucu & Laurynas Cetyrkinas | EPI 330
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TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman talks with Irem and Laurynas, the creators of Digilol, a remote IT company specializing in hosting, DevOps, and cybersecurity, which accepts Monero as payment.
They highlight their work on several Monero-related initiatives, including Monero Pay, a Monero payment processing platform, and Monero ATMs, designed for cash transactions. They also touch on the development of a future project called Metronero, a checkout system for merchants to easily accept Monero.
Additionally, the conversation delves into the team's efforts to develop open-source software for kiosk hardware, making it easier to implement Monero ATMs and other devices that handle digital payments to foster greater adoption of Monero.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:01:38) The guests introduce themselves and their work in Digilol and Monero.
(00:02:06) Background on Digilol’s services and MoneroPay as a Monero payment processor.
(00:05:24) Discussing the Monero ATM project.
(00:09:26) Real-life challenges of building a Monero ATM.
(00:13:45) Hardware challenges in building Monero ATMs.
(00:15:43) Presentation of the MoneroPay software.
(00:20:12) Detailed history of the MoneroPay project.
(00:24:44) Introduction of MetroNero as a Monero-based checkout system and a POS alternative to BTC Pay Server.
(00:27:35) Questions on BTC Pay Server’s limitations.
(00:37:15) Technical discussion on supporting Monero in point-of-sale systems.
(00:47:10) Malicious nodes, monitoring, and privacy within the Monero network.
(00:50:23) Running your own node.
(00:55:20) Monero’s advantages in privacy and usability over other cryptocurrencies.
(01:03:02) Upcoming MoneroPay feature plans.
(01:08:42) Discussion of the OpenKiosk project
(01:10:21) Closing remarks
LINKS:
https://www.digilol.net/
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Purchase a plug & play Monero node at https://moneronodo.com
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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TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia
MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social
MASTODON: @Monerotalk@mastodon.social
MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk

Oct 27, 2024 • 4h 33min
Special Guest SquadSwap + Price, News & MUCH More! | EPI 189
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LINKS:
https://x.com/squad_swap
https://squadswap.com/
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:24:50) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony.
(00:31:50) 18 scammers caught using Monero.
(00:33:48) If you don’t trust the gov’t, you’re paranoid, said Saylor.
(00:40:20) Movie featuring Monero.
(00:55:55) Auschwitz survivor on Kamala’s comparison.
(00:59:08) The new Germans are here.
(01:04:34) Countries that entered Brics.
(01:07:14) Pre bunking.
(01:10:21) Malicious node discovered.
(01:11:15) British police blocking people from the massive protest in London.
(01:12:25) Tucker Carlson interview.
(01:17:10) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Kushed and Forest.
(02:20:21) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(03:10:14) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(04:32:27) Monerotopia Finalization
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
Trump on Joe Rogan: https://youtu.be/hBMoPUAeLnY?si=siISlShgN8M2zSMt
British police blocking people from the massive protest in London: https://x.com/petersweden7/status/1850170033378296157?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Britain protest: https://x.com/petersweden7/status/1850161044418592774?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
The new Germans are here: https://x.com/namsardar/status/1850168135581622416?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
“Gender revolution”: https://x.com/rstorechildhood/status/1849325746373923253?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Pre bunking: https://x.com/donttracemebruh/status/1850134989532274894?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
If Kamala wins: https://x.com/wallstreetsilv/status/1850175570300076090?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Countries that entered Brics: https://x.com/boweschay/status/1849714653426745528?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
BRICS settlement system: https://x.com/resist_05/status/1849687341247627634?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
18 scammers caught using Monero: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/XRyzO8YwLs
Kamala comparing Trump to Hitler: https://x.com/rudygiuliani/status/1849140868852191300?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Auschwitz survivor on Kamala’s comparison: https://x.com/danscavino/status/1849878810306461765?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Movie featuring Monero: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/pU9G6q1FEH
Bit2me - XMR delisting: https://x.com/bit2me_global/status/1849436524124790892?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
If you don’t trust the gov’t, you’re paranoid, said Saylor: https://x.com/adamsimecka/status/1848131598044074289?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Malicious node discovered: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/6vI8gCSPQ1
Argentina’s version to the IRS: https://x.com/beinlibertarian/status/1849047760571376081?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Trump using the military for himself?: https://x.com/vigilantfox/status/1849247231066460657?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
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 22, 2024 • 1h 18min
Why Tornado Cash Free Speech defense was rejected in Court w/ Tor Ekeland Mike Hassardl | EPI 329
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TODAY'S 🎙SHOW: Douglas Tuman interviews Michael Hassard, an attorney from Tor Ekeland Law known for defending clients in federal criminal trials, especially in cases involving technology and cryptocurrency.
He dives into their current legal battles and discusses their defamation lawsuit against Chainalysis for falsely labeling their client’s cryptocurrency project as a scam, as well as the broader implications of government overreach in cases related to digital privacy, cryptocurrency, and open-source development.
Michael provides his take on the Tornado Cash and Samaurai cases. Including how charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering are being abused by prosecutors. Tune in as they break down the intersection of law, technology, and privacy rights.
Various privacy tech projects and philosophical concerns about privacy, regulation, and technology are explored throughout the spaces!
TIMESTAMPS:
(03:25) Intro to ChainAnalysis Defamation Case
(19:18) Government overreach with cryptocurrency regulation
(20:06) Main legal cases and their progression
(21:15) Bitcoin Fog case deep dive
(22:10) Samurai Wallet and Tornado Cash differences
(33:00) Legal limitations and free speech
(34:15) Discussion on cryptography regulation history
(36:00) Tornado Cash ruling
(38:30) Importance of financial privacy
(40:15) Developer responsibility for code misuse
(41:30) Chainalysis, government, and the private sector
(46:00) Monero adoption and community growth
(48:00) Monero’s long-term future
(50:06) MoneroTopia 2024
LINKS:
https://x.com/mikehassard
https://x.com/TorEkelandPLLC
Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/
Purchase a plug & play Monero node at https://moneronodo.com
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/monerotalk

Oct 20, 2024 • 4h 4min
MoneroTopia Speaker Pavol Lupták + Price, News & MUCH More! | EPI 188
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LINKS:
https://x.com/wilderko
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:30:06) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:18:13) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Pavol Luptak.
(01:58:38) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony.
(02:01:35) Hashrate is at ATH.
(02:02:32) Xmr to LTC swaps.
(02:03:18) Naval says BTC is a privacy nightmare.
(02:07:48) Slovak government mulls ban on mRNA vaccines.
(02:09:51) Viktor Orban.
(02:10:44) North Korea troops in Ukraine.
(02:11:34) Italy raises crypto taxes?.
(02:12:30) Biden sent $425 million to Ukraine.
(02:16:38) Martial law was always the goal.
(02:16:57) States track you using IMEI.
(02:18:33) Police surveils your phone with geofences.
(02:20:49) Roger Ver held captive.
(02:24:54) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(04:03:29) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
Roger Ver held captive: https://x.com/davidshares/status/1845871876888834332?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Naval says BTC is a privacy nightmare: https://x.com/moneromatteo/status/1846173758781804613?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Police surveils your phone with geofences: https://x.com/cryptotweetie/status/1845995211719159885?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Martial law was always the goal: https://x.com/tyrannideris/status/1846246281544397307?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
States track you using IMEI: https://x.com/narodism/status/1846515492388761844?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Motion to block Roger’s extradition: https://x.com/aaronrday/status/1846289810400350286?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Xmr to LTC swaps: https://x.com/thevladcostea/status/1847378801225060360?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Italy raises crypto taxes?: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/italy-shocks-crypto-community-proposed-085944270.html
Hashrate is at ATH: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/TWl8Qy0TDZ
SPONSORS:
PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/
GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com
NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io
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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SUNITA: https://twitter.com/sunchakr
TUX: https://twitter.com/tuxpizza

Oct 13, 2024 • 2h 35min
LIVE from Mexico City w/ Xenu! + Price Report, News & MUCH More! | EPI 187
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LINKS:
https://x.com/xenumonero
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:14:30) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony.
(00:16:50) Copa Monero semi finals.
(00:17:00) Copa Monero.
(00:18:28) At cake, you get paid in crypto.
(00:18:50) Mark Rutte might start WW3.
(00:22:52) Fluoride in water to make you dumber?
(00:23:46) Covid mRNA heart damaged children.
(00:24:30) The propaganda is working.
(00:26:22) Martano church defaces my immigrant.
(00:28:41) Whites will be a minority.
(00:30:15) Monero is under attack.
(00:42:14) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:09:45) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Xenu
(01:43:18) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(02:34:48) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
Monero is under attack: https://x.com/moneromavrick/status/1843322975912706148?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Covid mRNA heart damaged children: https://x.com/censored4sure/status/1843338734143451493?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Understanding Jamtis: https://kewbit.org/understanding-jamtis-a-new-address-format-for-monero/
Copa Monero semi finals: https://x.com/copamonero/status/1844975996430147757?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Copa Monero: https://x.com/vigilantecrypto/status/1845100755499331609?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Martano church defaces my immigrant: https://x.com/wallstreetsilv/status/1845109156761465087?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
The propaganda is working: https://x.com/wallstreetsilv/status/1845041731622076853?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
At cake, you get paid in crypto: https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/1845056296766066971?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Whites will be a minority: https://x.com/evavlaar/status/1844036804510622129?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Fluoride in water to make you dumber?: https://x.com/calleymeans/status/1843469227115892949?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Mark Rutte might start WW3: https://x.com/evavlaar/status/1841198159340716061?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Mark Rutte part 2: https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/opinions_229230.htm
SPONSORS:
PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/
GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com
NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io
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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SUNITA: https://twitter.com/sunchakr
TUX: https://twitter.com/tuxpizza

Oct 11, 2024 • 2h 51min
Grow Monero w/ us at the MoneroTopia24 Confer! If we use it we win! | EPI 328
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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode Douglas Tuman hosts a Twitter Spaces session with the community concerning Monero, its current challenges, and the upcoming MoneroTopia24 conference in Mexico City!
Doug emphasizes the importance of digital cash, the MoneroTopia event, and the need for the Monero community to unite in response to an "adversarial environment," notably referencing Monero's delisting from Kraken in Europe.
Vlad Costea, an early Bitcoiner, discusses Monero's importance in preserving privacy and draws parallels with other privacy technologies, while Aaron Day talks about his experiences promoting Monero and privacy coins in workshops across the U.S. We also had Tatiana, singer-songwriter who is a peace and liberty activist join us in addition to many more guests!
Various privacy tech projects and philosophical concerns about privacy, regulation, and technology are explored throughout the spaces!
TIMESTAMPS:
(02:25) Discussion Kickoff
(03:48) Monero’s Current Adversarial Environment
(05:17) Vlad’s Perspective
(06:38) Importance of Privacy
(08:49) Privacy Magazine
(10:00) Discussion on Phil Zimmerman
(11:38) Tatiana Joins the Conversation
(18:28) Aaron Day’s Privacy Workshops
(21:30) Targeting the Right Audience
(26:42) The Challenge of Onboarding
(33:50) Tokenizing Assets with Zano
(40:00) Political Lobbying and Privacy
(45:03) Chain Analysis and Monero
(01:44:37) Conversation around promoting Monero
(01:58:56) Gamifying Monero?
(02:12:54) Mention of Andres Enesquela hosting a Spanish component at Monerotopia
(02:15:00) Discussion about integrating Monero with other apps
(02:43:58) Discussion about Satoshi
(02:45:52) The theme of Monerotopia is reiterated: "If we use it, we win."
(02:47:00) Comment on the impact of Monero's delisting from major exchanges
(02:48:35) Appreciation for regulators inadvertently pushing the Monero community to innovate and live peer-to-peer more quickly.
(02:49:04) Closing remarks
LINKS:
https://x.com/AaronRDay
https://x.com/TheVladCostea
https://x.com/VigilanteCrypto
https://x.com/jimpfaff
https://x.com/queentatiana
https://x.com/ReubenMetcalfe
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Purchase a plug & play Monero node at https://moneronodo.com
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/monerotalk

Oct 7, 2024 • 4h 12min
CopaMonero SEMIFINALS w/ Alessandro & Anhdres! Monero Price Report, News & MUCH More! | EPI 186
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LINKS:
https://x.com/anhdres
https://x.com/alessandrodkt
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:22:30) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:15:53) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Alessandro and Anhdres.
(02:27:51) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tux.
(02:28:24) Kraken delisting XMR in Europe.
(02:29:12) The IRS can trace BTC transactions.
(02:30:01) Chainanalysis CEO on AI agents policing all crypto transactions.
(02:32:02) Trump on crypto.
(02:33:50) Monero is cracked?
(02:35:48) Fluffy on XMR delisting.
(02:38:04) Rino wallet is closing down.
(02:41:22) Tornado Cash’s free speech rejected in court.
(02:44:20) Monerotopia meme contest.
(02:47:31) Another 250 mil illegal transaction using SWIFT.
(02:48:29) Mexico Monero meetup.
(02:49:25) Jonathan Howard.
(03:00:40) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(04:11:35) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
Kraken delisting XMR in Europe: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/QCNlJUyAuc
The IRS can trace BTC transactions: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/MvCQEnQNOX
Chainanalysis CEO on AI agents policing all crypto transactions: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/MerY51I1q5
Monero is cracked?: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/7e6SUOnCWz
Trump on crypto: https://x.com/moneromavrick/status/1840802122150899749?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Fluffy on XMR delisting: https://x.com/fluffypony/status/1841191961472229569?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Rino wallet is closing down: https://x.com/rinowallet/status/1842496279718580544?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Tornado Cash’s free speech rejected in court: https://decrypt.co/283890/tornado-cash-roman-storm-free-speech-defense
Matrix confirmed: https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1841963811470705089?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Monerotopia meme contest: https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1842272243826774057?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
A bill to reform financial privacy: https://x.com/l0lal33tz/status/1842316242759348574?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Another 250 mil illegal transaction using SWIFT: https://x.com/valkenburgh/status/1841922264473755712?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Mexico Monero meetup: https://x.com/monerotalk/status/1842273716249735219?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
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, 2024 • 1h 15min
The Future of Decentralization - 1 year on w/ Dr. Kapil of BasicSwap & Particl | EPI 327
Any donation is greatly appreciated!
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TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman interviews Dr. Kapil from BasicSwap and Particl to discuss advancements in decentralized exchanges, specifically focusing on Basicswap being the first and currently only bidirectional atomic swap dex involving Monero and other privacy coins.
He highlights BasicSwap's unique approach, which eliminates centralized intermediaries, allowing for fully decentralized, non-custodial swaps between cryptocurrencies.
Dr. Kapil also touches on the challenges of atomic swap adoption, including the need to run full nodes and the complexities of decentralized exchange setups, while teasing upcoming solutions that will make the process more user-friendly.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:01:13) - Interview with Dr. Kapil begins, discussing decentralized exchanges and privacy coins.
(00:03:01) - Updates on BasicSwap since Monerotopia 2023
(00:05:32) - BasicSwap expands integrations with other privacy coins
(00:06:49) - The importance of having Monero off centralized exchanges
(00:09:40) - Detailed explanation of how atomic swaps work at a protocol level
(00:11:05) - Discussion of the decentralized peer-to-peer messaging protocol (SMSG) that powers BasicSwap
(00:12:41) - Requirements for setting up BasicSwap - your own Swiss bank for Monero.
(00:22:15) - Practical setup: Users can download and configure BasicSwap on Windows, Linux, or macOS.
(00:44:25) - Comparison between privacy-based and surveillance-based systems
(00:47:07) - Upcoming Monero updates and discussions around the impact of new full chain membership proofs.
(00:49:45) - Reflection on Monerotopia 2023 and the growing privacy tech community.
(00:51:29) - Cross-collaboration between privacy projects like Particl and Monero.
(00:56:00) - Dr. Kapil reflects on his professional role and his involvement in privacy tech.
(01:12:16) - Closing remarks
LINKS:
https://x.com/particlproject
https://x.com/thegreatestdoc
https://x.com/BasicSwapDEX
Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/
Purchase a plug & play Monero node at https://moneronodo.com
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/monerotalk

Sep 30, 2024 • 1h 39min
Achieving a thriving Monero Circular Economy with Alaskanon | EPI 326
Any donation is greatly appreciated!
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TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman interviews Alaskanon, a dedicated advocate of Monero and financial sovereignty, about the growing momentum of Monero's adoption, the challenges of building a circular Monero economy, and the importance of decentralized, private digital cash.
Alaskanon emphasizes how Monero stands out as the best form of private currency and draws parallels between the weakening of fiat currencies and Monero's long-term potential.
The conversation also touches on the necessity of educating others about Monero's value, while highlighting the need for proactive steps toward financial freedom by adopting Monero.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00:59) – Introduction to this week’s Monero Talk episode featuring an interview with "Alaskanon."
(00:01:16) – Discussion begins on Monero’s adoption momentum, the need for a circular economy, and parallels between fiat currency weakening and Monero's potential.
(00:01:40) – Opening conversation with Alaskanon, discussing Alaska's unique lifestyle and freedoms.
(00:02:14) – Discussion on building a Monero circular economy and Monero adoption reaching a tipping point.
(00:02:51) – The impact of state control over currencies and the importance of decentralized, hard assets like Monero.
(00:04:21) – Analysis of global economic challenges, including inflation, recession, and currency manipulation.
(00:05:14) – Monero’s role as a haven for preserving purchasing power and building an economy independent of fiat systems.
(00:06:23) – Encouragement to grow the Monero community through use, communication, and encouraging merchant adoption.
(00:07:31) – Mention of holding and circulating Monero to build its value, followed by lighthearted promotion of Monero-themed merchandise.
(00:09:19) – Discussion about Monero Topia, its affordability, and community involvement in supporting Monero development.
(00:10:58) – Reflection on the excitement and networking opportunities at Monero Topia, especially among developers.
(00:11:55) – Humorous take on Monero Topia being a life-changing experience, blending religion and fun in the same sentence.
(00:13:02) – A live mural artist at Monero Topia hides Monero seeds in their work, adding a gamification element.
(00:13:33) – Promotion of XMR Chat and discussion on how increasing Monero usage improves the system.
(00:14:12) – Discussion of Monero's technical superiority and robustness, emphasizing its unique properties like better privacy and cost-efficiency with more usage.
(00:16:37) – Monero’s ability to evolve and improve through consistent, focused development on being private digital cash.
(00:18:04) – Testimonials from vendors about the economic benefits of accepting Monero.
(00:19:14) – Comparison between growing Monero adoption in Mexico and Argentina, with strategies for promoting Monero in specific markets.
(00:21:18) – Exploration of how Monero fits into different cultural needs globally, from remittances in Mexico to privacy and currency stability in Argentina.
(00:25:12) – Discussion on the increasing number of Monero transactions and how apps like XMR Chat can facilitate further growth.
(00:29:01) – Technical breakdown of how Monero tail emissions impact mining, transaction fees, and long-term network security.
(00:34:32) – The importance of researching and potentially adjusting tail emission rates to ensure the security of the Monero network as adoption grows.
(00:41:10) – Addressing concerns around Monero's privacy and clarifying misunderstandings regarding its traceability, particularly in relation to external factors like exchanges and nodes.
(00:44:48) – Explanation of how true peer-to-peer Monero transactions maintain privacy despite external traceability efforts.
LINKS:
Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/
Purchase a plug & play Monero node at https://moneronodo.com
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/monerotalk
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