web02.fireside.fm Wed, 06 May 2026 04:20:37 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Monero Talk - Episodes Tagged with “Breakingmonero” https://www.monerotalk.live/tags/breakingmonero Thu, 16 May 2019 13:00:00 -0300 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: 88MWhce9wToCCENbRgfZ6X54Dx8HF4bYY79YkYN9nXeqCDmykzXuq48HWe6k9eZDkA4iYpLbTsvpXPnAGCALHTTMLUp8cWi en-us episodic Is Monero the truest cryptocurrency? Monero Talk 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: 88MWhce9wToCCENbRgfZ6X54Dx8HF4bYY79YkYN9nXeqCDmykzXuq48HWe6k9eZDkA4iYpLbTsvpXPnAGCALHTTMLUp8cWi no bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, monero, privacy, privacycoin, xmr, fungible, monerotalk,monerotopia Monero Talk monerotalklive@gmail.com Breaking Monero Episode 13: Blockchain Explorer OpSec https://www.monerotalk.live/breaking-monero-episode-13-blockchain-explorer-opsec 416afa95-9c5f-486c-88de-4e897f3985d3 Thu, 16 May 2019 13:00:00 -0300 Monero Talk full Monero Talk This is a quick reminder to pay attention to the information you give block explorers. Connecting to them over Tor may not be enough for some threat models. They may not be malicious, but you are giving them the opportunity to collect information about you. Run your own full node instead, and consider running your own block explorer. 6:53 no <p>This is a quick reminder to pay attention to the information you give block explorers. Connecting to them over Tor may not be enough for some threat models. They may not be malicious, but you are giving them the opportunity to collect information about you. Run your own full node instead, and consider running your own block explorer.</p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_A6k4RQ-uIE" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, decentralized, monero, moneronews, privacy, privacycoin, technology, xmr, xmrnews,breakingmonero This is a quick reminder to pay attention to the information you give block explorers. Connecting to them over Tor may not be enough for some threat models. They may not be malicious, but you are giving them the opportunity to collect information about you. Run your own full node instead, and consider running your own block explorer.

]]> This is a quick reminder to pay attention to the information you give block explorers. Connecting to them over Tor may not be enough for some threat models. They may not be malicious, but you are giving them the opportunity to collect information about you. Run your own full node instead, and consider running your own block explorer.

]]> Breaking Monero Episode 12: Input/Output Metadata https://www.monerotalk.live/breaking-monero-episode-12-input-output-metadata 133195e2-a32e-443f-bb61-9574ea0b8c6d Thu, 09 May 2019 13:00:00 -0300 Monero Talk full Monero Talk In this episode, we discuss how the metadata collected by looking at the number of inputs and outputs can limit privacy in some circumstances. We warn against leaking metadata through unusual or repeated, predictable behavior. 19:54 no <p>In this episode, we discuss how the metadata collected by looking at the number of inputs and outputs can limit privacy in some circumstances. We warn against leaking metadata through unusual or repeated, predictable behavior.</p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-zJpvsj1rWE" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, decentralized, monero, moneronews, privacy, privacycoin, technology, xmr, xmrnews,breakingmonero In this episode, we discuss how the metadata collected by looking at the number of inputs and outputs can limit privacy in some circumstances. We warn against leaking metadata through unusual or repeated, predictable behavior.

]]> In this episode, we discuss how the metadata collected by looking at the number of inputs and outputs can limit privacy in some circumstances. We warn against leaking metadata through unusual or repeated, predictable behavior.

]]> Breaking Monero Episode 11: Mailbag Episode https://www.monerotalk.live/breaking-moner-episode-11-mailbag-episode e4e85337-9824-4a46-9a06-0e8f6e368b93 Mon, 29 Apr 2019 13:00:00 -0300 Monero Talk full Monero Talk In this episode, we answer several questions from audience members. 40:50 no <p>In this episode, we answer several questions from audience members.</p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/q1gdYWsvXDU" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, decentralized, monero, moneronews, privacy, privacycoin, technology, xmr, xmrnews,breakingmonero In this episode, we answer several questions from audience members.

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]]> Breaking Monero Episode 10: Public Mining Pools https://www.monerotalk.live/breaking-monero-episode-10-public-mining-pools 6cadb14e-2a8e-431a-bb48-e367f6bebbe3 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Monero Talk full Monero Talk Public mining pools provide a service to miners, but they also reveal a lot of output information that observers can use to learn more about transactions. Sarang and Justin discuss the impact of these and ways users can optionally reduce their exposure to these risks. 19:55 no <p>Public mining pools provide a service to miners, but they also reveal a lot of output information that observers can use to learn more about transactions. Sarang and Justin discuss the impact of these and ways users can optionally reduce their exposure to these risks.</p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/39HSRvuRgAo" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, decentralized, monero, moneronews, privacy, privacycoin, technology, xmr, xmrnews,breakingmonero,publicminingpools Public mining pools provide a service to miners, but they also reveal a lot of output information that observers can use to learn more about transactions. Sarang and Justin discuss the impact of these and ways users can optionally reduce their exposure to these risks.

]]> Public mining pools provide a service to miners, but they also reveal a lot of output information that observers can use to learn more about transactions. Sarang and Justin discuss the impact of these and ways users can optionally reduce their exposure to these risks.

]]> Breaking Monero Episode 09 Poisoned Outputs (EAE Attack) https://www.monerotalk.live/breaking-monero-episode-09-poisoned-outputs-eae-attack cddc0bb4-41a0-4fdf-a413-8f93518a2900 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 13:00:00 -0400 Monero Talk full Monero Talk Monero's ring signatures provide plausible deniability, but they aren't perfect. We model examples where two colluding parties 'E' attempt to learn information about an individual 'A.' By sending outputs to individuals and tracing their transaction graphs, these colluding parties may perform powerful statistical tests to learn significant information, especially for repeated transactions where they would not normally occur by chance. 31:41 no <p>Monero's ring signatures provide plausible deniability, but they aren't perfect. We model examples where two colluding parties 'E' attempt to learn information about an individual 'A.' By sending outputs to individuals and tracing their transaction graphs, these colluding parties may perform powerful statistical tests to learn significant information, especially for repeated transactions where they would not normally occur by chance.</p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iABIcsDJKyM" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, decentralized, monero, moneronews, privacy, privacycoin, technology, xmr, xmrnews,breakingmonero,poisonedoutputs Monero's ring signatures provide plausible deniability, but they aren't perfect. We model examples where two colluding parties 'E' attempt to learn information about an individual 'A.' By sending outputs to individuals and tracing their transaction graphs, these colluding parties may perform powerful statistical tests to learn significant information, especially for repeated transactions where they would not normally occur by chance.

]]> Monero's ring signatures provide plausible deniability, but they aren't perfect. We model examples where two colluding parties 'E' attempt to learn information about an individual 'A.' By sending outputs to individuals and tracing their transaction graphs, these colluding parties may perform powerful statistical tests to learn significant information, especially for repeated transactions where they would not normally occur by chance.

]]> Breaking Monero Episode 07: Remote Nodes https://www.monerotalk.live/breaking-monero-episode-07-remote-nodes 1d67afe8-8636-4f8b-81c4-491962608fdd Thu, 24 Jan 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Monero Talk full Monero Talk Remote nodes are convenient, and many wallets are configured to use them by default. Unfortunately, there are privacy and security limitations when users rely on others to provide copies of blockchain data. We discuss some of these limitations, some remote node attacks, and how to mitigate against them. 21:41 no <p>Remote nodes are convenient, and many wallets are configured to use them by default. Unfortunately, there are privacy and security limitations when users rely on others to provide copies of blockchain data. We discuss some of these limitations, some remote node attacks, and how to mitigate against them.</p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/n6Bxp0k7Uqg" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, decentralized, monero, moneronews, privacy, privacycoin, technology, xmr, xmrnews, breakingmonero, remotenodes Remote nodes are convenient, and many wallets are configured to use them by default. Unfortunately, there are privacy and security limitations when users rely on others to provide copies of blockchain data. We discuss some of these limitations, some remote node attacks, and how to mitigate against them.

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]]> Remote nodes are convenient, and many wallets are configured to use them by default. Unfortunately, there are privacy and security limitations when users rely on others to provide copies of blockchain data. We discuss some of these limitations, some remote node attacks, and how to mitigate against them.

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]]> Breaking Monero Episode 06: Unusual Ringsize https://www.monerotalk.live/breaking-monero-episode-06-unusual-ringsize c86c2f8c-298a-401f-b8e8-0b02d22072d3 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Monero Talk full Monero Talk In this short episode, we discuss the unfortunate tradeoff when sending Monero transactions with unusual ringsizes. Some transactions were sent with ringsizes over 1000. Monero moved to consensus-mandated ringsizes in a recent update instead of minimum ringsizes. Thus, the concerns in this video serve an informative purpose, but they do not have any current relevance. 11:32 no <p>In this short episode, we discuss the unfortunate tradeoff when sending Monero transactions with unusual ringsizes. Some transactions were sent with ringsizes over 1000. Monero moved to consensus-mandated ringsizes in a recent update instead of minimum ringsizes. Thus, the concerns in this video serve an informative purpose, but they do not have any current relevance.</p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8rbR1WMUr14" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, decentralized, monero, moneronews, privacy, privacycoin, technology, xmr, xmrnews, breakingmonero, ringsize In this short episode, we discuss the unfortunate tradeoff when sending Monero transactions with unusual ringsizes. Some transactions were sent with ringsizes over 1000. Monero moved to consensus-mandated ringsizes in a recent update instead of minimum ringsizes. Thus, the concerns in this video serve an informative purpose, but they do not have any current relevance.

]]> In this short episode, we discuss the unfortunate tradeoff when sending Monero transactions with unusual ringsizes. Some transactions were sent with ringsizes over 1000. Monero moved to consensus-mandated ringsizes in a recent update instead of minimum ringsizes. Thus, the concerns in this video serve an informative purpose, but they do not have any current relevance.

]]> Breaking Monero Episode 05: Input Selection Algorithm https://www.monerotalk.live/breaking-monero-episode-05-input-selection-algorithm ce98810f-412d-44fe-ba1b-640cd405ca6f Thu, 17 Jan 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Monero Talk full Monero Talk In this episode, Sarang and Justin explain more about how Monero selects decoys for ring signatures, more than just "randomly." We explain how Monero's selection algorithm has evolved over time, and how a strong input selection algorithm is critical for protective ring signatures. "An Empirical Analysis of Traceability in the Monero Blockchain" Malte Möser, Kyle Soska, Ethan Heilman, Kevin Lee, Henry Heffan, Shashvat Srivastava, Kyle Hogan, Jason Hennessey, Andrew Miller, Arvind Narayanan, Nicolas Christin https://arxiv.org/abs/1704.04299 14:12 no <p>In this episode, Sarang and Justin explain more about how Monero selects decoys for ring signatures, more than just "randomly." We explain how Monero's selection algorithm has evolved over time, and how a strong input selection algorithm is critical for protective ring signatures.</p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sn44ahKxC1E" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, decentralized, monero, moneronews, privacy, privacycoin, technology, xmr, xmrnews, breakingmonero,inputselectionalgorithm In this episode, Sarang and Justin explain more about how Monero selects decoys for ring signatures, more than just "randomly." We explain how Monero's selection algorithm has evolved over time, and how a strong input selection algorithm is critical for protective ring signatures.

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]]> In this episode, Sarang and Justin explain more about how Monero selects decoys for ring signatures, more than just "randomly." We explain how Monero's selection algorithm has evolved over time, and how a strong input selection algorithm is critical for protective ring signatures.

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]]> Breaking Monero Episode 04: Chain Splits (Key Image Reuse Attack) https://www.monerotalk.live/breaking-monero-episode-04-chain-splits-key-image-reuse-attack d475f6ef-d1aa-44c3-96e7-c36659f01b05 Fri, 11 Jan 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Monero Talk full Monero Talk In this episode, Sarang, Brandon (Suare), and Justin introduce key image reuse concerns. We explain some techniques to protect security and privacy under a number of circumstances. Ultimately, users should not claim "airdrop" funds if they have not thought long and hard about the implications. 24:57 no <p>In this episode, Sarang, Brandon (Suare), and Justin introduce key image reuse concerns. We explain some techniques to protect security and privacy under a number of circumstances. Ultimately, users should not claim "airdrop" funds if they have not thought long and hard about the implications.</p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6CVcirD90pg" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, decentralized, monero, moneronews, privacy, privacycoin, technology, xmr, xmrnews, breakingmonero,chainsplits, keyimagereuseattack In this episode, Sarang, Brandon (Suare), and Justin introduce key image reuse concerns. We explain some techniques to protect security and privacy under a number of circumstances. Ultimately, users should not claim "airdrop" funds if they have not thought long and hard about the implications.

]]> In this episode, Sarang, Brandon (Suare), and Justin introduce key image reuse concerns. We explain some techniques to protect security and privacy under a number of circumstances. Ultimately, users should not claim "airdrop" funds if they have not thought long and hard about the implications.

]]> Breaking Monero Episode 03: 0-Decoy and Chain Reactions https://www.monerotalk.live/breaking-monero-episode-03-0-decoy-and-chain-reactions cc200648-abc1-4f89-b8dc-df0ad3f35df1 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Monero Talk full Monero Talk Sarang and Justin discuss 0-decoy (0-mixin) rings, perhaps the oldest and best-studied past limitation of Monero. We discuss how research created for 0-decoy rings can be applied to other analysis types. We show a spreadsheet tool we use to test chain reaction impacts, which can be caused by a large number of possible Monero attacks. By understanding the basics of 0-decoy research, individuals can more easily understand how we study the potential impacts of other attacks and analysis. 21:00 no <p>Sarang and Justin discuss 0-decoy (0-mixin) rings, perhaps the oldest and best-studied past limitation of Monero. We discuss how research created for 0-decoy rings can be applied to other analysis types. We show a spreadsheet tool we use to test chain reaction impacts, which can be caused by a large number of possible Monero attacks. By understanding the basics of 0-decoy research, individuals can more easily understand how we study the potential impacts of other attacks and analysis.</p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1CfXHC2IFx4" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, decentralized, monero, moneronews, privacy, privacycoin, technology, xmr, xmrnews, breakingmonero, 0-decoy, chainreactions Sarang and Justin discuss 0-decoy (0-mixin) rings, perhaps the oldest and best-studied past limitation of Monero. We discuss how research created for 0-decoy rings can be applied to other analysis types. We show a spreadsheet tool we use to test chain reaction impacts, which can be caused by a large number of possible Monero attacks. By understanding the basics of 0-decoy research, individuals can more easily understand how we study the potential impacts of other attacks and analysis.

]]> Sarang and Justin discuss 0-decoy (0-mixin) rings, perhaps the oldest and best-studied past limitation of Monero. We discuss how research created for 0-decoy rings can be applied to other analysis types. We show a spreadsheet tool we use to test chain reaction impacts, which can be caused by a large number of possible Monero attacks. By understanding the basics of 0-decoy research, individuals can more easily understand how we study the potential impacts of other attacks and analysis.

]]> Breaking Monero Episode 02: Ring Signatures Introduction https://www.monerotalk.live/breaking-monero-episode-02-ring-signatures-introduction 0441d053-011f-4e44-af5a-6d0877997e26 Fri, 04 Jan 2019 18:00:00 -0400 Monero Talk full Monero Talk We discuss the history of Monero's ring signatures and past approaches to improve them. 47:32 no <p>We discuss the history of Monero's ring signatures and past approaches to improve them.</p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6k5uOjkLOno" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, decentralized, monero, moneronews, privacy, privacycoin, technology, xmr, xmrnews, breakingmonero, ringsignatures We discuss the history of Monero's ring signatures and past approaches to improve them.

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]]> Breaking Monero Episode 01: Introduction https://www.monerotalk.live/breaking-monero-episode-01-introduction d1d28052-6390-4bd6-9903-bceaf7425832 Fri, 21 Dec 2018 14:00:00 -0400 Monero Talk full Monero Talk Welcome to the first episode of Breaking Monero! Breaking Monero is a series of episodes where we explain the limitations of Monero’s security and privacy in a comprehensive and understandable way. We give a sneak peek into some of the work done behind the scenes to evaluate risks and to make Monero better. It’s an ongoing process, and we are happy to have you here along with us for this part of Monero’s journey! 23:39 no <p>Welcome to the first episode of Breaking Monero! Breaking Monero is a series of episodes where we explain the limitations of Monero’s security and privacy in a comprehensive and understandable way. We give a sneak peek into some of the work done behind the scenes to evaluate risks and to make Monero better. It’s an ongoing process, and we are happy to have you here along with us for this part of Monero’s journey!</p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WOyC6OB6ezA" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, decentralized, monero, moneronews, privacy, privacycoin, technology, xmr, xmrnews, breakingmonero Welcome to the first episode of Breaking Monero! Breaking Monero is a series of episodes where we explain the limitations of Monero’s security and privacy in a comprehensive and understandable way. We give a sneak peek into some of the work done behind the scenes to evaluate risks and to make Monero better. It’s an ongoing process, and we are happy to have you here along with us for this part of Monero’s journey!

]]> Welcome to the first episode of Breaking Monero! Breaking Monero is a series of episodes where we explain the limitations of Monero’s security and privacy in a comprehensive and understandable way. We give a sneak peek into some of the work done behind the scenes to evaluate risks and to make Monero better. It’s an ongoing process, and we are happy to have you here along with us for this part of Monero’s journey!

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