[WTS] [EU] [0.1 XMR] LycaMobile Germany +49 ready to use
LycaMobile SIM card without credit. Can be used immediately after topping up, no registration required. Please inquire about shipping outside the EU.
Link: https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/bTW7/
75UN3HCW (Threema) ⌘ Read more
[LFF] [100 XMR] Ross Ulbricht Freedom Party
After coordinating with @DouglasTuman and @vikrantnyc, we have launched a freedom fund for the release of @RealRossU!
Links:
- https://farside.link/nitter/MgkMshrmBrkfst/status/1857974202072182843
- https://kuno.anne.media/fundraiser/olm1/
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DiosDelRayo’s XmrSigner offline signing library CCS proposal fully funded
DiosDelRayo1’s CCS proposal2 to create an offline signing library for XmrSigner 3 is now fully funded:
196 XMR raised in 46 contributions (100%)
To learn more about VostoEmisio’s work, consult the previous Monero Observer report4.
https://repo.getmonero.org/DiosDelRayo/, vthor (IRC/Libera) ↩
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binarybaron releases ‘full rewrite’ of UnstoppableSwap GUI
binarybaron1 has released UnstoppableSwap GUI 2 and xmr-btc-swap 3 version 1.0.0-rc.14 with breaking changes on the network level:
This release is a full rewrite of the GUI. It includes breaking changes on the network level. This means you will not be able to swap with providers who have already updated, until you upgrade the GUI as well. This release includes a lot improvements on d … ⌘ Read more
[WTB] [NY/Miami] Monero with cash
Those interested in selling their Monero(XMR) for cash please message me. Cities of interest: 1. New York 2. Miami. But open to worldwide transactions.
Link: https://farside.link/libreddit/r/Monero/comments/1gr9xzb/
/u/Legitequities (Reddit) ⌘ Read more
Haveno adds support for USDT
woodser1 has released Haveno2 version 1.0.133 with support for Tether (USDT)4, various improvements, updates, and bug fixes.
”`
Support USDT (ERC20 & TRC20)
Refactor tabs for simplicity
Update Tails script to retry download using wget
Improve backup recovery if wallet cache is corrupt
Fix sorting Buy or Sell XMR > Amount column
Update price nodes to support USDT
Other stability improvements and bug fixes [..]
... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/haveno-v1.0.13-released-support-tether-usdt/)“
rottenwheel publishes ‘Revuo Monero’ Issue href=”https://txt.sour.is/search?q=%23217”>#217**
rottenwheel1 has published Issue #2172’3 of the weekly Revuo Monero audience-funded newsletter, which covers October 31-7 November 2024 news:
Recent News
Upcoming Events
CCS Proposals
Price & Blockchain Stats
Volunteer Opportunities
Support
To support Revuo Monero, you can contribute XMR to the address listed in the footer of each issue and on the Support 4 page.
[ANN] ShopinBit Schweiz is live now: Switzerland’s new maximum orivacy department store, concierge & travel service with XMR
Links:
shopinbit.ch ⌘ Read more
Unstoppable Domains introduces personalized .XMR onchain domains
Unstoppable Domains 1 has announced2 the launch of personalized .XMR 3 onchain domains that can be used instead of long wallet addresses, seemingly in collaboration with Cake Wallet and the Monero project:
In partnership with @monero and @cakewallet, we’re making $XMR payments more secure and private. [..] .XMR domains let you transact securely on Monero and streamline payments in … ⌘ Read more
[ANN] [Video] The definitive guide to buying Monero (as of November 2024)
In this video, I explain the different ways somebody can acquire XMR, and the tradeoffs that each one has. If you found this useful, make sure to share with noobies, and if you are feeling generous, donations are appreciated!
Link: https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=UKOE2DKBmRQ
lordx3nu:matrix.org ⌘ Read more
[LTT] Buy/Sell XMR on Bitpapa
Localmonero migrant(500+ feedback) Buying and selling of XMR(Monero) with escrow in GBP/EURO here… UK Bank transfer, PayPal, Wise etc etc, need to cashout your XMR? Also have listing’s on Haveno DM me
Link: https://bitpapa.com/user/scousesmokjer
u/Scousesmoker (Reddit) ⌘ Read more
BenraouaneSoufiane submits CCS proposal to ‘extend’ CryptoCheckout project
BenraouaneSoufiane1 has submitted their first CCS proposal2 looking to extend the CryptoCheckout 3 project by creating a WordPress plugin for WooCommerce merchants and a Shopify payment app:
The target audiance is any person has XMR address/wallet, it could be as a merchant has online business want to accept XMR, or naturel user want to pay using his XMR balance.
” … ⌘ Read more
VostoEmisio’s animated videos CCS proposal fully funded
VostoEmisio1’s CCS proposal2 to create an animated video explaining Full-Chain Membership Proofs 3 is now fully funded:
20 XMR raised in 31 contributions (100%)
To learn more about VostoEmisio’s work, consult the previous Monero Observer report4.
Monero Observer Blitz #35 - October 2024
Here’s a recap of what happened this October in the Monero community:
wiefix announces launch of Bitrica ‘P2P platform’ with support for XMR, BTC
wiefix 1 - a veteran LocalMonero trader with ~7.6K+ trades2 - has announced3 the launch of Bitrica 4, a new P2P platform where users can trade XMR and BTC directly with each other:
Super excited to share that we’ve just launched [..] after months of development! The platform comes with a solid escrow system that locks the seller’s funds during trades for everyone’s … ⌘ Read more
[LTT] [25 EUR] Paysafecard for XMR
Link: https://farside.link/libreddit/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1gfsk6e/
u/mattismyo (Reddit) ⌘ Read more
DiosDelRayo’s offline signing library CCS proposal ready for funding
DiosDelRayo1’s CCS proposal2 to create an offline signing library in an effort to bring XmrSigner to production readiness is ready for funding:
Funding needed: 196 XMR
To support this proposal, you can donate any XMR amount to the address listed on its Gitlab Funding Required 2 page.
Consult the previous Monero Observer report3 to learn more about this … ⌘ Read more
[LTH] [0.15 XMR] Convert isometric token image from Wordpress to Monero icon
A new privacy focused hosting platform which only accepts Monero as a currency needs a conversion of this isometric logo of Wordpress, to be exactly the same however, using Monero color scheme and icon: https://file.io/clebBxqHX9UV
Link: https://bounties.monero.social/posts/160/
n/a ⌘ Read more
MoneroKon proposes bounty for Monero POS Android app
MoneroKon1 has proposed a bounty2 for the creation of a FOSS Monero Android app3 that can be used by merchants on a dedicated POS PDA device with thermal printer:
The aim is to make in-person transactions easy and fast at events such as MoneroKon.
Total Bounty: 0 XMR (to date)
mainnet-pat submits CCS proposal to complete XMR-BCH atomic swaps project
mainnet-pat1 has submitted a CCS proposal2 looking to finalize the effort to create the web platform for XMR-BCH atomic swap utilizing the adaptor signatures:
The work on server-side is mostly done and being tested, funded by generous donors from BCH Flipstarter campaign3. As we have initially underestimated (in the framework of BCH flipstarter) the effort to finish the task, … ⌘ Read more
m-a-x-c creates Monero churn timing tool
m-a-x-c1 has created Monero Churn Timer 2 - a Python script that generates randomized wait times for XMR transactions and can potentially help users increase their privacy by scheduling churns:
The way it works is as follows: after receiving Monero, you would use the Monero Churn Timer to generate a random wait time. You would then set a reminder to “churn” (i.e., send that transaction to yourself at a new address) after the specified … ⌘ Read more
Bit2Me to delist XMR on October 31 2024 due to ‘regulatory change’
Spain-based crypto CEX Bit2Me 1 has announced plans2 to delist Monero from their platform on October 31 2024 at 11:00 UTC due to a regulatory change:
Based on the latest reviews due to a regulatory change, we have decided to delist Monero (XMR) on October 31, 2024, at 11:00 UTC. Starting from October 24 at 15:00 UTC, it will no longer be possible to buy, trade, or deposit Monero (XMR) on Bit2Me. [..] Withdrawals … ⌘ Read more
rottenwheel publishes ‘Revuo Monero’ Issue href=”https://txt.sour.is/search?q=%23215”>#215**
rottenwheel1 has published Issue #2152’3 of the weekly Revuo Monero audience-funded newsletter, which covers October 17-24 2024 news:
Recent News
Upcoming Events
CCS Proposals
Price & Blockchain Stats
Volunteer Opportunities
Support
To support Revuo Monero, you can contribute XMR to the address listed in the footer of each issue and on the Support 4 page.
[WTS] [EU] [0.1+ XMR] Monero Sticker Stand
Present your precious Monero Sticker collection with this slick 3D printed Sticker Stand. Compatible with all 10 x 10 cm² Stickers. Comes with 10 Monero Stickers.
Link: https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/wvjj/
ChadXMR (XMRBazaar) ⌘ Read more
ofrnxmr completes first milestone for BasicSwapDEX CCS proposal
ofrnxmr1 has completed2 the first milestone (M1-O/M1-F/M1-B) for their CCS proposal3 to empower and steward BasicSwapDex4 to production quality software:
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Core v0.13.4 > v0.14.1:
- Update coincurve fork and rebase onto v20
- Include coincurve as a basicswap dependency
- Fix remote (local) node handling
- Started integration of the novel BCH <>XMR swap protocol
… ⌘ Read more”`
rottenwheel publishes ‘Revuo Monero’ Issue href=”https://txt.sour.is/search?q=%23214”>#214**
rottenwheel1 has published Issue #2142’3 of the weekly Revuo Monero audience-funded newsletter, which covers October 10-17 2024 news:
Recent News
Upcoming Events
CCS Proposals
Price & Blockchain Stats
Volunteer Opportunities
Support
To support Revuo Monero, you can contribute XMR to the address listed in the footer of each issue and on the Support 4 page.
[ANN] BetGlide.net - a new Monero (XMR) sportsbook
Inspired by similar projects, we wanted to make a sportsbook with Monero as its native currency, but make it a little bit more full featured and easier to use. No other sportsbook in the world provides our unique combination of respect for your privacy, features, and customer support. Come check us out. (Not currently available in US/EU. See terms).
Link: https://betglide.net
BetGlide.net ⌘ Read more
jeffro256’s ‘Carrot’ spec peer review CCS proposal ready for funding
jeffro2561’s CCS proposal2 to get the Carrot 3 spec document peer reviewed by CypherStack is ready for funding:
Funding needed: 126 XMR
To support this proposal, you can donate any XMR amount to the address listed on its Gitlab Funding Required 4 page.
Consult the previous Monero Observer report5 to learn more about this CCS.
ErikASD creates XMR payment processor that uses PGP login system
ErikASD1 has created simpyle-xmr-processor 2 - a Python-based concept Monero payment processor that credits accounts using a PGP login system:
I was interested on which the best way to accept XMR programmatically and made this concept payment processor that credits PGP based accounts with the XMR amount deposited like an exchange would have with sub addresses assigned to each account.3
To h … ⌘ Read more
binarybaron posts first progress report for XMR-BTC atomic swaps ecosystem CCS proposal
binarybaron1 and einliterflashche2 have posted the first progress report3 for their CCS proposal to continue XMR-BTC atomic swaps development and help transform the ecosystem from a prototype into a mature marketplace 4:
Our primary focus this month has been the migration of the GUI from Electron to Tauri. [..] We are happy to see increased … ⌘ Read more
[WTS] [EU] [0.2+ XMR] Monero Stickers 250pcs
Decorate your neighbourhood with these disruptive and thought provoking stickers. The 4 new designs are inspired from the original ‘Anonymous Money’ design which has been around for some years already. Choose from the 5 different designs in batches of 50pcs.
Link: https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/TCs3/
ChadXMR (XMRBazaar) ⌘ Read more
rottenwheel publishes ‘Revuo Monero’ Issue href=”https://txt.sour.is/search?q=%23213”>#213**
rottenwheel1 has published Issue #2122’3 of the weekly Revuo Monero audience-funded newsletter, which covers October 3-10 2024 news:
Recent News
Upcoming Events
CCS Proposals
Price & Blockchain Stats
Volunteer Opportunities
Support
To support Revuo Monero, you can contribute XMR to the address listed in the footer of each issue and on the Support 4 page.
Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 41, 2024
Previous Artistic Saturday weekly reports can be found in the [art] 1 section.
![‘The ultimate stor … ⌘ Read more
v1docq47 posts August-September 2024 CCS progress report
v1docq471 has posted a second progress report (August-September 2024)1 for his latest CCS proposal2 to do Russian voice-over work and transcribe Monero content:
Work summaryThis is my August + September CCS progress report with voiceover and works on XMR.RU. [..] If you have suggestions or advice about my work, I will be glad to listen to them. Thanks for your support!
(A) Monero Russian Co ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/v1docq47-posts-ccs-progress-report-august-september-2024/)escapethe3RA: Looking for funding to maintain Monero Observer until 2026
Funding goal (24Q4+2025): 240 XMR
11 successful CCS proposals, 3500+ work hours, thousands of reports in over 3 years of thinking about, writing about, and dreaming about Monero.
That has been my sometimes rough yet always exciting secret life since 2021 and I wouldn’t change it for anything. More importantly, I owe it all to you. Thank you for supporting me since day 1 via the CCS.
Now, I am ready to skip the system and seek dire … ⌘ Read more
[LFF] Monero meetup group in Barcelona (Spain)
Hello I am running the Monero meetup group in Barcelona (Spain) and looking for support to organize a in-person event before end of the year. The idea is to spread the word in the city about XMR what it is and why privacy is important. I am aiming for a more social networking environment to gather privacy enthusiasts but open to sugestions. I would like to ask here if you guys could help with some funds to rent a space if needed.
Link: [https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/monero-meetup-barcel … ⌘ Read more
[WTS] XMR for your USD on Zelle or Venmo
Link: https://farside.link/nitter/rottenwheel1/status/1843346659641839937
rottenwheel.com ⌘ Read more
midipoet submits CCS proposal for ‘policy and regulatory framework’ research
midipoet1 has submitted a new CCS proposal2 looking to work part-time on policy and regulatory framework research within the Monero Policy Working Group 3 for 6 months:
I think its relevant to Monero currently and might allow the broader ecosystem to understand better how regulatory pressure is impacting privacy and data protection rights.
Total funding: 332 XMR ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/midipoet-submits-ccs-proposal-policy-regulatory-framework-research/)BrandyJSon releases Feather Atomic v1.2
BrandyJSon1 has released Feather Atomic 2 version 1.23 with a temporary fix for the dead rendezvous points issue4:
[..] lets a user force a swaptool to query rendezvous points over clearnet. Does not completely solve the issue as it stems from comit xmr<->btc using an outdated libp2p version.
The full changelog, sources and SHA256sums can be found on Github3.
ki9 starts work on XMR price API with data from Bisq, Haveno-reto
Keith Irwin (ki91) has apparently started working on XMR Price F.Y.I. 2 - a new Monero price API with unbiased street price data from multiple sources, including Haveno-reto 3 and Bisq 4:
[X] Domain name service
[X] TLS certs
[X] Nginx proxy
[X] Basic 11ty site
[ ] Basic http API
[ ] Haveno-reto data
[ ] Bisq data
[ ] Coingecko data
[ ] Forex data
[ ] API
[ ] ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/ki9-starts-work-xmr-price-api-data-haveno-bisq/)[ANN] Please help test calc.revuo-xmr.com and share with friends! Couple updates recently deployed
Links:
rottenwheel.com ⌘ Read more
SNeedlewoods submits CCS proposal for 1 month of part-time Monero dev work
SNeedlewoods1 has submitted their first CCS proposal2 to work part-time on Monero development for 1 month:
For this proposal the focus of work will be on the new wallet API [..] The work is already ongoing since May 2024 [..] This is a “pilot” proposal to see how things work out. [..] Hopefully I will become a long term contributor for general development.
Funding proposed: 2.15 XMR (10-15 hour ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/sneedlewoods-submits-monero-dev-work-ccs-proposal/)rottenwheel publishes ‘Revuo Monero’ Issue href=”https://txt.sour.is/search?q=%23212”>#212**
rottenwheel1 has published Issue #2122’3 of the weekly Revuo Monero audience-funded newsletter, which covers September 26-3 October 2024 news:
Recent News
Upcoming Events
CCS Proposals
Price & Blockchain Stats
Volunteer Opportunities
Support
To support Revuo Monero, you can contribute XMR to the address listed in the footer of each issue and on the Support 4 page.
pluja launches experimental ‘AI-driven’ weekly Monero podcast
pluja1 has announced2 the launch of XMR.FAN 3, an AI-driven experimental weekly podcast that aims to deliver the latest insights and news from the world of Monero and privacy:
I’ve been experimenting with Google’s NotebookLM, voice generation (elevenlabs/piper), and other AI tools (SD, flux…). I discovered that these are really useful to produce very decent weekly news overviews, so I made this websi … ⌘ Read more
HardenedSteel, spirobel CCS proposals ready for funding
Two CCS proposals have been moved to the funding stage and are now looking for community support:
- HardenedSteel’s!502 1: Part-time Work on getmonero.org (2 Month) 2
- spirobel’s!501 3: Robust and modular wallet-rpc library 4
To support the above proposals you can donate to the XMR addresses listed on the Funding Required 5 page.
_This is an ongoing story and the report will … ⌘ Read more
Monero Maximalism: Or, How Bitcoin Is a 💩coin
Most normal people hear the word “cryptocurrency” and assume that means that they are “cryptic” or “private,“but that’s actually a huge, perhaps the hugest misunderstanding of our time and it has some big consequences.The “crypto” in cryptocurrency merely comes from its cryptographic nature.
When it comes to actual privacy, cryptocurrencies are an unmitigated … ⌘ Read more