Monero Talk

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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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January 03, 2026 MoneroTopia Episode 246! | Price, News & MUCH MORE!
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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:34:47) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:29:02) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Nihilist.
(02:24:32) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Doug.
(02:24:59) Monero Research Lab consensus about FCMP++ hard fork.
(02:26:52) Why Zcash and not Monero?
(02:28:55) Privacy coins are taking center stage.
(02:30:11) Mask that prevents AI facial recognition.
(02:31:15) In china, you can ear 10 social credit points for getting vaccinated.
(02:32:38) Marjorie Taylor Greene post.
(02:36:13) OrangeFren stats.
(02:37:07) Harry Halpin post.
(02:43:50) XMR Miner X9.
(02:45:12) RandomX v2 update.
(02:54:37) Ben Norton Post.
(02:58:45) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage.
(03:39:33) Monerotopia Finalization.
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SPONSORS:
PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/
GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com
NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io
XMR.BAR: https://xmr.bar
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow!
XMRtopia TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia
XMRtopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social
ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE
WEBSITE: monerotopia.com
CONTACT: [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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3h 40min
December 27, 2025 MoneroTopia26 Artist ULYXYZ! | EPI 245
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OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate
GUEST LINKS:
https://uly.xyz
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:03:34) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(00:44:43) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Ulysses XYZ.
(01:18:10) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Doug.
(01:18:35) Nic Carter post.
(01:22:59) XMR is the 10th biggest spot pair on Hyperliquid.
(01:23:24) XMR retail store.
(01:24:35) Trump Administration is in talks with former inteliggence analyst Edward Snowden.
(01:27:50) Riccardo Spagni post.
(01:29:40) Free Software Foundation receives historic private donations.
(01:31:01) Minnesota fraud.
(01:36:51) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(02:06:13) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
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https://x.com/joshhall2024/status/2003236267249529114?s=46
https://x.com/fluffypony/status/2002681386462052635?s=46
https://x.com/monero/status/2004278002876637414?s=46
https://x.com/douglastuman/status/2004271811601879120?s=46&t=WeY1AyuT6Ir1FNBKKq_Beg
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SPONSORS:
PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/
GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com
NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io
XMR.BAR: https://xmr.bar
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow!
XMRtopia TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia
XMRtopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social
ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE
WEBSITE: monerotopia.com
CONTACT: [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 7min
December 24, 2025 Trust-Minimized XMR Liquidity: Atomic Swaps Without Bridges or KYC with Omar Espejel | EPI 374
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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk Douglas Tuman has a conversation with Omar Espejel, a StarkNet Foundation developer building trustless atomic swaps between Monero and StarkNet, aimed at providing decentralized on- and off-ramps amid widespread exchange delistings. Omar explains his background in the StarkNet ecosystem, his alignment with Monero’s privacy-first values, and a personal experience that led him to prioritize financial privacy. The discussion focuses on a new atomic swap design enabled by StarkNet’s recent move to BLAKE2s hashing, allowing low-cost, peer-to-peer swaps where cryptographic guarantees ensure either both parties succeed or both fail.
By leveraging audited, open-source code from the Monero community (notably Serai and Commit Network), the project allows Monero users to access broader liquidity and Ethereum DeFi without wrapped assets or trusted bridges. Omar outlines StarkNet’s evolving privacy roadmap, and his intention to present the work at Monero Topia, as part of a broader resurgence in privacy-focused crypto infrastructure.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:02:49) – Guest background and StarkNet overview
(00:06:39) – Personal Monero origin story
(00:10:55) – Atomic swaps and cryptographic foundations
(00:14:44) – Monero ↔️ StarkNet atomic swap concept
(00:18:13) – Liquidity challenges and Serai DEX discussion
(00:22:57) – Open-source development and team structure
(00:24:56) – Zcash, privacy layers, and cross-chain ideas
(00:28:10) – What StarkNet is and why it isn’t private by default
(00:33:03) – Monero development and community collaboration
(00:37:12) – Atomic swap technical Q&A
(00:39:59) – MoneroTopia and Mexico City community plans
(00:42:40) – Privacy coins, delistings, and “privacy season”
(00:48:36) – Roadmap, audits, and expected timeline
(00:51:25) – Closing thoughts and next steps
GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/espejelomar
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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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56min
December 21, 2025 MT26 Official Travel Partner ShopinBit! | EPI 244
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OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate
GUEST LINKS:
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https://x.com/shopinbit
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:10:01) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Lando Rothbardian.
(01:07:37) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:53:48) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tux.
(01:54:10) Chair Paul Atkins.
(02:01:22) Trump and Samourai Wallet dev.
(02:02:53) CyberSatoshi post.
(02:04:20) XMR/BTC weekly chart.
(02:05:28) CryptoCondom post
(02:05:51) This is not how the first amendment Works.
(02:07:43) Doug post.
(02:12:25) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage.
(03:28:35) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
https://x.com/bitcoinmagazine/status/2000633287979733161?s=46
https://www.therage.co/tornado-cash-first-amendment/
https://x.com/decryptmedia/status/2000677231744410047?s=46
https://x.com/xbtoshi/status/2000951028473082094?s=46
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https://x.com/cypherpunk/status/2001691641397030962?s=46
https://x.com/crypto_condom/status/2001850087354593354?s=46
https://x.com/0xmert_/status/2002379912594817446?s=46
https://x.com/douglastuman/status/2002352882935578767?s=46&t=WeY1AyuT6Ir1FNBKKq_Beg
SPONSORS:
PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/
GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com
NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io
XMR.BAR: https://xmr.bar
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow!
XMRtopia TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia
XMRtopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social
ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE
WEBSITE: monerotopia.com
CONTACT: [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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3h 29min
December 19, 2025 J.W. Verret’s Debrief of the SEC Roundtable on Financial Surveillance & Privacy | EPI 373
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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, Douglas Tuman and J.W. Verrett discuss privacy in cryptocurrency, regulatory issues, and the latest developments in the crypto space. J.W. shares insights from a recent SEC roundtable on privacy, where he praised SEC Chairman Gary Gensler's unexpected pro-privacy stance.
The conversation also touches on crypto-friendly politicians, including Congressmen Tom Massey and Tom Emmert, and discusses the potential of tokenized equity in DeFi, allowing global access to U.S. markets. JW highlights legal challenges faced by privacy tool developers, offers thoughts on Monero vs. Zcash, and reflects on recent progress within the Zcash Foundation.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:01:00) - Doug mentions a big week for J.W. and talks about an SEC roundtable on privacy.
(00:10:13) - Future potential for tokenized equity in decentralized finance (DeFi).
(00:12:15) - Discussing whether the SEC should take action or simply announce non-interference.
(00:13:08) - Tokenized equity as a way to bypass traditional securities laws.
(00:19:23) - Importance of anonymity in privacy rights and connection to the U.S. founders.
(00:22:03) - The privacy vs. security debate.
(00:23:37) - Trump’s involvement in pushing for privacy coin pardons.
(00:26:04) - Discussion about MoneroTopia and building bridges between Monero and Zcash communities.
(00:32:07) - Speculation on government intervention and how privacy tech may be regulated.
(00:35:27) - Legal concerns over money transmission in decentralized privacy projects.
(00:39:37) - Importance of statutory reforms for the crypto and privacy coin landscape.
(00:43:00) - Roman Sterlingov’s case and its implications.
(00:51:10) - Reflection on the development and price action of privacy coins, including Zcash and Monero.
(01:00:36) - Closing remarks
GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/theblockprof
Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/
SPONSORS:
Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/)
StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits.
WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com
CONTACT: [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
December 14, 2025 MoneroTopia26 speakers Mike Hassard & Tor Ekeland + Price, News of the week & More! | EPI 243
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OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate
GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/mikehassard
https://x.com/TorEkelandPLLC
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:14:34) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(00:52:31) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Michael Hassard and Tor Ekeland.
(02:09:25) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony.
(02:13:39) Bitcoin Vs Gold.
(02:17:49) Funny Post.
(02:18:04) ShopinBit Payment Stats.
(02:18:30) Where can someone offer a servisse in Exchange for XMR.
(02:19:33) Monero.careers
(02:20:20) CZ Challenge.
(02:21:45) Vlad post.
(02:22:25) Monero received nearly $1m donations in 2025.
(02:23:09) CCS Funding Required.
(02:23:40) emsczkp research Bulletproofs
(02:23:59) Bawdy post.
(02:24:40) RetoSwap.
(02:25:10) Zcash Foundation Legal Team.
(02:26:07) Untraceable post.
(02:27:15) Monero Bazaar apartment.
(02:28:03) Crypto for 2026.
(02:29:50) Paul Atkins.
(02:33:10) Monero block size.
(02:34:15) MIT student Arnav Kapur.
(02:36:40) "Offensive" meme can land you in jail.
(02:39:20) Joey Barton prison.
(02:42:28) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(04:08:58) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
https://x.com/walkeramerica/status/1997396095593312281?s=46
https://x.com/bawdyanarchist_/status/1998119104415256908?s=46
https://x.com/endwokeness/status/1998031974053875957?s=46
https://x.com/monerospace/status/1998761310394396890?s=46
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https://x.com/thedesertlynx/status/1999667516474556716?s=46
SPONSORS:
PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/
GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com
NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io
XMR.BAR: https://xmr.bar
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow!
XMRtopia TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia
XMRtopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social
ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE
WEBSITE: monerotopia.com
CONTACT: [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 10min
December 13, 2025 Litecoin as a Privacy Coin with MWEB dev David Burkett | EPI 372
Any donation is greatly appreciated!
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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, David Burkett, creator of Litecoin's MimbleWimble Extension Block (MWEB) and developer of Grin++, discusses cryptocurrency privacy technologies with host Douglas Tuman.
He shares his journey from early Bitcoin interest to becoming more coin-agnostic due to Bitcoin’s scalability and privacy limitations. Burkett explains how MWEB provides basic privacy features, such as hidden transaction amounts and no address reuse, but clarifies that it doesn’t offer the same unlinkability as Monero. He also discusses MWEB’s extension block structure, adoption challenges, and the future of privacy coins, including potential atomic swaps between MWEB and Monero.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:01:21) Show intro & welcoming guest David Burkett
(00:02:11) David Burkett background: MimbleWimble, Grin++, Litecoin MWEB
(00:06:10) MimbleWimble basics & cryptography accessibility
(00:07:11) Motivation: scalable privacy & Bitcoin’s transparency problem
(00:09:41) Bitcoin pseudonymity, Silk Road era & privacy realities
(00:11:30) From Bitcoin maximalism to coin-agnostic tech focus
(00:13:08) Exciting privacy developments: full-chain membership proofs
(00:16:56) Litecoin MWEB privacy model vs Monero
(00:21:04) Network-level surveillance risks explained
(00:23:06) Zcash vs Monero vs Litecoin privacy comparisons
(00:25:23) Can Litecoin become more private in the future?
(00:30:11) Litecoin MWEB usability & real-world marketplace potential
(00:34:18) Extension blocks explained (core MWEB architecture)
(00:37:48) Future possibilities: atomic swaps, second layers, assets
(00:40:11) MWEB adoption stats & transaction volume reality
(00:44:44) Importance of merchant & exchange MWEB support
(00:47:17) Litecoin’s value proposition vs Monero & Zcash
(00:51:20) Quantum resistance concerns (or lack thereof)
(00:53:08) Where to find David Burkett & closing remarks
GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/davidburkett38
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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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55min
December 07, 2025 MoneroTopia26 speaker Aaron Day + Price, News of the week & More! | EPI 242
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OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate
GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/AaronRDay
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:15:05) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Aaron day.
(01:06:58) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:57:59) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Doug.
(01:58:25) Poland's presidente vetoes the mica bill.
(01:59:05) Why Cap Monero block size at 32mb.
(02:00:13) Dangerous stuff.
(02:02:10) Degen News Post.
(02:03:52) Jeffro256 proposal.
(02:04:40) Monero Holiday meetup.
(02:07:20) Apartment rente in Asunción with XMR.
(02:12:46) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(03:48:51) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
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https://x.com/cryptotea/status/1997085040916713650?s=46
https://x.com/bitcoinnews/status/1996982656282542335?s=46
https://x.com/degeneratenews/status/1996932327809712602?s=46
https://x.com/monero/status/1993768735488766273?s=46
https://x.com/webwipemedown/status/1997027383791309212?s=46&t=WeY1AyuT6Ir1FNBKKq_Beg
https://x.com/wilderko/status/1997244694305079297?s=46&t=WeY1AyuT6Ir1FNBKKq_Beg
SPONSORS:
PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/
GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com
NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io
XMR.BAR: https://xmr.bar
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow!
XMRtopia TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia
XMRtopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social
ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE
WEBSITE: monerotopia.com
CONTACT: [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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3h 50min
December 06, 2025 Private Payments: Crypto’s Next Narrative — w/ Paul Puey of Edge | EPI 371
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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, Douglas Tuman speaks with Paul Puey of Edge Wallet about privacy in cryptocurrency. Paul shares his journey from Dogecoin to Bitcoin, recognizing Bitcoin’s privacy issues early on, which led to his support for Monero. He discusses the rise of "privacy season," attributing increased interest in privacy coins to dissatisfaction with Bitcoin’s lack of privacy.
Paul also explains Edge Wallet’s integration of Monero in 2018 and contrasts Monero’s mandatory privacy with Zcash’s optional model. The conversation covers usability challenges with Monero, such as transaction finality, and touches on the need for better point-of-sale solutions to drive crypto adoption. Paul also highlights Edge Wallet's new integration of XANO for private Bitcoin transactions and discusses the potential impact of macroeconomic trends on the crypto market, especially privacy coins.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00:58) – Privacy Season is Here
(00:04:00) – Using Monero in Daily Life
(00:06:40) – Edge Wallet’s Role in the Monero Community
(00:08:00) – Early Edge Integration of Monero
(00:13:45) – Bitcoin Privacy vs. Monero Privacy
(00:16:20) – Zcash’s Early Usability Issues
(00:18:30) – Monero vs Zcash: Philosophy & UX
(00:23:50) – Proof-of-Stake Debate
(00:26:50) – Zuko Conversation & Community Dynamics
(00:31:00) – FCMP: The Future of Monero Privacy
(00:33:10) – Light Wallet Servers Get Major Privacy Boost
(00:35:50) – Biggest Monero Hard Fork Ever
(00:47:30) – Best Coins for Payments
(01:10:25) – Privacy Season Outlook
(01:14:05) – Monero as the Ultimate Hedge
(01:16:10) – Final Wrap-Up
GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/paullinator
Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/
SPONSORS:
Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/)
StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits.
WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com
CONTACT: [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]
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December 01, 2025 What’s Next for Privacy Season? w/ Joel Valenzuela | EPI 370
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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, Douglas Tuman chats with Joel Valenzuela, a blockchain advocate and business development professional for Dash, about the renewed interest in privacy coins, or what they call "privacy season."
They dive into the roles of Monero and Zcash, noting Zcash’s recent price jump and how it has reignited tribal debates. Joel argues that Zcash is now a stronger hedge for Monero than Bitcoin, given their differing approaches to privacy and governance. The conversation also touches on how holding multiple crypto assets shapes market psychology, contrasts Monero’s strict "private by default" model with Zcash’s more exchange-friendly design, and explores the shifting exchange landscape with platforms relisting privacy coins.
They discuss upcoming technical upgrades, including Zcash’s Tachyon and Monero’s FCMP++, and highlight how Litecoin leads non-Bitcoin payment volume while Monero dominates privacy-by-default transactions. The episode wraps up with price predictions for Monero and Zcash, along with a focus on the importance of real-world adoption, such as using Monero for everyday purchases.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:01:20) – Privacy season and community optimism
(00:06:57) – Discussion on Monero “Street price” and centralized exchange impact
(00:09:29) – Legal and regulatory climate for crypto: coin listings, Trump, pardons
(00:15:43) – Zcash’s institutional lobbying advantage vs. Monero’s grassroots approach
(00:25:03) – ETFs as potential co-optation vectors; Monero as “last crypto standing”
(00:31:07) – Zcash roadmap, proof of work debate, shielded address adoption vs. transparent
(00:45:15) – Exchange relistings (Dash, Korea/Japan); changing regulatory risk
(00:53:30) – Hope for Monero relistings?; Sarai DEX, THORChain, and Maya Protocol
(01:01:27) – Litecoin’s MimbleWimble (MWEB); "Privacy Season" outlook
(01:11:10) – Ranking private coins by real usage: Monero #1, then Zcash vs. Dash?
(01:13:19) – Price speculation: Monero, Zcash, Dash, Firo, Ycash predictions
(01:22:40) – Closing remarks
GUEST LINKS:
https://x.com/TheDesertLynx
Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/
SPONSORS:
Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/)
StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits.
WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com
CONTACT: [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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