(PART 1) Fungibility in Bitcoin V Monero with @JwWeatherman

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate 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: monerotalk@protonmail.com 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: @Monerotalk@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk

19 Mars 1h 18min

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate 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=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Thomas Massie: https://x.com/repthomasmassie/status/1899187371314413636?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Total transparency must be accepted: https://x.com/aillialink/status/1766853753162932564?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw XMR tops orangefren: https://x.com/orangefren/status/1900491300027158969?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw 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: monerotopia@protonmail.com MASTADON: @Monerotopia@mastodon.social 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

17 Mars 3h 34min

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:14:45) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:20:20) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tux. (01:21:20) MMR vaccine (01:22:20) Donald Trump the first Crypto President. (01:23:29) No more Bitcoin buys for El Salvador. (01:25:06) Senators Schumer, Warren and Booker. (01:26:03) Untraceable post. (01:27:11) Web Monero Ecosystem. (01:28:04) Monero Swapping Protocol. (01:30:33) Trump establishing strategic bitcoin reserve. (01:32:23) Pledditor post. (01:33:00) PeterSchiff and Monero. (01:34:53) Sam Bankman-Fried. (01:38:08) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (01:40:50) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ REMSee. (02:40:47) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: https://x.com/dbrozelivefree/status/1896402717091811820?s=46 https://x.com/peterschiff/status/1896660831880007729?s= https://x.com/excellion/status/1896864412373500173?s=46 https://x.com/rightanglenews/status/1896927664826617928?s=46 https://x.com/donttracemebruh/status/1897226065031917859?s=46 https://x.com/moneromavrick/status/1897344007837266354?s=46 https://x.com/repthomasmassie/status/1897400794946920547?s=46 https://x.com/jpthor/status/1897590009840222226?s=46 https://x.com/davidsacks47/status/1897841517357650323?s=46 https://x.com/pledditor/status/1898205499926958264?s=46 https://youtu.be/YPrtBgIcKgU?si=jMQ6YWD5T0pL7VF https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1898291203713474621?s=46&t=WeY1AyuT6Ir1FNBKKqBeg 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: monerotopia@protonmail.com MASTADON: @Monerotopia@mastodon.social 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

10 Mars 2h 41min

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode Douglas Tuman interviews Sean Bradford about Monero, Christianity, and privacy-focused marketing initiatives. Sean Bradford, who recently emerged in the Monero community, discusses his various projects including the Monero Masters podcast and surveillance resistance campaign. The discussion explores biblical prophecies relating to digital currency, surveillance states, and how Monero could serve as a tool for resistance. Sean shares details about his Meta advertising campaign, which has reached nearly 30,000 people with click-through rates exceeding industry standards. The campaign costs approximately $500 over a month, targeting English-speaking countries with interests in dystopian fiction and VPNs. Sean also discusses his email funnel system, which maintains a 42% open rate for welcome emails and 60% for later stage emails. The conversation also covers XMR Bazaar's role in the Monero ecosystem and the importance of building a circular economy. TIMESTAMPS: (00:04:11) – Sean Bradford discusses his background, Monero Master project, and motivations behind his work. (00:06:51) – Challenges of introducing Monero to businesses, public misconceptions about cryptocurrency, and financial powers resisting decentralized systems. (00:08:05) – Discussion on the book Mind War and psychological warfare tactics used by governments. (00:09:45) – Speculation on whether Monero is under attack by state actors and how financial systems are tools of social control. (00:11:59) – Biblical perspectives on economic control, technological surveillance, and Monero’s role in resisting financial tyranny. (00:13:32) – Discussion on Christian theology, Monero, and how technology can be a tool for decentralization. (00:15:40) – Addressing Christian perspectives on anarchism, taxation, and Monero as a tool for financial independence. (00:17:05) – Comparison of Monero to the printing press in the Protestant Reformation; potential role in decentralizing financial control. (00:20:13) – Monero and silver as parallel tools for financial independence, and the importance of physical assets in a digital economy. (00:23:25) – Monero promotional strategies using physical cards to introduce people to Monero through tipping. (00:26:37) – Marketing strategies for Monero, focusing on financial sovereignty and privacy. (00:29:31) – Biblical prophecies, AI, technocracy, and predictions of global financial control. (00:34:23) – The Bible’s view on economic solutions and resisting financial oppression. (00:37:23) – The word "crypto" in biblical contexts and encryption as a tool for protection. (00:40:36) – Addressing Christian skepticism about cryptocurrency and separating Monero from the concept of the "Mark of the Beast." (00:47:16) – How Christians can use technology for resistance rather than submission to surveillance. (00:49:54) – Overview of Sean’s marketing campaign for Monero adoption, ad statistics, and engagement metrics. (00:56:23) – XMR Bazaar discussion, challenges, and improvements for creating a decentralized marketplace. (01:04:14) – Encouragement for Monero community involvement and grassroots marketing efforts. LINKS: https://x.com/Monero_Master 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: monerotalk@protonmail.com 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: @Monerotalk@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk

8 Mars 1h 34min

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:10:51) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:14:48) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (01:24:14) Navigating XMR purchases. (01:25:17) BTCVPS accepts XMR (01:26:01) White house crypto summit (01:27:12) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Tux. (01:38:12) Bitcoin hits 1 million... (01:38:50) Crypto transfers severely restricted in EU on coinbase. (01:40:10) Bitcoin hearing. (01:43:17) Digital assets subcommittee. (01:44:08) $485.6 Billion In Scams & Schemes in 2023. (01:47:01) A lot of funds being moved to Chainflip.io as bridge to convert to BTC. (01:49:32) Rucknium’s new research. (01:52:01) Trump won’t stop in Gaza. (01:54:35) Moonboy song. (01:58:48) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (03:12:09) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: There is no second best?: https://x.com/technorevenant/status/1893735526915613147?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Moonboy song: https://x.com/allismadenew/status/1893810936986661224?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Crypto transfers severely restricted in EU on coinbase: https://x.com/hasufl/status/1894349686590296250?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Trump won’t stop in Gaza: https://x.com/donniedarkened/status/1894766877387465163?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Digital assets subcommittee: https://x.com/l0lal33tz/status/1895087939597537562?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Bitcoin hearing: https://x.com/1914ad/status/1895105192246550660?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Bitcoin hits 1 million..: https://x.com/foundationdvcs/status/1895828819342442892?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Rucknium’s new research: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/L4cd37zTsG BTCVPS accepts XMR: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/GI9ZRHyvly Navigating XMR purchases: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/kT9JTum58C White house crypto summit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/s/52FlKutwaN 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: monerotopia@protonmail.com MASTADON: @Monerotopia@mastodon.social 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 Mars 3h 12min

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode Douglas Tuman speaks with legal experts Tor Ekeland and Mike Hassard about various cryptocurrency-related legal cases and the changing political landscape. They primarily discuss Roman Sterlingov's case, who received a 12.5-year sentence for allegedly running Bitcoin Fog, though they maintain his innocence. The conversation explores how the Trump administration's approach to cryptocurrency regulation differs from previous administrations, with particular focus on the recent pardon of Ross Ulbricht. They discuss the problems with government surveillance, chain analysis companies, and the importance of financial privacy. The experts share their experiences with prosecutorial overreach and the changing attitudes toward cryptocurrency in Washington. They also discuss the BitLicense in New York, the role of agencies like the SEC and CFTC, and the future of cryptocurrency regulation under different political administrations. TIMESTAMPS: (00:01:37) - Event announcement featuring Roman Sterlingov's case (00:02:00) - Overview of Roman's conviction and upcoming appeal (00:05:07) - Political and legal weaponization of the judicial system (00:06:49) - The role of financial privacy and Monero in combating overreach (00:07:02) - Roman's sentencing and lack of evidence against him (00:12:35) - The "CSI effect" on juries and influence of media narratives (00:15:18) - Policy recommendations for Trump regarding financial privacy and digital assets (00:17:29) - Discussion on abolishing DOJ, IRS, SEC, and financial surveillance agencies (00:21:42) - Debate over the Bank Secrecy Act and financial privacy rights (00:25:56) - Analysis of Trump's executive order on digital currencies (00:34:19) - Challenges in eliminating financial surveillance institutions (00:39:35) - Public perception and loss of privacy in the digital age (00:42:09) - Chainalysis and forensic methods used in Roman’s case (00:51:04) - The role of chain analysis companies and legal implications (00:58:38) - Fundraising efforts for Roman’s appeal and Monero donations (01:09:53) - Efforts to eliminate the New York BitLicense (01:12:32) - Impact of BitLicense on Monero and New York's crypto industry LINKS: https://x.com/mikehassard https://x.com/TorEkelandPLLC 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: monerotalk@protonmail.com 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: @Monerotalk@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk

1 Mars 1h 45min

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:02:28) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:06:25) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (01:11:10) Peter Schiff monero pilled? (01:16:27) Monero mentioned in a Turkish movie. (01:17:45) Monero back on CEXs? No (01:25:52) NK owns the most ETH (01:26:35) Bybit hack. (01:27:55) Apple surrenders in the UK (01:31:58) SEC withdraws its appeal over Defi (01:32:25) Quantum breakthroughs (01:34:44) Lightning network things (01:35:22) Fort Knox live (01:37:35) Jack Dorsey is Satoshi? (01:41:20) Zcash anthem (01:44:10) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (02:33:40) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: Monero mentioned in a Turkish movie: https://x.com/undetectedtx/status/1891183354650734824?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Jack Dorsey is Satoshi?: https://x.com/matthewsigel/status/1891852538376487327?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Peter Schiff monero pilled?: https://x.com/moneromavrick/status/1891909236382118386?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Zcash anthem: https://x.com/allismadenew/status/1892040995505578167?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Lightning network things: https://x.com/cryptonator1337/status/1892139131213697448?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Quantum breakthroughs: https://x.com/satyanadella/status/1892242895094313420?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw SEC withdraws its appeal over Defi: https://x.com/cointelegraph/status/1892454136567730467?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Apple surrenders in the UK: https://x.com/inevitablewest/status/1892959668458156298?s=46 Fort Knox live: https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1892779555548443116?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw NK owns the most ETH: https://x.com/0xwenmoon/status/1893161253985481000?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1bwwnAvgawJjlw Monero back on CEXs? No: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/8BZjsjrkVx 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: monerotopia@protonmail.com MASTADON: @Monerotopia@mastodon.social 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

24 Feb 2h 34min

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode Douglas Tuman interviews Boaz, a Forbes contributor who published a notable article about Monero last month. The discussion explores his background in crypto, starting from his experiences using Bitcoin for business operations in Cuba, to his current role as a writer for various crypto publications. The conversation delves into Monero's resilience despite widespread delistings, its role in maintaining Bitcoin's original cypherpunk vision, and its growing adoption as digital cash. Boaz shares insights about his experiences in countries like Cuba and Burma where crypto serves practical purposes. The interview also covers developments in the Monero ecosystem, including XMR Bazaar and the upcoming Serai DEX project. The discussion concludes with perspectives on Monero's future potential, particularly if regulatory clarity allows for easier access through mainstream exchanges. TIMESTAMPS: (00:03:19) Boaz shares his experience using Bitcoin and Monero for business in Cuba. (00:12:50) Monero’s dominance as digital cash and darknet market usage. (00:16:17) The evolution of Bitcoin vs. Monero’s continued cypherpunk ethos. (00:25:55) Media coverage and the difficulty of discussing Monero in mainstream crypto circles. (00:35:46) U.S. financial regulations and their impact on Monero’s adoption. (00:39:14) Discussion on Peter Schiff and potential high-profile Monero advocates. (00:42:22) Growth of peer-to-peer Monero transactions and censorship-resistant payments. (00:50:43) XMR Bazaar and Monero’s role in the circular economy. (00:56:24) Alternatives for Monero trading, including Haveno and the upcoming Serai DEX. (01:01:56) Potential Monero adoption trends and regulatory shifts. (01:08:22) Crypto industry challenges and Monero’s long-term outlook. (01:12:00) Closing thoughts and discussion on MoneroKon and future events. LINKS: https://x.com/sobradob 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: monerotalk@protonmail.com 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: @Monerotalk@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalk

22 Feb 1h 11min