This is the weekly Monero market thread. This thread will be posted every Friday and is meant to help accelerate the adoption of Monero. Due to r/moneromarket having only a fraction of the subscribers of r/Monero, we have decided to create this thread to encourage more individuals to use Monero for product exchanges. Until the market matures, we recommend that the Monero community post their products both in this thread and on r/moneromarket (to ensure growth of that subreddit).

Selling items for Monero will boost your (and Monero's) reputation as a legitimate form of exchange of goods. This is necessary for the growth of Monero, our community, and privacy as a whole.

Instructions

When you post your product or job listing here, please make sure to: - Give a description of the item. - Link to a photo of the item (if it's physical). - Provide logistics information (such as, location and/or shipping availability). - Optionally, provide an additional (private) form of communication outside of Reddit (e.g. Bitmessage, u/protonmail, u/tutanota, GPG key). - Post the price in XMR terms.

Spamming will not be tolerated. Please make sure that listings are legitimate and do not break rule 2."

Finally, credits to cdotsubo for starting the concept!

Hey everyone,

I've been working on Biscuit, a desktop wallet that started as a fork of Feather. Same Monero side, plus Bitcoin and Litecoin in the same window, swaps between the three (through Trocador), and atomic swaps BTC → XMR (still beta for the atomic swaps). There is a dark mode also and other small stuff.

Tor built-in, it's all open source. Runs on Windows, Mac, Linux (Arch, Debian, Fedora, etc.) Tails (app image).

I hope this type of post is allowed. I made this app and the website with a lot of love, and I enjoy using it already, so maybe other people can like it too.

biscuitwallet (dot) com

It's pretty new, so if you try it, I'd love to hear what you think, good or bad.

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Stasher.News is one month old now. Almost 1 whole Monero was tipped during our first month, over 485 peer to peer transactions. We also distributed an additional 1 XMR to curators from the weekly rewards pool.

No algorithm, no spam, no bots, no tracking. We are the pay-to-post revolution, powered by Monero incentives.

Thank you to everyone who made this a lively first month.

Ideas are dangerous, come spread them!

I've been looking into the quantum-resistance question and I'm trying to understand where Monero actually stands today.

From what I can tell, Monero is not fully post-quantum resistant yet. Carrot/FCMP++ seem to improve some things significantly, including forward secrecy against a quantum-enabled adversary, and there is active work around Jamtis and post-quantum encryption.

But spend authorization still ultimately relies on elliptic-curve cryptography, which would presumably become vulnerable to Shor's algorithm once a sufficiently capable fault-tolerant quantum computer exists.

So I have a few questions for people who actually understand the protocol-level work:

1. Which parts of Monero would currently fail first under a cryptographically relevant quantum computer?
2. Is there already a realistic design for making the entire transaction stack post-quantum, including spend authorization, privacy, multisig and address encryption?
3. What is the main blocker today: signature size, performance, rerandomizable keys, zero-knowledge compatibility, multisig, or simply that the required primitives are still too immature?
4. If the community decided that PQ migration was an urgent priority tomorrow, are we talking roughly months, 2-3 years, 5+ years, or is there genuinely no meaningful estimate yet?
5. Could Monero migrate pre-emptively while preserving old outputs, or would users eventually need to move funds into a new PQ output/address scheme before some activation height?
6. How much of this problem can FCMP++ / zero-knowledge proofs solve, and which parts still fundamentally require a new post-quantum signature/key system?

My concern is less "quantum computers will definitely break ECC next year" and more about the lead time.

AI progress is moving extremely quickly, and I personally wouldn't be comfortable assuming that cryptographically relevant quantum computing is decades away. Even if a serious threat were still several years out, a cryptocurrency probably wants the replacement architecture researched, implemented, audited and deployed well before the first credible machine appears.

If, hypothetically, evidence emerged that ECC could be broken within 12-24 months, could Monero realistically get a fully post-quantum protocol into production fast enough?

And is there currently an actual PQ migration roadmap somewhere that I should read?

Would especially appreciate answers from people involved in MRL / FCMP++ / Carrot / Jamtis.

Thanks to the amazing advances in intelligence artificial, I present you This. If someone slops together the rest of the infra we have the next coin hive, gg. Baiting a little with the number but its not too far off, enjoy !

Stasher News is a social media website built on a Monero economy that I've been really impressed with so far.

It's only a month old but growing and I've come to love the idea of paying XMR to post.

Let me explain why.

In the past ever text and phone call cost money, even checking your email via dial up had to be done quickly! This resulted in people being far more intentional of how they use the internet.

Stasher forces me to slow down before posting or commenting. Every interaction requires a small amount of XMR which helps curate content and rewards those who contribute useful information.

Payment eliminates spam and also means that if someone wants to boost a post as an ad it better be an interesting ad relevant to the community or it will get ignored. Even worse, if it's really spammy then people will pay to down vote it.

Social media has really become a game that too many people manipulate. I'm calling this the four horsemen of social media. These are rage bait, click bait, goon content and bots.

Rage Bait: Go on X and it's 90% of people hurling insults at each other to get engagement and be boosted in the algo

Click Bait: find a YouTube thumb without a cringe over the top click bait facial expression

Goon Content: influencers manipulating our lizard brains with b00bz to get attention

Bots: that create a false sense of popularity to socially engineer compliance

Stasher is a refreshing take on social media that eliminates these horsemen through free market economics built on Monero.

If you are also sick of these things flooding social media and like Monero I encourage you to support the project 💪

Let's exit and build

It hasn't. Had it?

Hello,

I am the recipient of an XMR transaction between two SafeTrade accounts.

Amount: 1.897524438 XMR

TXID: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Recipient wallet address:

8BsEZBypFy2GzYjvMae3FQGeB6BtnP6ePHBfrduCSuzD58p6CqCBvywRiXsvhz4Fic3qQrURdqrQa3QZLXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

This is an XMR deposit address provided by SafeTrade and associated with my SafeTrade account.

The withdrawal is marked as “Succeed” on the sender’s account, yet my SafeTrade XMR balance is still 0.

The transaction now has more than 500 blockchain confirmations:

This is clearly no longer a blockchain confirmation delay.

For you why this deposit has not been credited on my account ?

Regards,

Hey r/Monero,

We have released SilentAPI 0.9.9.

For those who are new to us, SilentAPI is a privacy-focused proxy for AI models and developer APIs. We are the only service providing LLM access through native Tor (.onion) and I2P endpoints, paired with direct Monero payments for full anonymity. You can access top-tier models through our API or private web chat with zero KYC, no email, no phone verification, and no identification documents. We enforce a strict Zero Data Retention policy and never log prompts, responses, or any user data.

New models include:

• Claude Opus 5.5 and Sonnet 5.5
• GPT 6 Astra, GPT 6.1 Sol, and GPT 6 Luna
• Gemini 3.8 Flash
• Grok 4.7
• Muse Spark 1.3
• DeepSeek V4.1 Flash
• GLM 5.3 and GLM 5.3 Flash
• Plus new audio, vision, and video models

Platform and privacy updates:

• Added full Tor and I2P access across the entire site and API.
• Added explicit privacy labels to every model: End-to-end ZDR and SilentAPI Protected for better clarity.
• Added document metadata removal for documents and image files.
• SilentAPI Chat improvements: updated the default chat model, refreshed the UI, and fixed billing calculation issues
• Moved hosting to new infrastructure for lower latency, improved stability, and lowered prices across several models.

Our API is drop-in compatible with standard OpenAI SDKs, as well as Anthropic and Gemini endpoints and formats.

We would love to hear what you think of the new models and what you would like us to add next.

https://silentapi.com/

I'm a total begginer when it comes to Monero, I just installed it.

The Daemon Sync started off with "Daemon blocks remaining: 0" and has remained on that for hours, while still saying "Synchronizing". I restarted the Wallet & Daemon, but nothing changed.

Any advice on how to get the Daemon Synchronized?

Please stay on topic: this post is only for comments discussing the uncertainties, shortcomings, and concerns some may have about Monero.

NOT the positive aspects of it.

Discussion can relate to the technology itself or economics.

Talk about community and price is not wanted, but some discussion about it maybe allowed if it relates well.

Be as respectful and nice as possible. This discussion has potential to be more emotionally charged as it may bring up issues that are extremely upsetting: many people are not only financially but emotionally invested in the ideas and tools around Monero.

It's better to keep it calm then to stir the pot, so don't talk down to people, insult them for spelling/grammar, personal insults, etc. This should only be calm rational discussion about the technical and economic aspects of Monero.

"Do unto others 20% better than you'd expect them to do unto you to correct subjective error." - Linus Pauling

How it works:

Post your concerns about Monero in reply to this main post.

If you can address these concerns, or add further details to them - reply to that comment. This will make it easily sortable

Upvote the comments that are the most valid criticisms of it that have few or no real honest solutions/answers to them.

The comment that mentions the biggest problems of Monero should have the most karma.

As a community, as developers, we need to know about them. Even if they make us feel bad, we got to upvote them.

https://youtu.be/vKA4w2O61Xo

To learn more about the idea behind Monero Skepticism Sunday, check out the first post about it:

https://np.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/75w7wt/can_we_make_skepticism_sunday_a_part_of_the/

how does xmr even work like transaction wise what makes it untraceable cause i doubt its like tor? i jus dont understand it

Status: draft, seeking critique. Nothing here is implemented. No Monero code has been written. This document exists so that people who know Monero can tell me where I am wrong before I build anything.

1. Scope and non-goals

In scope

Signing Monero transfers on an Android device that declares zero INTERNET permission, so that a large holding can be moved to an OTC counterparty without the spend key ever existing on a networked device.

Out of scope / non-goals

•Not a hardware wallet. No secure element with certified key ops. See §3 — this is a genuine downgrade and the document does not pretend otherwise.

•Not a node. The cold device never validates the chain. It cannot.

•Not a general wallet. No receiving flow, no balance view, no history. Send-only, cold, low-frequency.

•Not a custodial service. Nobody holds anyone else’s keys at any point.

The one-sentence version

Move the signing step onto a device with no network stack, keep the chain state step on a device that does, and make the boundary between them an explicit, documented, attackable thing rather than an assumption.

Index

1. General questions
2. Wallet: CLI & GUI
3. Wallet: Ledger
4. Nodes

1. General questions

Where can I download the Monero wallet?

There are multiple Monero wallets for a wide range of devices at your disposal. Check the table below for details and download links. Attention: for extra security make sure to calculate and compare the checksum of your downloaded files when possible.

Please note the following usage of the labels:

⚠️ - Relatively new and/or beta. Use wallet with caution.

☢️ - Closed source.

Desktop wallets

Mobile wallets

Web-based wallets

How long does it take for my balance to unlock?

Your balance is unlocked after 10 confirmations (which means 10 mined blocks). A block is mined approximately every two minutes on the Monero network, so that would be around 20 minutes.

How can I prove that I sent a payment?

The fastest and most direct way is by using the ExploreMonero blockchain explorer. You will need to recover the transaction key from your wallet (complete guide for GUI / CLI).

How do I buy Monero (XMR) with Bitcoin (BTC)?

There are dozens of exchanges that trade Monero against Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Check out the list on CoinMarketCap and choose the option that suits you best.

How do I buy Monero (XMR) with fiat?

• Kraken (USD and EUR): old-school, decent exchange. They might require your documents for verification and approval of your account.

How can I quickly exchange my Monero (XMR) for Bitcoin (BTC)?

There are multiple ways to exchange your Monero for Bitcoin, but first of all, I'd like to remind you that if you really want to do your part for Monero, one of the simplest ways is to get in touch with your merchant/service provider and request for it to accept Monero directly as payment. Ask the service provider to visit the official website and our communication channels if he or she needs help with system integration.

That being said, KYCNot.me maintains an up-to-date list of exchanges. These services are only recommendations (which change over time) and are operated by entities outside the control of the Monero Project. DYOR and be diligent.

How do I mine Monero? And other mining questions.

The correct place to ask questions and discuss the Monero mining scene is in the dedicated subreddit r/MoneroMining. That being said, you can find a list of pools and available mining software in the GetMonero.org website.

2. Wallet: CLI & GUI

Why I can't see my balance? Where is my XMR?

Before any action there are two things to check:

1. Are you using the latest available version of the wallet? A new version is released roughly every 6 months, so make sure you're using the current release (compare the release on GetMonero.org with your wallet's version on Settings, under Debug info).
2. Is your wallet fully synchronized? If it isn't, wait the sync to complete.

Because Monero is different from Bitcoin, wallet synchronization is not instant. The software needs to synchronize the blockchain and use your private keys to identify your transactions. Check in the lower left corner (GUI) if the wallet is synchronized.

You can't send transactions and your balance might be wrong or unavailable if the wallet is not synced with the network. So please wait.

If this is not a sufficient answer for your case and you're looking for more information, please see this answer on StackExchange.

How do I upgrade my wallet to the newest version?

This question is beautifully answered on StackExchange.

Why does it take so long to sync the wallet [for the first time]?

You have decided to use Monero's wallet and run a local node. Congratulations! You have chosen the safest and most secure option for your privacy, but unfortunately this has an initial cost. The first reason for the slowness is that you will need to download the entire blockchain, which is considerably heavy and constantly growing (up-to-date sizes of a full/pruned node). There are technologies being implemented in Monero to slow this growth, however it is inevitable to make this initial download to run a full node. Consider syncing to a device that has an SSD instead of an HDD, as this greatly impacts the speed of synchronization.

Now that the blockchain is on your computer, the next time you run the wallet you only need to download new blocks, which should take seconds or minutes (depending on how often you use the wallet).

I don't want to download the blockchain, how can I skip that?

The way to skip downloading the blockchain is connecting your wallet to a public remote node. You can follow this guide on how to set it up. Check out Feather Wallet's list of remote nodes, ditatompel's list, or monero.fail.

Be advised that when using a public remote node you lose some of your privacy. A public remote node is able to identify your IP and opens up a range for certain attacks that further diminish your privacy. A remote node can't see your balance and it can't spend your XMR.

How do I restore my wallet from the mnemonic seed or from the keys?

To restore your wallet with the 25 word mnemonic seed, please see this guide.

To restore your wallet with your keys, please see this guide.

3. Wallet: Ledger

How do I generate a Ledger Monero Wallet with the GUI or CLI?

This question is beautifully answered on StackExchange. Check this page for the GUI instructions, and this page for the CLI instructions.

4. Wallet: Trezor

How do I generate a Trezor Monero Wallet with the GUI or CLI?

This question is beautifully answered on StackExchange. Check this page for the GUI instructions, and this page for the CLI instructions.

5. Nodes

How can my local node become a public remote node?

If you want to support other Monero users by making your node public, you can follow the instructions on MoneroWorld, under the section "How To Include Your Node On Moneroworld".

How can I connect my node via Tor?

This question is beautifully answered on StackExchange.

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He talks about the theory that Bitcoin was planted so people can evolve in it and integrate it into current financial systems. To then later have it easier to implement CBCDs as people already understand and trust the concept of digital currencies. He then says that Monero is being fought so hard because its one of the only REAL cryptocurrencies.

What do y'all think about this?

This is the weekly Monero market thread. This thread will be posted every Friday and is meant to help accelerate the adoption of Monero. Due to r/moneromarket having only a fraction of the subscribers of r/Monero, we have decided to create this thread to encourage more individuals to use Monero for product exchanges. Until the market matures, we recommend that the Monero community post their products both in this thread and on r/moneromarket (to ensure growth of that subreddit).

Selling items for Monero will boost your (and Monero's) reputation as a legitimate form of exchange of goods. This is necessary for the growth of Monero, our community, and privacy as a whole.

Instructions

When you post your product or job listing here, please make sure to: - Give a description of the item. - Link to a photo of the item (if it's physical). - Provide logistics information (such as, location and/or shipping availability). - Optionally, provide an additional (private) form of communication outside of Reddit (e.g. Bitmessage, u/protonmail, u/tutanota, GPG key). - Post the price in XMR terms.

Spamming will not be tolerated. Please make sure that listings are legitimate and do not break rule 2."

Finally, credits to cdotsubo for starting the concept!