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Monero Talk

Monero Talk
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Zcash
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Monerotopia
Full Chain Membership Proofs
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Privacy Technology
Cryptocurrency Regulations
Monerocon
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Ethereum
Privacy Technologies
Zano
Decentralized Finance

Monero Talk broadcasts weekly conversations on YouTube (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... more

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Recent Guests

Naomi Brockwell
Privacy advocate and crypto/privacy tool advocate
Independent, privacy tech advocate
Episode: Naomi Brockwell on Reclaiming our Right to Privacy in the Digital Age | EPI 383
Justin Berman
Developer/engineer involved in FCMP++ stress testing
Monero Core/FCMP++ team
Episode: Monero’s Biggest Privacy Upgrade is Almost Here: Justin Berman on FCMP++ Stressnet Go Live! | EPI 382
Sebastian Perez
Privacy-focused crypto advocate and Monero enthusiast
Independent / Monero community
Episode: Sebastian Perez on Why You Need Privacy to Truly Own Anything | EPI 381
Sir Jam's
Vibe coder, Monero app creator (Superbrain, SuperPay)
Independent developer / Monero community
Episode: SirJaɱzAlot on Monero Super Pay! + Price Report, News & more! EPI 257
Diego Salazar
Member of Cypher Stack, researcher and designer involved in FCMP development
Cypher Stack
Episode: FCMP Update and More with Diego Salazar of Cypher Stack | EPI 379
Joe IO
Developer behind the Monero One wallet
Monero One
Episode: Monero One w/ Joe IO + Price Report, News & more! EPI 255
Peter McCormick
Host/guest, known for What Bitcoin Did
Independent media/crypto podcast
Episode: MoneroTopia Show! Price Report, News & More! | EPI 254
Ray Youssef
The Master Chief, involved with Noones projects.
Noones
Episode: Doug is LIVE at Topia26 venue! Speaker, Ray Youssef oof Noones! + Price, News & More! | EPI 251
Neil List
Developer presenting a new privacy protocol project
Episode: MoneroTopia Episode 246! | Price, News & MUCH MORE!

Host

Doug Shortwave
Host of Monero-focused discussions; frequent moderator and technical explainer.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 126 ratings
  • Get to the point, chumps

    I don’t have all day

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    hhhehhuuuuueu
    United States8 months ago
  • Cheers

    Informative and entertaining

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    swiftxcut
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fighting for our Freedom

    Keep up the great content and fight for our freedom 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    helloagain01
    Australia2 years ago
  • No longer useful

    This was a useful podcast a few years ago. They spend more time bashing Bitcoin than talking about Monero. The people on this podcast are obviously bitter about the non-store value of Monero. Go look elsewhere for useful information about Monero, like YouTube.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JeffA5268
    United States2 years ago
  • Thanks for the education about Monroe

    You guys are doing a great job. Monero is worth letting more people know about!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Iiiiijdn
    Canada2 years ago

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Some listeners crave more balanced perspectives beyond Monero-centric views.
Some critics feel coverage can be overly niche; others praise candid, uncensored dialogue.
Audience values technical depth and practical privacy tooling discussions.
Community-driven energy and event updates are a standout, making logistics and adoption feel tangible.
Guests with hands-on project work (wallets, onboarding, tooling) are seen as especially valuable.

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Apple Podcasts
#221
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Talking Points

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How we ensure Monero wins! With Cryptocomicon | EPI 384
Q: How do we ensure Monero wins?
By actively funding development, expanding on-ramps and liquidity, and broadening awareness among wealthy and influential communities, while maintaining Monero's core culture and privacy-first philosophy.
XMR.Bar announcing the launch of XMR.WIN, a Monero prediction market + Report, News & More! | EPI 264
Q: What is XMR.Win and how does it relate to XMR.Bar?
XMR.Win is a full-fledged Monero-based prediction market built on top of XMR.Bar, allowing users to bet on the outcomes of various events with Monero as the currency, zero KYC, and plans to expand to more markets and cross-chain support.
Monero’s Biggest Privacy Upgrade is Almost Here: Justin Berman on FCMP++ Stressnet Go Live! | EPI 382
Q: What is the theoretical max transactions per second with FCMP++?
The guest explains a rough theoretical calculation showing about 83 transactions per second under a fully stressed scenario with full chain membership proofs, noting this is a rough estimate and depends on multiple variables like block size and growth rate.
notafbihoneypot on The Growing Surveillance State + Price Report, News & more! EPI 258
Q: So how did you find your way to Monero?
The guest describes shifting from Bitcoin and general crypto focus toward Monero after exploring private-transaction concepts, reading Monero papers, and deciding to educate people about Monero and privacy; they emphasize moving away from price-centric thinking to privacy and utility.
Doug is LIVE at Topia26 venue! Speaker, Ray Youssef oof Noones! + Price, News & More! | EPI 251
Q: What do we need to ensure Monero gets to a fraction of its potential?
We need honest price discovery for Monero and better developer tools to facilitate that.

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The show centers on privacy-first digital cash and the Monero ecosystem, blending technical deep-dives with live market talk, event news, and community updates. Episodes frequently feature developers, privacy advocates, and industry observers who discuss protocol upgrades, cross-chain integrations, governance debates, and real-world use cases, often with practical primers for merchants and builders. A standout aspect is the host team's willingness to challenge mainstream crypto narratives while spotlighting on-chain privacy tools, wallet UX, and live event coordination, which keeps content both technically rich and action-oriented for listeners exploring Monero adoption, tooling, and policy implications.

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