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Monero Talk broadcasts weekly conversations on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/monerotalk) with topical guests to understand what the Monero cryptocurrency is today and what it hopes to become. We strive to give birth to new Monero users by simply reporting on the facts in our search to answer the question–Is Monero the truest cryptocurrency of them all? In staying true to the Monero ethos, we aim to always be skeptical. While we are Monero Talk by name, and Monero devotees at heart, the intention of the show is to ultimately discover and support the one blockchain that is most aligned with the original cypherpunk and crypto-anarchist ideals that cryptocurrency was born from. And the one that is most likely to succeed at becoming true digital cash. So far, we believe Monero is the one. Guests include: The developers and researchers working on the open source core protocol and the cryptography behind it; The people building the projects and infrastructure supporting the protocol; Privacy advocates and people building privacy enhancing technologies; Analysts and investors speculating on Monero’s growth; Journalists and pundits weighing in on Monero’s place in the crypto-sphere; and Respected (sometimes controversial) contributors and community members. If you enjoyed the show & would like to support us, a donation of any size would be greatly appreciated and would mean so much! Monero (XMR) Donation Address: 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U

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Book flights w/ XMR w/o Phone# or E-Mail w/ Shopinbit + Price, News | EPI 268 Jun 28, 2026

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GUEST LINKS:
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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:44:42) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Doug.
(00:45:31) Howard Lutnick.
(00:47:24) Marty Bent post.
(00:49:24) Bill Melugin post.
(00:56:31) Cory Klippsten says the Zcash rotation narrative is coordinated pump and nothing more.
(00:57:59) Monero Research Lab update.
(00:59:09) Kraken delists Monero.
(01:03:25) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdy.
(01:22:52) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(01:50:34) Monerotopia Finalization.

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Padfield on growing levels of Surveillance & need for Privacy! + Price Report, News & more! EPI 267 Jun 21, 2026

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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:09:09) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(00:28:25) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Dr Jon Padfield.
(01:20:32) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Doug.
(01:21:20) Rypto post.
(01:22:13) Hacktivists have leaked a list of elites part of Peter Thief's secret Society.
(01:26:07) Cryptopolitan post.
(01:31:20) Illinois just signed the most aggresive bitcoin tax in the US.
(01:32:19) Lola Leetz post.
(01:33:33) Nick Penzenstadler post.
(01:35:35) From Haveno Development dev channel.
(01:36:22) Privacy coins are now banned on exchanges in the Philippines.
(01:38:09) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(01:54:05) Monerotopia Finalization.

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Monero Research Lab starts AI assisted audits: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/SVCZ07d8pE
Zcash froze private transactions: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/o9DD7Llpo0
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Monero’s influence on the privacy industry w/ John Woods | EPI 387 Jun 19, 2026

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TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman chats with John Woods, the CEO of Nillion - a company focused on building decentralised privacy. Their discussion focuses on Monero’s current position within the privacy ecosystem and the growing debate between Monero and Zcash. John explains how concerns around fungibility and privacy led him from Bitcoin to Monero before examining the health of the Monero community, emerging privacy technologies, and the implications of Zcash’s recent Orchard vulnerability.

The conversation explores the tradeoffs between privacy and auditability, differing trust assumptions in cryptocurrency design, and Monero’s future roadmap, including FCMP++, Seraphis, Jamtis, and post-quantum considerations.

TIMESTAMPS:
(00:02:02) John Woods' Bitcoin Journey & Discovering Monero
(00:08:01) Privacy Finally Takes Center Stage
(00:15:18) Building Private AI & Nillion's Vision
(00:27:44) The Need for Trustless Monero Swaps
(00:38:11) Monero vs. Zcash: Privacy Models Compared
(00:51:42) The Orchard Vulnerability Explained
(01:03:29) Trust Assumptions, Auditability & Community Culture
(01:13:41) FCMP++, Seraphis/Jamtis & Monero's Future
(01:24:06) Post-Quantum Cryptography & Closing Thoughts
(01:30:02) Outro

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XMR-Pay w/ SlowBearDigger! + Price, News & More! | EPI 266 Jun 14, 2026

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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:11:41) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ shortwavesurfer.
(00:51:15) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Doug.
(00:52:06) XMRchat.
(00:52:52) Top crypto companies send joint letter urging Congress.
(00:53:55) Operation Riptide.
(00:57:22) ShopinBit Monthly Stats.
(00:58:42) CyberSatoshi.
(01:00:30) XMRChat now has blost Creators.
(01:04:37) US government.
(01:09:46) How not to move funds onchain.
(01:16:50) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ bawdyanarchist.
(01:26:59) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(02:15:26) Monerotopia Finalization.

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Monero Research Lab starts AI assisted audits: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/SVCZ07d8pE
Zcash froze private transactions: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/o9DD7Llpo0
Monero rotation from a tron wallet: https://x.com/coinbureau/status/2065535863132680685?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw

SPONSORS:
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Can ZSide Outperform Monero and Zcash? Paul Sztorc Debates Bitcoin Privacy & More | EPI 386 Jun 12, 2026

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TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman speaks with Paul Sztorc of LayerTwo Labs about the current state of Bitcoin, the future of sidechains, privacy technologies, Monero's growing real-world relevance, and his efforts to launch a new Bitcoin fork featuring native sidechain functionality. The discussion explores Bitcoin maximalism, network effects, privacy tradeoffs, Zcash vs. Monero, decentralized naming systems, and whether Bitcoin's culture is preventing meaningful innovation.

TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00:00) Introduction, Sponsors & Pre-Show Discussion
(00:08:41) Paul's Bitcoin Origins, Silk Road & Discovering Crypto
(00:17:06) Drivechains Explained & Why Paul Is Forking Bitcoin
(00:31:32) One Coin vs. Many Coins, Network Effects & Privacy
(00:43:10) Bitcoin Culture, Maximalism & Why BTC May Be Stagnating
(00:57:36) Monero vs. Zcash, Privacy Adoption & Real-World Usage
(01:06:59) Namecoin, BitNames & Decentralized Identity Systems
(01:17:11) Prediction Markets, Stablecoins & Future Sidechains
(01:26:31) Launch Plans for eCash/ZSide & Adoption Challenges
(01:38:13) Closing Thoughts & Final Remarks

GUEST LINKS:
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SPONSORS:
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WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com
CONTACT: monerotalk@protonmail.com
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TWITTER: https://twitter.com/monerotalk
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MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalkAny donation is greatly appreciated!Any donation is greatly appreciated!

Bawdy & Tux are LIVE from Monerokon26! Price, News & More! | EPI 265 Jun 07, 2026

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GUEST LINKS:
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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:05:50) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Tux and Bawdy.
(00:25:48) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Doug.
(00:27:47) Verifying the Soundess of Zcash's Circulating Supply.
(00:35:22) XmrBazaar is down.
(00:44:06) CakeWallet did it again.
(00:52:47) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(01:48:50) Monerotopia Finalization.

NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:

SPONSORS:
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XMR.BAR: https://xmr.bar

Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow!

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ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE
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Monero and Zcash in the Age of Exploits w/ Joel Valenzuela | EPI 385 Jun 05, 2026

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TODAY'S SHOW: Doug sits down with Joel Valenzuela to discuss the recently disclosed Zcash exploit and what it signals for the future of cryptocurrency security. Joel argues that advances in AI will make vulnerability discovery faster and more effective, forcing all crypto projects—including Monero—to rethink long-held security assumptions.

The conversation examines how the Zcash team handled the exploit, the risks of hidden inflation bugs, and the unique challenges privacy-focused cryptocurrencies face when auditing supply and security. Doug and Joel also compare Monero and Zcash, discuss decentralized exchange infrastructure, privacy coin adoption, and the broader outlook for digital cash in an increasingly regulated and AI-driven world.

TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00:00) Intro, Sponsors & AI Security Concerns
(00:04:37) Why the Zcash Exploit Matters
(00:10:42) Could AI Find Similar Bugs in Monero?
(00:19:08) Comparing Zcash and Litecoin's Inflation Bugs
(00:25:35) Privacy Coin Security Tradeoffs
(00:30:35) Thorchain's Security Culture & Recent Exploit
(00:41:02) Why Monero Needs More Decentralized Exchanges
(00:52:22) Dash's Shielded Pool Upgrade Explained
(01:05:08) Living on Crypto & Lightning Network Experiences
(01:17:41) Monero's Role in the Privacy Ecosystem
(01:22:26) Full Chain Membership Proofs & Future Privacy Tech
(01:33:52) Market Outlook for Monero, Zcash & Privacy Coins
(01:40:26) Cypherpunk Week, Conferences & Community Updates
(01:23:45) Final Thoughts & Outro

GUEST LINKS:
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SPONSORS:
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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
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XMR.Bar announcing the launch of XMR.WIN, a Monero prediction market + Report, News & More! | EPI 264 May 31, 2026

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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:17:40) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(00:51:10) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Elusive and Shortwavesurfer2009.
(01:41:04) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Doug.
(01:41:25) SA is forcing Bitcoin holders to hand over private Keys.
(01:45:11) The Meritocrat post.
(01:46:32) MoneroResearch Lab post.
(01:47:11) Pentagon hacked?
(01:51:11) Tor Project.
(01:53:22) Giallo post.
(01:54:25) MoneroResearch Lab post 2.
(01:55:07) EU launches massive crypto crackdown.
(01:56:22) You need XMR for this reason.
(01:59:51) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(02:58:54) Monerotopia Final.

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SPONSORS:
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GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com
NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io
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Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow!

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MASTADON: @Monerotopia@mastodon.social
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Get Social with us:
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Haveno hacked w/ Shortwave! + Price Report, News & more! EPI 263 May 24, 2026

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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:17:17) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Shortwavesurfer.
(00:41:09) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Remsee.
(01:25:56) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Doug.
(01:26:49) Services that halted swaps in the past.
(01:28:47) Trump EO Expands Bank Secrecy Act.
(01:30:11) Monero Research Lab post.
(01:33:07) Trezor support for Monero in Cake Wallet.
(01:34:29) Almost 7000 XMR is now believed to have been stolen from RetoSwap.
(01:35:30) Marjorie Taylor Greene post.
(01:49:26) KYC for your phone?
(01:57:52) MonericaProject post.
(02:01:40) Happy 2nd Birthday XMRBazaar.
(02:1 1:12) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(02:38:54) Monerotopia Finalization.

NEWS SEGMENT LINKS:

SPONSORS:
PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/
GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com
NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io
XMR.BAR: https://xmr.bar

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

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How we ensure Monero wins! With Cryptocomicon | EPI 384 May 24, 2026

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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode Douglas Tuman talks with Cryptocomicon about the long-term strategic case for Monero, especially in the context of growing stablecoin adoption, increasing surveillance in crypto, and the failures of transparent blockchains. Cryptocomicon argues that Monero’s value proposition becomes stronger as governments and institutions push toward regulated digital money systems that normalize financial surveillance.

They explore how Monero fits into the broader evolution of crypto, why transparent chains create structural problems for users, how stablecoins may unintentionally accelerate demand for private money, and why Monero remains uniquely positioned despite market narratives, exchange delistings, and VC-driven competition from projects like Zcash.

TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00:00) Transparent crypto becomes confiscatable
(00:03:42) Bitcoin vs Monero as true private property
(00:08:17) Economic instability, inflation & why privacy matters
(00:13:28) FCMP rollout, stress testing & technical risk
(00:20:41) AI-assisted hacking & security concerns
(00:24:56) DEXs, liquidity problems & acquiring Monero
(00:32:11) Scalability, Lightning-style systems & future usage
(00:36:12) Quantum computing concerns & AI acceleration
(00:37:58) Monero vs Zcash development philosophies
(00:44:37) Centralized exchanges & government pressure
(00:45:40) New view keys & exchange compliance tradeoffs
(00:46:26) "How do we ensure Monero wins?"
(00:47:19) Adoption trends & growing optimism around Monero
(00:52:04) Railgun, Ethereum privacy & broader ecosystem discussion
(00:57:18) Final thoughts & outro

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