Monero Talk

By Monero Talk

Monero Talk broadcasts weekly conversations on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/monerotalk) with topical guests to understand what the Monero cryptocurrency is today and what it hopes to become.

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July 20, 2025 MoneroTopia Episode 223! | Price, News & MUCH MORE!
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OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate
GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/BawdyAnarchist_
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:25:41) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(00:50:52) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:20:31) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tux.
(01:21:00) Is dro private?
(01:23:16) SethForPrivacy.
(01:24:38) Thomas Massie post.
(01:26:15) Monero will become more fungible than cash?
(01:28:25) Strawberries with Monero in Wangen, Switzerland.
(01:30:47) Donald Trump called Republicans stupid.
(01:35:17) US trying to prohibit Roman Storm.
(01:37:23) US has sold off over 80% of its BTC reserves.
(01:38:44) Marjorie Talyor Greene post.
(02:00:45) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(02:51:15) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
https://x.com/monerobull/status/1944673442772508710?s=46
https://x.com/sethforprivacy/status/1944116260641337604?s=46
https://x.com/repthomasmassie/status/1945095645754224967?s=46
https://x.com/moneromatteo/status/1945144682947994058?s=46
https://x.com/schmidt1024/status/1945395646971687395?s=46
https://x.com/goddeketal/status/1945520751349575779?s=46
https://x.com/bill_fowler_/status/1945549671817945346?s=46
https://x.com/senlummis/status/1945578868665917535?s=46
https://x.com/repmtg/status/1945880979949891750?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
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2h 52min
July 19, 2025 Crypto Legislation and Digital Cash w/ Zack Shapiro of the Bitcoin Policy Institute | EPI 357
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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, legal expert Zach Shapiro joins Douglas Tuman to discuss U.S. cryptocurrency legislation, the legal challenges facing privacy tech, and the philosophical divide between building unstoppable systems versus working within regulatory frameworks.
Shapiro, who runs a crypto-focused law firm and is involved with the Bitcoin Policy Institute and Peer-to-Peer Rights Foundation, outlines recent bills in Congress—including the Clarity Act and Genius Act—and their implications for developers and privacy advocates. He and Doug debate Bitcoin vs. Monero, focusing on fungibility and censorship resistance, with Shapiro defending Bitcoin’s legal positioning and Doug championing Monero’s privacy features. The episode also covers ongoing cases like Tornado Cash, the status of Samurai Wallet, and efforts to repeal New York’s restrictive BitLicense.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:02:12) – Introduction to Zach's background and involvement with the Bitcoin Policy Institute, Peer-to-Peer Rights Foundation.
(00:08:13) – Zach's perspective on various technologies: Bitcoin, stablecoins, DAOs.
(00:12:21) – Debate on fungibility: Bitcoin vs Monero.
(00:17:09) – Is Bitcoin functionally fungible? Legal and policy perspectives.
(00:20:00) – Cash vs Bitcoin legal treatment in cases of stolen funds.
(00:28:57) – Mining decentralization: ASICs, CPUs, regulatory capture.
(00:33:18) – Zach’s overall take on Monero vs Bitcoin.
(00:36:15) – Explanation of 3 key crypto-related bills (Genius Act, Clarity Act, Anti-CBDC Bill)
(00:43:23) – Implications of Section 110 for privacy developers.
(00:46:25) – Concerns over Genius Act enabling “backdoor CBDC.”
(00:53:00) – What would Satoshi think about current crypto laws and stablecoins?
(00:58:02) – Genius Act’s effect on algorithmic stablecoins (likely banned).
(01:02:12) – Genius Act vs Clarity Act: Pros and cons for Monero.
(01:06:01) – Eliminating capital gains for crypto use — is it possible?
(01:07:50) – Comments on the Bank Secrecy Act, impact of Calirty Act for Monero, NY’s BitLicense, and Monero exchange bans.
(01:11:18) - Closing Remarks
GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/zackbshapiro
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/monerotalkAny donation is greatly appreciated!Any donation is greatly appreciated!
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1h 24min
July 14, 2025 A Monero Bro running for California Governor: Vince Lundgren | EPI 356
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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, Douglas Tuman interviews Vince Lundgren, an independent candidate running for California governor in 2026. The conversation begins with their first meeting at the Finney Forum and moves into Vince’s background—from his Navy service and intelligence work to the injury that ended his SEAL training. He reflects on being aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during 9/11 and President Bush’s "Mission Accomplished" speech. After leaving the military, Vince faced chronic health issues and overcame a dependency on prescription painkillers, eventually finding purpose in outdoor recreation and earning a related degree.
The discussion shifts to Vince’s campaign, focusing on his critiques of California’s handling of homelessness, crime, drug addiction, and identity politics. He shares crime statistics he personally compiled, arguing they challenge mainstream narratives and are largely ignored by media. Vince discusses his stance on gun rights, his interest in Monero, and his belief that while his campaign is a longshot, it serves to raise awareness. The episode wraps with thoughts on alternative systems, Vince's passion for data-driven truth, and a brief story about meeting David Goggins post-SEAL training.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:04:00) - Guest Introduction: Vince Lundgren
(00:07:00) - Navy & SEAL Training Experience
(00:12:00) - 9/11 & USS Abraham Lincol
(00:17:00) - Chronic Illness & Medical Neglect
(00:22:00) - Hiking as Therapy & Transition
(00:25:00) - Decline of California
(00:30:00) - Campaign Video Playback & Commentary
(00:35:00) - Campaign Challenges
(00:40:00) - Mainstream Media & Republican Failure
(00:45:00) - California Culture & Misinformation
(00:47:30) - Election Integrity Concerns
(00:52:00) - Parallels to New York & Urban Decline
(00:55:00) - Monero's Value as a Tool
(00:58:00) - Canadian Gun Ban & U.S. Second Amendment
(01:00:00) - Personal Story: Off-Grid Living Discovery
(01:06:18) – Public Records on Crime in Sacramento
(01:14:00) – Attitudes Toward Policing in the U.S. vs. Abroad
(01:19:17) – Media Hypocrisy, Crime Charts, and Monero
(01:27:11) – Satire of California's “Failing Up” Governance
GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/fixingcali
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/monerotalkAny donation is greatly appreciated!Any donation is greatly appreciated!
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1h 36min
July 13, 2025 Online Monero casino w/ @XMRBAR | EPI 222
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OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate
GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/xmrbar
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:34:40) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:38:46) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony.
(01:39:20) Protonmail.
(01:39:51) Porcfest Uncomfortable stats.
(01:54:19) ShopinBit Stats.
(01:55:09) What if Monero was breached tomorrow?
(01:56:14) New upcoming bitcoin and monero wallet.
(01:57:50) Japan breaks world internet speed record.
(02:00:39) Epstein Files.
(02:02:15) Donald Trump and Pam Bondi gaslighting a reporter.
(02:04:26) Tesla should restart bitcoin payments.
(02:05:28) Michael Saylor.
(02:08:19) Someone sent Bitcoin to ISIS and got caught.
(02:12:09) MechaHitler?
(02:15:12) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ ElusivePrivacy (XMR.BAR)
(02:40:31) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(04:30:19) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
https://x.com/connorfabiano/status/1942984817026760867?s=46
https://x.com/rafael_xmr/status/1942888378908786958?s=46
https://x.com/dbrozelivefree/status/1942939555159474230?s=46
https://x.com/moneroreport/status/1941121588273058043?s=46
https://x.com/moneromatteo/status/1943342527370924179?s=46
https://x.com/shopinbit/status/1943195988212224275?s=46
https://x.com/wilforrd/status/1943316947820515378?s=46
https://repo.getmonero.org/monero-project/ccs-proposals/-/merge_requests/525
https://x.com/cookedgooseinfl/status/1943804704653283499?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
...more
4h 31min
July 07, 2025 MoneroTopia Episode 221! | Price, News & MUCH MORE!
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OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate
GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/tuxsudo
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction
(00:09:52) Monerotopia Guest Segment
(00:27:29) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist
(01:01:19) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony
(01:05:52) Dormant Bitcoin Moved
(01:06:48) Flufflypony on the dormant BTC
(01:10:56) Crypto billionaire and the kidnapper
(01:17:30) XMR FCMP ++
(01:22:23) House sale on XMR bazaar
(01:26:54) XMR Bazaar and the economy
(01:36:07) Small alcohol shop now accepts XMR
(01:39:42) Proton petition for XMR
(01:41:12) dEuro on Cake wallet
(01:43:06) BTC is the system now
(01:45:15) Budget Bill
(01:49:11) NYC Mayor
(02:03:34) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage
(02:14:55) Monerotopia Finalization
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
Dormant bitcoin moved: https://x.com/saniexp/status/1941128014064140727?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Fluffypony on the dormant btc: https://x.com/fluffypony/status/1941206611374244206?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Proton petition for xmr: https://x.com/tuxpizza/status/1939026348644933768?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Btc is the system now: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/RaL4GPuDBx
The message from the current frontrunner for NYC mayor: https://x.com/mazemoore/status/1939507833571246584?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Deuro on cake: https://x.com/deuro_com/status/1939957150907822227?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Xmr fcmp++: https://x.com/moneroresearchl/status/1940502405608886628?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Stone farmhouse for xmr: https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/2kJM/
Robinson Clipper on xmrbazaar: https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/oQKY/
Crypto billionare and the kidnapper: https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-billionaire-tim-heath-bit-kidnapper-finger-crypto-plot-estonia
Budget bill: https://x.com/raydalio/status/1940842227409748385?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
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2h 16min
July 03, 2025 What Would Ayn Rand Think About Monero? w/ Deki Zedd | EPI 355
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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, host Douglas Tuman speaks with guest Deki, an engineer and philosopher, about the intersection of Ayn Rand’s Objectivism and cryptocurrency—particularly Monero. Deki, who recently presented on this topic at MoneroKon, outlines Rand’s key philosophical pillars—objective reality, reason, rational self-interest, free market capitalism, and privacy—and argues that these values closely align with the principles behind decentralized crypto.
The two explore Rand’s likely support for privacy-focused coins like Monero over state-aligned cryptocurrencies, discuss her novels Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead, and reflect on how philosophical literacy can guide resistance to government overreach. The conversation also touches on current political events, Bitcoin’s co-optation, and the difficulty of waking people up to freedom-focused ideas in an age of convenience.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:02:26) Guest introduction – Who is Deki and why he spoke at MoneroKon
(00:06:35) How Decki got into crypto and connected it with Ayn Rand
(00:09:13) Overview of Ayn Rand’s philosophy and Objectivism
(00:13:06) Rand’s life in communist Russia and her views on socialism
(00:14:52) Discussion on Rand's novels and their relevance today
(00:17:42) What Ayn Rand might think of crypto
(00:23:50) Would Ayn Rand support Monero?
(00:29:49) Galt’s Gulch in "Atlas Shrugged" and parallels to Monero
(00:37:26) What would Rand think of Silk Road and Ross Ulbricht?
(00:41:05) Rand’s likely view on modern countries and global politics
(00:45:47) Network states and modern Galt’s Gulch ideas
(00:53:49) Thoughts on Monero today and the need for more awareness
(00:56:43) How Rand represented "normies" in her fiction
(00:57:23) How to wake people up to these ideas
(01:00:22) Final reflections, outro
GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/dekizedd
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/monerotalkAny donation is greatly appreciated!Any donation is greatly appreciated!
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1h 3min
June 29, 2025 House for sale on XMRBazaar w/ @r12car | EPI 220
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OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate
GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/r12car
https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/JLwF/
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduciton.
(00:50:02) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:32:21) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ AlanR12.
(02:05:41) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tux.
(02:06:19) BTC & crypto to be an asset for mortgage?
(02:07:15) Serial hacker “Intelbroker” caught.
(02:09:28) Coinbase CEO and the cypherpunk manifesto.
(02:10:17) RFK vision on data collection.
(02:11:11) Zcash won the dex race?
(02:12:37) Asmongold mentioned xmr.
(02:14:21) Proton should accept xmr.
(02:17:22) Japanese products for xmr.
(02:18:39) Justice.gov writes on xmr.
(02:20:51) Xmr to sol swap.
(02:22:25) Crypto event in Romania.
(02:23:20) Xmr sticker in Venice.
(02:30:37) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(04:11:17) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
Deuro on cake: https://x.com/robbiemintio/status/1938964284786049452?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
BTC & crypto to be an asset for mortgage?: https://x.com/bitcoinmagazine/status/1937951168996479395?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Serial hacker “Intelbroker” caught: https://x.com/metaryuk/status/1938071197163634895?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Coinbase CEO and the cypherpunk manifesto: https://x.com/brian_armstrong/status/1935807179040473587?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
RFK vision on data collection: https://x.com/thereal_sns/status/1937880073207427562?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
RFK part 2: https://x.com/robinmonotti/status/1937792969765179776?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Zcash won the dex race?: https://x.com/darkdotfail/status/1938560975713792110?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Assmangold mentioned xmr: https://x.com/w0wn3r0/status/1938825191389569374?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Proton should accept xmr: https://x.com/gnukeith/status/1938782621774823710?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Japanese products for xmr: https://x.com/valvenisent/status/1938832230518005806?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Justice.gov writes on xmr: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/YGSL4tFfbx
Xmr to sol swap: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/n4Mi9gUjgd
Crypto event in Romania: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/MVwjFP6u1l
Xmr sticker in Venice: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/fBBUqAhCfV
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
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4h 12min
June 28, 2025 Does Monero need a L2? Sean Coughlin presents Grease: a payment channel implementation for Monero | EPI 354
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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, Douglas Tuman speaks with cryptographic engineer Sean Coughlin about "Grease," his proposed layer 2 payment channel protocol for Monero.
They delve into its technical design, how it compares to Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, and its potential to streamline Monero transactions by enabling off-chain payments without routing complexities. Sean shares insights from MoneroKon, discusses Monero’s resilience despite theoretical attack vectors, and explains how Grease aligns with upcoming upgrades like Full Chain Membership Proofs (FCMP++). He also touches on real-world use cases, wallet integration, and Grease’s flexible, decentralized approach aimed at boosting Monero’s usability and innovation.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:03:40) Sean's background and involvement in Monero development
(00:06:29) Privacy strength of Monero and resistance to chain analysis
(00:10:21) Comparisons to other privacy coins (e.g., Zcash)
(00:12:26) MoneroKon research papers and Eclipse attacks on nodes.
(00:14:35) Discussion on Full Chain Membership Proofs (FCMP++) and its progress.
(00:18:37) Clarifying Zero-Knowledge Proofs and Monero's cryptographic foundation.
(00:22:11) History and capabilities of Turing-complete ZKPs in other projects.
(00:26:16) Philosophy of "minimaxing" – Monero focuses only on privacy.
(00:27:19) Debating if Monero needs to become Turing complete.
(00:31:05) Introduction to "Grease" – Monero-compatible payment channel proposal.
(00:31:42) Technical hurdles for payment channels in Monero (e.g., no transaction chaining).
(00:35:01) Feasibility of Grease today vs. post-FCMP++.
(00:36:38) Clarifying the benefits and use cases of Grease (instant payments, off-chain privacy).
(00:39:39) Why Layer 2 doesn’t conflict with Monero’s scaling philosophy.
(00:46:41) Grease vs. Bitcoin Lightning Network
(00:56:05) Feedback from MoneroKon and Reddit – cautious optimism from developers.
(01:05:39) Trade-offs: centralization vs. security in protocol design
GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/seanrcoughlin
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SPONSORS:
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WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com
CONTACT: [email protected]
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TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia
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June 22, 2025 LIVE at MoneroTopia Tent at PorcFest25! | EPI 219 Part 1
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GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/TorEkelandPLLC
https://x.com/mikehassard
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction (Live from Porcfest with UlyXYZ).
(00:13:51) Porcfest Atendee 1.
(00:30:02) Porcfest Atendee 2.
(00:35:45) Porcfest Atendee 3.
(00:44:07) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:34:00) Ross Ulbricht's talk on the Porcfest25 Stage.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
House in Argentina for xmr: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/wSBXWZ7QPy
Monerokon speeches: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/YKRL4wrmGY
Saylor couldn’t sleep when he found BTC: https://x.com/saylordocs/status/1936423966832234529?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Xmr in Australia: https://x.com/thestoiccoiner/status/1936398520648609858?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Doug strong like XMR: https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1935785882537410645?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Porcfest: https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1936249310397563070?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Jack Dorsey explaining BTC: https://x.com/vivek4real_/status/1936418970967667143?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Monerokon part 1: https://x.com/exiledsurfer/status/1936364845852491896?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Monerokon part 2: https://x.com/cakewallet/status/1936087997536956915?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Monerokon part 3: https://x.com/monerokon/status/1935953875632074809?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:
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INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotopia
DOUGLAS: https://twitter.com/douglastuman
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1h 57min
June 22, 2025 LIVE at MoneroTopia Tent at PorcFest25! | EPI 219 Part 2
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GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/TorEkelandPLLC
https://x.com/mikehassard
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Doug XMR Workshop at Porcfest.
(00:59:50) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony.
(01:00:29) House in Argentina for XMR.
(01:02:00) MoneroKon.
(01:05:20) Doug strong like XMR.
(01:06:57) Monero Community Fundraiser.
(01:08:11) Coinmarketcap has been hacked.
(01:08:55) A new payment channel concept for Monero.
(01:09:35) Privacy, Banks and the Digital Euro Threat.
(01:15:25) Saylor couldn’t sleep when he found BTC.
(01:17:18) Jack Dorsey explaining Bitcoin.
(01:25:10) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Mike Hassard and Tor Ekeland.
(01:45:30) Sal The Agorist.
(02:04:15) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
House in Argentina for xmr: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/wSBXWZ7QPy
Monerokon speeches: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/YKRL4wrmGY
Saylor couldn’t sleep when he found BTC: https://x.com/saylordocs/status/1936423966832234529?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Xmr in Australia: https://x.com/thestoiccoiner/status/1936398520648609858?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Doug strong like XMR: https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1935785882537410645?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Porcfest: https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1936249310397563070?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Jack Dorsey explaining BTC: https://x.com/vivek4real_/status/1936418970967667143?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Monerokon part 1: https://x.com/exiledsurfer/status/1936364845852491896?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Monerokon part 2: https://x.com/cakewallet/status/1936087997536956915?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Monerokon part 3: https://x.com/monerokon/status/1935953875632074809?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
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