Monero Talk
Is Monero the truest cryptocurrency?
About the show
Monero Talk broadcasts weekly conversations on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/monerotalk) with topical guests to understand what the Monero cryptocurrency is today and what it hopes to become.
We strive to give birth to new Monero users by simply reporting on the facts in our search to answer the question--Is Monero the truest cryptocurrency of them all? In staying true to the Monero ethos, we aim to always be skeptical. While we are Monero Talk by name, and Monero devotees at heart, the intention of the show is to ultimately discover and support the one blockchain that is most aligned with the original cypherpunk and crypto-anarchist ideals that cryptocurrency was born from. And the one that is most likely to succeed at becoming true digital cash. So far, we believe Monero is the one.
Guests include:
The developers and researchers working on the open source core protocol and the cryptography behind it;
The people building the projects and infrastructure supporting the protocol;
Privacy advocates and people building privacy enhancing technologies;
Analysts and investors speculating on Monero's growth;
Journalists and pundits weighing in on Monero's place in the crypto-sphere; and
Respected (sometimes controversial) contributors and community members.
If you enjoyed the show & would like to support us, a donation of any size would be greatly appreciated and would mean so much!
Monero (XMR) Donation Address:
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Episodes
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Is Zano a Scam? w/ Untraceable + Zano | EPI 196
January 5th, 2025 | 4 hrs 4 mins
bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, fungible, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, privacy, privacycoin, untraceable, xmr, zano
MONEROTOPIA EPISODE 196 - Is Zano a Scam? w/ Untraceable and Zano team members + Monero Price Report with Bawdy, News of the week with Tux & MUCH MORE!
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Unmasking Elon Musk: Derrick Broze on Free Speech and Technocracy | EPI 336
January 4th, 2025 | 1 hr 18 mins
bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, derrickbroze, dogecoin, elonmusk, fungible, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, paypal, privacy, privacycoin, xmr
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.
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Special Guest QueenTatiana! + Price, News & MUCH More! | EPI 195
December 29th, 2024 | 4 hrs 17 mins
bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, elonmusk, fungible, irs, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, privacy, privacycoin, queentatiana, xmr
MONEROTOPIA EPISODE 195 - Special Guest QueenTatiana + Monero Price Report with Tux, News of the week with Tux & MUCH MORE!
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Luke Parker: FCMP’s, Serai, his call for a Post Quantum XMR & what he means by “stepping back" | EPI 335
December 27th, 2024 | 2 hrs 1 min
bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, fcmp, fungible, lukeparker, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, privacy, privacycoin, quantumcomputer, quantummonero, serai, xmr
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.
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Abdullah from MoneroNodo! + Price, News & MUCH More! | EPI 194
December 15th, 2024 | 3 hrs 37 mins
abdullah, bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, fungible, monero, moneronodo, monerotalk, monerotopia, privacy, privacycoin, xmr
MONEROTOPIA EPISODE 194 - Special Guest Abdullah from MoneroNodo + Monero Price Report with Bawdy, News of the week with Tony & MUCH MORE!
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Free Roger Ver: Sterlin Lujan on Defending Crypto’s Core Ethos | EPI 334
December 14th, 2024 | 1 hr 22 mins
bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, fungible, logos, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, polislabs, privacy, privacycoin, sterlinlujan, xmr
Free Roger Ver: Sterlin Lujan on Government Attacking Freedom Fighters and Defending Crypto’s Core Ethos
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MoneroTopia Episode 193 - Guest Alaskanon, Price, News & MUCH More!
December 7th, 2024 | 3 hrs 34 mins
alaskanon, bitcoin, blackrock, blockchain, coinbase, covid, crypto, cryptocurrency, fcmp, fungible, monero, moneronodo, monerotalk, monerotopia, privacy, privacycoin, xmr
MONEROTOPIA EPISODE 193 - Guest Alaskanon, Monero Price Report with Bawdy, News of the week with Tony & MUCH MORE!
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MoneroTopia Conf debrief and BTC TKVR Privacy Magazine with Vlad Costea! | EPI 333
December 6th, 2024 | 2 hrs 19 mins
bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, fungible, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, privacy, privacycoin, privacymagazine, tkvr, vladcostea, xmr
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.
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MoneroTopia24 Conference Debrief! + Price, News & MUCH More! | EPI 192
December 1st, 2024 | 2 hrs 51 mins
bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, fungible, georgianprotests, monero, moneromatteo, monerotalk, monerotopia, privacy, privacycoin, romanianprotests, tornadocash, xmr
MONEROTOPIA EPISODE 192 - MoneroTopia24 Conference Debrief + Monero Price Report with Bawdy, News of the week with Tony & MUCH MORE!
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MoneroTopia Speaker Aarón Díaz! + Price, News & MUCH More! | EPI 191
November 10th, 2024 | 3 hrs 24 mins
bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, fluoride, fungible, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, privacy, privacycoin, rfk, rogan, shopinbit, trump, xmr
MONEROTOPIA EPISODE 191 - Special Guest and MoneroTopia Spanish Speaker Aarón Díaz + Monero Price Report with Bawdy, News of the week with Tony & MUCH MORE!
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Jeff Berwick on XMR, Encoding Unstoppable Liberty & Escaping Technocratic State | EPI 332
November 7th, 2024 | 1 hr 10 mins
bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, dollarvigilante, fungible, jeffberwick, matrix, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, privacy, privacycoin, tesla, xmr
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.
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A Cypherpunk Future w/ MoneroTopia24 speaker Juan Galt | EPI 331
November 3rd, 2024 | 1 hr 29 mins
bitcoin, bitcoinmagazine, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, cypherpunk, fungible, juangalt, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, privacy, privacycoin, xmr
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.
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Finishing What Bitcoin started w/ @ray_noones! + Price Report, News & MUCH More! | EPI 190
November 3rd, 2024 | 3 hrs 51 mins
bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, fungible, kamala, lebronjames, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, privacy, privacycoin, raynoones, robschneider, rogerver, trump, xmr
MONEROTOPIA EPISODE 190 - Special Guest Ray Youssef from noOnes + Monero Price Report with Bawdy, News of the week with Tony & MUCH MORE!
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MoneroPay, Metronero and the Monero ATM w/ Irem Kuyucu & Laurynas Cetyrkinas | EPI 330
October 28th, 2024 | 1 hr 12 mins
bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, digilol, fungible, irem, laurynas, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, privacy, privacycoin, xmr
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.
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Special Guest SquadSwap + Price, News & MUCH More! | EPI 189
October 27th, 2024 | 4 hrs 32 mins
bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, fungible, joerogan, kamala, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, privacy, privacycoin, squadswap, trump, xmr, xmrdelisting
MONEROTOPIA EPISODE 189 - Guest SquadSwap + Monero Price Report with Bawdy, News of the week with Tony & MUCH MORE!
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Why Tornado Cash Free Speech defense was rejected in Court w/ Tor Ekeland Mike Hassardl | EPI 329
October 21st, 2024 | 1 hr 18 mins
bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, fungible, mikehassard, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, privacy, privacycoin, samaurai, torekeland, tornadocash, xmr
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.