Hi I’m new to monero, was just wondering when I’ve downloaded a wallet and it is downloading daemon blocks, can I still recieve monero to the wallet? Cheers

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Given the success of the previous MAAMs (see here), let's keep this rolling.

The principle is simple: ask anything you'd like to know about Monero, especially the dumb questions that you've been keeping for you every other days, may the community clarify it all!

Finally, credits to binaryFate for starting the concept!

I am a big fan of Monero (for privacy and true community driven development) and I am also a big fun of ETH and its DeFi ecosystem for obvious reasons. I found this archived thread:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/d52jlt/atomic_swap_dex_for_monero/

I wonder if anything came out of it since then? Where I can read more about it? One of the suggestions was to make a wrapped Monero version, so it can be traded on all ETH dex'es. I think it would be really great to have such trustless and decentralized bridge between ETH and XMR. In fact, it would also provide bridge to BTC (through wrapped BTC on top of Etherium). What do you think?

I'm trying to understand key images a bit better. I have a few questions, I'd appreciate any insight on these:

1. What information others can get from the key images (combined with the blockchain)?

2. If combined with the view key, what additional information one can get with the key images?

3. The view-only wallet shows only the input transactions, not the output transactions. Only if I import the key images, I can see the output transactions I've sent from the wallet, right?

4. Are the key images in the blockchain readable for anyone? If so, why do I need to export them from a hot wallet to a view-only wallet? The view-only wallet could import them from the blockchain.

5. The key images correspond to the wallet's input transactions, not the output transactions, right? So, can I export the key images from the hot wallet to the view-only wallet before spending any of the input transactions? Or can I create the key image only when I spend the input, not before?

Motivation: I'm trying to figure out how to set up my system where I have multiple one wallet but multiple view-only computers that monitor it and one offline wallet with private keys. I want all those view-only computers to see the true balance, that is, also the output transactions.

Thanks for any help!

Hi, after restoring a Monero wallet, I generated a new account that I shared to receive payment. After creating it (Receive > Create new address) I rebooted my system and the address is gone.

Is it known bug? How do I access the account that should be in the wallet? (is it thou?)

I can't seem to find this info..

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So with the printing of $2,000,000,000,000, you could potentially send all that money to your crypto wallet. Doing this will make sure that the inflation of the dollar doesnt make your check worthless. The second stimulus check will be dropped right about when the BTC halving happens (May). All meaning if you get your USD turned into your crypto fast enough you could get a f*ck load of money even if the crypto doesnt go up over the next few months. All that needs to happen is the dollar to drop in value (which it will).

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Hi, I was thinking of using a Raspy to run a local node (not to mine). Basically to use the device as a node + wallet (with an external HDD to host the big blockchain).

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Is this, technically speaking, possible?

Today at 7 p.m. (UTC) the German Crypto YouTuber Essra will stream an interview with Alex Anarcho (BTC-Echo). Alex is one of the most well known Monero advocates in the German-speaking countries so their conversation will of course include the topics privacy and Monero.

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Index

1. General questions
2. Wallet: CLI & GUI
3. Wallet: Ledger
4. Nodes

1. General questions

Where can I download the Monero wallet?

There are multiple Monero wallets for a wide range of devices at your disposal. Check the table below for details and download links. Attention: for extra security make sure to calculate and compare the checksum of your downloaded files when possible.

Please note the following usage of the labels:

⚠️ - Relatively new and/or beta. Use wallet with caution.

☢️ - Closed source.

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Desktop wallets

Wallet	Device	Description	Download link
"Official" GUI / CLI	Windows, macOS, Linux	Default implementation maintained by the core team. Use this wallet to run a full node and obtain maximum privacy. Integrates with hardware wallets. Current version: 0.15.0.1 / 0.15.0.4.	GetMonero.org
MyMonero	Windows, macOS, Linux	Lightweight wallet -- you don't need to download the blockchain and run a node. MyMonero was developed with the assistance of the core team. It also has web-based and iOS versions.	MyMonero.com
Exodus	Windows, macOS, Linux	⚠️ / Multi-asset wallet.	Exodus.io
ZelCore	Windows, macOS, Linux	⚠️ / Multi-asset wallet. It also has Android and iOS versions.	Zeltrez.io
Guarda	Windows, macOS, Linux	⚠️ ☢️ / Multi-asset wallet.	Guarda.co

Mobile wallets

Wallet	Device	Description	Download link
Monerujo	Android	Integrates with Ledger (hardware wallet). Website: https://www.monerujo.io/.	Google Play / F-Droid / GitHub
MyMonero	iOS	Website: https://mymonero.com/	App Store
Cake Wallet	iOS	Website: https://cakewallet.io/	App Store
X Wallet	iOS	Website: https://xwallet.tech/	App Store
Edge Wallet	Android / iOS	Multi-asset wallet. Website: https://edge.app/	Google Play / App Store
ZelCore	Android / iOS	⚠️ / Multi-asset wallet. Website: https://zelcore.io/	Google Play / App Store
Coinomi	Android / iOS	⚠️ ☢️ / Multi-asset wallet. Website: https://www.coinomi.com/	Google Play / App Store
Moxi / Guarda	Android / iOS	⚠️ ☢️ / Multi-asset wallet. Website: https://guarda.co/	Google Play / App Store
Exa Wallet	Android / iOS	⚠️ Website: https://exan.tech/	Google Play / App Store
Wookey Wallet	Android / iOS	⚠️ Website: https://wallet.wookey.io/	Google Play / F-Droid / App Store
Exodus	Android / iOS	⚠️ / Multi-asset wallet. Website: https://www.exodus.io/monero/)	Google Play / [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/exodus-crypto-wallet/id1414384820

Web-based wallets

Wallet	Description	Link
MyMonero	Web version of the MyMonero wallet.	Web
XMRWallet	Web wallet with TOR support.	Web / Onion URL
Guarda	Multi-asset wallet.	Web

How long does it take for my balance to unlock?

Your balance is unlocked after 10 confirmations (which means 10 mined blocks). A block is mined approximately every two minutes on the Monero network, so that would be around 20 minutes.

How can I prove that I sent a payment?

The fastest and most direct way is by using the ExploreMonero blockchain explorer. You will need to recover the transaction key from your wallet (complete guide for GUI / CLI).

How do I buy Monero (XMR) with Bitcoin (BTC)?

There are dozens of exchanges that trade Monero against Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Check out the list on CoinMarketCap and choose the option that suits you best.

How do I buy Monero (XMR) with fiat?

• Kraken (USD and EUR): old-school, decent exchange. They might require your documents for verification and approval of your account.
• LocalMonero: peer-to-peer exchange. They have pretty much everything as a payment method and they support hundreds of fiat options.

How can I quickly exchange my Monero (XMR) for Bitcoin (BTC)?

There are multiple ways to exchange your Monero for Bitcoin, but first of all, I'd like to remind you that if you really want to do your part for Monero, one of the simplest ways is to get in touch with your merchant/service provider and request for it to accept Monero directly as payment. Ask the service provider to visit the official website and our communication channels if he or she needs help with system integration.

That being said, the community has been recommending two services in particular, XMR.TO and MorphToken. These services are only recommendations and are operated by entities outside the control of the Monero Project. Be diligent.

How do I mine Monero? And other mining questions.

The correct place to ask questions and discuss the Monero mining scene is in the dedicated subreddit r/MoneroMining. That being said, you can find a list of pools and available mining software in the GetMonero.org website.

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2. Wallet: CLI & GUI

Why I can't see my balance? Where is my XMR?

Before any action there are two things to check:

1. Are you using the latest available version of the wallet? A new version is released roughly every 6 months, so make sure you're using the current release (compare the release on GetMonero.org with your wallet's version on Settings, under Debug info).
2. Is your wallet fully synchronized? If it isn't, wait the sync to complete.

Because Monero is different from Bitcoin, wallet synchronization is not instant. The software needs to synchronize the blockchain and use your private keys to identify your transactions. Check in the lower left corner (GUI) if the wallet is synchronized.

You can't send transactions and your balance might be wrong or unavailable if the wallet is not synced with the network. So please wait.

If this is not a sufficient answer for your case and you're looking for more information, please see this answer on StackExchange.

How do I upgrade my wallet to the newest version?

This question is beautifully answered on StackExchange.

Why does it take so long to sync the wallet [for the first time]?

You have decided to use Monero's wallet and run a local node. Congratulations! You have chosen the safest and most secure option for your privacy, but unfortunately this has an initial cost. The first reason for the slowness is that you will need to download the entire blockchain, which is considerably heavy (+70 GB) and constantly growing. There are technologies being implemented in Monero to slow this growth, however it is inevitable to make this initial download to run a full node. Consider syncing to a device that has an SSD instead of an HDD, as this greatly impacts the speed of synchronization.

Now that the blockchain is on your computer, the next time you run the wallet you only need to download new blocks, which should take seconds or minutes (depending on how often you use the wallet).

I don't want to download the blockchain, how can I skip that?

The way to skip downloading the blockchain is connecting your wallet to a public remote node. You can follow this guide on how to set it up. You can find a list of public remote nodes on MoneroWorld.

Be advised that when using a public remote node you lose some of your privacy. A public remote node is able to identify your IP and opens up a range for certain attacks that further diminish your privacy. A remote node can't see your balance and it can't spend your XMR.

How do I restore my wallet from the mnemonic seed or from the keys?

To restore your wallet with the 25 word mnemonic seed, please see this guide.

To restore your wallet with your keys, please see this guide.

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3. Wallet: Ledger

How do I generate a Ledger Monero Wallet with the GUI or CLI?

This question is beautifully answered on StackExchange. Check this page for the GUI instructions, and this page for the CLI instructions.

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4. Nodes

How can my local node become a public remote node?

If you want to support other Monero users by making your node public, you can follow the instructions on MoneroWorld, under the section "How To Include Your Node On Moneroworld".

How can I connect my node via Tor?

This question is beautifully answered on StackExchange.

under

https://github.com/mymonero/mymonero-app-js/releases/download/v1.1.13/latest-linux.yml

It says

sha512: SKJfztUIIMFjejsfQIoarP//OVVObFKuz4SpGNiUnfNeCaQaMkjG+MOKXe/zWrxGjeCuM1Hi2LFH1uTRhu62+A==

I am under the impression that hashes are in hex. What am I missing?

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So I recently discovered a demand for our sacred coin when I was approached by a stranger ( a friend of a friend ) looking to buy. To my understanding they want to dollar cost average due to current prices and so buy regularly from me. When I did a bit of research it appears there are multiple people who wish to do this. I see this as an opportunity to get new people in the crypto space ( the purchasing process is difficult and extremely off putting ) and make a bit of money by charging a fee at the same time.

My questions are regarding the safe sale of Monero. Naturally I want to stay within local laws ( EU ) and I was wondering if someone could answer the following questions:

1) Is there a limit on the amount I can sell to one person without KYC ? I am worried as I am accepting fiat for XMR

2) Ultimately I want the funds they send me in return to reach my bank account as cash isn’t feasible. What is the best way of doing this anonymously?

I was considering setting up a separate PayPal account which I could use to receive funds and then send to my personal PayPal. This could then be withdrawn to my Bank Account. I understand selling crypto via PayPal is against TOS so I was wondering is this safe. I was planning on only accepting payments as friends/family to remove the danger of a chargeback. Another question is could PayPal flag the regular payments as suspicious and freeze the account ? Please let me know if there is a better method than PayPal !

3) What site is ideal to convert BTC to XMR without huge fees or KYC ?

4) Are there any other things I should be considering that may leak my identity to the stranger ? I plan on using an alternative account on this particular app for communicating. Is a vpn or routing my traffic through Tor necessary ?

5) I will be explicitly stating that I do not provide crypto for illegal services to all potential customers. Is there anything else I should do to protect myself ?

6) I use Cake Wallet on iOS as my personal Monero wallet ( not affiliated, but I would highly recommend for newcomers like myself ). Is there any need to create another wallet or can I just use this one ?

Thank you so much in advance for even attempting to answer any of these questions. If you need anything clarified be sure to let me know !