The attacks on Monero’s POW consensus system continue + Price, News & More! | EPI 227

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman interviews Derrick Broze, an investigative journalist, about his recent experience at the Bitcoin Nashville conference. Derrick shares his concerns about the direction of the Bitcoin community, which he feels has strayed from its original vision of being an alternative currency free from government control. He expresses disappointment that privacy and projects like Monero are not given more attention, and that the focus has shifted towards mainstream investment opportunities. Derrick also discusses his past interactions with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the potential co-option of Bitcoin by powerful entities, and the importance of opting out of centralized systems. TIMESTAMPS: (00:02:34) Derrick's Experience at Bitcoin Nashville (00:06:24) Interactions with RFK Jr. (00:08:17) The Co-option of Bitcoin (00:23:00) Opting Out and Building Parallel Economies (00:34:24) Growing Monero Use in Latin America (00:40:37) Thoughts on Technocracy (00:57:38) The Alleged Assassination Attempt of Donald Trump (01:05:46) Closing Thoughts on Monero LINKS: https://x.com/DBrozeLiveFree https://theconsciousresistance.com/ 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

31 Juli 20241h 14min

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:20:20) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (00:58:40) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (00:59:02) BTC is that hawk tuah on central banks. (00:59:56) Paris Olympics ceremony. (01:01:04) RFK pledges four executives order on BTC on day one. (01:02:09) Monero at the top on Mynymbox. (01:02:44) Republicans and conservatives. (01:04:23) Is proton wallet really for privacy? (01:10:50) Republicans trying to destroy crypto freedom. (01:15:47) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Adam. (01:21:21) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (02:01:33) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: Crowdstrike and WEF: https://x.com/whitneywebb/status/1814312357587214467?s=61&t=Ym9nclVWmWyTFCFRLR3vA Republicans trying to destroy crypto freedom: https://x.com/aaronrday/status/1815510210548552163?s=61&t=Ym9nclVWmWyTFCFRLR3vA Nunn delivers remarks in support of H.R. 2969: https://youtu.be/gz5BnXE6gNo?si=QK5cJ5Uj89SQqyY Republicans and conservatives: https://x.com/sensereceptor/status/1814417900918227266?s=61&t=Ym9nclVWmWyTFCFRLR3vA Register all your assets: https://x.com/bitnorbert/status/1815785088057045426?s=61&t=Ym9nclVWmWyTFCFRLR3vA Is proton wallet really for privacy?: https://x.com/sethforprivacy/status/1816234482522829263?s=61&t=Ym9nclVWmWyTFCFRLR3vA Bioweapons are coming from the defense department: https://x.com/sensereceptor/status/1816591652137374099?s=61&t=Ym9nclVWmWyTFCFRLR3vA Monero at the top on Mynymbox: https://x.com/mynymbox/status/1816894396958142724?s=61&t=Ym9nclVWmWyTFCFRLR3vA Paris Olympics ceremony: https://x.com/vincentoshana/status/1816948432856117259?s=61&t=Ym9nclVWmWyTFCFRLR3vA BTC is that hawk tuah on central banks: https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1816956087091810787?s=61&t=Ym9nclVWmWyTFCFRLR3vA Snowden gives a big warning to Americans: https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1816956087091810787?s=61&t=Ym9nclVWmWyTFCFRLR3vA RFK pledges four executives order on BTC on day one: https://x.com/holdenculotta/status/1816954196949901547?s=61&t=Ym9nclVWmWyTFCFRLR3vA SPONSORS: GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com WIZARDSWAP.IO: 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

28 Juli 20242h 1min

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman interviews Mike ter Maat, the vice presidential candidate of the Libertarian Party. They discuss topics related to the Libertarian Party's platform, including free markets, deregulation, opposition to the Federal Reserve, and support for privacy coins like Monero. Mike advocates for reducing the power of government and argues that the Libertarian Party better aligns with traditional American values of individual liberty. They also cover the challenges of third parties in America, Julian Assange, Ross Ulbricht, nuclear energy and much more. community. TIMESTAMPS: (00:01:08) Introduction and Background (00:03:16) Libertarian Party Platform (00:43:57) Privacy and Cryptocurrency (00:57:04) Surveillance State and Government Overreach (01:04:00) Gaining Traction for Libertarian Ideas LINKS: https://x.com/terMaatMike 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

26 Juli 20241h 16min

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: https://kuno.anne.media/fundraiser/7z11/ TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:11:05) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Teddy. (00:13:16) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tux. (00:13:41) Crowdstrike event from a sys admin perspective. (00:28:42) Trump assasination attempt. (01:28:40) Monerotopia Price Report Segment. (01:48:59) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (03:38:06) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: The man behind Trump’s VP pick: https://unlimitedhangout.com/2024/07/investigative-reports/the-man-behind-trumps-vp-pick-its-worse-than-you-think/ Crowdstrike: https://x.com/raymog/status/1814234785226604963?s=61&t=Ym9nclVWmWyTFCFRLR3vA Microsoft is the real culprit: https://x.com/epoberezkin/status/1814666559438159901?s=61&t=Ym9nclVWmWyTFCFRLR3vA Trump assasination attempt: https://x.com/tuxpizza/status/1812253698967646471?s=61&t=Ym9nclVWmWyTFCFRLR3vA MoneroDice: https://l.opnxng.com/r/Monero/comments/1e3nitz/monerodice_announcement/ Crowdstrike event from a sys admin perspective: https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/s/RyUw74zc0P SPONSORS: GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com WIZARDSWAP.IO: 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

21 Juli 20243h 38min

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: https://x.com/sigmanero_org http://sigmanero.org/ https://kuno.anne.media/fundraiser/7z11/ TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:25:16) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:09:18) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ John. (01:36:54) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (01:38:55) Hacker stole AT&T customer records (01:39:20) Biden administration told AT&T to delay informing Americans about their breach. (01:40:24) XMR signer. (01:40:54) German government bitcoin selloff came to an end. (01:41:55) UK authorities converted Monero to cash. (01:45:25) XMR is beating BTC in vendor payments. (01:50:26) Laser eyes discovers BTC is not fungible. (01:55:33) XMR - BTC atomic swap. (01:57:48) Trump is pro Monero? (02:09:10) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (03:18:16) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: XMR signer: https://x.com/xmrstreet/status/1810307306984206737?s=61&t=Ym9nclVWmWyTFCFRLR3vA Trump is pro Monero?: https://x.com/douglastuman/status/1810704000049659947?s=61&t=Ym9nclVWmWyTFCFRLR3vA XMR - BTC atomic swap: https://x.com/unstoppableswap/status/1810713976327581913?s=61&t=Ym9nclVWmWyTFCFRLR3vA Laser eyes discovers BTC is not fungible: https://x.com/donttracemebruh/status/1811734169182945354?s=61&t=Ym9nclVWmWyTFCFRLR3vA XMR is beating BTC in vendor payments: https://x.com/mgkmshrmbrkfst/status/1812020417143451950?s=61&t=Ym9nclVWmWyTFCFRLR3vA UK authorities converted Monero to cash: https://blockonomi.com/first-uk-case-monero-cryptocurrency-converted-after-seizure/ German government bitcoin selloff came to an end: https://www.theblock.co/post/305159/german-governments-bitcoin-selloff-may-have-come-to-end-as-wallet-emptied Biden administration told AT&T to delay informing Americans about their breach: https://x.com/amuse/status/1811833234793050547?s=61&t=Ym9nclVWmWyTFCFRLR3vA Hacker stole AT&T customer records: https://x.com/josephfcox/status/1811709707674955928?s=61&t=Ym9nclVW_mWyTFCFRLR3vA SPONSORS: GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com WIZARDSWAP.IO: 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

14 Juli 20243h 18min

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: This episode is a conversation from Porcfest 2024 about the case of Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the Silk Road darknet marketplace, and the efforts to secure his release from prison. The speakers Sterlin Lujan (anarchist activist), Kenny Palentank (Free Ross activist), and Dan O'Neil (chairman of New Jersey Human Action), provide an in-depth analysis of the case, debunking myths surrounding Ulbricht's alleged involvement in murder-for-hire schemes and highlighting the disproportionate sentence he received. They emphasize the changing landscape of drug laws and the increasing acceptance of cryptocurrencies, which has led to calls for Ulbricht's release - including from Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The discussion also touches on the broader implications of Ulbricht's case for civil liberties and the cryptocurrency community. TIMESTAMPS: (00:02:05) Introduction and Background (00:07:44) Debunking Myths and Misconceptions (00:14:56) Changing Landscape and Political Support (00:28:39) Awareness Campaigns and Efforts to Free Ross (00:40:50) Closing Remarks and Call to Action LINKS: https://x.com/SterlinLujan 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

11 Juli 202448min

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman participates in a live episode of The Crypto Show at PorcFest 2024 hosted by Danny Akston, with guests Paul Puey (CEO of Edge), and Sterlin Lujan (anarchist activist and contributor to the Logos Project). The group covers a wide range of topics specific to privacy, Monero and other privacy-centric projects. The discussion focuses on challenges in maintaining privacy in cryptocurrency transactions - particularly in light of recent government crackdowns on tools like Tornado Cash and Samurai Wallet. Additionally, the conversation touches on the adoption and usability of privacy coins, including features like earning opportunities, liquidity pools, and user-friendly wallets. Also hear their insights on the legal and regulatory landscape and the potential impact on the cryptocurrency ecosystem. TIMESTAMPS: (00:01:35) Speaker Intros (00:13:11) Government Crackdowns on Crypto (00:25:32) Usability of Privacy Coins, New Tech for Increased Adoption (00:29:52) Monero Privacy Enhancements, FCMP (00:51:04) Wallets and User Experience LINKS: https://x.com/DragonXchain https://x.com/TheCryptoShow https://x.com/SterlinLujan 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

7 Juli 202436min

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate LINKS: https://x.com/BitcoinLixin TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:17:24) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tux. (00:17:44) Monero user lost 75k. (00:21:35) Is BTC the CBDC? (00:24:12) TDev release on bail. (00:27:04) Don’t install signal app on macOS. (00:29:06) Mt. Gox is returning the BTC after 10 years (00:34:34) Monero town is DDoSed. (00:47:20) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (00:57:03) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Lixin. (01:29:40) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (03:13:28) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: Monero user lost 75k: https://x.com/rottenwheel1/status/1808645189960921310?s=61&t=Ym9nclVWmWyTFCFRLR3vA Is BTC the CBDC?: https://x.com/greyrabbitfin/status/1808334812056346915?s=61&t=Ym9nclVWmWyTFCFRLR3vA TDev release on bail: https://x.com/l0lal33tz/status/1809522238632157508?s=61&t=Ym9nclVWmWyTFCFRLR3vA Don’t install signal app on macOS: https://x.com/myskco/status/1809287118235070662?s=46 Mt. Gox is returning the BTC after 10 years: https://www.wired.com/story/after-a-10-year-wait-mt-gox-bitcoin-is-finally-being-returned/ Crypto scammer was laundering with Monero: https://x.com/cryptotweetie/status/1807881748467909111?s=46&t=WeY1AyuT6Ir1FNBKKqBeg Monero town is DDoSed: https://x.com/monerobull/status/1808582805892243581?s=61&t=Ym9nclVWmWyTFCFRLR3vA SPONSORS: GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com WIZARDSWAP.IO: 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

6 Juli 20243h 13min