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Monero Talk episodes

April 18, 2025 Celebrating Monero’s Birthday with some Cake | EPI 348
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TODAY'S SHOW: The episode features a conversation between Douglas Tuman and Seth from Cake Wallet discussing Monero's 11th birthday and recent developments in the Cake Wallet ecosystem. Seth discussed several major updates to Cake Wallet, including background sync for Monero which allows wallets to stay synchronized automatically, and the implementation of a unified 12-word seed phrase system for all supported cryptocurrencies.
The conversation covered the upcoming FCMP (Full Chain Membership Proofs) implementation in Monero, with Seth estimating a timeline of 6-9 months for full deployment. Seth shared insights about Cake Wallet's integration with the Open Crypto Pay system, enabling seamless point-of-sale transactions in Switzerland. He also discussed the importance of maintaining a symbiotic relationship between Monero and other cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin and Litecoin, as they serve as valuable on-ramps to Monero.
The discussion concluded with Seth emphasizing the need for the Monero community to focus on improving user experience without compromising privacy, and to be more open to integration with existing cryptocurrency infrastructure like BTC Pay Server.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:05:19) Discussion on integrating XMR Chat with Cake Wallet.
(00:32:14) Upcoming native Tor integration for Monero wallets.
(00:33:13) Zcash community's recent efforts to regain adoption.
(00:41:32) Collaboration with DFX for POS solutions to integrate Monero into existing systems.
(01:03:39) Background sync feature for Monero wallets.
(01:11:50) Optimism about loosening regulations and supporting builders of privacy tech.
(01:18:04) Importance of fighting for regulatory wins while staying true to cypherpunk ideals.
(01:24:19) Onboarding new users to Monero and addressing initial friction points.
(01:37:48) Final question: How to maintain Monero’s lead in adoption and privacy.
(01:44:50) Closing remarks
LINKS:
https://x.com/sethforprivacy
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
1 hr 47 min
April 13, 2025 MoneroTopia Episode 210 - Price, News, and MUCH More!
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LINKS:
https://x.com/DrunkDialMe_
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:20:26) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:29:45) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony.
(01:32:00) Does XMR have a future?
(01:33:45) Bitcoin subreddit has thin skin.
(01:35:38) FCMP++ optimization competition.
(01:36:26) Exodus ending support for XMR.
(01:41:04) A new XMR accepting food truck in Jordan.
(01:43:07) Haveno mobile.
(01:43:58) Monero video.
(01:45:48) Saylor can be liquidated.
(01:48:00) Great time to buy.
(01:49:35) Xi’s response.
(01:53:45) What happened to RFK?
(02:03:21) Real ID to fly.
(02:09:38) New York state agencies to accept crypto?
(02:10:10) First crypto bill signed into law by a president.
(02:11:29) DoJ scraps crypto unit.
(02:14:49) Will Trump do the right thing for Samourai?
(02:17:04) Pay at the SPAR supermarket with CakeWallet.
(02:22:15) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Drunkdialme_, Alaskanon and Shortwavesurfer.
(04:05:35) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
Exodus ending support for XMR: https://www.reddit.com/r/ExodusWallet/s/4KWX7g8Qsd
Exodus part 2: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/NG1bXsgBzy
Does XMR have a future?: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/qhdAaM0ew1
Bitcoin subreddit has thin skin: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/l0RlZKWLK6
FCMP++ optimization competition: https://www.getmonero.org/2025/04/05/fcmp++-contest.html
What happened to RFK?: https://x.com/libertylockpod/status/1909128504995635687?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Saylor can be liquidated: https://x.com/sircryptotips/status/1909346146302263496?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Will Trump do the right thing for Samourai?: https://x.com/l0lal33tz/status/1909316712924577927?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
DoJ scraps crypto unit: https://protos.com/doj-scraps-crypto-unit-tells-staff-to-ignore-crypto-exchanges-and-mixers/
DoJ’s memo: https://x.com/l0lal33tz/status/1910005325844873254?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Great time to buy: https://x.com/intocryptoverse/status/1910023642148196763?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Monero video: https://x.com/moneropepe/status/1910401916862972356?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
New York state agencies to accept crypto?: https://x.com/coinbureau/status/1910571746769486334?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
First crypto bill signed into law by a president: https://x.com/repmikecarey/status/1910463202216886513?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Xi’s response: https://x.com/stillgray/status/1910630971281461456?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Haveno mobile: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1jws0e4/haveno_mobile/?share_id=qp4TKCqZdHIVGO5KFYym4&utm_content=1&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1
A new XMR accepting food truck in Jordan: https://x.com/mgkmshrmbrkfst/status/1910811834166149519?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Real ID to fly: https://x.com/sec_noem/status/1910773704788672705?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
4 hr 6 min
April 12, 2025 Darknet Market Maximalism with Anti Moonboy Creator xenu | EPI 347
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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode Douglas Tuman talks with xenu of The Anti-Moonboy channel. xenu shares his experience launching the Anti Moonboy channel and his series 'Attack of the Poison Outputs', which has grown to 30 episodes focusing on Monero privacy and security analysis. xenu details his entry into cryptocurrency through sports betting in 2016, initially using Bitcoin before discovering Monero.
The discussion covers the current state of cryptocurrency markets, with xenu expressing skepticism about widespread adoption while emphasizing the importance of actual usage over price speculation.
The conversation then shifts to dark market adoption of Monero, with xenu revealing statistics about Archetype, a Monero-only market with over 600,000 users. They discussed the evolution of cryptocurrency usage in dark markets, noting that four of the six most reputable markets are Monero-only, with the remaining two supporting both Monero and Bitcoin. They also cover technical aspects of Monero, including the upcoming full chain membership proofs update and potential future improvements to the protocol.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:02:36) - xenu's background in cryptocurrency and discovering Monero.
(00:04:18) - xenu’s Anti Moon Boy News podcast.
(00:12:09) - Collaborations and projects.
(00:15:35) - Monero's role as peer-to-peer digital cash.
(00:19:46) - Comparison of user experience between traditional banking systems and Monero.
(00:20:40) - Challenges of mainstream adoption.
(00:25:39) - Observations on darknet market adoption influencing clearnet adoption.
(00:31:42) - Critique of Bitcoin community post-2020.
(00:35:07) - Debate on KYC exchanges.
(00:37:52) - Best practices when acquiring Monero.
(00:42:09) - Upcoming projects including Darknet Market Maximalism.
(00:46:25) - Insights from Chainalysis reports and navigating darknet markets.
(00:56:17) - Significance of full chain membership proofs.
(01:00:30) - Zcash vs. Monero comparison.
(01:07:40) - Political climate analysis under Trump administration regarding privacy coins and regulatory threats.
(01:15:28) - Aspirations for Monero normalization.
(01:24:43) - Views on second-layer solutions for Monero and comparisons with Bitcoin's scaling issues.
(01:27:26) - Closing remarks.
LINKS:
https://x.com/xenumonero
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
1 hr 37 min
April 06, 2025 Jerky for Monero w/ BarnMiner! | EPI 209
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LINKS:
https://x.com/btctwatterpants
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:22:52) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:48:38) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Barnminer and Shortwavesurfer2009
(02:18:42) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony.
(02:21:30) Monero is hard to track.
(02:24:15) XMR X unstoppable.
(02:24:33) Cakewallet’s new logo and website.
(02:25:34) XMRChat updates.
(02:26:00) Monero being the most used payment method.
(02:26:44) Coincards monthly breakdown.
(02:27:25) MoneroRun on April 18th.
(02:28:52) Greece’s new law.
(02:30:35) Bitcoin’s future.
(02:33:10) Bitcoin fails by being irrelevant.
(02:34:34) Bitcoin is a store of value?
(02:35:58) Fake KYC is coming.
(02:37:44) Darknet markets back to bitcoin?
(02:45:29) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(04:09:30) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
Darknet markets back to bitcoin?: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/03/31/it-s-back-to-bitcoin-for-darknet-markets-after-monero-s-binance-delisting-chainalysis
Bitcoin’s future: https://x.com/elinagarbrr/status/1907055494017008035?s=12
Fake KYC is coming: https://x.com/aillialink/status/1906716931161231559?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Bitcoin fails by being irrelevant: https://x.com/bitcoinnewscom/status/1907492285530390765?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Coincards monthly breakdown: https://x.com/coincards/status/1907477293489909882?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
XMRChat updates: https://x.com/xmr_chat/status/1908126734320373836?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Greece’s new law: https://x.com/marcus_kernel/status/1908156113033322741?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Bitcoin is a store of value?: https://x.com/tftc21/status/1908215317211283594?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Cakewallet’s new logo and website: https://x.com/sethforprivacy/status/1908225390935761317?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Monero run: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1jpo2f6/monerorun_on_april_18th_public_audit_of_xmr/?share_id=3y2ZcW0fsJ6ao70jdnOvp&utm_content=2&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1
VPS and webhosting for XMR: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1jpk0tn/monero_is_our_most_used_payment_method/?share_id=6hk4kBVTOS8NaJL8McWWq&utm_content=2&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1
XMR X unstoppable: https://x.com/fluffypony/status/1908524326204092800?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Monero is hard to track: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/QPVKzLNTrx
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
4 hr 11 min
April 05, 2025 3D Printed Gun Designer Joseph The Parrot on Shaping the Next Steps of True Liberty | EPI 346
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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode Douglas Tuman has a discussion with 3D gun designer Joseph the Parrot about the intersection of 3D printed guns and cryptocurrency privacy. Joseph explained the origin of his persona and his entry into 3D gun printing through JStark's AR-15 CAD model and the FGC-9 (Fuck Gun Control) project.
He described how the FGC-9 was designed to be manufactured with basic tools, outsourcing complex shapes to 3D printers while keeping metal parts simple. The discussion explores the philosophical parallels between Monero and 3D printed guns in fighting state monopolies.
He highlighted his gun design improvements over the FGC-9, creating the first fully printable gun using no regulated parts worldwide. They also cover Joseph's upcoming presentation at MoneroKon and the importance of bridging the crypto and gun rights communities.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:01:33) Introduction to Ze Carioca (Joseph the Parrot)
(00:04:59) Explanation of FGC-9 and Fully Digital Self Guns
(00:08:55) Philosophical Justification for 3D Printed Guns
(00:10:59) Comparison Between Monero and 3D Printed Guns
(00:14:14) Discussion on New Second Amendment and Triple Constraint
(00:16:42) Addressing Concerns About Bad People Accessing Guns
(00:21:01) Technical Improvements Made by Ze Carioca
(00:30:52) The Role of Encryption in Freedom
(00:39:16) First and Second Amendment Philosophies Worldwide
(00:42:00) Bridging Crypto and Gun Communities at MoneroKon
(00:47:50) Different Political Groups within Monero Community
(00:50:20) Expanding the Bubble and Talking to Normies
(00:54:50) Ze Carioca’s Journey into Crypto and Monero
(01:06:23) Closing Remarks and Contact Information
LINKS:
https://x.com/josephtheparrot
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
1 hr 19 min
March 30, 2025 MoneroTopia Episode 208 - Price, News & MUCH More!
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LINKS:
https://x.com/tonsfh
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:33:30) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:33:50) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Ibrahim.
(01:48:45) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony.
(02:25:40) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(03:43:00) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
https://youtu.be/Xv4SLMALR8s
https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/z2eBcLIF1s
https://x.com/monerobull/status/1904369709224439931?s=46
https://x.com/tonsfh/status/1905749267526111442?s=46
https://x.com/repthomasmassie/status/1905766421029933220?s=46
https://x.com/jackrhysider/status/1905416869387042897?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
3 hr 44 min
March 28, 2025 Growing our Monero Family w/ XMRfamily | EPI 345
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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode Douglas Tuman interviews "XMRfamily", a long-time community member with extensive experience in P2P trading. XMRfamily shares his background as a trader on Local Monero, having conducted over 1,500 trades with around 1,000 different trading partners.
He discussed the challenges and risks of P2P trading, including legal issues and potential arrests of traders. The conversation then shifts to Haveno, which has emerged as the main P2P trading platform since Local Monero's shutdown. XMRfamily revealed that from May to December 2024, Haveno processed about $2.4 million in volume with 14,586 Monero traded. In early 2025, the volume increased significantly to over $8 million.
Discussion covered various aspects of the Monero ecosystem, including Magic Grants, where XMRfamily became a committee member in January.
The conversation concluded with plans for upcoming events, including Monero Topia at Porc Fest in June and the simultaneous occurrence of MoneroKon in Prague, highlighting the growing global presence of Monero events.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:02:05) XMRfamily's Background and Local Monero Experience
(00:03:39) Challenges of P2P Trading and Regulation
(00:06:20) XMR Bazaar and Peer-to-Peer Trading
(00:13:06) Physical Monero Collectibles
(00:20:08) Haveno Overview and Growth
(00:42:07) Funding Monero Projects: CCS vs. Magic Grants
(00:59:58) Monero Adoption and Events
(01:12:46) The Future of Monero
(01:18:32) Closing Remarks and Shoutouts
LINKS:
[email protected]
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
1 hr 23 min
March 24, 2025 MoneroTopia Episode 207 - Price, News & MUCH More!
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LINKS:
https://x.com/GergelyGombai
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:11:20) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:03:11) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony.
(01:03:54) South Korea might demand personal wallet reports.
(01:04:50) Lotte world tower mines XMR?
(01:05:28) Retoswap’s monthly XMR volume.
(01:06:03) Hey Alexa, where is my privacy?
(01:08:25) Meta and personalized ads for UK.
(01:10:59) US treasury removes sanctions on ETH mixer.
(01:12:34) Tornado cash addresses removed.
(01:15:05) Brian Armstrong on privacy.
(01:19:57) trump’s address at the Digital Assets Summit.
(01:38:05) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ ComradeBlin
(01:54:35) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(02:59:38) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
US treasury removes sanctions on ETH mixer: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/x41fQXHWfh
OFAC removes tornado cash contract addresses: https://x.com/jpthor/status/1903106555643564403?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Tornado cash addresses removed: https://ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actions/20250321
South Korea might demand personal wallet reports: https://it.chosun.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=2023092136381
Lotte world tower mines XMR?: https://x.com/jb0x_/status/1901242842791768243?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Retoswap’s monthly XMR volume: https://x.com/retoswap/status/1902694299361304626?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Trump’s address at the Digital Assets Summit: https://x.com/bitcoinmagazine/status/1902739072671498557?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Trump and dollar backed stablecoins: https://x.com/l0lal33tz/status/1902750576422551574?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Brian Armstrong on privacy: https://x.com/brian_armstrong/status/1903111218086441413?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Where is XMR Brian?: https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1903456476363972964?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Hey Alexa, where is my privacy?: https://www.cnet.com/home/security/amazon-is-canceling-this-alexa-privacy-feature-on-march-28-should-you-worry/
Meta and personalized ads for UK: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/mar/22/meta-confirms-it-is-considering-charging-uk-users-for-ad-free-version
Michael Saylor on BTC’s future: https://x.com/saylordocs/status/1903461791872716968?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
3 hr
March 19, 2025 The Pyramid of Power w/ Derrick Broze | EPI 344
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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
1 hr 19 min
March 17, 2025 Onboarding Colombian Coffee Farmers to Monero | EPI 206
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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
3 hr 35 min

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