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Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode Douglas Tuman speaks with Derrick Broze about his crowd-funded "Pyramid of Power" documentary series. Derek explains that the series, which began as a 2.5-hour presentation in 2018, has evolved into a 17-part documentary exploring various power structures and institutions. Each episode aims to be easily accessible while covering complex topics like the Federal Reserve, intelligence networks, and different power groups of the past. Derek shares his approach of verifying sources and avoiding speculation, focusing on documented evidence. They also dive into contemporary issues, particularly discussing Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and their roles in the emerging technocracy. Derek highlighted concerns about the increasing integration of private technology companies with government power, especially through projects like Palantir. The meeting concluded with a discussion about privacy tools and alternative systems, including Monero, as ways to resist centralized control. TIMESTAMPS: (00:01:02) Introduction with Derrick Broze (00:01:58) The Pyramid of Power Documentary Series (00:05:01) Research and Crowdfunding (00:07:31) Exploring Conspiracy Theories (00:08:34) Monero and Privacy (00:09:19) Philosophical Discussion on Truth and Power (00:12:02) Historical Research and Secret Societies (00:16:07) Technocracy and Modern Power Structures (00:26:14) Monero and Parallel Systems (00:56:14) Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and Technocracy (01:02:47) Efficiency Movement and Technocracy (01:08:06) Monero and Government Surveillance (01:13:14) Tesla Fires and Domestic Terrorism (01:16:00) Closing Remarks and Future Plans (01:17:37) Outro and Call to Action LINKS: https://x.com/dbrozelivefree 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: [email protected] 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: @[email protected] MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: https://x.com/saucy_xmr TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:25:35) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:08:27) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (01:11:05) You can just use Monero. (01:11:57) Buy Monero. (01:15:48) Total transparency must be accepted. (01:18:04) CEXs closed XMR withdrawals. (01:19:25) CakeWallet Update. (01:20:03) Bitcoin Reserve. (01:34:05) Cuprate is released. (01:34:41) XMR tops orangefren. (01:35:45) Elon Musk. (01:38:17) Thomas Massie. (01:43:10) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Paranoia Machinery. (02:21:01) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (03:34:15) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: Boating accidents don’t apply to BTC: https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1899181656142983376?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Thomas Massie: https://x.com/repthomasmassie/status/1899187371314413636?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Total transparency must be accepted: https://x.com/aillialink/status/1766853753162932564?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw XMR tops orangefren: https://x.com/orangefren/status/1900491300027158969?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw The xmr community on X: https://x.com/0xkharon/status/1900126890863599788?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Docker opens doors for hackers: https://www.spiceworks.com/finance/fintech/articles/docker-opens-door-to-crypto-hackers-for-monero-currency/ CEXs closed XMR withdrawals: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/FeFlD6gEVz Cuprate is released: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/F5WRwewYyZ 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: [email protected] MASTADON: @[email protected] 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

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:14:45) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:20:20) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tux. (01:21:20) MMR vaccine (01:22:20) Donald Trump the first Crypto President. (01:23:29) No more Bitcoin buys for El Salvador. (01:25:06) Senators Schumer, Warren and Booker. (01:26:03) Untraceable post. (01:27:11) Web Monero Ecosystem. (01:28:04) Monero Swapping Protocol. (01:30:33) Trump establishing strategic bitcoin reserve. (01:32:23) Pledditor post. (01:33:00) PeterSchiff and Monero. (01:34:53) Sam Bankman-Fried. (01:38:08) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (01:40:50) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ REMSee. (02:40:47) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: https://x.com/dbrozelivefree/status/1896402717091811820?s=46 https://x.com/peterschiff/status/1896660831880007729?s= https://x.com/excellion/status/1896864412373500173?s=46 https://x.com/rightanglenews/status/1896927664826617928?s=46 https://x.com/donttracemebruh/status/1897226065031917859?s=46 https://x.com/moneromavrick/status/1897344007837266354?s=46 https://x.com/repthomasmassie/status/1897400794946920547?s=46 https://x.com/jpthor/status/1897590009840222226?s=46 https://x.com/davidsacks47/status/1897841517357650323?s=46 https://x.com/pledditor/status/1898205499926958264?s=46 https://youtu.be/YPrtBgIcKgU?si=jMQ6YWD5T0pL_7VF https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1898291203713474621?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 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: [email protected] MASTADON: @[email protected] 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

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode Douglas Tuman interviews Sean Bradford about Monero, Christianity, and privacy-focused marketing initiatives. Sean Bradford, who recently emerged in the Monero community, discusses his various projects including the Monero Masters podcast and surveillance resistance campaign. The discussion explores biblical prophecies relating to digital currency, surveillance states, and how Monero could serve as a tool for resistance. Sean shares details about his Meta advertising campaign, which has reached nearly 30,000 people with click-through rates exceeding industry standards. The campaign costs approximately $500 over a month, targeting English-speaking countries with interests in dystopian fiction and VPNs. Sean also discusses his email funnel system, which maintains a 42% open rate for welcome emails and 60% for later stage emails. The conversation also covers XMR Bazaar's role in the Monero ecosystem and the importance of building a circular economy. TIMESTAMPS: (00:04:11) – Sean Bradford discusses his background, Monero Master project, and motivations behind his work. (00:06:51) – Challenges of introducing Monero to businesses, public misconceptions about cryptocurrency, and financial powers resisting decentralized systems. (00:08:05) – Discussion on the book Mind War and psychological warfare tactics used by governments. (00:09:45) – Speculation on whether Monero is under attack by state actors and how financial systems are tools of social control. (00:11:59) – Biblical perspectives on economic control, technological surveillance, and Monero’s role in resisting financial tyranny. (00:13:32) – Discussion on Christian theology, Monero, and how technology can be a tool for decentralization. (00:15:40) – Addressing Christian perspectives on anarchism, taxation, and Monero as a tool for financial independence. (00:17:05) – Comparison of Monero to the printing press in the Protestant Reformation; potential role in decentralizing financial control. (00:20:13) – Monero and silver as parallel tools for financial independence, and the importance of physical assets in a digital economy. (00:23:25) – Monero promotional strategies using physical cards to introduce people to Monero through tipping. (00:26:37) – Marketing strategies for Monero, focusing on financial sovereignty and privacy. (00:29:31) – Biblical prophecies, AI, technocracy, and predictions of global financial control. (00:34:23) – The Bible’s view on economic solutions and resisting financial oppression. (00:37:23) – The word "crypto" in biblical contexts and encryption as a tool for protection. (00:40:36) – Addressing Christian skepticism about cryptocurrency and separating Monero from the concept of the "Mark of the Beast." (00:47:16) – How Christians can use technology for resistance rather than submission to surveillance. (00:49:54) – Overview of Sean’s marketing campaign for Monero adoption, ad statistics, and engagement metrics. (00:56:23) – XMR Bazaar discussion, challenges, and improvements for creating a decentralized marketplace. (01:04:14) – Encouragement for Monero community involvement and grassroots marketing efforts. LINKS: https://x.com/Monero_Master 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: [email protected] 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: @[email protected] MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:10:51) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:14:48) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (01:24:14) Navigating XMR purchases. (01:25:17) BTCVPS accepts XMR (01:26:01) White house crypto summit (01:27:12) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Tux. (01:38:12) Bitcoin hits 1 million... (01:38:50) Crypto transfers severely restricted in EU on coinbase. (01:40:10) Bitcoin hearing. (01:43:17) Digital assets subcommittee. (01:44:08) $485.6 Billion In Scams & Schemes in 2023. (01:47:01) A lot of funds being moved to Chainflip.io as bridge to convert to BTC. (01:49:32) Rucknium’s new research. (01:52:01) Trump won’t stop in Gaza. (01:54:35) Moonboy song. (01:58:48) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (03:12:09) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: There is no second best?: https://x.com/techno_revenant/status/1893735526915613147?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Moonboy song: https://x.com/allismadenew/status/1893810936986661224?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Crypto transfers severely restricted in EU on coinbase: https://x.com/hasufl/status/1894349686590296250?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Trump won’t stop in Gaza: https://x.com/donniedarkened/status/1894766877387465163?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Digital assets subcommittee: https://x.com/l0lal33tz/status/1895087939597537562?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Bitcoin hearing: https://x.com/1914ad/status/1895105192246550660?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Bitcoin hits 1 million..: https://x.com/foundationdvcs/status/1895828819342442892?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Rucknium’s new research: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/L4cd37zTsG BTCVPS accepts XMR: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/GI9ZRHyvly Navigating XMR purchases: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/kT9JTum58C White house crypto summit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/s/52FlKutwaN 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: [email protected] MASTADON: @[email protected] 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

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode Douglas Tuman speaks with legal experts Tor Ekeland and Mike Hassard about various cryptocurrency-related legal cases and the changing political landscape. They primarily discuss Roman Sterlingov's case, who received a 12.5-year sentence for allegedly running Bitcoin Fog, though they maintain his innocence. The conversation explores how the Trump administration's approach to cryptocurrency regulation differs from previous administrations, with particular focus on the recent pardon of Ross Ulbricht. They discuss the problems with government surveillance, chain analysis companies, and the importance of financial privacy. The experts share their experiences with prosecutorial overreach and the changing attitudes toward cryptocurrency in Washington. They also discuss the BitLicense in New York, the role of agencies like the SEC and CFTC, and the future of cryptocurrency regulation under different political administrations. TIMESTAMPS: (00:01:37) - Event announcement featuring Roman Sterlingov's case (00:02:00) - Overview of Roman's conviction and upcoming appeal (00:05:07) - Political and legal weaponization of the judicial system (00:06:49) - The role of financial privacy and Monero in combating overreach (00:07:02) - Roman's sentencing and lack of evidence against him (00:12:35) - The "CSI effect" on juries and influence of media narratives (00:15:18) - Policy recommendations for Trump regarding financial privacy and digital assets (00:17:29) - Discussion on abolishing DOJ, IRS, SEC, and financial surveillance agencies (00:21:42) - Debate over the Bank Secrecy Act and financial privacy rights (00:25:56) - Analysis of Trump's executive order on digital currencies (00:34:19) - Challenges in eliminating financial surveillance institutions (00:39:35) - Public perception and loss of privacy in the digital age (00:42:09) - Chainalysis and forensic methods used in Roman’s case (00:51:04) - The role of chain analysis companies and legal implications (00:58:38) - Fundraising efforts for Roman’s appeal and Monero donations (01:09:53) - Efforts to eliminate the New York BitLicense (01:12:32) - Impact of BitLicense on Monero and New York's crypto industry 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: [email protected] 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: @[email protected] MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:02:28) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:06:25) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (01:11:10) Peter Schiff monero pilled? (01:16:27) Monero mentioned in a Turkish movie. (01:17:45) Monero back on CEXs? No (01:25:52) NK owns the most ETH (01:26:35) Bybit hack. (01:27:55) Apple surrenders in the UK (01:31:58) SEC withdraws its appeal over Defi (01:32:25) Quantum breakthroughs (01:34:44) Lightning network things (01:35:22) Fort Knox live (01:37:35) Jack Dorsey is Satoshi? (01:41:20) Zcash anthem (01:44:10) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (02:33:40) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: Monero mentioned in a Turkish movie: https://x.com/undetectedtx/status/1891183354650734824?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Jack Dorsey is Satoshi?: https://x.com/matthew_sigel/status/1891852538376487327?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Peter Schiff monero pilled?: https://x.com/moneromavrick/status/1891909236382118386?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Zcash anthem: https://x.com/allismadenew/status/1892040995505578167?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Lightning network things: https://x.com/cryptonator1337/status/1892139131213697448?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Quantum breakthroughs: https://x.com/satyanadella/status/1892242895094313420?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw SEC withdraws its appeal over Defi: https://x.com/cointelegraph/status/1892454136567730467?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Apple surrenders in the UK: https://x.com/inevitablewest/status/1892959668458156298?s=46 Fort Knox live: https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1892779555548443116?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw NK owns the most ETH: https://x.com/0xwenmoon/status/1893161253985481000?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Monero back on CEXs? No: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/8BZjsjrkVx 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: [email protected] MASTADON: @[email protected] 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

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode Douglas Tuman interviews Boaz, a Forbes contributor who published a notable article about Monero last month. The discussion explores his background in crypto, starting from his experiences using Bitcoin for business operations in Cuba, to his current role as a writer for various crypto publications. The conversation delves into Monero's resilience despite widespread delistings, its role in maintaining Bitcoin's original cypherpunk vision, and its growing adoption as digital cash. Boaz shares insights about his experiences in countries like Cuba and Burma where crypto serves practical purposes. The interview also covers developments in the Monero ecosystem, including XMR Bazaar and the upcoming Serai DEX project. The discussion concludes with perspectives on Monero's future potential, particularly if regulatory clarity allows for easier access through mainstream exchanges. TIMESTAMPS: (00:03:19) Boaz shares his experience using Bitcoin and Monero for business in Cuba. (00:12:50) Monero’s dominance as digital cash and darknet market usage. (00:16:17) The evolution of Bitcoin vs. Monero’s continued cypherpunk ethos. (00:25:55) Media coverage and the difficulty of discussing Monero in mainstream crypto circles. (00:35:46) U.S. financial regulations and their impact on Monero’s adoption. (00:39:14) Discussion on Peter Schiff and potential high-profile Monero advocates. (00:42:22) Growth of peer-to-peer Monero transactions and censorship-resistant payments. (00:50:43) XMR Bazaar and Monero’s role in the circular economy. (00:56:24) Alternatives for Monero trading, including Haveno and the upcoming Serai DEX. (01:01:56) Potential Monero adoption trends and regulatory shifts. (01:08:22) Crypto industry challenges and Monero’s long-term outlook. (01:12:00) Closing thoughts and discussion on MoneroKon and future events. LINKS: https://x.com/sobradob 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: [email protected] 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: @[email protected] MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: https://x.com/AaronRDay TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:15:27) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Aaron Day. (01:14:35) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (02:01:08) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (02:01:35) ETH credit score (02:03:45) CBP ramps up ASIC miner crackdown with seizures. (02:04:45) Jack Maller and Dorsey talking about privacy coins. (02:06:12) El Salvador refusing BTC (02:07:23) Shopinbit report (02:08:00) US dollar back on a gold standard? (02:08:28) Monero upcoming updates (02:12:30) BTCs to ETFs (02:14:05) ROOMBA Vacuum exploited (02:17:05) Reuters paid by the feds (02:18:12) No Biometrics on Iphone. (02:20:53) JD Vance at the Munich conference. (02:24:31) Digital communism. (02:27:47) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (03:25:15) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: JD Vance at the Munich conference: https://x.com/cryptotweetie/status/1890780627303076006?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw PlanB transferred his BTC: https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/1890779528848364014?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Shopinbit report: https://x.com/janowitz/status/1889611772245520531?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Iphone biometrics: https://x.com/creon/status/1888663088087658920?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Digital communism: https://x.com/7sees_/status/1888610862916575587?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw El Salvador refusing BTC: https://x.com/twopeopleinpara/status/1888659689983857044?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw ETH credit score: https://x.com/cryptonator1337/status/1889067397380010423?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw US dollar back on a gold standard?: https://x.com/adamemedia/status/1889562025816150145?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Jack Maller and Dorsey talking about privacy coins: https://x.com/alekceikozlov/status/1889899550892343466?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Reuters paid by the feds: https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1890182649974817070?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw ROOMBA Vacuum exploited: https://x.com/xx17965797n/status/1890372808493924366?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw ASICS seized: https://blockspace.media/insight/cbp-ramps-up-asic-miner-crackdown-with-seizures-new-import-holds/ Monero upcoming updates: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/53dkAfxVhk 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: [email protected] MASTADON: @[email protected] 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

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode Douglas Tuman speaks with Brandon from the Agorist Network about Agorism, cryptocurrency, and privacy-focused economic systems. Brandon explains that agorism is fundamentally about trading freely outside state control and creating voluntary societies. He discusses founding the Agorist Network and working with notable figures like Wendy McElroy. The conversation explores the intersection of Monero with Agorist principles. Brandon shares his experience running a mango farm in Mexico since 2021, where he has planted 40-50 Adolpho mango trees. The discussion also covers the upcoming Monerotopia conference in Mexico City and the potential for selling agricultural products through XMR Bazaar using Monero. Throughout the conversation, they discuss the importance of privacy coins, with particular focus on Monero's technical advantages including its tail emission and ring signatures. TIMESTAMPS: (00:04:21) Brandon's Journey Intro to Agorism and Starting Agorist Nexus (00:14:21) Living an Agorist Life (00:17:45) Discussion on Mexico as a Hub for Agorist Community (00:19:14) The Importance of Financial Privacy, Why Monero is the Best Option (00:22:20) Differences Between Bitcoin and Monero in Terms of Decentralization and Adaptability (00:30:21) Monero Topia Conference and Marketplace Expansion (00:43:32) Agorism in Action, Brandon's Farm in Mexico (00:49:25) Potential Government Adoption of Cryptocurrency and Its Implications (00:56:41) Building a Decentralized Agorist Network (01:03:04) Closing thoughts, Future Initiatives LINKS: https://x.com/agoristn 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: [email protected] 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: @[email protected] MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: https://x.com/BerggoldDigital TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (22:57:00 Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (00:24:54) UK wants a backdoor on apple products (00:25:59) Feds run nodes. (00:26:31) USAID. (00:27:10) If DOGE can shut down USAID. (00:31:30) NYT is government funded. (00:32:42) Cuprate. (00:33:55) France’s war on privacy. (00:37:09) Mealworm in your food in EU? (00:39:50) Hong Kong and crypto. (00:41:50) Tornado Cash Co founder is released. (00:42:11) Roman Storm. (00:43:48) AOC on Elon. (00:57:48) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Nihilist. (01:30:25) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Andy Fichte. (01:45:08) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (02:26:10) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (03:17:50) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: Feds run nodes: https://x.com/l0lal33tz/status/1886804518177738856?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw USAID: https://x.com/bonillajl/status/1886632977607598104?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw If DOGE can shut down USAID..: https://x.com/cryptotweetie/status/1886778755588526581?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw The stablecoin legislation: https://x.com/senatorhagerty/status/1886793477679157723?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw AOC on Elon: https://x.com/ericldaugh/status/1886774705715077492?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw NYT is government funded: https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1887197634156503306?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Mealworm in your food in EU?: https://x.com/stillgray/status/1887473329101025375?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Roman Storm: https://x.com/l0lal33tz/status/1887593933754277982?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Tornado Cash Co founder is released: https://x.com/cryptotipsreal/status/1887941232053064077?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw France’s war on privacy: https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1887926515821580461?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Cuprate: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/zq65cgvzca UK wants a backdoor on apple products: https://x.com/disclosetv/status/1887883819207791082?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Hong Kong and crypto: https://x.com/Vivek4real_/status/1888189206314278963 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: [email protected] MASTADON: @[email protected] 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

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: This episode is a recording of an X Spaces discussion with Douglas Tuman, John Bush, Stoic.XMR, BawdyAnarchist, and others about whether or not the Monero community should engage in political activism to push for pro-privacy, pro-Monero policies in the U.S. The participants debated the merits of lobbying for regulatory clarity versus focusing purely on grassroots, opt-out strategies that avoid government intervention altogether. TIMESTAMPS: (00:01:09) Should Monero Engage in Political Advocacy? (00:06:36) John Bush’s Opposition to Political Engagement (00:12:20) Middle-Ground Perspective (00:16:50) Access to Monero & On-Ramps Debate (00:20:56) Political Feasibility & Trump's Executive Order (00:30:18) Doug’s Plan for Political Advocacy (00:34:22) Community Response & Strategy Discussion (00:42:29) Challenges in Achieving Regulatory Clarity (00:50:25) Grassroots vs. Institutional Adoption (00:56:40) Expanding Monero’s Utility Beyond Exchanges (01:04:26) Final Thoughts & Future Actions LINKS: https://x.com/TheStoicCoiner https://x.com/JohnBLiveFree https://x.com/i/spaces/1vAxRDabrNPGl 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: [email protected] 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: @[email protected] MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: https://x.com/lukemulks TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction (00:36:20) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:21:10) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Luke Mulks. (02:04:28) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (02:13:05) Hotel room for XMR in Georgia. (02:14:34) Easybit trying to scam? (02:15:40) Ross must be buying xmr. (02:17:04) Pre crime darpa. (02:20:32) Bitcoin is no longer legal tender. (02:23:55) Lightning Labs launching Tether on BTC marks. (02:25:30) OrangeFren first numbers for 2025. (02:25:56) Trump Lays Out Plan to Fix Credit Card. (02:28:53) Viewers on Stage Segment. (04:55:23) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: Hotel room for XMR in Georgia: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/UlzJFXkJmf Easybit trying to scam?: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/tzbUhhYvks Ross must be buying xmr: https://x.com/johnfoss69/status/1884850913678123324?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw People making a Ross meme coin: https://x.com/realrossu/status/1881109685631357225?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Ross reunited with his wife: https://x.com/realrossu/status/1884658674301550663?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Ross on MoneroTalk: https://x.com/johnfoss69/status/1882253105888448870?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Pre-crime AML program: https://x.com/theragetech/status/1883864055276044598?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Orangefren stats: https://x.com/orangefren/status/1885613056652193866?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Bitcoin is no longer legal tender: https://x.com/francispouliot_/status/1885012184503124095?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Pre crime darpa: https://x.com/freemattkim/status/1884341260858675425?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: [email protected] MASTADON: @[email protected] 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

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode Douglas Tuman interviews Floppy, a Bitcoin developer for 10 years, who is transitioning to contribute to Monero development. Floppy discusses his work on a coin join implementation called Joinster and his growing interest in Monero. They discuss Bitcoin’s limitations, Monero’s privacy advantages, Lightning Network, atomic swaps, and the broader implications of financial privacy. Floppy shares insights into his background, reasons for moving towards Monero, and potential areas where he might contribute to the Monero ecosystem. TIMESTAMPS: (00:01:03) Introduction to Floppy and His Bitcoin Journey (00:04:36) Floppy’s Interest in Monero (00:07:11) Privacy in Darknet Markets & Bitcoin's Decline in That Space (00:11:31) Lightning Network vs. Monero for Privacy (00:19:23) Floppy's Shift Away from Bitcoin Development (00:22:58) Monero's Adoption and Culture (00:26:14) Floppy’s Interest in Monero Multisig (00:27:49) Floppy's Commitment to Staying Anonymous (00:30:03) Monero Scalability & Mining (00:34:23) Monero as a Digital Cash Replacement (00:36:56) Bitcoiners Moving to Monero (00:41:36) Bitcoiners’ Concerns About Monero (00:45:06) Bitcoin’s Flaws: Fixed Block Size & Security (00:49:56) Monero’s Resistance to Co-Option (00:55:56) Floppy’s Future Plans in Monero Development (01:02:46) Nostr & Monero Integration (01:07:03) Floppy’s Final Thoughts on Monero’s Future LINKS: https://x.com/1440000bytes 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: [email protected] 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: @[email protected] MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: https://x.com/nickspanos TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:00:50) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Nick Spanos. (00:42:01) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:02:28) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tux and Bawdyanarchist. (01:02:55) Ross Ulbricht freedom. (01:06:08) Trump's executive orders on his first day. (01:18:25) Elon Musk. (01:20:00) Is Monero keeping Bitcoin's cypherpunk dream alive? (01:22:10) Eric Trump and the U.S.- Based Crypto. (01:23:40) "America the world the capital of crypto". (01:28:36) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: Ross part 1: https://x.com/repthomasmassie/status/1881857222353076580?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Ross has been freed part 2: https://x.com/free_ross/status/1881925029497377104?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Ross’s speech: https://x.com/realrossu/status/1882609887878029519?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Trump’s executive orders on his first day: https://x.com/annarmatson/status/1881545771683827829?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Pardoning Roger: https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1883408063694254415?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Forbes on Monero: https://www.forbes.com/sites/boazsobrado/2025/01/18/is-monero-keeping-bitcoins-cypherpunk-dream-alive/ The uncensored library: https://www.uncensoredlibrary.com/en America to become the world capital of crypto?: https://x.com/cointelegraph/status/1882532074009067829?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Zero capital gains for crypto projects?: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/eric-trump-confirms-u-based-013000983.html 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: [email protected] MASTADON: @[email protected] 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

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode Douglas Tuman interviews Justin Berman, a full-time Monero developer. Justin discusses his work on full-chain membership proofs++, which he's been developing for over six months. He explains that this upgrade, along with Carrot (being developed by Jeff Row), represents significant improvements to Monero's privacy and security features. Justin expresses optimism about implementing these changes before the end of 2025, with code potentially ready for testing within 1-2 months. The conversation also covers the current state of cryptocurrency, including Trump's involvement with meme coins, quantum resistance in cryptocurrencies, and various technical improvements being made to Monero. Justin details how wallet sync times could improve by 60-70% with upcoming changes, and discusses the growing developer community, particularly around the Cuprate project (a Rust implementation of Monero). TIMESTAMPS: (00:01:03) Discussion on Trump Coin and the Cryptocurrency Ecosystem (00:15:58) Justin Berman's Role and Current Work in Monero (00:22:13) When Will FMCP++ Be Ready? (01:15:09) Developer Community Growth and Cuprate Initiative (01:20:46) Persistent Development Challenges and Future Events LINKS: https://x.com/justinberman95 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: [email protected] 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: @[email protected] MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk

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47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: https://x.com/ajs_xmr TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduciton. (00:33:10) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:22:35) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ AJ (02:19:58) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tux (02:20:24) Proof of Concept of Monero. (02:22:43) Greenland. (02:26:06) Bitcoin reserve. (02:27:19) Bitcoin Investor Ordered to Reveal Crypto Keys. (02:31:07) Technocrats. (02:32:10) Elon Musk. (02:33:10) Javier Milei One Year Assessment. (02:34:32) Silicon Valley. (02:37:17) Monero breaks ATH mining hash rate. (02:37:46) Viral video. (02:43:09) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage. (03:44:44) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: https://x.com/radiogenoa/status/1876339534306374030?s=46 https://x.com/_whitneywebb/status/1876794859702583328?s=46 https://x.com/tftc21/status/1876739168434303263?s=46 https://www.zerohedge.com/crypto/bitcoin-investor-ordered-reveal-crypto-keys-124-million-landmark-tax-case https://x.com/dbrozelivefree/status/1876767583665274897?s=46 https://x.com/marionawfal/status/1877218289266348523?s=46 https://x.com/saifedean/status/1877717156420341885?s=46 https://x.com/_whitneywebb/status/1877755841371062396?s=46 https://x.com/rogue_one01/status/1878038109893579022?s=46 https://x.com/wallstreetapes/status/1877770206766145691?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 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: [email protected] MASTADON: @[email protected] 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

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: https://x.com/DontTraceMeBruh https://x.com/zano_project TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:11:23) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (00:44:08) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Untraceable, Zoidberg and Ravaga. (02:53:23) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tux. (02:54:01) MiCAR and the Monero Ecosystem. (02:55:12) XMR and BTC. (02:56:20) X Payments in 2025. (02:59:39) Terrorism wave. (03:01:42) X Algorithm promoting more information. (03:04:33) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (04:04:02) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/VdZV4D4U8A https://x.com/elastostroll/status/1874080433606189328?s=46 https://x.com/fringeviews/status/1874442583897960764?s=46 https://x.com/nickjfuentes/status/1874954603995004997?s=46 https://x.com/tuxpizza/status/1875221149749252601?s=46 https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1875355425601999255?s=46 https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1874871236653932664?s=46&t=WeY1AyuT6Ir1FNBKKq_Beg https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1875355425601999255?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 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: [email protected] MASTADON: @[email protected] 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

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of MoneroTalk, Douglas Tuman speaks with independent journalist Derrick Broze about Elon Musk's true intentions, cryptocurrency, and freedom movements. Derrick discusses his early warnings about Musk's connections to the PayPal mafia and government contracts. The conversation explores how Musk's promotion of Dogecoin instead of privacy-focused cryptocurrencies like Monero reveals his true priorities. Derrick shares his recent experience with debanking, where Wise froze approximately $5,000 of his funds. The discussion also highlights Derrick's upcoming People's Reset conference, taking place from January 29th to February 2nd in Mexico. The event expects 300-400 in-person attendees and 10,000 online viewers, focusing on practical solutions for freedom, including cryptocurrency adoption, permaculture, and building parallel systems. TIMESTAMPS: (00:05:00) Elon Musk's Influence and Technocracy (00:15:19) Critique of Hero Worship and “Freedom Figures” (00:37:31) Decentralized Internet, Mesh Networks, Starlink Concerns (00:50:44) Personal Experiences with Financial Censorship (00:55:27) Crypto Education and Adoption Challenges (01:00:10) "The People's Reset" and Building Decentralized Systems LINKS: https://x.com/DBrozeLiveFree 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: [email protected] 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: @[email protected] MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk

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Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of MoneroTalk, Douglas Tuman speaks with Luke Parker (@kayabaNerve) about critical developments in Monero. Luke discusses the status of full-chain membership proofs, explaining that his development work is complete and submitted, while integration work continues under Justin Berman. Luke details how the new protocol will provide improved privacy features, including forward secrecy and better hardware wallet support. He also addresses his recent 'stepping back' announcement, clarifying that while he's reducing some commitments, he continues work on critical projects like Serai DEX. A significant portion of the discussion focuses on Monero's need for quantum resistance, with Luke emphasizing the urgency of developing post-quantum protocols within the next few years. The interview concludes with updates on the Serai project, including its ongoing audit process and development status. TIMESTAMPS: (00:04:06) Full-Chain Membership Proofs++ Development Status (00:07:39) Technical Implementation and Benefits (00:41:28) Quantum Resistance Discussion (01:45:40) Serai Project Update (02:02:00) Luke's Role in Monero Development LINKS: https://x.com/kayabanerve 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: [email protected] 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: @[email protected] MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk

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Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TIMESTAMPS: (00:03:26) Roger Ver's Background and Contributions (00:30:07) Analysis of Current Legal Challenges (00:30:07) Government Overreach and Privacy Concerns (00:52:47) Monero Adoption and Exchange Listings (01:10:22) Future of Cryptocurrency and Freedom LINKS: https://x.com/SterlinLujan http://polis-labs.com http://Logos.co 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: [email protected] 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: @[email protected] MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: https://x.com/repeal19thUSA TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:18:55) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:24:31) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (01:26:09) FCMP++ explainer. (01:31:12) France to tax unrealized BTC gains. (01:32:12) Robot drug carier. (01:33:12) Big brother watches your wallet. (01:37:00) In Norway, your tax returns are public. (01:37:58) Dutch exit tax. (01:38:50) Moneronodo. (01:40:20) Choose your fighter. (01:41:04) Covid final report. (01:45:44) RFK too dangerous? (01:48:08) Blackrock and xrp. (01:50:20) 3.5 million $ scam. (01:51:18) This should terrify every American. (01:57:09) Coinbase VPN users get flagged. (01:58:15) Zetherium. (02:00:35) Crypto bailout. (02:09:07) Romanian election. (02:18:48) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Alaska. (03:09:15) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (03:34:15) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: France to tax unrealized BTC gains: https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1863724730223641023?s=46 Coinbase VPN users get flagged: https://x.com/l0lal33tz/status/1863869504872161604?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Zetherium: https://x.com/laurashin/status/1864117230453072248?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw In Norway, your tax returns are public: https://x.com/hodlonaut/status/1864595369704771659?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw RFK too dangerous?: https://x.com/makismd/status/1864492881790009389?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw 3.5 million $ scam: https://x.com/ibcgroupio/status/1864872146348261594?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw This should terrify every American: https://x.com/realamvoice/status/1865102232494219691?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Robot drug carier: https://x.com/cryptonator1337/status/1864999646831038863?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Crypto bailout: https://x.com/pledditor/status/1865237329960456289?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Blackrock and xrp: https://x.com/ghostofwhitman/status/1865227165542776839?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Big brother watches your wallet: https://x.com/marionawfal/status/1865181356264915412?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw FCMP++ explainer: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/xGRKSQGn2W Dutch exit tax: https://x.com/drunkdialme_/status/1863379033439801406?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Covid final report: https://x.com/covidselect/status/1863637368261021849?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Moneronodo: https://x.com/watchmanprivacy/status/1865411282238652536?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: [email protected] MASTADON: @[email protected] 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

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of MoneroTalk Douglas Tuman welcomes back Vlad, an early Bitcoiner and a Monero enthusiast, for a candid discussion on the latest developments in the Monero community, crypto culture, and the broader privacy-tech landscape. They discuss the debate over digital gold vs. digital cash, what has changed about Bitcoin culture, and buying nostalgic Nintendo gear with Monero. Tune in to hear about highlights from the recent MoneroTopia conference, updates about XMR Bazaar marketplace, and Vlad's new Privacy Magazine Project. TIMESTAMPS: (00:01:14) MoneroTopia Recap (00:39:23) XMR Bazaar Discussion (00:55:01) Vlad's Privacy Magazine (01:09:10) Monero Supply and Utility vs. Bitcoin (01:20:52) David Chaum and His Impact (01:24:21) Future of Monerotopia (01:37:44) Closing Remarks & XMR Bazaar Reccomendations LINKS: https://x.com/TheVladCostea 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: [email protected] 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: @[email protected] MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:06:28) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:08:50) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (01:11:11) Buy X premium with Monero. (01:12:40) FCMP++ coming soon. (01:13:05) 294 xmr sent to Serai. (01:13:25) Monero Matteo and xmr chat. (01:17:15) Rogan and Andreeseen podcast. (01:23:32) Tornado cash. (01:28:33) Crypto miners must register. (01:30:31) People realizing about debanking. (01:31:28) Post election Crypto policy. (01:40:16) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (02:50:50) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: Post election Crypto policy: https://www.coincenter.org/coin-centers-analysis-of-the-crypto-policy-landscape-following-the-elections/ What should we expect out of crypto policies: https://x.com/the_swop/status/1854305715420090859?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Tornado cash: https://x.com/l0lal33tz/status/1860050854583407036?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Crypto miners must register: https://x.com/monerobull/status/1861322369312166099?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw US Attorney responsible for Samourai and Tornado Cash steps down: https://x.com/l0lal33tz/status/1861485103894917261?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Tornado cash part 2: https://x.com/l0lal33tz/status/1861549486637560241?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Rogan and Andreeseen podcast: https://x.com/austen/status/1861638586573169043?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Tornado cash part 3: https://x.com/jchervinsky/status/1861777623514235298?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Buy X premium with Monero: https://x.com/mgkmshrmbrkfst/status/1862603759853216086?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw 294 xmr sent to Serai: https://x.com/watchfund/status/1862764300915310982?s=46&t=WeY1AyuT6Ir1FNBKKq_Beg Monero Matteo and xmr chat: https://x.com/moneromatteo/status/1862646115071365313?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw FCMP++ coming soon: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/DWIIoDQl0s Georgian protests: https://www.rferl.org/amp/georgian-protests-journalists-targeted-beaten-/33221520.html Romanian protests: https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/protests-in-romania-over-far-right-candidates-shock-poll-lead/ 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: [email protected] MASTADON: @[email protected] 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

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: https://x.com/AaronDiazChavez TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:26:50) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Aaron Diaz. (01:11:58) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (01:15:04) ShopinBit Schweiz. (01:16:25) Bitcoin to 100k? (01:17:49) Donald J. Harris. (01:18:32) Trump Elected. (01:19:32) Choose your health champion. (01:20:50) Fluoride removal. (01:23:53) RFK on food. (01:27:38) Proof of citizenship for voting. (01:29:05) Trump’s most important 3 minutes. (01:34:30) No CBDC allowed. (01:34:55) Trump on transgenderism. (01:35:37) Hamas ceasefire. (01:35:55) Trump and Putin. (01:37:06) Trades with Cakewallet and Monerocon. (01:54:49) Monerotopia Price Report Segment. (02:49:56) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (03:23:50) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: ShopinBit Schweiz: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/R50CEG8SmU Haveno, no trade fees and USDT: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/FsmnHqctDQ Bitcoin to 100k?: https://x.com/btc_archive/status/1854962104048230534?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Trump on transgenderism: https://x.com/tiffanyfong_/status/1855102205235167467?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Trump on trans part 2: https://x.com/europeinvasions/status/1854972498296676757?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw No CBDC allowed: https://x.com/petersweden7/status/1855197488816210429?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Hamas ceasefire: https://blavity.com/did-hamas-call-for-for-end-of-war-after-trump-win Rogan endorsement: https://x.com/joerogan/status/1853614670764015762?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Trump’s most important 3 minutes: https://x.com/charliekirk11/status/1854717077837562314?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Proof of citizenship for voting: https://x.com/leadingreport/status/1855245282033729625?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Donald J. Harris: https://x.com/lexfridman/status/1833274536655003845?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw RFK on food: https://x.com/magaresource/status/1854539766492262817?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw RFK on food part 2: https://x.com/nicksortor/status/1854246144408486011?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Fluoride removal: https://x.com/robertkennedyjr/status/1852812012478398923?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Choose your health champion: https://x.com/twintowercity/status/1852813716468957364?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: [email protected] MASTADON: @[email protected] 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

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman chats with crypto-anarchist and founder of the Dollar Vigilante Jeff Berwick. In this discussion Berwick explores the "matrix" of societal control, his belief in the importance of self-transformation, and the power of privacy-focused currencies like Monero as tools for autonomy. They also delve into alternative technology, including Berwick’s use of Tesla-inspired healing devices, and discuss strategies for maintaining Monero’s independence amidst rising governmental control. Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation about freedom, personal empowerment, and the potential for decentralized finance. TIMESTAMPS: (00:01:48) - The Current State of Society (00:05:04) - Political Views and Voting (00:06:44) - Personal Transformation (00:07:32) - Monero’s Role in Freedom (00:09:26) - Theories on Power and Control (00:11:52) - Meditation and Reality (00:13:23) - Monero vs. Bitcoin (00:16:25) - Privacy in Cryptocurrency (00:20:02) - Technology and the Matrix (00:23:03) - Tesla Machine and Health (00:26:29) - MoneroTopia Conference (00:28:10) - Peer-to-Peer Donation Platforms (00:30:17) - Monero Community and Culture (00:32:17) - Future of Bitcoin and Monero (00:34:44) - Conference Strategy (00:37:49) - Alternative Health Practices (00:39:39) - DMT and Reality (00:45:03) - Monero Marketplace (00:50:42) - Advice to the Monero Community (00:57:57) - Upcoming Monero Privacy Improvements (00:59:54) - Copa Monero Tournament (01:04:17) - Event Inspiration and Closing Remarks (01:06:34) - Future Predictions (01:08:20) - Vision for a Free Society LINKS: https://x.com/BerwickJeff/ 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: [email protected] 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: @[email protected] MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman interviews Juan Galt, a seasoned crypto journalist and early adopter known for his work with Bitcoin Magazine and his extensive knowledge of privacy technologies. The conversation explores the evolution of Monero and Bitcoin, privacy versus transparency in blockchain, and the challenges each project faces in scaling, adoption, and maintaining decentralization. With lively debates on Monero's unique role as digital cash, Bitcoin's path as digital gold, and the ideological values driving both communities, this episode provides deep insights into the philosophies shaping today’s cryptocurrency landscape. Juan and Doug bring a thoughtful analysis of Bitcoin maximalism and Monero's cypherpunk ethos, reflecting on the different yet overlapping missions these two cryptocurrencies serve. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:04) Introduction - Sponsorships from Cake Wallet and StealthEX; intro to Digilol, the guest company. (00:00:49) Guest Introduction - Douglas Tuman interviews Irem and Laurynas from Digilol, covering their Monero payment projects like MoneroPay and MoneroATMs. (00:01:38) Background on Guests - The hosts share their day jobs and roles in Digilol, a remote IT company specializing in DevOps and cybersecurity. (00:03:03) Digilol’s Quick Pitch - Overview of Digilol's services, including hosting, DevOps, programming, and security, all payable in Monero. (00:05:37) Monero ATM Project - Initial concept for Monero ATMs at MoneroCon, creating an alternative, peer-to-peer cash-to-Monero exchange using hardware modifications. (00:08:17) Monero as P2P Digital Cash - Discussion on the practical application of Monero ATMs as a Havano machine, allowing peer-to-peer trades and potential for KYC-free transactions. (00:10:08) Mexico Marketplace Potential - Interest in testing a Monero ATM at Monero Topia, allowing vendors to convert Monero to pesos easily. (00:12:20) Challenges with Hardware Setup - Guests share logistical issues in creating and setting up the ATMs with accessible kiosk hardware. (00:15:04) Digilol's Various Projects - Irem and Laurynas overview other projects, including MoneroPay and MetroNero, a POS system for Monero payments. (00:17:27) Inspiration for MoneroPay - Development of MoneroPay due to lack of suitable Monero payment processors that didn't use deprecated features like integrated addresses. (00:20:12) Functionalities of MoneroPay - MoneroPay handles incoming and outgoing payments, offering SQLite and PostgreSQL support, and minimizing maintenance issues. (00:26:43) MetroNero - Description of MetroNero as a simpler, Monero-dedicated alternative to BTC Pay Server for merchants to receive Monero. (00:28:24) Criticisms of BTC Pay Server - Technical downsides of BTC Pay Server, such as heavy resource use and invasive installation. (00:30:35) NarrowPOS and Marketplace Use - Use of MoneroPay to enable transactions in the Monero Topia marketplace and future plans to make MoneroPay integrate with existing POS systems. (00:35:07) XMR Chat for Superchats - Description of Monero Superchat and donation functionality on XMR Chat for supporting MoneroTalk. (00:37:15) Why Monero Over Other Cryptos - Guests explain Monero's benefits for their business, particularly regarding fungibility and resistance to taint tracking. (00:40:17) Monero Payment Solutions for WooCommerce - Discussion on WooCommerce plugin integration, with potential plans to make MoneroPay a plug-and-play option for WordPress sites. (00:48:55) Node Management and Privacy Concerns - Importance of running personal Monero nodes and challenges from potential malicious nodes. (00:51:36) Additional MoneroPay Developments - MoneroPay's integration with Monero Noto, helping users access transactions and connecting local Wi-Fi for fast syncing. (00:57:04) Casino Projects - Guests describe their initial interest in Monero through a casino payment processing project. (01:02:22) Interest in Rust Development for Monero - Guests express interest in Rust-based projects for Monero development. (01:06:09) Zero-Conf Transactions in MoneroPay - Plans to enable zero-confirmation transactions in MoneroPay to improve in-person transactions. (01:09:14) OpenKiosk for Kiosk Hardware - Digilol’s project OpenKiosk provides drivers for kiosk components used in Monero ATMs. (01:10:41) Closing Remarks - Final remarks from Digilol, encouraging contact for Monero-based IT services and ATM projects; excitement for Monero Topia. 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 wall

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate 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: 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: [email protected] MASTADON: @[email protected] 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

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate 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/ 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: [email protected] 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: @[email protected] MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate 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: [email protected] MASTADON: @[email protected] 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

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate 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: [email protected] 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: @[email protected] MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate 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: [email protected] MASTADON: @[email protected] 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

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate 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: [email protected] MASTADON: @[email protected] 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

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate 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 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: [email protected] 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: @[email protected] MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate 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: [email protected] MASTADON: @[email protected] 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

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate 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: [email protected] 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: @[email protected] MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate 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: [email protected] 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: @[email protected] MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: https://x.com/MoneroNodo http://moneronodo.com TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:20:17) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (00:52:58) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Brindel and Abdullah Khan. (01:50:08) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (01:53:40) Europe Migration. (01:57:35) Reporting migrants in UK. (01:58:59) Retweeting is now a crime? (01:59:55) Over 3k euro payments banned in Netherlands. (02:01:09) Can swapping be traced? (02:02:16) Airbnb on xmrbazaar. (02:03:06) Dero maxi says xmr is obselete. (02:06:55) New rule to criminalize software devs? (02:07:31) Tornadocash ruling. (02:08:40) SEC Licensing Requiriments for Communication Protocols. (02:10:32) Satanic elites eat babies? (02:15:35) Sherri Tenpenny on a new UN document. (02:21:44) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (04:10:00) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: Retweeting is now a crime?: https://x.com/monerorev/status/1837556282439749829?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Over 3k euro payments banned in Netherlands: https://x.com/evavlaar/status/1838658089832050813?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Airbnb on xmrbazaar: https://x.com/xmrbazaar/status/1839129824918479007?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Tor and tails partnership: https://x.com/cryptonator1337/status/1839240420422758553?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw New rule to criminalize software devs?: https://x.com/l0lal33tz/status/1839427371146817583?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Tornadocash ruling: https://x.com/zackbshapiro/status/1839417680186765569?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Sherri Tenpenny on a new UN document: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAT8dqTJ6em/?igsh=aHNvcXppcTR6enNm Dero maxi says xmr is obselete: https://x.com/dhp4816/status/1839729908035268626?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Satanic elites eat babies?: https://x.com/lizcrokin/status/1839401033400803527?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: [email protected] MASTADON: @[email protected] 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

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: https://x.com/CryptoTweetie https://x.com/deverickapollo/ TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:35:09) Monerotopia Price Report Segment. w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:15:25) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Csilla Brimer and Deverick. (01:44:40) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tux. (02:18:53) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (03:47:30) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: Xmrchats: https://x.com/fiatdemise/status/1833555284230291752?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Inflating BTC’s price: https://x.com/_whitneywebb/status/1833584301025480723?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Delete node.moneroworld.com now: https://x.com/xmrstreet/status/1834164088215130415?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Cleaning services on xmrbazaar: https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1833692473547260160?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Much of crypto lost the cypherpunk ethos: https://x.com/jswihart/status/1834059613534093649?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Peter Thiel favoring democracies: https://x.com/_whitneywebb/status/1834235096553193948?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Trump on crypto: https://x.com/erictrump/status/1834322630721122521?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw They’re eating the dogs song: https://x.com/thekiffness/status/1834585071875158502?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Was Monero really broken?: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/AgBPAyQaVx “Remigration” check from Sweden: https://x.com/wallstreetsilv/status/1834363658626863162?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw https://x.com/cloakedwireless/status/1834413853003727234?s=46 https://x.com/jeremykauffman/status/1835782658091102608?s=46 https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1835877526129815966?s=46 https://x.com/stephen19718352/status/1836066617190469661?s=46 https://x.com/gavinnewsom/status/1836188721663873324?s=46 https://x.com/monerobull/status/1836395183736250567?s=46 https://x.com/hatr/status/1836281313046700465?s=46 https://x.com/rarepassenger/status/1836438680002494687?s=46 https://x.com/mira_hurley/status/1836791341214540071?s=46 https://x.com/monerorev/status/1836955007238725891?s=46 https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/1837100418809164187?s=46 https://x.com/sethforprivacy/status/1837141808381317128?s=46 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: [email protected] MASTADON: @[email protected] 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

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman interviews Rafael Laverde of the Crypto Vigilante to discuss Monero's role in the evolving crypto landscape. They dive into Bitcoin's loss of fungibility and the increasing programmability that makes it less private, contrasting it with Monero’s strong privacy features. The conversation explores how Monero is not only essential for anonymous transactions but also positioned as a better store of value. They also highlight Monero’s potential to drive a parallel economy, free from state surveillance, and predict its growing importance for businesses. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:54) Introduction: Opening remarks about Monero and its value as a store of value in the crypto world, featuring sponsors Cake Wallet and Stealth EX. (00:02:18) Crypto Vigilante Origins: Rafael shares how Monero inspired the formation of the Crypto Vigilante to educate people about crypto, focusing on privacy and the importance of Monero. (00:03:17) Bitcoin’s Fungibility Issues: Discussion about Bitcoin losing its fungibility, contrasting it with Monero's private, fungible nature as digital cash. (00:04:35) Monero's Superior Privacy: The conversation dives into how Bitcoin cannot achieve the same level of privacy as Monero, and how Monero was built from scratch for privacy. (00:07:24) Bitcoin’s Evolution: The Rafael explains how Bitcoin has diverged into four camps: BTC, Bitcoin Cash, Monero, and BSV, each addressing privacy and scalability differently. (00:16:09) Monero as Store of Value: Debate over Monero being not just a privacy coin but also a legitimate store of value, stronger than Bitcoin in this regard. (00:34:07) Building a Parallel Economy: Discussion about Monero's critical role in creating a parallel economy outside state surveillance, with businesses increasingly adopting Monero for private transactions. (00:47:43) Future Outlook: The Rafael predicts that companies will adopt a “Monero strategy,” realizing that Monero’s privacy and security features make it the best choice for protecting wealth. LINKS: https://x.com/vamosvigilante https://x.com/VigilanteCrypto 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: [email protected] 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: @[email protected] MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman interviews ArticMine, a monero core team member and well known Monero contributor specializing in scaling and a blockchain surveillance expert. They dive into the traceability of Monero, discussing recent events around leaked Chainalysis videos. They explore how privacy features such as ring signatures, stealth addresses, and confidential transactions safeguard Monero users from blockchain surveillance. The conversation also covers the implementation of Dandelion technology, which further protects user privacy by obscuring IP addresses. Throughout, they emphasize the strengths of Monero's privacy model while addressing common misconceptions about its traceability. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:54) Introduction of ArticMine: Discussion begins with Monero core team member ArticMine, focusing on scaling, blockchain surveillance, and upcoming talks on proof-of-work sustainability. (00:03:17) Proof-of-Work Sustainability: ArticMine outlines how Monero mining can be environmentally friendly by using excess solar power or functioning as a heat source for homes. (00:07:53) Chainalysis Video Leak: The hosts start discussing the leaked Chainalysis video, celebrating Monero’s privacy strengths as praised even by the presenter in the video. (00:16:12) Blockchain Surveillance Limitations: ArticMine explains how companies like Chainalysis rely on probabilistic heuristics to track transactions, but these methods are often limited and can lead to inaccurate results. (00:34:07) Ring Signatures and Confidential Transactions: Discussion on how Monero uses ring signatures and confidential transactions to enhance privacy by obfuscating both the sender and the amount in each transaction. (00:41:13) Dandelion Protocol: ArticMine explains the role of Dandelion, a protocol that further protects privacy by obfuscating the origin IP address of Monero transactions. (00:46:40) Chainalysis Heuristics: Discussion on the data Chainalysis uses to infer patterns in Monero transactions, such as fee structures, lock times, and the number of inputs/outputs. (00:55:13) Full Chain Membership Proofs: ArticMine discusses future privacy advancements, including full-chain membership proofs that will further limit the effectiveness of Chainalysis in tracing Monero transactions. 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: [email protected] 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: @[email protected] MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: https://x.com/realurbanhacker TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:17:02) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (00:19:22) Was Monero really broken? (00:20:22) Delete node.moneroworld.com now. (00:22:10) Cleaning services on xmrbazaar. (00:25:43) Debate: Harris vs Trump. (00:36:55) They’re eating the dogs song. (00:37:28) Trump on crypto. (00:38:25) “Remigration” check from Sweden. (00:40:50) Much of crypto lost the cypherpunk ethos. (00:50:40) Peter Thiel. (00:53:22) Inflating BTC’s price. (00:58:09) Xmrchats. (01:00:06) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Urban Hacker. (01:58:45) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (03:32:55) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: Xmrchats: https://x.com/fiatdemise/status/1833555284230291752?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Inflating BTC’s price: https://x.com/_whitneywebb/status/1833584301025480723?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Delete node.moneroworld.com now: https://x.com/xmrstreet/status/1834164088215130415?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Cleaning services on xmrbazaar: https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1833692473547260160?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Much of crypto lost the cypherpunk ethos: https://x.com/jswihart/status/1834059613534093649?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Peter Thiel favoring democracies: https://x.com/_whitneywebb/status/1834235096553193948?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Trump on crypto: https://x.com/erictrump/status/1834322630721122521?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw They’re eating the dogs song: https://x.com/thekiffness/status/1834585071875158502?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Was Monero really broken?: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/AgBPAyQaVx “Remigration” check from Sweden: https://x.com/wallstreetsilv/status/1834363658626863162?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: [email protected] MASTADON: @[email protected] 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

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman interviews Rucknium, an empirical microeconomist and Monero Research Lab member specializing in probability and statistical analysis who has made some very impressive contributions to Monero. Including discovering a way to speed up monero transaction confirmations by 60 seconds! In this first ever interview, Rucknium maintains his anonymity by typing his responses and having a monero friend sit in to read his answers. Tremendous thank you to Patchy319 for doing so! The conversation centers around Monero’s privacy technology, scalability, and Rucknium’s contributions to the project. They highlight the challenges of Monero’s scalability, including node performance and transaction volume, as well as ongoing efforts to address these issues through StressNet, Network-level privacy solutions like Dandelion++ and potential improvements through the Clover protocol are also explored. We also get to hear a preview of Rucknium’s upcoming presentation at Monerotopia24 Confer! TIMESTAMPS: (02:15) - Introduction of Rucknium and his contributions to Monero (07:04) - Rucknium describes his background (10:21) - A detailed comparison between Monero and Bitcoin’s privacy features (13:07) - Rucknium's involvement in the Monero community (24:01) - Discussion on Monero’s scalability, privacy, and transaction efficiency challenges (36:45) - Network privacy discussion (44:11) - Introduction of the Clover protocol (48:05) - Preview of Rucknium's MoneroTopia presentation (57:40) - Introduction to the StressNet project (01:07:26) - The need for more research and contributions in the Monero ecosystem LINKS: https://github.com/Rucknium 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: [email protected] 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: @[email protected] MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: https://x.com/crypto_sowle https://x.com/zano_project TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:40:26) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:21:44) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ CryptoSowle and Gonbatfire. (02:25:55) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (02:28:22) Conor McGregor. (02:30:40) Elon Musk in politics. (02:31:51) Kamala wants to have full social media control. (02:32:36) Trevor Noah on taxing unrealized gains. (02:37:03) Jobs collapse. (02:39:35) Where we are headed. (02:41:35) Telegram forced to comply (02:45:22) Why isn’t FBI after Kayabq. (02:47:01) Donation to Xenu. (02:49:39) Chainanalysis is trying to wipe this video on Monero. (02:55:54) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (04:00:15) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: Elon Musk in politics: https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1831672345108357610?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Jobs collapse: https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1831672865508172028?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Chainanalysis is trying to wipe this video on Monero: https://x.com/monerobull/status/1831756685968548168?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Telegram forced to comply: https://x.com/tier10k/status/1831864963704746356?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Donation to Xenu: https://x.com/xenumonero/status/1831203701928722890?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Trevor Noah on taxing unrealized gains: https://x.com/historyinmemes/status/1831073450124783639?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Kamala wants to have full social media control: https://x.com/monerorev/status/1831143033342951814?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Why isn’t FBI after Kayabq: https://x.com/noseboy95/status/1831878205122474411?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw Where we are headed: https://x.com/streetartutopia/status/1832389356604080631?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: [email protected] MASTADON: @[email protected] 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

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman interviews Amir Taaki, an early Bitcoin developer and cypherpunk. Amir shares his insights on the importance of privacy and anonymity in cryptocurrency, the need for decentralization, and the potential of crypto to challenge existing power structures. He also talks about his project DarkFi, which aims to create anonymous and uncensorable applications. The conversation touches on historical and philosophical perspectives, drawing parallels between the crypto movement and scientific revolutions of the past. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:00) Introduction to the Episode (00:02:12) Amir Taki's Early Involvement in Cryptocurrency (00:09:52) The Shift in Public Awareness and Privacy (00:15:25) Challenges and Ideological Divides in Cryptocurrency (00:22:38) Philosophical Reflections and the Future of Privacy Tech (00:29:20) Historical Context of Early Bitcoin Development (00:45:25) Comparison Between Bitcoin and Monero LINKS: https://x.com/Narodism https://x.com/DarkFiSquad 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: [email protected] 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: @[email protected] MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk

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