Monero Talk

Free Roger Ver: Sterlin Lujan on Defending Crypto’s Core Ethos | EPI 334

December 14th, 2024  |  1 hr 22 mins

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Free Roger Ver: Sterlin Lujan on Government Attacking Freedom Fighters and Defending Crypto’s Core Ethos

MoneroTopia Episode 193 - Guest Alaskanon, Price, News & MUCH More!

December 7th, 2024  |  3 hrs 34 mins

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MONEROTOPIA EPISODE 193 - Guest Alaskanon, Monero Price Report with Bawdy, News of the week with Tony & MUCH MORE!

MoneroTopia Conf debrief and BTC TKVR Privacy Magazine with Vlad Costea! | EPI 333

December 6th, 2024  |  2 hrs 19 mins

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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of MoneroTalk Douglas Tuman welcomes back Vlad, an early Bitcoiner and a Monero enthusiast, for a candid discussion on the latest developments in the Monero community, crypto culture, and the broader privacy-tech landscape.

They discuss the debate over digital gold vs. digital cash, what has changed about Bitcoin culture, and buying nostalgic Nintendo gear with Monero. Tune in to hear about highlights from the recent MoneroTopia conference, updates about XMR Bazaar marketplace, and Vlad's new Privacy Magazine Project.

MoneroTopia24 Conference Debrief! + Price, News & MUCH More! | EPI 192

December 1st, 2024  |  2 hrs 51 mins

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MONEROTOPIA EPISODE 192 - MoneroTopia24 Conference Debrief + Monero Price Report with Bawdy, News of the week with Tony & MUCH MORE!

MoneroTopia Speaker Aarón Díaz! + Price, News & MUCH More! | EPI 191

November 10th, 2024  |  3 hrs 24 mins

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MONEROTOPIA EPISODE 191 - Special Guest and MoneroTopia Spanish Speaker Aarón Díaz + Monero Price Report with Bawdy, News of the week with Tony & MUCH MORE!

Jeff Berwick on XMR, Encoding Unstoppable Liberty & Escaping Technocratic State | EPI 332

November 7th, 2024  |  1 hr 10 mins

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TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman chats with crypto-anarchist and founder of the Dollar Vigilante Jeff Berwick.

In this discussion Berwick explores the "matrix" of societal control, his belief in the importance of self-transformation, and the power of privacy-focused currencies like Monero as tools for autonomy.

They also delve into alternative technology, including Berwick’s use of Tesla-inspired healing devices, and discuss strategies for maintaining Monero’s independence amidst rising governmental control. Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation about freedom, personal empowerment, and the potential for decentralized finance.

A Cypherpunk Future w/ MoneroTopia24 speaker Juan Galt | EPI 331

November 3rd, 2024  |  1 hr 29 mins

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TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman interviews Juan Galt, a seasoned crypto journalist and early adopter known for his work with Bitcoin Magazine and his extensive knowledge of privacy technologies.

The conversation explores the evolution of Monero and Bitcoin, privacy versus transparency in blockchain, and the challenges each project faces in scaling, adoption, and maintaining decentralization. With lively debates on Monero's unique role as digital cash, Bitcoin's path as digital gold, and the ideological values driving both communities, this episode provides deep insights into the philosophies shaping today’s cryptocurrency landscape.

Juan and Doug bring a thoughtful analysis of Bitcoin maximalism and Monero's cypherpunk ethos, reflecting on the different yet overlapping missions these two cryptocurrencies serve.

Finishing What Bitcoin started w/ @ray_noones! + Price Report, News & MUCH More! | EPI 190

November 3rd, 2024  |  3 hrs 51 mins

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MONEROTOPIA EPISODE 190 - Special Guest Ray Youssef from noOnes + Monero Price Report with Bawdy, News of the week with Tony & MUCH MORE!

MoneroPay, Metronero and the Monero ATM w/ Irem Kuyucu & Laurynas Cetyrkinas | EPI 330

October 28th, 2024  |  1 hr 12 mins

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TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman talks with Irem and Laurynas, the creators of Digilol, a remote IT company specializing in hosting, DevOps, and cybersecurity, which accepts Monero as payment.

They highlight their work on several Monero-related initiatives, including Monero Pay, a Monero payment processing platform, and Monero ATMs, designed for cash transactions. They also touch on the development of a future project called Metronero, a checkout system for merchants to easily accept Monero.

Additionally, the conversation delves into the team's efforts to develop open-source software for kiosk hardware, making it easier to implement Monero ATMs and other devices that handle digital payments to foster greater adoption of Monero.

Special Guest SquadSwap + Price, News & MUCH More! | EPI 189

October 27th, 2024  |  4 hrs 32 mins

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MONEROTOPIA EPISODE 189 - Guest SquadSwap + Monero Price Report with Bawdy, News of the week with Tony & MUCH MORE!

Why Tornado Cash Free Speech defense was rejected in Court w/ Tor Ekeland Mike Hassardl | EPI 329

October 21st, 2024  |  1 hr 18 mins

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TODAY'S 🎙SHOW: Douglas Tuman interviews Michael Hassard, an attorney from Tor Ekeland Law known for defending clients in federal criminal trials, especially in cases involving technology and cryptocurrency.

He dives into their current legal battles and discusses their defamation lawsuit against Chainalysis for falsely labeling their client’s cryptocurrency project as a scam, as well as the broader implications of government overreach in cases related to digital privacy, cryptocurrency, and open-source development.

Michael provides his take on the Tornado Cash and Samaurai cases. Including how charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering are being abused by prosecutors. Tune in as they break down the intersection of law, technology, and privacy rights.

MoneroTopia Speaker Pavol Lupták + Price, News & MUCH More! | EPI 188

October 20th, 2024  |  4 hrs 3 mins

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MONEROTOPIA EPISODE 188 - Special Guest and MoneroTopia Speaker Pavol Lupták + Monero Price Report with Bawdy, News of the week with Tony & MUCH MORE!

LIVE from Mexico City w/ Xenu! + Price Report, News & MUCH More! | EPI 187

October 13th, 2024  |  2 hrs 35 mins

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MONEROTOPIA EPISODE 187 - LIVE from Mexico City w/ Special Guest Xenu + Monero Price Report with Bawdy, News of the week with Tony & MUCH MORE!

Grow Monero w/ us at the MoneroTopia24 Confer! If we use it we win! | EPI 328

October 11th, 2024  |  2 hrs 50 mins

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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode Douglas Tuman hosts a Twitter Spaces session with the community concerning Monero, its current challenges, and the upcoming MoneroTopia24 conference in Mexico City!

Doug emphasizes the importance of digital cash, the MoneroTopia event, and the need for the Monero community to unite in response to an "adversarial environment," notably referencing Monero's delisting from Kraken in Europe.

Vlad Costea, an early Bitcoiner, discusses Monero's importance in preserving privacy and draws parallels with other privacy technologies, while Aaron Day talks about his experiences promoting Monero and privacy coins in workshops across the U.S. We also had Tatiana, singer-songwriter who is a peace and liberty activist join us in addition to many more guests!

Various privacy tech projects and philosophical concerns about privacy, regulation, and technology are explored throughout the spaces!

CopaMonero SEMIFINALS w/ Alessandro & Anhdres! Monero Price Report, News & MUCH More! | EPI 186

October 6th, 2024  |  4 hrs 11 mins

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MONEROTOPIA EPISODE 186 - CopaMonero SEMIFINALS with Alessandro and Anhdres!

The Future of Decentralization - 1 year on w/ Dr. Kapil of BasicSwap & Particl | EPI 327

October 3rd, 2024  |  1 hr 14 mins

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TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman interviews Dr. Kapil from BasicSwap and Particl to discuss advancements in decentralized exchanges, specifically focusing on Basicswap being the first and currently only bidirectional atomic swap dex involving Monero and other privacy coins.

He highlights BasicSwap's unique approach, which eliminates centralized intermediaries, allowing for fully decentralized, non-custodial swaps between cryptocurrencies.

Dr. Kapil also touches on the challenges of atomic swap adoption, including the need to run full nodes and the complexities of decentralized exchange setups, while teasing upcoming solutions that will make the process more user-friendly.