Monero Talk
Is Monero the truest cryptocurrency?
About the show
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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Episodes
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Haveno hacked w/ Shortwave! + Price Report, News & more! EPI 263
May 24th, 2026 | 2 hrs 29 mins
bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, fungible, haveno, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, privacy, privacycoin, shortwavesurfer, usa, xmr
MONEROTOPIA ๐๐ฝ๐๐บ๐ผ EPISODE #263 Haveno hacked w/ Shortwave! + Price, News of the week, with special guest Shortwave & More!
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How we ensure Monero wins! With Cryptocomicon | EPI 384
May 24th, 2026 | 1 hr 1 sec
bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, fungible, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, privacy, privacycoin, xmr
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 Moneroโs 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.
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MoneroKon update w/ OrangeFren! + Price Report, News & more! EPI 262
May 17th, 2026 | 2 hrs 58 mins
bitcoin, blockchain, brca, crypto, cryptocurrency, fluorinefermi, fungible, kyun, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, privacy, privacycoin, thor, xmr
MONEROTOPIA ๐๐ฝ๐๐บ๐ผ EPISODE #262 MoneroKon update w/ OrangeFren! + Price, News of the week & More!
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Naomi Brockwell on Reclaiming our Right to Privacy in the Digital Age | EPI 383
May 15th, 2026 | 1 hr 5 mins
bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, fungible, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, naomibrockwell, privacy, privacycoin, privacytools, xmr
TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk Douglas Tuman speaks with privacy educator and activist Naomi Brockwell for a wide-ranging conversation on the accelerating surveillance economy, the state of digital privacy tools, and the growing political and cultural fight over financial and personal freedom. Naomi explains why privacy is fundamentally tied to human autonomy, why people underestimate the dangers of mass data collection, and how governments and corporations increasingly normalize invasive monitoring.
The conversation also explores Naomiโs work advocating for privacy rights legislation, the chilling effect of prosecuting open-source developers, and the importance of making privacy tools accessible to everyday users rather than just technical communities.
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MoneroTopia EPI 261! + Price, News & More! | EPI 261
May 10th, 2026 | 2 hrs 25 mins
biden, bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, eua, fungible, glyphosate, mexico, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, privacy, privacycoin, xmr
MONEROTOPIA ๐๐ฝ๐๐บ๐ผ EPISODE #261 Price, News of the Week, & More!
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Moneroโs Biggest Privacy Upgrade is Almost Here: Justin Berman on FCMP++ Stressnet Go Live! | EPI 382
May 9th, 2026 | 2 hrs 2 mins
bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, cryptography, fcmp++, fungible, justinberman, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, privacy, privacycoin, xmr
TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, Justin Berman breaks down Moneroโs upcoming FCMP++ upgrade and why it could be a major leap forward for on-chain privacy. The discussion explores how Full Chain Membership Proofs improve anonymity, the purpose of the newly launched stressnet, and the engineering challenges behind deploying advanced cryptography at scale.
Justin explains why the upgrade matters for long-term fungibility and resistance to blockchain analysis. The episode also explores the broader future of privacy-preserving cryptocurrency development.
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Webwipe meetup with Tony! + Price Report, News & more! EPI 260
May 3rd, 2026 | 2 hrs 20 mins
bitcoin, blockchain, canada, crypto, cryptocurrency, fungible, iran, joerogan, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, privacy, privacycoin, wagyu, xmr
MONEROTOPIA ๐๐ฝ๐๐บ๐ผ EPISODE 260 Webwipe meetup with Tony! + Price, News of the week, with special guest Tony & More!
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MoneroTopia EPI 259! + Price, News & More! | EPI 259
April 26th, 2026 | 2 hrs 46 mins
alessandrodmitruk, anhdres, bitcoin, blockchain, cakepadel, crypto, cryptocurrency, donaldtrump, fungible, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, privacy, privacycoin, trump, xmr
MONEROTOPIA ๐๐ฝ๐๐บ๐ผ EPISODE #259 Price, News of the Week, & More!
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Sebastian Perez on Why You Need Privacy to Truly Own Anything | EPI 381
April 24th, 2026 | 1 hr 16 mins
bitcoin, blockchain, brazil, canada, crypto, cryptocurrency, fungible, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, pix, privacy, privacycoin, sebastianperez, xmr
TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk with Douglas Tuman, Sebastian Perez shares his journey from Brazil to Canada and how his experiences shaped his views on cryptocurrency. He discusses how economic instability and the widespread use of Brazilโs Pix payment system have raised serious concerns about financial privacy.
These challenges have led many, including Sebastian, to explore privacy-focused alternatives like Monero. The conversation highlights how real-world conditions are driving growing interest in private digital money.
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notafbihoneypot on The Growing Surveillance State + Price Report, News & more! EPI 258
April 20th, 2026 | 2 hrs 8 mins
bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, fungible, hongkong, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, privacy, privacycoin, shopinbit, webwipe, xmr, xmrbirthday
MONEROTOPIA ๐๐ฝ๐๐บ๐ผ EPISODE #258 notafbihoneypot on The Growing Surveillance State! + Price, News of the week, with special guest notafbihoneypot & More!
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Boone on making the Monero integration on Thorchain happen and why he believes it is vital! | EPI 380
April 19th, 2026 | 1 hr 19 mins
bitcoin, blockchain, boone, crosschain, crypto, cryptocurrency, fungible, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, privacy, privacycoin, thorchain, xmr
TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk Douglas Tuman discusses the long-anticipated integration of Monero into Thorchain and why, Boone a Thorchain contributor, believes itโs a major milestone for decentralized finance. He explains how enabling native, cross-chain swaps with Monero could significantly improve privacy and liquidity in the crypto ecosystem.
The conversation highlights both the technical challenges and the philosophical importance of preserving financial privacy as a critical step toward more censorship-resistant infrastructure.
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SirJaษฑzAlot on Monero Super Pay! + Price Report, News & more! EPI 257
April 12th, 2026 | 2 hrs 42 mins
bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, fungible, monero, monerosuperpay, monerotalk, monerotopia, privacy, privacycoin, sirjamzalot, thorchain, xmr
MONEROTOPIA ๐๐ฝ๐๐บ๐ผ EPISODE #257 SirJaษฑzAlot on Monero Super Pay! + Price, News of the week, with special guest SirJaษฑzAlot & More!
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FCMP Update and More with Diego Salazar of Cypher Stack | EPI 379
April 11th, 2026 | 1 hr 40 mins
bitcoin, blockchain, chyperstack, crypto, cryptocurrency, diegosalazar, fcmp, fungible, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, privacy, privacycoin, stackwallet, xmr
TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, Douglas Tuman and Diego Salazar dive into the challenges and philosophy behind developing Monero, focusing on the careful, methodical approach required for major upgrades like FCMP.
He discusses why privacy-focused systems demand patience, how the community navigates expectations, and what it takes to ensure long-term security and reliability in one of the most respected privacy cryptocurrencies.
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MoneroTopia EPI 256! + Price, News & More! | EPI 256
March 29th, 2026 | 3 hrs 13 mins
bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, donaldtrump, fungible, iran, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, nikitabier, privacy, privacycoin, reddit, trump, usa, xmr
MONEROTOPIA ๐๐ฝ๐๐บ๐ผ EPISODE 256 Price, News of the week & more!
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Monero One w/ Joe IO + Price Report, News & more! EPI 255
March 22nd, 2026 | 3 hrs 33 mins
bitcoin, blockchain, clavicular, crypto, cryptocurrency, fbi, fungible, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, privacy, privacycoin, war, xmr
MONEROTOPIA ๐๐ฝ๐๐บ๐ผ EPISODE 255 Monero One Wallet + Price, News of the week, with special guest Joe IO & More!
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MoneroTopia Show! Price Report, News & More! | EPI 254
March 15th, 2026 | 3 hrs 51 mins
bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, fungible, monero, monerotalk, monerotopia, privacy, privacycoin, tornadocash, usa, versailles, xmr
MONEROTOPIA ๐๐ฝ๐๐บ๐ผ EPISODE 254 - Price, News of the week & More!