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December 15, 2024 Abdullah from MoneroNodo! + Price, News & MUCH More! | EPI 194
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LINKS:
https://x.com/MoneroNodo
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction
(00:29:41) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:20:22) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Abdullah.
(02:05:05) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tux.
(02:05:35) Google makes quantum computing with new chip.
(02:07:23) Neil Jacobs.
(02:08:42) China spherical police robot.
(02:09:20) Tucker Carison perspective about crypto.
(02:14:23) El Salvador.
(02:16:38) Monero hashrate.
(02:18:10) Czech Republic.
(02:20:00) Monero on noonesapp.
(02:20:40) US bitcoin investor prison for evading taxes.
(02:23:15) OpenMonero.co
(02:25:30) LocalMonero.
(02:26:31) Drones around US.
(02:29:55) Haven shutdown.
(02:31:50) Thomas Massie.
(02:36:38) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(03:36:59) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
https://x.com/mattpheus/status/1866241581617135630?s=46
https://x.com/neiljacobs/status/1866103597483876812?s=46
https://x.com/rainmaker1973/status/1865841696409358769?s=46
https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1866574931305304208?s=46
https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/el-salvador-bitcoin-crypto-legal-tender-imf-loan-bukele-reserve-2024-12
https://x.com/johnfoss69/status/1867121255322997107?s=46
https://x.com/kristiancsep/status/1864993011785933183?s=46
https://x.com/donttracemebruh/status/1867558035000086892?s=46
https://x.com/watcherguru/status/1867593114250031320?s=46
https://x.com/monericaproject/status/1867032512188563687?s=46
https://x.com/kobe_for_3/status/1867456693308707224?s=46
https://x.com/moneromatteo/status/1867247938067464459?s=46
https://x.com/repthomasmassie/status/1867583133488492787?s=46
SPONSORS:
PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/
GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com
NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow!
XMRtopia TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia
XMRtopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social
ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE
WEBSITE: monerotopia.com
CONTACT: [email protected]
MASTADON: @[email protected]
MONERO.TOWN https://monero.town/u/monerotopia
Get Social with us:
X: https://twitter.com/monerotopia
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotopia
DOUGLAS: https://twitter.com/douglastuman
SUNITA: https://twitter.com/sunchakr
TUX: https://twitter.com/tuxpizza
3 hr 38 min
December 14, 2024 Free Roger Ver: Sterlin Lujan on Defending Crypto’s Core Ethos | EPI 334
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:03:26) Roger Ver's Background and Contributions
(00:30:07) Analysis of Current Legal Challenges
(00:30:07) Government Overreach and Privacy Concerns
(00:52:47) Monero Adoption and Exchange Listings
(01:10:22) Future of Cryptocurrency and Freedom
LINKS:
https://x.com/SterlinLujan
http://polis-labs.com
http://Logos.co
Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/
Purchase a plug & play Monero node at https://moneronodo.com
SPONSORS:
Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/)
StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits.
WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com
CONTACT: [email protected]
ODYSEE: https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/monerotalk
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk
HOST: https://twitter.com/douglastuman
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk
TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia
MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social
MASTODON: @[email protected]
MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk
1 hr 23 min
December 07, 2024 MoneroTopia Episode 193 - Guest Alaskanon, Price, News & MUCH More!
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LINKS:
https://x.com/repeal19thUSA
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:18:55) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:24:31) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony.
(01:26:09) FCMP++ explainer.
(01:31:12) France to tax unrealized BTC gains.
(01:32:12) Robot drug carier.
(01:33:12) Big brother watches your wallet.
(01:37:00) In Norway, your tax returns are public.
(01:37:58) Dutch exit tax.
(01:38:50) Moneronodo.
(01:40:20) Choose your fighter.
(01:41:04) Covid final report.
(01:45:44) RFK too dangerous?
(01:48:08) Blackrock and xrp.
(01:50:20) 3.5 million $ scam.
(01:51:18) This should terrify every American.
(01:57:09) Coinbase VPN users get flagged.
(01:58:15) Zetherium.
(02:00:35) Crypto bailout.
(02:09:07) Romanian election.
(02:18:48) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Alaska.
(03:09:15) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(03:34:15) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
France to tax unrealized BTC gains: https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1863724730223641023?s=46
Coinbase VPN users get flagged: https://x.com/l0lal33tz/status/1863869504872161604?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Zetherium: https://x.com/laurashin/status/1864117230453072248?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
In Norway, your tax returns are public: https://x.com/hodlonaut/status/1864595369704771659?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
RFK too dangerous?: https://x.com/makismd/status/1864492881790009389?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
3.5 million $ scam: https://x.com/ibcgroupio/status/1864872146348261594?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
This should terrify every American: https://x.com/realamvoice/status/1865102232494219691?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Robot drug carier: https://x.com/cryptonator1337/status/1864999646831038863?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Crypto bailout: https://x.com/pledditor/status/1865237329960456289?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Blackrock and xrp: https://x.com/ghostofwhitman/status/1865227165542776839?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Big brother watches your wallet: https://x.com/marionawfal/status/1865181356264915412?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
FCMP++ explainer: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/xGRKSQGn2W
Dutch exit tax: https://x.com/drunkdialme_/status/1863379033439801406?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Covid final report: https://x.com/covidselect/status/1863637368261021849?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Moneronodo: https://x.com/watchmanprivacy/status/1865411282238652536?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
SPONSORS:
PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/
GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com
NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow!
XMRtopia TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia
XMRtopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social
ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE
WEBSITE: monerotopia.com
CONTACT: [email protected]
MASTADON: @[email protected]
MONERO.TOWN https://monero.town/u/monerotopia
Get Social with us:
X: https://twitter.com/monerotopia
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotopia
DOUGLAS: https://twitter.com/douglastuman
SUNITA: https://twitter.com/sunchakr
TUX: https://twitter.com/tuxpizza
3 hr 35 min
December 07, 2024 MoneroTopia Conf debrief and BTC TKVR Privacy Magazine with Vlad Costea! | EPI 333
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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of MoneroTalk Douglas Tuman welcomes back Vlad, an early Bitcoiner and a Monero enthusiast, for a candid discussion on the latest developments in the Monero community, crypto culture, and the broader privacy-tech landscape.
They discuss the debate over digital gold vs. digital cash, what has changed about Bitcoin culture, and buying nostalgic Nintendo gear with Monero. Tune in to hear about highlights from the recent MoneroTopia conference, updates about XMR Bazaar marketplace, and Vlad's new Privacy Magazine Project.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:01:14) MoneroTopia Recap
(00:39:23) XMR Bazaar Discussion
(00:55:01) Vlad's Privacy Magazine
(01:09:10) Monero Supply and Utility vs. Bitcoin
(01:20:52) David Chaum and His Impact
(01:24:21) Future of Monerotopia
(01:37:44) Closing Remarks & XMR Bazaar Reccomendations
LINKS:
https://x.com/TheVladCostea
Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/
Purchase a plug & play Monero node at https://moneronodo.com
SPONSORS:
Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/)
StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits.
WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com
CONTACT: [email protected]
ODYSEE: https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/monerotalk
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk
HOST: https://twitter.com/douglastuman
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk
TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia
MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social
MASTODON: @[email protected]
MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk
2 hr 20 min
December 01, 2024 MoneroTopia24 Conference Debrief! + Price, News & MUCH More! | EPI 192
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LINKS:
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:06:28) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:08:50) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony.
(01:11:11) Buy X premium with Monero.
(01:12:40) FCMP++ coming soon.
(01:13:05) 294 xmr sent to Serai.
(01:13:25) Monero Matteo and xmr chat.
(01:17:15) Rogan and Andreeseen podcast.
(01:23:32) Tornado cash.
(01:28:33) Crypto miners must register.
(01:30:31) People realizing about debanking.
(01:31:28) Post election Crypto policy.
(01:40:16) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(02:50:50) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
Post election Crypto policy: https://www.coincenter.org/coin-centers-analysis-of-the-crypto-policy-landscape-following-the-elections/
What should we expect out of crypto policies: https://x.com/the_swop/status/1854305715420090859?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Tornado cash: https://x.com/l0lal33tz/status/1860050854583407036?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Crypto miners must register: https://x.com/monerobull/status/1861322369312166099?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
US Attorney responsible for Samourai and Tornado Cash steps down: https://x.com/l0lal33tz/status/1861485103894917261?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Tornado cash part 2: https://x.com/l0lal33tz/status/1861549486637560241?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Rogan and Andreeseen podcast: https://x.com/austen/status/1861638586573169043?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Tornado cash part 3: https://x.com/jchervinsky/status/1861777623514235298?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Buy X premium with Monero: https://x.com/mgkmshrmbrkfst/status/1862603759853216086?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
294 xmr sent to Serai: https://x.com/watchfund/status/1862764300915310982?s=46&t=WeY1AyuT6Ir1FNBKKq_Beg
Monero Matteo and xmr chat: https://x.com/moneromatteo/status/1862646115071365313?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
FCMP++ coming soon: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/DWIIoDQl0s
Georgian protests: https://www.rferl.org/amp/georgian-protests-journalists-targeted-beaten-/33221520.html
Romanian protests: https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/protests-in-romania-over-far-right-candidates-shock-poll-lead/
SPONSORS:
PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/
GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com
NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow!
XMRtopia TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia
XMRtopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social
ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE
WEBSITE: monerotopia.com
CONTACT: [email protected]
MASTADON: @[email protected]
MONERO.TOWN https://monero.town/u/monerotopia
Get Social with us:
X: https://twitter.com/monerotopia
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotopia
DOUGLAS: https://twitter.com/douglastuman
SUNITA: https://twitter.com/sunchakr
TUX: https://twitter.com/tuxpizza
2 hr 52 min
November 10, 2024 MoneroTopia Speaker Aarón Díaz! + Price, News & MUCH More! | EPI 191
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OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate
LINKS:
https://x.com/AaronDiazChavez
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:26:50) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Aaron Diaz.
(01:11:58) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony.
(01:15:04) ShopinBit Schweiz.
(01:16:25) Bitcoin to 100k?
(01:17:49) Donald J. Harris.
(01:18:32) Trump Elected.
(01:19:32) Choose your health champion.
(01:20:50) Fluoride removal.
(01:23:53) RFK on food.
(01:27:38) Proof of citizenship for voting.
(01:29:05) Trump’s most important 3 minutes.
(01:34:30) No CBDC allowed.
(01:34:55) Trump on transgenderism.
(01:35:37) Hamas ceasefire.
(01:35:55) Trump and Putin.
(01:37:06) Trades with Cakewallet and Monerocon.
(01:54:49) Monerotopia Price Report Segment.
(02:49:56) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(03:23:50) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
ShopinBit Schweiz: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/R50CEG8SmU
Haveno, no trade fees and USDT: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/FsmnHqctDQ
Bitcoin to 100k?: https://x.com/btc_archive/status/1854962104048230534?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Trump on transgenderism: https://x.com/tiffanyfong_/status/1855102205235167467?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Trump on trans part 2: https://x.com/europeinvasions/status/1854972498296676757?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
No CBDC allowed: https://x.com/petersweden7/status/1855197488816210429?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Hamas ceasefire: https://blavity.com/did-hamas-call-for-for-end-of-war-after-trump-win
Rogan endorsement: https://x.com/joerogan/status/1853614670764015762?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Trump’s most important 3 minutes: https://x.com/charliekirk11/status/1854717077837562314?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Proof of citizenship for voting: https://x.com/leadingreport/status/1855245282033729625?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Donald J. Harris: https://x.com/lexfridman/status/1833274536655003845?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
RFK on food: https://x.com/magaresource/status/1854539766492262817?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
RFK on food part 2: https://x.com/nicksortor/status/1854246144408486011?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Fluoride removal: https://x.com/robertkennedyjr/status/1852812012478398923?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Choose your health champion: https://x.com/twintowercity/status/1852813716468957364?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
SPONSORS:
PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/
GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com
NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow!
XMRtopia TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia
XMRtopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social
ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE
WEBSITE: monerotopia.com
CONTACT: [email protected]
MASTADON: @[email protected]
MONERO.TOWN https://monero.town/u/monerotopia
Get Social with us:
X: https://twitter.com/monerotopia
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotopia
DOUGLAS: https://twitter.com/douglastuman
SUNITA: https://twitter.com/sunchakr
TUX: https://twitter.com/tuxpizza
3 hr 25 min
November 07, 2024 Jeff Berwick on XMR, Encoding Unstoppable Liberty & Escaping Technocratic State | EPI 332
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TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman chats with crypto-anarchist and founder of the Dollar Vigilante Jeff Berwick.
In this discussion Berwick explores the "matrix" of societal control, his belief in the importance of self-transformation, and the power of privacy-focused currencies like Monero as tools for autonomy.
They also delve into alternative technology, including Berwick’s use of Tesla-inspired healing devices, and discuss strategies for maintaining Monero’s independence amidst rising governmental control. Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation about freedom, personal empowerment, and the potential for decentralized finance.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:01:48) - The Current State of Society
(00:05:04) - Political Views and Voting
(00:06:44) - Personal Transformation
(00:07:32) - Monero’s Role in Freedom
(00:09:26) - Theories on Power and Control
(00:11:52) - Meditation and Reality
(00:13:23) - Monero vs. Bitcoin
(00:16:25) - Privacy in Cryptocurrency
(00:20:02) - Technology and the Matrix
(00:23:03) - Tesla Machine and Health
(00:26:29) - MoneroTopia Conference
(00:28:10) - Peer-to-Peer Donation Platforms
(00:30:17) - Monero Community and Culture
(00:32:17) - Future of Bitcoin and Monero
(00:34:44) - Conference Strategy
(00:37:49) - Alternative Health Practices
(00:39:39) - DMT and Reality
(00:45:03) - Monero Marketplace
(00:50:42) - Advice to the Monero Community
(00:57:57) - Upcoming Monero Privacy Improvements
(00:59:54) - Copa Monero Tournament
(01:04:17) - Event Inspiration and Closing Remarks
(01:06:34) - Future Predictions
(01:08:20) - Vision for a Free Society
LINKS:
https://x.com/BerwickJeff/
Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/
Purchase a plug & play Monero node at https://moneronodo.com
SPONSORS:
Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/)
StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits.
WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com
CONTACT: [email protected]
ODYSEE: https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/monerotalk
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk
HOST: https://twitter.com/douglastuman
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk
TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia
MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social
MASTODON: @[email protected]
MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk
1 hr 11 min
November 04, 2024 A Cypherpunk Future w/ MoneroTopia24 speaker Juan Galt | EPI 331
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TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman interviews Juan Galt, a seasoned crypto journalist and early adopter known for his work with Bitcoin Magazine and his extensive knowledge of privacy technologies.
The conversation explores the evolution of Monero and Bitcoin, privacy versus transparency in blockchain, and the challenges each project faces in scaling, adoption, and maintaining decentralization. With lively debates on Monero's unique role as digital cash, Bitcoin's path as digital gold, and the ideological values driving both communities, this episode provides deep insights into the philosophies shaping today’s cryptocurrency landscape.
Juan and Doug bring a thoughtful analysis of Bitcoin maximalism and Monero's cypherpunk ethos, reflecting on the different yet overlapping missions these two cryptocurrencies serve.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00:04) Introduction - Sponsorships from Cake Wallet and StealthEX; intro to Digilol, the guest company.
(00:00:49) Guest Introduction - Douglas Tuman interviews Irem and Laurynas from Digilol, covering their Monero payment projects like MoneroPay and MoneroATMs.
(00:01:38) Background on Guests - The hosts share their day jobs and roles in Digilol, a remote IT company specializing in DevOps and cybersecurity.
(00:03:03) Digilol’s Quick Pitch - Overview of Digilol's services, including hosting, DevOps, programming, and security, all payable in Monero.
(00:05:37) Monero ATM Project - Initial concept for Monero ATMs at MoneroCon, creating an alternative, peer-to-peer cash-to-Monero exchange using hardware modifications.
(00:08:17) Monero as P2P Digital Cash - Discussion on the practical application of Monero ATMs as a Havano machine, allowing peer-to-peer trades and potential for KYC-free transactions.
(00:10:08) Mexico Marketplace Potential - Interest in testing a Monero ATM at Monero Topia, allowing vendors to convert Monero to pesos easily.
(00:12:20) Challenges with Hardware Setup - Guests share logistical issues in creating and setting up the ATMs with accessible kiosk hardware.
(00:15:04) Digilol's Various Projects - Irem and Laurynas overview other projects, including MoneroPay and MetroNero, a POS system for Monero payments.
(00:17:27) Inspiration for MoneroPay - Development of MoneroPay due to lack of suitable Monero payment processors that didn't use deprecated features like integrated addresses.
(00:20:12) Functionalities of MoneroPay - MoneroPay handles incoming and outgoing payments, offering SQLite and PostgreSQL support, and minimizing maintenance issues.
(00:26:43) MetroNero - Description of MetroNero as a simpler, Monero-dedicated alternative to BTC Pay Server for merchants to receive Monero.
(00:28:24) Criticisms of BTC Pay Server - Technical downsides of BTC Pay Server, such as heavy resource use and invasive installation.
(00:30:35) NarrowPOS and Marketplace Use - Use of MoneroPay to enable transactions in the Monero Topia marketplace and future plans to make MoneroPay integrate with existing POS systems.
(00:35:07) XMR Chat for Superchats - Description of Monero Superchat and donation functionality on XMR Chat for supporting MoneroTalk.
(00:37:15) Why Monero Over Other Cryptos - Guests explain Monero's benefits for their business, particularly regarding fungibility and resistance to taint tracking.
(00:40:17) Monero Payment Solutions for WooCommerce - Discussion on WooCommerce plugin integration, with potential plans to make MoneroPay a plug-and-play option for WordPress sites.
(00:48:55) Node Management and Privacy Concerns - Importance of running personal Monero nodes and challenges from potential malicious nodes.
(00:51:36) Additional MoneroPay Developments - MoneroPay's integration with Monero Noto, helping users access transactions and connecting local Wi-Fi for fast syncing.
(00:57:04) Casino Projects - Guests describe their initial interest in Monero through a casino payment processing project.
(01:02:22) Interest in Rust Development for Monero - Guests express interest in Rust-based projects for Monero development.
(01:06:09) Zero-Conf Transactions in MoneroPay - Plans to enable zero-confirmation transactions in MoneroPay to improve in-person transactions.
(01:09:14) OpenKiosk for Kiosk Hardware - Digilol’s project OpenKiosk provides drivers for kiosk components used in Monero ATMs.
(01:10:41) Closing Remarks - Final remarks from Digilol, encouraging contact for Monero-based IT services and ATM projects; excitement for Monero Topia.
LINKS:
Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/
Purchase a plug & play Monero node at https://moneronodo.com
SPONSORS:
Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero 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 30 min
November 03, 2024 Finishing What Bitcoin started w/ @ray_noones! + Price Report, News & MUCH More! | EPI 190
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OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate
LINKS:
https://x.com/ray_noones
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:18:10) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Ray.
(01:12:48) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:49:06) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Doug.
(01:49:47) Roger Ver on BTC.
(01:51:40) XMR value proposition.
(02:03:33) New getmonero.org website.
(02:05:33) XMR merchant.
(02:07:53) Framework compliant on-chain privacy.
(02:09:11) Us dollar and its reserve currency status.
(02:10:23) Rob Schneider imitates Kamala.
(02:11:35) Things I’m concerned about.
(02:18:58) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(03:51:32) Monerotopia Finalization.
NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:
Roger Ver on BTC: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/xDpn83L9jr
XMR value proposition: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/NtZYPakdzO
New getmonero.org website: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/AcOpbCAMcm
Crypto for the homeless: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/58PmXxS30G
XMR merchant: https://x.com/valvenisent/status/1850562870544912797?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Framework compliant on-chain privacy: https://x.com/monerobull/status/1851030928853762287?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Us dollar and its reserve currency status: https://x.com/berwickjeff/status/1850654473422823892?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Rob Schneider imitates Kamala: https://x.com/wallstreetsilv/status/1852712492377542836?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Rob portreyed as anti vaxxer on wikipedia: https://www.google.com/search?q=rob+schneider&oq=rob+schneider&aqs=chrome..69i57.1264j0j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Things I’m concerned about: https://x.com/wallstreetsilv/status/1852636773177753914?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
RFK working out: https://x.com/robertkennedyjr/status/1851778015593648193?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw
Lebron James backing Kamala: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/mike-freeman/2024/10/31/lebron-james-kamala-harris-endorsement/75972617007/
Propaganda on the Trump and Rogan podcast: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/26/trump-joe-rogan-interview-analysis
Session moving bases: https://restoreprivacy.com/encrypted-messenger-session-moves-to-switzerland-amid-privacy-concerns/
CZ out of jail speech: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/10/31/cz-talks-prison-new-educational-venture-at-first-public-appearance-since-release-from-us-jail/
Trump vs Kamala Epic Rap Battle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVZtKKryjfU
SPONSORS:
PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/
GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com
NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow!
XMRtopia TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia
XMRtopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social
ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE
WEBSITE: monerotopia.com
CONTACT: [email protected]
MASTADON: @[email protected]
MONERO.TOWN https://monero.town/u/monerotopia
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X: https://twitter.com/monerotopia
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DOUGLAS: https://twitter.com/douglastuman
SUNITA: https://twitter.com/sunchakr
TUX: https://twitter.com/tuxpizza
3 hr 52 min
October 28, 2024 MoneroPay, Metronero and the Monero ATM w/ Irem Kuyucu & Laurynas Cetyrkinas | EPI 330
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TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman talks with Irem and Laurynas, the creators of Digilol, a remote IT company specializing in hosting, DevOps, and cybersecurity, which accepts Monero as payment.
They highlight their work on several Monero-related initiatives, including Monero Pay, a Monero payment processing platform, and Monero ATMs, designed for cash transactions. They also touch on the development of a future project called Metronero, a checkout system for merchants to easily accept Monero.
Additionally, the conversation delves into the team's efforts to develop open-source software for kiosk hardware, making it easier to implement Monero ATMs and other devices that handle digital payments to foster greater adoption of Monero.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:01:38) The guests introduce themselves and their work in Digilol and Monero.
(00:02:06) Background on Digilol’s services and MoneroPay as a Monero payment processor.
(00:05:24) Discussing the Monero ATM project.
(00:09:26) Real-life challenges of building a Monero ATM.
(00:13:45) Hardware challenges in building Monero ATMs.
(00:15:43) Presentation of the MoneroPay software.
(00:20:12) Detailed history of the MoneroPay project.
(00:24:44) Introduction of MetroNero as a Monero-based checkout system and a POS alternative to BTC Pay Server.
(00:27:35) Questions on BTC Pay Server’s limitations.
(00:37:15) Technical discussion on supporting Monero in point-of-sale systems.
(00:47:10) Malicious nodes, monitoring, and privacy within the Monero network.
(00:50:23) Running your own node.
(00:55:20) Monero’s advantages in privacy and usability over other cryptocurrencies.
(01:03:02) Upcoming MoneroPay feature plans.
(01:08:42) Discussion of the OpenKiosk project
(01:10:21) Closing remarks
LINKS:
https://www.digilol.net/
Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/
Purchase a plug & play Monero node at https://moneronodo.com
SPONSORS:
Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/)
StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits.
WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com
CONTACT: [email protected]
ODYSEE: https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/monerotalk
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk
HOST: https://twitter.com/douglastuman
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk
TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia
MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social
MASTODON: @[email protected]
MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk
1 hr 13 min

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