Monero (XMR)

257 reviews, 94% of them positive; 1.1K WHUF vouched for them by 2 people.94% positive · 257 reviews· 1.1K WHUF vouched· Influence factor 32, above 6% of accounts

The record

From 5 activities · Apr 2026

Monero is recognized as a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that made privacy mandatory by default rather than optional, ensuring every transaction is private and the anonymity set includes all users. The project has maintained its original mission of privacy and financial freedom without a founders' reward, trusted setup, or steering company, instead relying on a decentralized community to ship upgrades. It stands apart from other privacy coins like Zcash by prioritizing privacy as a core protocol feature from inception rather than an add-on.

What people say

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11920x7563...bEE523d ago1K WHUF“Privacy by default is the only privacy that works”

1535ZET6d ago 50 WHUF“Privacy and freedom equal Monero”

“Privacy, Decentralization, and Community Trust”I’ve been following Monero’s presence on Ethos, and I’m genuinely impressed with their commitment to privacy and decentralization. Their use of ring signatures and stealth addresses ensures transactions are untraceable, which aligns perfectly with the ethos of a secure, peer-to-peer payment system. The RandomX algorithm keeps mining accessible to everyday users with CPUs and GPUs, resisting centralization from ASICs. Monero’s community is strong and dedicated, consistently pushing for privacy-focused innovation. The network’s been rock-solid since 2014, and their market cap of $2.8 billion reflects serious trust from users. Only thing I’d note is the infinite supply via tail emissions, but it’s a fair trade-off to keep miners incentivized.

Андрій S | TAKER · 1290· 1y ago14

“Monero ensures my transactions stay private and secure, granting true financial independence. It’s like untraceable”It’s secure, fair, and feels like true digital cash!

zcry base.eth · 1266· 1y ago14

“A Network I Respect Without Using”I’ve never used the Monero network or bought/sold $XMR in my life. But I know it’s one of the most OG networks in crypto. Honestly, I’d even say it’s one of the few chains that still carries crypto’s honor, even if it’s never been useful to me personally. Will I ever need to use it in the future? Probably not. But I’m glad you exist, Monero :)

utku 🦥 | Huginn · 1301· 1y ago14

“privacy and security”The foundation of blockchain is security and that is the Monero watch world, monero is a standout in the crypto world, prioritizing privacy and security like no other. Its focus on untraceable transactions and decentralized ethos makes it a top choice for those valuing financial freedom. The community is passionate, and the tech is rock-solid. Highly recommend exploring Monero for secure, private transactions

🐺🐺 sullivan · 1303· 1y ago14

“Monero – Privacy is the Key”XMR is a decentralised cryptocurrency launched in 2014, designed to provide enhanced privacy and untraceability for its users. Unlike Bitcoin, Monero transactions are obfuscated using technologies such as ring signatures, stealth addresses, and RingCT, making it difficult to determine the sender, receiver, or transaction amount. This focus on privacy has made Monero a preferred choice for users valuing confidentiality and complete privacy of their transactions. I have a small bag of XMR. There will be time when we will need something complete private like XMR :)

codeit · 1279· 1y ago14

“OG Privacy coin”Monero is an early mover in the privacy space and still holds a lot of value in terms of priate trx. I feel Monero will get more importance & attention when the world leaders have used crypto for their campaigns and then start cracking down and threaten with regulatiions.

Ajinkya 🏴‍☠️ · 1317· 1y ago14

“Gud coin”Privacy coins should be a bigger thing than they are. Idk if Monero is their final form, but it is one of the stronger and more credible attempts to meet this need.

diagonal · 1349· 1y ago14

“Privacy chain”The objective of monero is good and the intentions too. Problem is that, as it always happens on history, good techs could be used for bad things. Thats what happens with monero and thats why its used a lot of times for crime. Still worth checking their developments.

Robapuros.eth · 1341· 1y ago14

“Crypto was made for privacy amongst many other things. Monero embodies this ethos.”Monero (XMR) is a privacy focused cryptocurrency that was launched in 2014. Unlike Bitcoin, which has a transparent blockchain, Monero uses advanced cryptographic techniques to obscure transaction details, making it difficult to trace senders and recipients. Monero was originally derived from Bytecoin, a privacy-centric cryptocurrency introduced in 2012. A developer known as "thankful for today" forked Bytecoin’s codebase to create Monero, aiming for greater decentralization and anonymity. Monero is widely used by individuals who prioritize financial privacy, as its transactions cannot be blacklisted or traced. It is also supported by a decentralized community that continuously works on improving its security and usability

TimelessEON · 1488· 1y ago14

“Trusted safe”The secure, private, untraceable cryptocurrency that keeps your money confidential. Grassroots.

George · 1375· 1y ago14

“Overhyped Privacy killer”Monero stands out in crypto for one thing: privacy. Its tech—ring signatures, stealth addresses, RingCT, and Dandelion++—delivers what few others do: true on-chain anonymity. If you value financial privacy in a surveillance-heavy digital world, Monero is still unmatched. But that same strength is also its shadow. The privacy it offers has made it a go-to choice for darknet markets and ransomware groups, drawing serious heat from regulators. Some major exchanges have already delisted it. Add to that larger transaction sizes, slower performance, and a complexity curve too steep for mainstream users, and adoption starts to look shaky.

arshia · 1450· 1y ago · neutral14

“monero is underrscored”why i think that: - one of the few real private & untracable crypto - no hype cycles, just steady focus on privacy - not for everyone, but for ppl who care about onchain anonymity

zianovich · 1050· 1y ago14

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