Monero Talk

Monero and Zcash in the Age of Exploits w/ Joel Valenzuela | EPI 385

June 5th, 2026  |  1 hr 26 mins

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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.

XMR.Bar announcing the launch of XMR.WIN, a Monero prediction market + Report, News & More! | EPI 264

May 31st, 2026  |  2 hrs 59 mins

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MONEROTOPIA 💃🏽🏝🕺🏼 EPISODE #264: XMR.Bar announcing the launch of XMR.WIN, a Monero prediction marketPrice, News of the Week, & More!

Haveno hacked w/ Shortwave! + Price Report, News & more! EPI 263

May 24th, 2026  |  2 hrs 29 mins

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MONEROTOPIA 💃🏽🏝🕺🏼 EPISODE #263 Haveno hacked w/ Shortwave! + Price, News of the week, with special guest Shortwave & More!

How we ensure Monero wins! With Cryptocomicon | EPI 384

May 24th, 2026  |  1 hr 1 sec

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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.

MoneroKon update w/ OrangeFren! + Price Report, News & more! EPI 262

May 17th, 2026  |  2 hrs 58 mins

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MONEROTOPIA 💃🏽🏝🕺🏼 EPISODE #262 MoneroKon update w/ OrangeFren! + Price, News of the week & More!

Naomi Brockwell on Reclaiming our Right to Privacy in the Digital Age | EPI 383

May 15th, 2026  |  1 hr 5 mins

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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 Naomi’s 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.

MoneroTopia EPI 261! + Price, News & More! | EPI 261

May 10th, 2026  |  2 hrs 25 mins

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MONEROTOPIA 💃🏽🏝🕺🏼 EPISODE #261 Price, News of the Week, & More!

Monero’s Biggest Privacy Upgrade is Almost Here: Justin Berman on FCMP++ Stressnet Go Live! | EPI 382

May 9th, 2026  |  2 hrs 2 mins

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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, Justin Berman breaks down Monero’s 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.

Webwipe meetup with Tony! + Price Report, News & more! EPI 260

May 3rd, 2026  |  2 hrs 20 mins

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MONEROTOPIA 💃🏽🏝🕺🏼 EPISODE 260 Webwipe meetup with Tony! + Price, News of the week, with special guest Tony & More!

MoneroTopia EPI 259! + Price, News & More! | EPI 259

April 26th, 2026  |  2 hrs 46 mins

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MONEROTOPIA 💃🏽🏝🕺🏼 EPISODE #259 Price, News of the Week, & More!