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2024-10-02T00:00:00Z	**HardenedSteel, spirobel CCS proposals ready for funding**
Two CCS proposals have been moved to the funding stage and are now looking for community support:

- HardenedSteel’s**!502** [1](#fn:1): _Part-time Work on getmonero.org (2 Month)_ [2](#fn:2)
- spirobel’s**!501** [3](#fn:3): _Robust and modular wallet-rpc library_ [4](#fn:4)

To support the above proposals you can donate to the XMR addresses listed on the _Funding Required_ [5](#fn:5) page.

_This is an ongoing story and the report will  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/hardenedsteel-spirobel-ccs-proposals-ready-funding/)
2024-10-02T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 9 October 2024 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 9th 2024 at 17:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Updates. What is everyone working on?
- Stress testing monerod[3](#fn:3)
- Research Pre-Seraphis Full-Chain Membership Proofs[4](#fn:4). Reviews for Carrot.[5](#fn:5)
- 10 block lock discussion[6](#fn:6)

This meet ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-9-october-2024/)
2024-10-02T00:00:00Z	**Cuprate Meeting scheduled for 8 October 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Cuprate Meeting_ is scheduled[1](#fn:0) to take place on Tuesday, October 8 2024 at 18:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:1) in the #cuprate channels.

> Cuprate is an effort to create an alternative Monero node implementation.

### Agenda overview

```
Greetings
Updates: What is everyone working on?
Project: What is next for Cuprate?
Any other business

```

The meeting’s moderator should be Boog900[3](#fn:2). Consult the Cuprate code rep ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cuprate-meeting-scheduled-8-october-2024/)
2024-10-03T00:00:00Z	**pluja launches experimental 'AI-driven' weekly Monero podcast**
pluja[1](#fn:1) has announced[2](#fn:2) the launch of _XMR.FAN_ [3](#fn:3), an _AI-driven_ experimental weekly podcast that aims to _deliver the latest insights and news from the world of Monero and privacy_:

> I’ve been experimenting with Google’s NotebookLM, voice generation (elevenlabs/piper), and other AI tools (SD, flux…). I discovered that these are really useful to produce very decent weekly news overviews, so I made this websi ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/pluja-launches-ai-driven-weekly-monero-podcast/)
2024-10-03T00:00:00Z	**[AFH] [€20/hr] Data processing services by Python dev with 6 yrs of experience**
Link: [https://farside.link/libreddit/r/forhire/comments/1fv9qe2/](https://farside.link/libreddit/r/forhire/comments/1fv9qe2/for_hire_data_processing_services_by_python_dev/)


 u/ILOTEbunny (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/ilotebunny/)
2024-10-04T00:00:00Z	**SNeedlewoods submits CCS proposal for 1 month of part-time Monero dev work**
SNeedlewoods[1](#fn:1) has submitted their first CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) to work part-time on Monero development for 1 month:

> For this proposal the focus of work will be on the new wallet API [..] The work is already ongoing since May 2024 [..] This is a “pilot” proposal to see how things work out. [..] Hopefully I will become a long term contributor for general development.

```
Funding proposed: 2.15 XMR (10-15 hour ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/sneedlewoods-submits-monero-dev-work-ccs-proposal/)
2024-10-04T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Anyone notice more newborn Monero nodes recently?**
> I’ve perceived an increase in the number of newborn nodes syncing the blockchain from my nodes. Maybe after the Chainalysis video showed the privacy risks of using remote nodes over clearnet, more people are setting up their own nodes.

Link: [https://lemmy.cafe/post/8489209](https://lemmy.cafe/post/8489209)


 Rucknium (Github) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rucknium-13/)
2024-10-04T00:00:00Z	**rottenwheel publishes 'Revuo Monero' Issue #212**
rottenwheel[1](#fn:1) has published Issue #212[2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) of the weekly _Revuo Monero_ audience-funded newsletter, which covers September 26-3 October 2024 news:

```
Recent News
Upcoming Events
CCS Proposals
Price & Blockchain Stats
Volunteer Opportunities
Support

```

To support Revuo Monero, you can contribute XMR to the address listed in the footer of each issue and on the _Support_ [4](#fn:4) page.

Join the Revuo XMPP MUC[5](#fn:5) an ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rottenwheel-publishes-revuo-monero-issue-212/)
2024-10-04T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Monero Meetup in Mexico City with Doug of MoneroTalk/Monerotopia on Sun, Oct 13th at 11AM!**
```
Date/Time: Sun, Oct 13th at 11AM
Location: Cardinal Casa de Café (Córdoba 132, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06100 Ciudad de México)

```

Link: [https://farside.link/libreddit/r/Monerotopia/comments/1fw6q8t/](https://farside.link/libreddit/r/Monerotopia/comments/1fw6q8t/monero_meetup_in_mexico_city_with_doug_of/)


 monerotalk.live ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/sunchakr-22/)
2024-10-05T00:00:00Z	**RINO platform to close down on October 31 2024: 'we have to cut our losses'**
The RINO[1](#fn:1) team has announced[2](#fn:2) plans to shut down their _enterprise-grade_ Monero multisig browser wallet[3](#fn:3) project on October 31st 2024, due to failed _attempts to monetize the product_, after 2+ years of operation[4](#fn:4):

> [..] our attempts to monetize the product never bore fruit to a point where the product could sustain itself, and at some point we have to cut our losses. As a consequence,  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rino-platform-to-close-down-31-october-2024/)
2024-10-05T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 40, 2024**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - ‘Choose your future’ illustration (by rottenwheel1[2](\#fn:1))

!['Choose your future' illustration](/assets/img/art/24-40/choose-your-future.png)

### 4 - ‘Holy Monero’ meme (by Anonymous[3](\#fn:2))

!['Holy Monero' meme](/assets/img/art/24-40/holy-monero.png)

### 3 - ‘Privacy tools’ graphic (by gnuteardrops[4](\#fn:3))

!['Privacy tools'  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-40-2024/)
2024-10-05T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Please help test calc.revuo-xmr.com and share with friends! Couple updates recently deployed**
Links:

- [https://calc.revuo-xmr.com/](https://calc.revuo-xmr.com/)
- [https://farside.link/nitter/revuoxmr/status/1842451852157223089](https://xcancel.com/revuoxmr/status/1842451852157223089)


 rottenwheel.com ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rottenwheel-18/)
2024-10-05T00:00:00Z	**ki9 starts work on XMR price API with data from Bisq, Haveno-reto**
Keith Irwin (ki9[1](#fn:1)) has apparently started working on _XMR Price F.Y.I._ [2](#fn:2) \- a new Monero price API with _unbiased street price data_ from multiple sources, including _Haveno-reto_ [3](#fn:3) and _Bisq_ [4](#fn:4):

### Progress overview

```
[X] Domain name service
[X] TLS certs
[X] Nginx proxy
[X] Basic 11ty site
[ ] Basic http API
[ ] Haveno-reto data
[ ] Bisq data
[ ] Coingecko data
[ ] Forex data
[ ] API
[ ]  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/ki9-starts-work-xmr-price-api-data-haveno-bisq/)
2024-10-06T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 40 2024: 28 PRs, 11 Issues**
This weekly report aims to provide a big picture view of Monero development activity, increase community support for existing devs and, hopefully, encourage new contributions.

## 1 - PRs (28, 13:10:5)

Opened (13)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#9498[1](#fn:1)** src: dynamic span, to calculate span limit dynamically [RELEASE] (0xFFFC0000)
- **#9494[2](#fn:2)** src: dynamic block sync size (0xFFFC0000)
- **#9497[3](#fn:3)** src: dynamic block  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-40-2024/)
2024-10-06T00:00:00Z	**selsta posts September 2024 Monero dev report**
selsta[1](#fn:1) has posted a monthly CCS progress report[2](#fn:2) for September 2024, which includes several Monero dev updates.

```
Milestone 2:
-Initial work started on the next release [..] v0.18.3.5 or v0.18.4.0.
-Continue to work HackerOne reports.
-Smaller bug fixes, including work on fixing CI again after multiple build issues. [..]

```

Note that _misc_ work is not explicitly mentioned in these updates. The full list of changes can be found ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/selsta-posts-monero-dev-report-september-2024/)
2024-10-06T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [EU/US] Famous Dutch Cheese**
Link: [https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/Pmfc/](https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/Pmfc/)


 TheDutchCheeseBoy (XMRBazaar) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/thedutchcheeseboy/)
2024-10-06T00:00:00Z	**Gupaxx v1.5.0 released with monerod integration**
Cyrix126[1](#fn:1) has released _Gupaxx_ [2](#fn:2) version 1.5.0[3](#fn:3) with monerod integration[4](#fn:4), multiple other UI changes, bug fixes and updates:

### Changes overview

```
UI:
-new big feature: integration of Monerod
-new button on p2pool simple tab to use the local node (default)
Internals:
-new big feature: integration of Monerod process
-put p2pool to synchronizing status if a node doesn't respond
Fixes:
-xmrig-proxy tab sim ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cyrix126-releases-gupaxx-v1.5.0-monerod-integration/)
2024-10-07T00:00:00Z	**rehrar releases Stack Wallet v2.1.7, Stack Duo v1.2.3**
rehrar[1](#fn:1) has released Stack Wallet[2](#fn:2) version 2.1.7[3](#fn:3) and Stack Duo version 1.2.3[4](#fn:4) with Monero _coin control_, other changes and updates.

### Changes overview

```
Stack Wallet:
* Added Monero/WOW coin control
* Added Cardano
* Updated FROST with latest and greatest
Stack Duo:
* Monero coin control
* Frost tweaks and changes
* Tweaks to how Bitcoin connects to ElectrumX [..]

```

The release notes, binar ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rehrar-releases-stack-wallet-v2.1.7-stack-duo-v1.2.3/)
2024-10-07T00:00:00Z	**Monero Tech meeting scheduled for 14 October 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Monero Tech_ meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 14 2024 at 18:00 UTC, in the _#no-wallet-left-behind_ [1](#fn:1) IRC-Libera/Matrix channels:

> Based on the opinions given here[2](#fn:2) I decided to go back to the No Wallet Left Behind Matrix room and IRC channel for the next i.e. coming Monday’s meeting, and to not contiune to hold meetings like the last one in the -dev Matrix room and IRC channel.

This meeting’s chai ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-tech-meeting-14-october-2024/)
2024-10-08T00:00:00Z	**midipoet submits CCS proposal for 'policy and regulatory framework' research**
midipoet[1](#fn:1) has submitted a new CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) looking to work part-time on _policy and regulatory framework_ research within the _Monero Policy Working Group_ [3](#fn:3) for 6 months:

> I think its relevant to Monero currently and might allow the broader ecosystem to understand better how regulatory pressure is impacting privacy and data protection rights.

```
Total funding: 332 XMR  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/midipoet-submits-ccs-proposal-policy-regulatory-framework-research/)
2024-10-08T00:00:00Z	**tobtoht releases Feather Wallet v2.7.0**
tobtoht[1](#fn:1) has released Feather Wallet[2](#fn:2) version 2.7.0[3](#fn:3)’[4](#fn:4) with various fixes, updates, and improvements:

> _history: always show the integrated address in the destinations table if an outgoing transaction has a payment id_ \- this issue could lead to a potential loss of funds if a repeat payment was made to a service and the address was copied from the dialog without verifying it; a report of this issue was rewarded with  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/feather-wallet-v2.7.0-released-fixes-improvements/)
2024-10-08T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] XMR for your USD on Zelle or Venmo**
Link: [https://farside.link/nitter/rottenwheel1/status/1843346659641839937](https://farside.link/nitter/rottenwheel1/status/1843346659641839937)


 rottenwheel.com ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rottenwheel-19/)
2024-10-08T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Understanding Jamtis: A New Addressing Scheme for Monero**
> By simplifying how addresses are shared, speeding up wallet synchronization, and ensuring more reliable output detection, Jamtis represents a big leap forward in usability—without sacrificing Monero’s commitment to privacy and security.

Link: [https://kewbit.org/understanding-jamtis-a-new-address-format-for-monero/](https://kewbit.org/understanding-jamtis-a-new-address-format-for-monero/)


 KewbitXMR (Github) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/kewbit/)
2024-10-08T00:00:00Z	**vtnerd posts September 2024 Monero dev report**
vtnerd[1](#fn:1) has posted a second progress report[2](#fn:2) for his full-time Q3 2024 Monero dev work CCS proposal[3](#fn:3):

> I rolled over the hours for a month last week. I was hoping to get another PR out before this merge request, but it looks like some of the work will have to wait. Reviewers can decide whether they trust additional (not yet posted) work has been done.

### Work overview

```
* converting LWS REST server from an epee http se ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/vtnerd-posts-monero-dev-report-september-2024/)
2024-10-08T00:00:00Z	**Community Workgroup Meeting scheduled for 12 October 2024 1500 UTC**
The next Monero Community Workgroup Meeting is scheduled[1](#fn:0) to take place on Saturday, 12th of October 2024 at 15:00 UTC, in the _#monero-community_ [2](#fn:1)’[3](#fn:2) channels.

Discussions should be focused on community highlights, CCS updates and workgroup reports. plowsof[4](#fn:3) will moderate the meeting.

Logs and summary for the previous meeting are available on Monero Observer[5](#fn:4).

_This is an ongoin ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-community-workgroup-meeting-12-october-2024/)
2024-10-08T00:00:00Z	**BrandyJSon releases Feather Atomic v1.2**
BrandyJSon[1](#fn:1) has released _Feather Atomic_ [2](#fn:2) version 1.2[3](#fn:3) with a temporary fix for the _dead rendezvous points_ issue[4](#fn:4):

> [..] lets a user force a swaptool to query rendezvous points over clearnet. Does not completely solve the issue as it stems from comit xmr<->btc using an outdated libp2p version.

The full changelog, sources and SHA256sums can be found on Github[3](#fn:3).

This project is a _Feather Wallet_ [5](#fn:5) fork w ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/brandyjson-releases-feather-atomic-v1.2/)
2024-10-08T00:00:00Z	**Cuprate Meeting scheduled for 15 October 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Cuprate Meeting_ is scheduled[1](#fn:0) to take place on Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 18:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:1) in the #cuprate channels.

> Cuprate is an effort to create an alternative Monero node implementation.

### Agenda overview

```
Greetings
Updates: What is everyone working on?
Project: What is next for Cuprate?
Any other business

```

The meeting’s moderator should be Boog900[3](#fn:2). Consult the Cuprate code  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cuprate-meeting-scheduled-15-october-2024/)
2024-10-09T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [US] [$95] ThinkPad T560**
> ThinkPad T560 - i7-6600U @ 2.60GHz - 8GB DDR3 RAM - 256GB SSD. Pop\_OS! is installed, but I can put whatever distro you’d like. I can also load the Monero Blockchain on it if you wish. Comes with charger.

Link: [https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/gHpx/](https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/gHpx/)


 xmrRedux (XMRBazaar) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/xmrredux/)
2024-10-09T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [CA] [$15] Monero Stickers**
> 5 stickers that you can place anywhere to market this private, untraceable money.

Link: [https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/tDUb/](https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/tDUb/)


 PaPaMorty (XMRBazaar) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/papamorty/)
2024-10-09T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 16 October 2024 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 16th 2024 at 17:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Updates. What is everyone working on?
- Stress testing monerod[3](#fn:3)
- Research Pre-Seraphis Full-Chain Membership Proofs[4](#fn:4). Reviews for Carrot.[5](#fn:5)
- AOB.

This meeting’s chairperson should be ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-16-october-2024/)
2024-10-10T00:00:00Z	**[LFF] Monero meetup group in Barcelona (Spain)**
> Hello I am running the Monero meetup group in Barcelona (Spain) and looking for support to organize a in-person event before end of the year. The idea is to spread the word in the city about XMR what it is and why privacy is important. I am aiming for a more social networking environment to gather privacy enthusiasts but open to sugestions. I would like to ask here if you guys could help with some funds to rent a space if needed.

Link: [https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/monero-meetup-barcel ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/roabhid/)
2024-10-10T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [CVE-2024-9680] Update Tor Browser & Firefox immediately**
> An attacker was able to achieve code execution in the content process by exploiting a use-after-free in Animation timelines. We have had reports of this vulnerability being exploited in the wild.

Links:

- [https://blog.torproject.org/new-release-tor-browser-1357/](https://blog.torproject.org/new-release-tor-browser-1357/)
- [https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-51/](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-51/#CVE-2024-9680)


 n ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/anon-11/)
2024-10-10T00:00:00Z	**escapethe3RA: Looking for funding to maintain Monero Observer until 2026**
```
Funding goal (24Q4+2025): 240 XMR

```

11 successful CCS proposals, 3500+ work hours, thousands of reports in over 3 years of thinking about, writing about, and dreaming about Monero.

That has been my sometimes rough yet always exciting secret life since 2021 and I wouldn’t change it for anything. More importantly, I owe it all to you. Thank you for supporting me since day 1 via the CCS.

Now, I am ready to skip the system and seek dire ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-funding-2025/)
2024-10-11T00:00:00Z	**Rucknium completes first milestone for statistical research CCS proposal**
Rucknium[1](#fn:1) has completed[2](#fn:2) the first milestone for their latest CCS proposal _to conduct statistical research to improve Monero’s privacy_ [3](#fn:3):

> I have completed Milestone 1. [..] I evaluated the possible privacy impact of allowing permissionless querying of nodes’ fluff-phase transaction pools. Using techniques from the “topology inference from cascades” research literature, th ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rucknium-completes-first-milestone-statistical-research-css-proposal/)
2024-10-11T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] If you run the haveno.markets website, please contact me**
> [..] Do you operate haveno.markets? You are welcome to stay pseudoanonymous but please open source the project and start accepting contributions from the community (like me). Two updates I can think of right away are to include a json api and to source data from bisq too. Please contact me at www.ki9.us/contact if you know anything about haveno.markets or its operator. If I don’t hear back after a week or two, I will have to assume haveno.markets is untrustworthy until pro ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/ki9-2/)
2024-10-11T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] The MAGIC Monero Fund received a new grant application: 'Monerotopia Buildathon 2024'**
> Deverick is asking for 4,000 USD to host a hackathon/buildathon to improve Monero integration in the BTCPay self-hosted merchant payment system, especially with BTCPay 2.0 coming up. Community feedback on this idea is appreciated :D

Link: [https://github.com/MAGICGrants/Monero-Fund/issues/37](https://github.com/MAGICGrants/Monero-Fund/issues/37)


 @r​ucknium:monero.social ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rucknium-14/)
2024-10-11T00:00:00Z	**v1docq47 posts August-September 2024 CCS progress report**
v1docq47[1](#fn:2) has posted a second progress report (August-September 2024)[1](#fn:2) for his latest CCS proposal[2](#fn:3) to do Russian voice-over work and transcribe Monero content:

> This is my August + September CCS progress report with voiceover and works on XMR.RU. [..] If you have suggestions or advice about my work, I will be glad to listen to them. Thanks for your support!

### Work summary

```
(A) Monero Russian Co ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/v1docq47-posts-ccs-progress-report-august-september-2024/)
2024-10-12T00:00:00Z	**jeffro256 submits CCS proposal to get 'Carrot' reviewed by CypherStack**
jeffro256[1](#fn:1) has submitted a CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) looking to get the _Carrot_ [3](#fn:3) spec document peer reviewed by CypherStack[4](#fn:4):

> This CCS will provide funding for the first step towards a Carrot implementation in Monero. [..] The deliverable is a write-up which will include security proofs for all properties listed in section 9. [..] In the case that CypherStack requires more funds to com ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/jeffro256-submits-ccs-proposal-carrot-review-by-cypherstack/)
2024-10-12T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 41, 2024**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - ‘Delist this’ illustration (by EncryptedMonero[2](\#fn:1))

!['Delist this' illustration](/assets/img/art/24-41/delist-this.png)

### 4 - ‘Hal Finney’ quote (by anocash\_xmr[3](\#fn:2))

!['Hal Finney' quote](/assets/img/art/24-41/hal-finney.png)

### 3 - ‘The ultimate store of value’ meme (by cypherpunk31337[4](\#fn:3))

!['The ultimate stor ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-41-2024/)
2024-10-12T00:00:00Z	**Cyrix126 releases Gupaxx v1.5.1**
Cyrix126[1](#fn:1) has released _Gupaxx_ [2](#fn:2) version 1.5.1[3](#fn:3) with multiple bug fixes:

### Changes overview

```
Freeze after some time
Xmrig could not be started after Xmrig-Proxy manually (Linux/MacOS)
Node and Proxy custom args were not parsed correctly
Unable to save node selection in Proxy Tab
Crashes on Wayland [..]

```

The full changelog, sources, SHA256SUM and .asc files can be found on Github[3](#fn:3).

This project is a _Gupax_ [4](#fn:4) fork which in ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cyrix126-releases-gupaxx-v1.5.1/)
2024-10-13T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 41 2024: 23 PRs, 8 Issues**
This weekly report aims to provide a big picture view of Monero development activity, increase community support for existing devs and, hopefully, encourage new contributions.

## 1 - PRs (23, 17:5:1)

Opened (17)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#9507[1](#fn:1)** tests: include  where using std::setfill (jeffro256)
- **#9506[2](#fn:2)** wallet2: fix error throw if unable to load cache [RELEASE] (tobtoht)
- **#9505[3](#fn:3)** crypto: remove unus ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-41-2024/)
2024-10-13T00:00:00Z	**woodser releases Haveno v1.0.12 with various fixes and improvements**
woodser[1](#fn:0) has released Haveno[2](#fn:1) version 1.0.12[3](#fn:2) with various improvements, updates, and bug fixes.

### Changes overview

```
Update to monero-project v0.18.3.4 and monero-java v0.8.33
Play sounds for notifications (can be disabled in Settings)
Schedule offers using available and pending funds
Support AppImage installer for Linux
Fix exporting and importing payment accounts across clients
Reclassify mainnet nodes as pub ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/woodser-releases-haveno-v1.0.12/)
2024-10-13T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [EU] [0.2+ XMR] Monero Stickers 250pcs**
> Decorate your neighbourhood with these disruptive and thought provoking stickers. The 4 new designs are inspired from the original ‘Anonymous Money’ design which has been around for some years already. Choose from the 5 different designs in batches of 50pcs.

Link: [https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/TCs3/](https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/TCs3/)


 ChadXMR (XMRBazaar) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/xmrchad/)
2024-10-13T00:00:00Z	**rottenwheel publishes 'Revuo Monero' Issue #213**
rottenwheel[1](#fn:1) has published Issue #212[2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) of the weekly _Revuo Monero_ audience-funded newsletter, which covers October 3-10 2024 news:

```
Recent News
Upcoming Events
CCS Proposals
Price & Blockchain Stats
Volunteer Opportunities
Support

```

To support Revuo Monero, you can contribute XMR to the address listed in the footer of each issue and on the _Support_ [4](#fn:4) page.

Join the Revuo XMPP MUC[5](#fn:5) and Matrix r ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rottenwheel-publishes-revuo-monero-issue-213/)
2024-10-14T00:00:00Z	**Kewbit posts first progress report for 'Haveno App' CCS proposal**
Kewbit[1](#fn:1) has posted the first progress report[2](#fn:2) for their CCS proposal to continue developing the _Haveno App_ [3](#fn:3) (previously known as _Haveno Plus_):

> Focusing specifically on the Protocol Interface milestone, I have implemented the full scope of gPRC interfacing in Dart and already hooked a considerable amount of it into the app itself, almost to the point of completion [..] Thank you for your ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/kewbit-posts-first-progress-report-haveno-app-ccs-proposal/)
2024-10-14T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] I am attemping to reboot Breaking Monero**
Links:

- [https://redirect.invidious.io/@Anti\_Moonboy](https://redirect.invidious.io/@Anti_Moonboy)
- [https://odysee.com/@anti\_moonboy](https://odysee.com/@anti_moonboy)
- [https://rumble.com/user/AntiMoonboy](https://rumble.com/user/AntiMoonboy)


 lordx3nu:matrix.org ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/lordx3nu/)
2024-10-14T00:00:00Z	**Monero Tech meeting scheduled for 21 October 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Monero Tech_ meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 21 2024 at 18:00 UTC, in the _#no-wallet-left-behind_ [1](#fn:1) IRC-Libera/Matrix channels:

> Based on the opinions given here[2](#fn:2) I decided to go back to the No Wallet Left Behind Matrix room and IRC channel for the next i.e. coming Monday’s meeting, and to not contiune to hold meetings like the last one in the -dev Matrix room and IRC channel.

This meeting’s chai ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-tech-meeting-21-october-2024/)
2024-10-15T00:00:00Z	**Justin Berman posts CCS progress report after 195 hours of dev work**
Justin Berman[1](#fn:1) has published the first progress report[2](#fn:2) for his full-time 2024 (part 8) Monero/Seraphis dev work CCS proposal[3](#fn:3):

> I’m currently waiting on @kayabaNerve to complete work on the prove/verify API before I continue on to construct/verify/make consensus changes for fcmp++ txs (deliverables 4/5/6 of this CCS). To maintain forward progress on the fcmp++ integration, and since dang ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/j-berman-posts-ccs-progress-report-after-195-dev-work-hours/)
2024-10-15T00:00:00Z	**binarybaron posts first progress report for XMR-BTC atomic swaps ecosystem CCS proposal**
binarybaron[1](#fn:1) and einliterflashche[2](#fn:2) have posted the first progress report[3](#fn:3) for their CCS proposal to continue XMR-BTC atomic swaps development and help _transform_ the ecosystem from a prototype into a _mature marketplace_ [4](#fn:4):

> Our primary focus this month has been the migration of the GUI from Electron to Tauri. [..] We are happy to see increased  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/binarybaron-posts-first-progress-report-xmr-btc-atomic-swaps-ccs-proposal/)
2024-10-15T00:00:00Z	**Cuprate Meeting scheduled for 22 October 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Cuprate Meeting_ is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October 22 2024 at 18:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[1](#fn:1) in the #cuprate channels.

> Cuprate is an effort to create an alternative Monero node implementation.

### Agenda overview

```
Greetings
Updates: What is everyone working on?
Project: What is next for Cuprate?
Any other business

```

The meeting’s moderator should be Boog900[2](#fn:2). Consult the Cuprate code repository ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cuprate-meeting-scheduled-22-october-2024/)
2024-10-16T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Timelocks can slow down full wallet scanning under fcmp++**
Links:

- [https://github.com/monero-project/research-lab/issues/78#issuecomment-2415324570](https://github.com/monero-project/research-lab/issues/78#issuecomment-2415324570)
- [241016-mrl.log](/assets/logs/241016-mrl.log)
- [/community-consensus-to-remove-monero-timelocks/](/community-consensus-to-remove-monero-timelocks/)


 j-berman (Github) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/j-berman-2/)
2024-10-16T00:00:00Z	**jeffro256's 'Carrot' spec peer review CCS proposal ready for funding**
jeffro256[1](#fn:1)’s CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) to get the _Carrot_ [3](#fn:3) spec document peer reviewed by CypherStack is ready for funding:

```
Funding needed: 126 XMR

```

To support this proposal, you can donate any XMR amount to the address listed on its Gitlab _Funding Required_ [4](#fn:4) page.

Consult the previous Monero Observer report[5](#fn:5) to learn more about this CCS.

* * *

1. https://github.com ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/jeffro256-carrot-spec-peer-review-ccs-proposal-ready-funding/)
2024-10-16T00:00:00Z	**ErikASD creates XMR payment processor that uses PGP login system**
ErikASD[1](#fn:1) has created _simpyle-xmr-processor_ [2](#fn:2) \- a Python-based _concept_ Monero payment processor that _credits accounts using a PGP login system_:

> I was interested on which the best way to accept XMR programmatically and made this concept payment processor that credits PGP based accounts with the XMR amount deposited like an exchange would have with sub addresses assigned to each account.[3](#fn:3)

To h ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/erikasd-creates-monero-payment-processor-pgp-system/)
2024-10-16T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] MoneroTalk #329: Why Tornado Cash free speech defense was rejected in court**
```
Date/Time: 24/10/17 at 7AM-EDT/1PM-CEST

```

Links:

- [https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=9vC7R4F22yU](https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=9vC7R4F22yU)
- [https://xmrchat.com/monerotalk](https://xmrchat.com/monerotalk)


 monerotalk.live ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerotalk-20/)
2024-10-16T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 23 October 2024 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 23rd 2024 at 17:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Updates. What is everyone working on?
- Research Pre-Seraphis Full-Chain Membership Proofs[3](#fn:3). Reviews for Carrot.[4](#fn:4)
- CCS proposal: Audit monero-serai and monero-wallet[5](#fn:5)
- Monero Researc ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-23-october-2024/)
2024-10-16T00:00:00Z	**[AFH] [2.5c+/word] Fiction writer**
> I can help you turn your ideas and story beats into an engaging and fun piece of written fiction.

Link: [https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/iB5g/](https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/iB5g/)


 ClaraB (XMRBazaar) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/clarab/)
2024-10-17T00:00:00Z	**m2049r releases Monerujo v4.0.8 'Sidekick'**
m2049r[1](#fn:1) has released Monerujo[2](#fn:2) version 4.0.8 _Sidekick_ [3](#fn:3) with fixes for crashes on Android 14/15.

### Changes overview

```
Option to lock wallet in background
Support for Sidekick Wallet
Update default nodes
Fix crashes on Android 14/15
Fix connectivity issues with Ledger

```

It is worth noting that Monerujo added support for its companion app Sidekick[4](#fn:4) last month (v4.0.6), as reported[5](#fn:5).

Before usage, it is re ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/m2049r-releases-monerujo-v4.0.8-sidekick/)
2024-10-17T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] BetGlide.net - a new Monero (XMR) sportsbook**
> Inspired by similar projects, we wanted to make a sportsbook with Monero as its native currency, but make it a little bit more full featured and easier to use. No other sportsbook in the world provides our unique combination of respect for your privacy, features, and customer support. Come check us out. (Not currently available in US/EU. See terms).

Link: [https://betglide.net](https://betglide.net)


 BetGlide.net ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/betglide/)
2024-10-17T00:00:00Z	**[AFH] [€20/hr] Python Engineer for ETL services (6 years of experience)**
Link: [https://farside.link/libreddit/r/forhire/comments/1g5qtwr/](https://farside.link/libreddit/r/forhire/comments/1g5qtwr/for_hire_python_engineer_for_etl_services_6_years/)


 u/ILOTEbunny (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/ilotebunny/)
2024-10-17T00:00:00Z	**rottenwheel publishes 'Revuo Monero' Issue #214**
rottenwheel[1](#fn:1) has published Issue #214[2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) of the weekly _Revuo Monero_ audience-funded newsletter, which covers October 10-17 2024 news:

```
Recent News
Upcoming Events
CCS Proposals
Price & Blockchain Stats
Volunteer Opportunities
Support

```

To support Revuo Monero, you can contribute XMR to the address listed in the footer of each issue and on the _Support_ [4](#fn:4) page.

Join the Revuo XMPP MUC[5](#fn:5) and Matrix  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rottenwheel-publishes-revuo-monero-issue-214/)
2024-10-18T00:00:00Z	**ofrnxmr completes first milestone for BasicSwapDEX CCS proposal**
ofrnxmr[1](#fn:1) has completed[2](#fn:2) the first milestone (M1-O/M1-F/M1-B) for their CCS proposal[3](#fn:3) to _empower and steward BasicSwapDex[4](#fn:4) to production quality software_:

### Work overview

```
Core v0.13.4 > v0.14.1:
* Update coincurve fork and rebase onto v20
* Include coincurve as a basicswap dependency
* Fix remote (local) node handling
* Started integration of the novel BCH <>XMR swap protocol
 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/ofrnxmr-completes-first-milestone-basicswapdex-ccs-proposal/)
2024-10-18T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [Video] Using a Cospend attack to target an individual collecting donations (Canadian Trucker example)**
Links:

- [https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=Cu2dk78165Y](https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=Cu2dk78165Y)
- [https://odysee.com/@anti\_moonboy:7/AotPO5:7](https://odysee.com/@anti_moonboy:7/AotPO5:7)
- [https://rumble.com/v5j6cod-aotpo-episode-5](https://rumble.com/v5j6cod-aotpo-episode-5-using-a-cospend-attack-to-target-an-individual-collecting-d.html)


 lordx3nu:matrix.org ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/lordx3nu-2/)
2024-10-19T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 42, 2024**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - ‘Monero Pepe’ meme (by Anonymous[2](\#fn:1))

!['Monero Pepe' meme](/assets/img/art/24-42/monero-pepe.png)

### 4 - ‘Bitcoin is Monero’s testnet’ illustration (by cypherpunk31337[3](\#fn:2))

!['Bitcoin is Monero's testnet' illustration](/assets/img/art/24-42/monero-testnet.png)

### 3 - ‘Crypto world vs Monero world’ comic (by gnuteardrops[4 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-42-2024/)
2024-10-19T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [EU] [0.1+ XMR] Monero Sticker Stand**
> Present your precious Monero Sticker collection with this slick 3D printed Sticker Stand. Compatible with all 10 x 10 cm² Stickers. Comes with 10 Monero Stickers.

Link: [https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/wvjj/](https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/wvjj/)


 ChadXMR (XMRBazaar) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/chadxmr-2/)
2024-10-20T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 42 2024: 27 PRs, 14 Issues**
This weekly report aims to provide a big picture view of Monero development activity, increase community support for existing devs and, hopefully, encourage new contributions.

## 1 - PRs (27, 8:4:15)

Opened (8)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#9523[1](#fn:1)** build: bump minimum macos version to 10.15 (tobtoht)
- **#9522[2](#fn:2)** blockchain\_utilities: add tool to track running counts of locked outputs (jeffro256)
- **#9525[3](#fn:3)** te ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-42-2024/)
2024-10-20T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Malicious node IPs discovered**
> If you are running a node, you may want to save this list in a file and point to that file in the monerod startup command line with the argument –ban-list filename

Links:

- [https://paste.debian.net/hidden/359f2fb0](https://paste.debian.net/hidden/359f2fb0)
- [https://farside.link/libreddit/r/Monero/comments/1g82047/](https://farside.link/libreddit/r/Monero/comments/1g82047/malicious_node_ips_discovered/)
- [https://libera.monerologs.net/monero/20241020#c447906](https://libera.monerologs.net/mo ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/ammortel/)
2024-10-21T00:00:00Z	**Community Workgroup Meeting scheduled for 26 October 2024 1500 UTC**
The next Monero Community Workgroup Meeting is scheduled[1](#fn:0) to take place on Saturday, 26th of October 2024 at 15:00 UTC, in the _#monero-community_ [2](#fn:1)’[3](#fn:2) channels.

Discussions should be focused on community highlights, CCS updates and workgroup reports. plowsof[4](#fn:3) will moderate the meeting.

Logs and summary for the previous meeting are available on Monero Observer[5](#fn:4).

_This is an ongoin ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-community-workgroup-meeting-26-october-2024/)
2024-10-21T00:00:00Z	**Monero Website Workgroup meeting scheduled for 27 October 2024 1900 UTC**
The next _Monero Website Workgroup_ [1](#fn:0) meeting is scheduled[2](#fn:1) to take place on Sunday, October 27th 2024 at 19:00 UTC in the _#monero-site_ [3](#fn:2) channels.

### Agenda overview

- Greetings
- Final vote on new website design[4](#fn:3) (Candidates are rehar, hammerman & keep old design but add darkmode)
- Any other business
- Confirm next meeting agenda

Logs for the previous meeting are available on Mon ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-website-workgroup-meeting-27-october-2024/)
2024-10-22T00:00:00Z	**Cake Labs releases Cake Wallet v4.20.0 and Monero.com v1.17.0**
Cake Labs[1](#fn:1) has released _Cake Wallet_ v4.20.0 / _Monero.com_ v1.17.0[2](#fn:2) with support for Litecoin’s _MimbleWimble Extension Blocks_ [3](#fn:3), Monero enhancements, new wallet groups feature, and other minor changes.

### Changes overview

```
Litecoin MWEB
Wallet groups - Categorize your wallets, keep things tidy.
Monero enhancements - Sending improvements
Introducing StealthEx and LetsExchange for more exchange options ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cake-wallet-4.20.0-monero.com-1.17.0-released/)
2024-10-22T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] FCMP++ Hard Fork Planning: Discussion Welcomed**
> Discussion welcomed for discussion of possible future rule to take place upon FCMP++ hard fork activation. This rule would retroactively ignore the unlock\_time field of transactions past some future block height. This would make the migration to FCMP++ tree building easier.

Link: [https://github.com/monero-project/research-lab/issues/125](https://github.com/monero-project/research-lab/issues/125)


 jeffro256 (Github) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/jeffro256-3/)
2024-10-22T00:00:00Z	**Cuprate Meeting scheduled for 29 October 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Cuprate Meeting_ is scheduled[1](#fn:0) to take place on Tuesday, October 29 2024 at 18:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:1) in the #cuprate channels.

> Cuprate is an effort to create an alternative Monero node implementation.

### Agenda overview

```
Greetings
Updates: What is everyone working on?
Project: What is next for Cuprate?
Any other business

```

The meeting’s moderator should be Boog900[3](#fn:2). Consult the Cuprate code  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cuprate-meeting-scheduled-29-october-2024/)
2024-10-22T00:00:00Z	**Monero Tech meeting scheduled for 28 October 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Monero Tech_ meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 28 2024 at 18:00 UTC, in the _#no-wallet-left-behind_ [1](#fn:1) IRC-Libera/Matrix channels:

> Based on the opinions given here[2](#fn:2) I decided to go back to the No Wallet Left Behind Matrix room and IRC channel for the next i.e. coming Monday’s meeting, and to not contiune to hold meetings like the last one in the -dev Matrix room and IRC channel.

This meeting’s chai ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-tech-meeting-28-october-2024/)
2024-10-23T00:00:00Z	**XMRig v6.22.1 released with bug fixes, tweaks**
_XMRig_ [1](#fn:1) version 6.22.1[2](#fn:2) has been released with several bug fixes and improvements.

### Changes overview

```
#3531 Always reset nonce on RandomX dataset change.
#3534 Fixed threads auto-config on Zen5.
#3535 RandomX: tweaks for Zen5.
#3539 Added Zen5 to randomx_boost.sh.
#3540 Detect AMD engineering samples in randomx_boost.sh.

```

Verify the SHA256 sums with xmrig[3](#fn:3)’s GPG key[4](#fn:4) (ID: 446A53638BE94409) before using the software.

Consult ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/xmrig-v6.22.1-released/)
2024-10-23T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Movie featuring Monero playing in the San Francisco Bay Area this Sunday**
> If you haven’t seen Límite yet and live close to San Jose, you can check it out this Sunday in the 2:30pm block (ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE) of the San Jose International Short Film Festival. Or come down to Mexico City on November 14 where we’ll have our Mexican premiere during Monerotopia!

Links:

- [https://sjsff.com/](https://sjsff.com/)
- [/george-nicholas-ccs-proposal-release-mark-of-distinction-independent-film/](/george-nicholas-ccs-proposal-relea ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/geonic_-5/)
2024-10-23T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Haveno-reto tails haveno-install script now working**
Link: [https://lemmy.cafe/post/9002281](https://lemmy.cafe/post/9002281)


 u/oliver\_twisted@monero.town ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/oliver_twisted/)
2024-10-23T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 30 October 2024 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 30th 2024 at 17:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Updates. What is everyone working on?
- Research Pre-Seraphis Full-Chain Membership Proofs[3](#fn:3). Reviews for Carrot.[4](#fn:4)
- CCS proposal: Audit monero-serai and monero-wallet[5](#fn:5)
- Monero Researc ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-30-october-2024/)
2024-10-24T00:00:00Z	**everoddandeven releases monerod-gui v0.1.1-rc**
everoddandeven[1](#fn:1) has announced[2](#fn:2) the release of _monerod-gui_ [3](#fn:3) version 0.1.1-rc[4](#fn:4), a cross-platform desktop app that _simplifies the process of managing a full Monero node_:

> Hey guys, I just released v0.1.1-rc of my monerod-gui. Now you can try also installation with deb package and autostart/start at boot feature

### Changes overview

```
Auto launch support for Windows, MacOS and Linux (only installers)
General b ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/everoddandeven-releases-monerod-gui-v0.1.1-rc/)
2024-10-24T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Nicosia meetup sponsored by WizardSwap.io, organised by OrangeFren.com**
```
- Date: Friday the 1st of November 2024 @ 18:00 local time
- Location: Axess Workspace, 28, Konstantinou Palaiologou 1015, Nicosia, Cyprus
- Tickets: free

```

Link: [https://orangefren.com/event/19](https://orangefren.com/event/19)


 orangefren.com ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/orangefren-13/)
2024-10-25T00:00:00Z	**Bit2Me to delist XMR on October 31 2024 due to 'regulatory change'**
Spain-based crypto CEX _Bit2Me_ [1](#fn:1) has announced plans[2](#fn:2) to delist Monero from their platform on October 31 2024 at 11:00 UTC due to a _regulatory change_:

> Based on the latest reviews due to a regulatory change, we have decided to delist Monero (XMR) on October 31, 2024, at 11:00 UTC. Starting from October 24 at 15:00 UTC, it will no longer be possible to buy, trade, or deposit Monero (XMR) on Bit2Me. [..] Withdrawals  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/bit2me-to-delist-monero-31-october-2024/)
2024-10-25T00:00:00Z	**Rucknium reviews CypherStack's 'Uniformly Most Powerful Tests for Ad Hoc Transactions in Monero' paper**
Rucknium[1](#fn:1) has posted their review[2](#fn:2) of CypherStack[3](#fn:3)’s _Uniformly Most Powerful Tests for Ad Hoc Transactions in Monero_ [4](#fn:4) paper (by BG Goodell, Rigo Salazar, and Freeman Slaughter) that was published on 21 October 2024:

> The paper is an important contribution to the analysis of churning, an important research question that has evaded rigorous analysis for ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rucknium-reviews-cypherstack-monero-churning-paper/)
2024-10-25T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Looking for intermediate/advanced Django/Python developer to fix and maintain moneroj.net!**
> Please reach out as soon as possible so we can bring the website back up, after looking at what broke and fixing it, plus optionally we can keep working together for the foreseeable future so we implement new features or refactor things around.

Links:

- [https://moneroj.net/](https://moneroj.net/)
- [Contact](https://www.rottenwheel.com/)


 rottenwheel.com ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rottenwheel-20/)
2024-10-25T00:00:00Z	**rottenwheel publishes 'Revuo Monero' Issue #215**
rottenwheel[1](#fn:1) has published Issue #215[2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) of the weekly _Revuo Monero_ audience-funded newsletter, which covers October 17-24 2024 news:

```
Recent News
Upcoming Events
CCS Proposals
Price & Blockchain Stats
Volunteer Opportunities
Support

```

To support Revuo Monero, you can contribute XMR to the address listed in the footer of each issue and on the _Support_ [4](#fn:4) page.

Join the Revuo XMPP MUC[5](#fn:5) and Matrix  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rottenwheel-publishes-revuo-monero-issue-215/)
2024-10-26T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 43, 2024**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - ‘Good Monero’ image (by di\_monero[2](\#fn:1))

!['Good Monero' image](/assets/img/art/24-43/good-monero.png)

### 4 - ‘Orange and grey’ comic (by gnuteardrops[3](\#fn:2))

!['Orange and grey' comic](/assets/img/art/24-43/orange-and-grey.png)

### 3 - ‘Monero is here to save the day’ meme (by cypherpunk31337[4](\#fn:3))

!['Monero is here to  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-43-2024/)
2024-10-26T00:00:00Z	**mainnet-pat submits CCS proposal to complete XMR-BCH atomic swaps project**
mainnet-pat[1](#fn:1) has submitted a CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) looking to _finalize the effort to create the web platform for XMR-BCH atomic swap utilizing the adaptor signatures_:

> The work on server-side is mostly done and being tested, funded by generous donors from BCH Flipstarter campaign[3](#fn:3). As we have initially underestimated (in the framework of BCH flipstarter) the effort to finish the task,  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/mainnet-pat-submits-ccs-proposal-complete-xmr-bch-atomic-swaps/)
2024-10-26T00:00:00Z	**Kewbit posts bounty for fixing 'MoneroWHMCS' payment gateway**
Kewbit[1](#fn:1) has posted a bounty[2](#fn:2) for fixing the _WHMCS_ [3](#fn:3) payment gateway for accepting Monero:

> It’s compatibility goes up to WHMCS v7.2 however the current version is v8.9.0. It may just need bumping versions, the issue is that even once it’s enabled you can’t add a new Monero payment gateway. You would first need to understand the issue, then make it compatible with version 8.9.0 and backwards compatible if n ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/kewbit-bounty-fix-whmcs-monero-payment-gateway/)
2024-10-26T00:00:00Z	**m-a-x-c creates Monero churn timing tool**
m-a-x-c[1](#fn:1) has created _Monero Churn Timer_ [2](#fn:2) \- a Python script that generates _randomized wait times_ for XMR transactions and can potentially help users increase their privacy by scheduling _churns_:

> The way it works is as follows: after receiving Monero, you would use the Monero Churn Timer to generate a random wait time. You would then set a reminder to “churn” (i.e., send that transaction to yourself at a new address) after the specified ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/m-a-x-c-creates-monero-churn-timing-tool/)
2024-10-26T00:00:00Z	**[LFF] [$255] My 3 months of server hosting is open for donations**
> Server costs for MoneroResearch.info, bchmempool.cash, Rucknium.me, fusionstats.redteam.cash, and Monero public RPC node at http://rucknium.me:18081

Link: [https://rucknium.me/donate/](https://rucknium.me/donate/)


 @r​ucknium:monero.social ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rucknium-15/)
2024-10-27T00:00:00Z	**Getmonero.org to switch to Astro with fresh design by rehrar**
The Monero community has apparently finally reached consensus[1](#fn:0) in today’s _Monero Website Workgroup_ meeting[2](#fn:1) to migrate the _official_ Getmonero.org website from Jekyll to Astro[3](#fn:2) and task _rehrar_ [4](#fn:3) with creating the new design:

> In short, unless there are EXTREMELY compelling reasons given now or after the fact (and they should be very very very compelling, not just “I wasn’t there”, we are now, d ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/getmonero-org-switch-astro-fresh-design-rehrar/)
2024-10-27T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 43 2024: 22 PRs, 7 Issues**
This weekly report aims to provide a big picture view of Monero development activity, increase community support for existing devs and, hopefully, encourage new contributions.

## 1 - PRs (22, 20:1:1)

Opened (20)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#9527[1](#fn:1)** tests: fix missing  includes (tobtoht)
- **#9529[2](#fn:2)** tests: remove python2 compatibility (tobtoht)
- **#9528[3](#fn:3)** release: drop 32-bit android target (tobtoht)
- **#9530[ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-43-2024/)
2024-10-27T00:00:00Z	**MoneroKon proposes bounty for Monero POS Android app**
MoneroKon[1](#fn:0) has proposed a bounty[2](#fn:1) for the creation of a FOSS Monero Android app[3](#fn:2) that can be used by merchants on _a dedicated POS PDA device with thermal printer_:

> The aim is to make in-person transactions easy and fast at events such as MoneroKon.

```
Total Bounty: 0 XMR (to date)

```

### Requirements overview

- User friendly interface
- Broadcast Monero URI information over NFC at checkout[4](#fn:3)
- Inte ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerokon-proposes-bounty-monero-pos-android-app/)
2024-10-28T00:00:00Z	**[LTH] [0.15 XMR] Convert isometric token image from Wordpress to Monero icon**
> A new privacy focused hosting platform which only accepts Monero as a currency needs a conversion of this isometric logo of Wordpress, to be exactly the same however, using Monero color scheme and icon: https://file.io/clebBxqHX9UV

Link: [https://bounties.monero.social/posts/160/](https://bounties.monero.social/posts/160/)


 n/a ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/privacyhost/)
2024-10-28T00:00:00Z	**Monero Tech meeting scheduled for 4 November 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Monero Tech_ meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, November 4 2024 at 18:00 UTC, in the _#no-wallet-left-behind_ [1](#fn:1) IRC-Libera/Matrix channels:

> Based on the opinions given here[2](#fn:2) I decided to go back to the No Wallet Left Behind Matrix room and IRC channel for the next i.e. coming Monday’s meeting, and to not contiune to hold meetings like the last one in the -dev Matrix room and IRC channel.

This meeting’s chai ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-tech-meeting-4-november-2024/)
2024-10-29T00:00:00Z	**DiosDelRayo's offline signing library CCS proposal ready for funding**
DiosDelRayo[1](#fn:1)’s CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) to create an offline signing library in an effort to bring XmrSigner to _production readiness_ is ready for funding:

```
Funding needed: 196 XMR

```

To support this proposal, you can donate any XMR amount to the address listed on its Gitlab _Funding Required_ [2](#fn:2) page.

Consult the previous Monero Observer report[3](#fn:3) to learn more about this ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/diosdelrayo-ccs-proposal-offline-signing-library-xmrsigner-ready-funding/)
2024-10-29T00:00:00Z	**Cuprate Meeting scheduled for 5 November 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Cuprate Meeting_ is scheduled[1](#fn:0) to take place on Tuesday, November 5 2024 at 18:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:1) in the #cuprate channels.

> Cuprate is an effort to create an alternative Monero node implementation.

### Agenda overview

```
Greetings
Updates: What is everyone working on?
Project: What is next for Cuprate?
branch protection
Any other business

```

The meeting’s moderator should be Boog900[3](#fn:2). Consult ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cuprate-meeting-scheduled-5-november-2024/)
2024-10-29T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [PROPOSAL] Add optional is_gift and txs parameter and create a new gift standard**
> There is currently no easy and safe standard way to gift Monero to people around you. It is possible to gift a wallet containing money. However, malicious people can use this to trick people into using the wallet they gifted them and steal the money after the recipient puts in more money, so this is unacceptable.

Link: [https://github.com/monero-project/meta/issues/1100](https://github.com/monero-project/meta/issues/1100)


 detherminal (Gith ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/detherminal/)
2024-10-30T00:00:00Z	**[LTT] [25 EUR] Paysafecard for XMR**
Link: [https://farside.link/libreddit/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1gfsk6e/](https://farside.link/libreddit/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1gfsk6e/buy_xmr_or_cryptovoucher_for_paysafecard/)


 u/mattismyo (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/mattismyo/)
2024-10-30T00:00:00Z	**selsta posts October 2024 Monero dev report**
selsta[1](#fn:1) has posted a monthly CCS progress report[2](#fn:2) for October 2024, which includes several Monero dev updates.

```
Milestone 3:
-Continued working on preparing the next release [..] v0.18.4.0 with multiple larger changes.
-Work on resolving HackerOne reports also continued [..]
-Investigated bugs and did some work on repository organization. [..]

```

Note that _misc_ work is not explicitly mentioned in these updates. The full list of c ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/selsta-posts-monero-dev-report-october-2024/)
2024-10-30T00:00:00Z	**Boog900 posts second progress report for Cuprate CCS proposal**
Boog900[1](#fn:1) has posted the second progress report[2](#fn:2) for their latest CCS proposal[3](#fn:3) to continue full-time development work on the _Cuprate_ [4](#fn:4) project:

> I also found 1900+ IP addresses running “nodes” that have different behaviour to monerod and are almost certainly proxies to other nodes. [..] From the data I have it looks like 40% of the IPs running Monero nodes are not real nodes and ~75% o ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/boog900-posts-second-progress-report-cuprate-css-proposal/)
2024-10-30T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] MoneroTalk #330: MoneroPay, Metronero and the Monero ATM w/ Irem Kuyucu & Laurynas Cetyrkinas**
Links:

- [https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=Rq0N5zwmegg](https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=Rq0N5zwmegg)
- [https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8/](https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8/moneropay%2C-metronero-and-the-monero-atm:a)
- [https://www.monerotalk.live/monerotalk-330](https://www.monerotalk.live/monerotalk-330)


 monerotalk.live ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerotalk-21/)
2024-10-30T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 6 November 2024 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, November 6th 2024 at 17:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Updates. What is everyone working on?
- Monero Research Computing Server hardware needs
- FCMP++ tx size and compute cost and MAX\_INPUTS/MAX\_OUTPUTS[3](#fn:3)
- FCMP++ Optimization Competition[4](#fn:4)
- Revi ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-6-november-2024/)
2024-10-31T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Discussion: preventing P2P proxy nodes**
Link: [https://github.com/monero-project/research-lab/issues/126](https://github.com/monero-project/research-lab/issues/126)


 Boog900 (Github) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/boog900/)
2024-10-31T00:00:00Z	**wiefix announces launch of Bitrica 'P2P platform' with support for XMR, BTC**
_wiefix_ [1](#fn:0) \- a veteran LocalMonero trader with ~7.6K+ trades[2](#fn:1) \- has announced[3](#fn:2) the launch of _Bitrica_ [4](#fn:3), a new _P2P platform_ where users can trade XMR and BTC _directly with each other_:

> Super excited to share that we’ve just launched [..] after months of development! The platform comes with a solid escrow system that locks the seller’s funds during trades for everyone’s ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/wiefix-announces-launch-xmr-btc-crypto-exchange-bitrica/)
2024-10-31T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [Bounty] Create a Telegram notification bot for Haveno offers**
> Create an open-source Telegram bot that notifies users of new Haveno offers that meet user-defined criteria, such as currency, payment method, and price.

Link: [https://bounties.monero.social/posts/161/](https://bounties.monero.social/posts/161/)


 n/a ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/anon-12/)
2024-11-01T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Blitz #35 - October 2024**
Here’s a recap of what happened this October in the Monero community:

### Breaking

- **_Kraken_ delisted XMR in EEA on October 31 due to MiCA ‘regulatory changes’** ( [1](/kraken-to-delist-monero-european-economic-area-31-october-2024/))
- **_RINO_ was planning to close down on October 31 2024 after 2+ years of operation** ( [2](/rino-platform-to-close-down-31-october-2024/))
- **_Bit2Me_ announced plans to delist XMR on October 31 2024** ( [3](/bit2me-to-delist-mon ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-blitz-october-2024/)
2024-11-01T00:00:00Z	**SChernykh releases P2Pool v4.2 with new features, bugfixes**
SChernykh[1](#fn:1) has released _P2Pool_ [2](#fn:2) version 4.2[3](#fn:3) with new features and various bugfixes.

### Changes overview

```
Stratum server now disconnects miners when it's not connected to P2Pool network [..]
Added an error code to error messages about opening/saving files
Fixed a possible deadlock during the initial sync [..]
Fixed Windows 7 compatibility
Fixed a data race on shutdown [..]

```

The full list of changes since v4.1.1 is ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/schernykh-releases-p2pool-v4.2/)
2024-11-01T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Searching for more Monerotopia24 hackers**
> The hackathon will occur all 4 days of the Conference in the TERRACE/LOFT of the Venue, Huerto Roma Verde, BUT we do have a house dedicated to the Hackers for those interested in rooming with the hackers BUT we only have 1 spot left in the house! So please reach out asap if interested in that spot!

```
Date: November 14-17th
Location: TERRACE/LOFT area in MoneroTopia24 Confer in Huerto Roma Verde, Mexico City

```

Links:

- [https://farside.link/libreddit/r/Monero/comments/1gh5zfh ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/sunchakr-23/)
2024-11-01T00:00:00Z	**VostoEmisio's animated videos CCS proposal fully funded**
VostoEmisio[1](#fn:1)’s CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) to create an animated video explaining _Full-Chain Membership Proofs_ [3](#fn:3) is now fully funded:

```
20 XMR raised in 31 contributions (100%)

```

To learn more about VostoEmisio’s work, consult the previous Monero Observer report[4](#fn:4).

* * *

1. https://repo.getmonero.org/VOSTOEMISIO/ [↩](#fnref:1)

2. [https://ccs.getmonero.org/proposals/VOSTOEMISIO-FCMP-Animated-Explai ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/vostoemisio-fcmp-animated-video-ccs-proposal-fully-funded/)
2024-11-02T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 44, 2024**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - ‘Monero challenges the system’ image (by cypherpunk31337[2](\#fn:1))

!['Monero challenges the system' image](/assets/img/art/24-44/monero-challenges-the-system.png)

### 4 - ‘Monero pirate girl’ illustration (by Anonymous[3](\#fn:2))

!['Monero pirate girl' illustration](/assets/img/art/24-44/monero-pirate-girl.png)

### 3 - ‘You need it’ gr ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-44-2024/)
2024-11-02T00:00:00Z	**Monerujo adds support for Exolix exchange in v4.1.2**
m2049r[1](#fn:1) has released Monerujo[2](#fn:2) version 4.1.2[3](#fn:3) with support for crypto exchange platform _Exolix_ [4](#fn:4):

### Changes overview

```
Upgrading to Monero Core to v0.18.3.4
Add support for Exolix exchange
Minor bugfixes
Some refactoring

```

Before usage it is recommended to back up your seed and verify that you have downloaded the correct file using the SHA256 hash listed on Github[3](#fn:3).

If you need help, consult the ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerujo-v4.1.2-released-support-exolix/)
2024-11-02T00:00:00Z	**monerod-gui v0.1.2-rc released with Windows installer and portable app**
everoddandeven[1](#fn:1) has released _monerod-gui_ [2](#fn:2) version 0.1.2-rc[3](#fn:3) with a new Windows installer and portable app, multiple fixes and improvements:

> This tool simplifies the process of managing a full Monero node, enabling users to run, configure, and monitor monerod without needing to use the command line.

### Changes overview

```
Import/export monerod configuration
Windows portable app and installer
 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/everoddandeven-releases-monerod-gui-v0.1.2-rc/)
2024-11-02T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] PSA: LocalMonero/AgoraDesk's services will be offline after 2024-11-07**
Links:

- [https://farside.link/libreddit/r/Monero/comments/1ghcckn/](https://farside.link/libreddit/r/Monero/comments/1ghcckn/psa_localmoneroagoradesks_services_will_be/)
- [MO report](/localmonero-agoradesk-to-shut-down-november-7-2024/)


 u/Alex\_LocalMonero (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/alex_localmonero-4/)
2024-11-02T00:00:00Z	**Cyrix126 releases Gupaxx v1.5.2**
Cyrix126[1](#fn:1) has released _Gupaxx_ [2](#fn:2) version 1.5.2[3](#fn:3) with various bugfixes and improvements:

### Changes overview

```
[UI] Node : place toggle buttons on same height
[UI] P2Pool: "use local node" unchecked by default
[Internal] increase default p2pool buffer from 5% to 25%
[Internal] update chosen XvB node at start of process
[Fix] prevent updating xmrig/proxy twice immediately if time too spare
[Fix] remove Xmrig-Proxy empty directory from standalone ver ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cyrix126-releases-gupaxx-v1.5.2/)
2024-11-03T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 44 2024: 11 PRs, 10 Issues**
This weekly report aims to provide a big picture view of Monero development activity, increase community support for existing devs and, hopefully, encourage new contributions.

## 1 - PRs (11, 5:3:3)

Opened (5)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#9547[1](#fn:1)** tests: framework for wallet cpp <> live daemon tests (j-berman)
- **#9548[2](#fn:2)** wallet2\_api: use std::optional instead of handmade optional (jeffro256)
- **#9549[3](#fn:3)** Updat ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-44-2024/)
2024-11-03T00:00:00Z	**BenraouaneSoufiane submits CCS proposal to 'extend' CryptoCheckout project**
BenraouaneSoufiane[1](#fn:1) has submitted their first CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) looking to _extend_ the _CryptoCheckout_ [3](#fn:3) project by creating a WordPress plugin for WooCommerce merchants and a Shopify payment app:

> The target audiance is any person has XMR address/wallet, it could be as a merchant has online business want to accept XMR, or naturel user want to pay using his XMR balance.

`` ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/benraouanesoufiane-submits-ccs-proposal-extend-cryptocheckout-project/)
2024-11-03T00:00:00Z	**XMRig v6.22.2 released**
_XMRig_ [1](#fn:1) version 6.22.2[2](#fn:2) has been released with a few bug fixes.

### Changes overview

```
Fixed corrupted API output in some rare conditions.
Fixed number of threads on the new Intel Core Ultra CPUs.

```

Verify the SHA256 sums with xmrig[3](#fn:3)’s GPG key[4](#fn:4) (ID: 446A53638BE94409) before using the software.

Consult the README.md[5](#fn:5) file for more information about XMRig and transfer Monero to the project’s donation address[6](#fn:6) if you want to support the ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/xmrig-v6.22.2-released/)
2024-11-04T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Vessal - Looking for feedback!**
> I’m Connor, founder of Vessal, and wanted to (1) share with the group and (2) collect any feedback or suggestions you all may have.

Links:

- [https://lemmy.cafe/post/9388761](https://lemmy.cafe/post/9388761)
- [https://vessal.com/](https://vessal.com/)


 /u/connorb23i@lemm.ee ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/connorb23i/)
2024-11-04T00:00:00Z	**[LTT] Buy/Sell XMR on Bitpapa**
> Localmonero migrant(500+ feedback) Buying and selling of XMR(Monero) with escrow in GBP/EURO here… UK Bank transfer, PayPal, Wise etc etc, need to cashout your XMR? Also have listing’s on Haveno DM me

Link: [https://bitpapa.com/user/scousesmokjer](https://bitpapa.com/user/scousesmokjer)


 u/Scousesmoker (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/scousesmoker-2/)
2024-11-04T00:00:00Z	**Monero Tech meeting scheduled for 18 November 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Monero Tech_ meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, November 18 2024 at 18:00 UTC, in the _#no-wallet-left-behind_ [1](#fn:1) IRC-Libera/Matrix channels:

> Based on the opinions given here[2](#fn:2) I decided to go back to the No Wallet Left Behind Matrix room and IRC channel for the next i.e. coming Monday’s meeting, and to not contiune to hold meetings like the last one in the -dev Matrix room and IRC channel.

This meeting’s c ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-tech-meeting-18-november-2024/)
2024-11-05T00:00:00Z	**hinto-janai completes third milestone for Cuprate CCS proposal**
hinto-janai[1](#fn:1) has completed[2](#fn:2) the third milestone for their latest CCS proposal[3](#fn:3) to work full-time on _Cuprate_ [4](#fn:4) development:

> Completing milestone 1 & 2 will likely take longer than expected. I am conservatively estimating this CCS will take ~30 days longer than originally expected to complete, ETA end of December.

### Work overview

```
Lints: integrated for all of Cuprate's librarie ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/hinto-janai-completes-third-milestone-cuprate-ccs-proposal/)
2024-11-05T00:00:00Z	**Cuprate Meeting scheduled for 12 November 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Cuprate Meeting_ is scheduled[1](#fn:0) to take place on Tuesday, November 12 2024 at 18:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:1) in the #cuprate channels.

> Cuprate is an effort to create an alternative Monero node implementation.

### Agenda overview

```
Greetings
Updates: What is everyone working on?
Project: What is next for Cuprate?
Any other business

```

The meeting’s moderator should be Boog900[3](#fn:2). Consult the Cuprate co ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cuprate-meeting-scheduled-12-november-2024/)
2024-11-06T00:00:00Z	**'The Aloha Project' announces new Haveno mainnet instance with zero fees**
alohamarkus[1](#fn:0) from _The Aloha Project_ [2](#fn:1) has announced[3](#fn:2) the launch of _Haveno Aloha_ [4](#fn:3), a new public Haveno instance running on Monero’s main network that apparently doesn’t charge any fees:

> So I have been working on an ‘alternate’ network [..] it’s out now on mainnet but should require some testing, if anyone wants to help? [..] we have generous sponsors, that means haveno-aloh ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/the-aloha-project-announces-new-haveno-mainnet-instance/)
2024-11-06T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [Video] The definitive guide to buying Monero (as of November 2024)**
> In this video, I explain the different ways somebody can acquire XMR, and the tradeoffs that each one has. If you found this useful, make sure to share with noobies, and if you are feeling generous, donations are appreciated!

Link: [https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=UKOE2DKBmRQ](https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=UKOE2DKBmRQ)


 lordx3nu:matrix.org ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/lordx3nu-3/)
2024-11-06T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 13 November 2024 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, November 13th 2024 at 17:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Updates. What is everyone working on?
- Monero Research Computing Server hardware needs
- FCMP++ tx size and compute cost and MAX\_INPUTS/MAX\_OUTPUTS[3](#fn:3)
- FCMP++ Optimization Competition[4](#fn:4)
- R ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-13-november-2024/)
2024-11-07T00:00:00Z	**Unstoppable Domains introduces personalized .XMR onchain domains**
_Unstoppable Domains_ [1](#fn:1) has announced[2](#fn:2) the launch of personalized _.XMR_ [3](#fn:3) onchain domains that can be used _instead of long wallet addresses_, seemingly in collaboration with Cake Wallet and the Monero project:

> In partnership with @monero and @cakewallet, we’re making $XMR payments more secure and private. [..] .XMR domains let you transact securely on Monero and streamline payments in ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/unstoppable-domains-introduces-personalized-xmr-onchain-domains/)
2024-11-07T00:00:00Z	**Community Workgroup Meeting scheduled for 9 November 2024 1600 UTC**
The next Monero Community Workgroup Meeting is scheduled[1](#fn:0) to take place on Saturday, 9th of November 2024 at 16:00 UTC, in the _#monero-community_ [2](#fn:1)’[3](#fn:2) channels.

Discussions should be focused on community highlights, CCS updates and workgroup reports. plowsof[4](#fn:3) will moderate the meeting.

Logs and summary for the previous meeting are available on Monero Observer[5](#fn:4).

_This is an ongoin ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-community-workgroup-meeting-9-november-2024/)
2024-11-08T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] ShopinBit Schweiz is live now: Switzerland's new maximum orivacy department store, concierge & travel service with XMR**
Links:

- [https://shopinbit.ch](https://shopinbit.ch)
- [https://farside.link/libreddit/r/Monero/comments/1gmf1gw/](https://farside.link/libreddit/r/Monero/comments/1gmf1gw/shopinbit_schweiz_is_live_now_switzerlands_new/)


 shopinbit.ch ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/shopinbit-7/)
2024-11-08T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] A faster alternative to blockchain consensus**
> Instead of confirmation coming from outside of transactions, it would be better for it to come from within them. Ideally, every output would be tied to the input that spends it, so it can’t be double-spent. But, this can’t be done before the input exists, so the output must be tied to an intermediary, which gets tied to the input after it’s created.

Link: [https://github.com/monero-project/research-lab/issues/127](https://github.com/monero-project/research-lab/issues/127)


  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/sapphirespire/)
2024-11-08T00:00:00Z	**geonic submits CCS proposal for MoneroTopia 2024 marketing campaign**
geonic[1](#fn:1) has submitted a CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) looking to run a _marketing and publicity_ campaign for the upcoming MoneroTopia[3](#fn:3) event that will take place between November 14-17 in Mexico City:

> As discussed in the previous community meeting, I am proposing that we spend the unused funds from the last Monero Outreach CCS[4](#fn:4) on marketing & publicity for Monerotopia 2024, which starts ne ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/geonic-submits-ccs-proposal-monerotopia-2024-marketing-campaign/)
2024-11-09T00:00:00Z	**Gingeropolous submits CCS proposal to upgrade 'Monero Research Computing' cluster**
Gingeropolous[1](#fn:1) has submitted a new CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) looking to upgrade their _Monero Research Computing_ cluster by installing 1TB of RAM[3](#fn:3) to a new _Epyc_ server:

> This proposal is for funds for me to purchase 1 TB of ram to install in a new 2x 7h12 server (256 threads!) so monero researchers can stop fiddling with memory constraints when working or waiting for ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/gingeropolous-submits-ccs-proposal-upgrade-monero-research-computing-cluster/)
2024-11-09T00:00:00Z	**jeffro256 posts September-October 2024 Monero/Carrot dev update**
jeffro256[1](#fn:1) has posted the first progress report (M1/September-Otcober 2024)[2](#fn:2) for their Monero/Carrot[3](#fn:3) dev work CCS proposal[4](#fn:4):

> I spent a lot of time recently refactoring the design of the Carrot implementation to make it well documented and clear, as well as highly reusable. I also spent a lot of time removing dependencies so that it’s ready to be quickly parsed by future impleme ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/jeffro256-posts-september-october-2024-monero-carrot-dev-update/)
2024-11-09T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 45, 2024**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - ‘Terrible investment’ meme (by Anonymous[2](\#fn:1))

!['Terrible investment' meme](/assets/img/art/24-45/terrible-investment.png)

### 4 - ‘Monero delivers both’ illustration (by cypherpunk31337[3](\#fn:2))

!['Monero delivers both' illustration](/assets/img/art/24-45/monero-delivers-both.png)

### 3 - ‘Monero opsecrates’ image (by di\_moner ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-45-2024/)
2024-11-09T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Sigmanero.org is closing down Monday 11th November**
> We launched sigmanero.org back in April but since then the adoption as not picked up. The concept of a betting exchange using multisig might be too early to take off just yet, especially since the handwork of building a network effect is yet to be done.

Links:

- [https://farside.link/libreddit/r/Monero/comments/1gn8jer/](https://farside.link/libreddit/r/Monero/comments/1gn8jer/announcement_sigmaneroorg_is_closing_down_monday/)
- [https://sigmanero.org](https://sigmaner ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/sigmanero_org/)
2024-11-09T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Monerujo: In-app exchanges are back!**
> We at the Monerujo headquarters are equal parts happy and relieved to finally release a new version that brings exchanges between Monero and other cryptos back into the app.

Links:

- [https://farside.link/libreddit/r/Monerujo/comments/1gn8d5o/](https://farside.link/libreddit/r/Monerujo/comments/1gn8d5o/inapp_exchanges_are_back/)
- [https://monerujo.app/](https://monerujo.app/)


 u/anhdres (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/anhdres-5/)
2024-11-10T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [Guide] As Easy as P, G, P**
Link: [https://blog.rottenwheel.com/posts/as-easy-as-pgp/](https://blog.rottenwheel.com/posts/as-easy-as-pgp/)


 rottenwheel.com ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rottenwheel-21/)
2024-11-10T00:00:00Z	**MoneroKon 2025 event to be held June 20-22 in Prague at La Fabrika/Second Culture**
The fifth edition of the _Monero Konferenco_ [1](#fn:1) annual meeting is set[2](#fn:2) to take place place in Prague, Czech Republic on June 20-22 at the _La Fabrika/Second Culture_ [3](#fn:3) venue (previously known as _Paralelni Polis_):

> Save the date: MoneroKon will be held 20th - 22nd June 2025 [..] Sign up to our mailing list to be notified when tickets go on sale

The previous conference was also held in Pragu ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerokon-2025-scheduled-june-20-22-prague/)
2024-11-10T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 45 2024: 18 PRs, 12 Issues**
This weekly report aims to provide a big picture view of Monero development activity, increase community support for existing devs and, hopefully, encourage new contributions.

## 1 - PRs (18, 13:5:0)

Opened (13)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#9552[1](#fn:1)** Add Nix derivation for Monero dependencies (philipmw)
- **#9555[2](#fn:2)** p2p: –tx-proxy is not required to use –anonymous-inbound [RELEASE] (0xFFFC0000)
- **#9554[3](#fn:3)** monero ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-45-2024/)
2024-11-10T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] The States Active Attack On Monero**
> “The tools can and should aim towards reducing the particular currencies value, consequently inducing a voluntary outflow of their users.”

Link: [https://farside.link/libreddit/r/Monero/comments/1go5yh1/](https://farside.link/libreddit/r/Monero/comments/1go5yh1/the_states_active_attack_on_monero/)


 u/Lumpy-Initiative-779 (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/lumpy-initiative-779/)
2024-11-10T00:00:00Z	**rottenwheel publishes 'Revuo Monero' Issue #217**
rottenwheel[1](#fn:1) has published Issue #217[2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) of the weekly _Revuo Monero_ audience-funded newsletter, which covers October 31-7 November 2024 news:

```
Recent News
Upcoming Events
CCS Proposals
Price & Blockchain Stats
Volunteer Opportunities
Support

```

To support Revuo Monero, you can contribute XMR to the address listed in the footer of each issue and on the _Support_ [4](#fn:4) page.

Join the Revuo XMPP MUC[5](#fn:5) and ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rottenwheel-publishes-revuo-monero-issue-217/)
2024-11-10T00:00:00Z	**MoneroKon 2025 Planning Meeting scheduled for 16 November 2024 1700 UTC**
The next _MoneroKon 2025 Planning Meeting_ [1](#fn:1) is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 16th 2024 at 17:00 UTC in the _#monerokon_ [2](#fn:2) Matrix/IRC channels.

The meeting’s discussion topics should be available on _agenda.monerokon.org_ [3](#fn:3).

Logs for the previous meeting are available on Monero Observer[4](#fn:4).

_Note that the upcoming event will take place in Prague on June 20-22 20 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerokon-2025-planning-meeting-scheduled-16-november-2024/)
2024-11-11T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [$665] Pixel 9 (Cheaper than Google & Brand-New)**
Link: [https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/5Ve2/](https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/5Ve2/)


 simplifiedprivacy.com ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/simplifiedprivacy/)
2024-11-11T00:00:00Z	**nahuhh releases 'basicswap-bash' v0.14.1**
nahuhh (ofrnxmr)[1](#fn:1) has released _basicswap-bash_ [2](#fn:2) version 0.14.1[3](#fn:3):

> A suite of bash scripts to install and manage BasicSwapDEX on Windows(WSL)/Debian/Ubuntu/Arch/Fedora

### Changes overview

```
* placeorders: use python to check offer size
* setup: update tails
* fix $PATH detection
* fix restore from seed
* install: xfce .profile use in .xsessionrc

```

Installation instructions are available on the Github release page[3](#fn:3).

 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/nahuhh-releases-basicswap-bash-v0.14.1/)
2024-11-12T00:00:00Z	**Haveno adds support for USDT**
woodser[1](#fn:0) has released Haveno[2](#fn:1) version 1.0.13[3](#fn:2) with support for Tether (USDT)[4](#fn:3), various improvements, updates, and bug fixes.

### Changes overview

```
Support USDT (ERC20 & TRC20)
Refactor tabs for simplicity
Update Tails script to retry download using wget
Improve backup recovery if wallet cache is corrupt
Fix sorting Buy or Sell XMR > Amount column
Update price nodes to support USDT
Other stability improvements and bug fixes [..]

` ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/haveno-v1.0.13-released-support-tether-usdt/)
2024-11-12T00:00:00Z	**j-berman posts CCS progress report after 397 hours of dev work**
j-berman[1](#fn:1) has published a second progress report[2](#fn:2) for his full-time 2024 (part 8) Monero/Seraphis dev work CCS proposal[3](#fn:3):

> Goals for the remainder of the CCS: Enable starting to build the tree from a wallet’s arbitrary restore height, rather than require sync from genesis.

### Work overview

```
* Implemented building the tree for fcmp++ in wallet2
* Fixed the migration code to resize the db  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/j-berman-posts-ccs-progress-report-after-379-dev-work-hours/)
2024-11-12T00:00:00Z	**Cuprate Meeting scheduled for 19 November 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Cuprate Meeting_ is scheduled[1](#fn:0) to take place on Tuesday, November 19 2024 at 18:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:1) in the #cuprate channels.

> Cuprate is an effort to create an alternative Monero node implementation.

### Agenda overview

```
Greetings
Updates: What is everyone working on?
Project: What is next for Cuprate?
Any other business

```

The meeting’s moderator should be Boog900[3](#fn:2). Consult the Cuprate co ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cuprate-meeting-scheduled-19-november-2024/)
2024-11-13T00:00:00Z	**everoddandeven releases monerod-gui v1.0.0 'Tenacity'**
everoddandeven[1](#fn:1) has announced[2](#fn:2) the first stable release (v1.0.0 _Tenacity_ [3](#fn:3)) of Monero node manager _monerod-gui_ [4](#fn:4):

> RPM package now available. Donations are appreciated, including to the bounty[5](#fn:5) for this project

### Changes overview

```
Add WOW donations
Get battery level implementation
Optimize rpc traffic
RPM build workflow implementation
Linux fixes [..]

```

Consult the Github repos ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/everoddandeven-releases-monerod-gui-v1.0.0-tenacity/)
2024-11-13T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [$1.5K USD] Encrypted Graphene OS Pixels Fully Setup**
> PIXEL 6, 6a, 6 Pro, 7a, 7, 7 Pro, 8a, 8 Pro

Link: [https://moneromarket.io/listing/e6cd0a03-238b-434f-9a25-382e8da30725](https://moneromarket.io/listing/e6cd0a03-238b-434f-9a25-382e8da30725)


 u/Encrypto84 (MoneroMarket.io) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/encrypto84/)
2024-11-13T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 20 November 2024 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, November 20th 2024 at 17:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Updates. What is everyone working on?
- FCMP++ tx size and compute cost and MAX\_INPUTS/MAX\_OUTPUTS[3](#fn:3)
- Making transaction weight a function of number of inputs, outputs, and tx\_extra length instead ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-20-november-2024/)
2024-11-14T00:00:00Z	**MoneroTopia 2024 conference kicks off in Mexico City**
The 2024 edition of the 4-day annual _MoneroTopia_ [1](#fn:1) event has just started[2](#fn:2) in Mexico City (Huerto Roma Verde, Colonia Roma venue[3](#fn:3)) with more than 175 _Monero attendees_, 100 vendors and an _unknown amount of locals_ expected to show up[4](#fn:4):

> As we kickoff #Monerotopia24 we want to give a shoutout to our Privacy Tech Sponsors. A huge thanks for their support!

Virtual conference tickets ($99)[5](#fn:5) can ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerotopia-conference-2024-kicks-off-mexico-city/)
2024-11-14T00:00:00Z	**v1docq47 submits CCS proposal for 6 months of Russian voice-over and transcription work**
v1docq47[1](#fn:1) has submitted a new CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) looking to continue doing Russian voice-over work and transcribing Monero content for the next 6 months (December 2024 - May 2025):

> This is our new CCS proposal for voiceover of Konferenco 2024 videos into Russian, creating other content for Monero Russian Community Youtube channel[3](#fn:3) and continue suppor ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/v1docq47-ccs-proposal-russian-voice-over-transcription-work-december-2024-may-2025/)
2024-11-14T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] The MAGIC Monero Fund got an application: 'Build a plugin for embedding dApps into Wordpress websites'**
Link: [https://github.com/MAGICGrants/Monero-Fund/issues/38](https://github.com/MAGICGrants/Monero-Fund/issues/38)


 @r​ucknium:monero.social ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rucknium-16/)
2024-11-14T00:00:00Z	**[WTB] [NY/Miami] Monero with cash**
> Those interested in selling their Monero(XMR) for cash please message me. Cities of interest: 1. New York 2. Miami. But open to worldwide transactions.

Link: [https://farside.link/libreddit/r/Monero/comments/1gr9xzb/](https://farside.link/libreddit/r/Monero/comments/1gr9xzb/monero_purchases_nymiamiusaworldwide/)


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2024-11-14T00:00:00Z	**0xFFFC posts October-November 2024 Monero dev report**
0xFFFC[1](#fn:1) has posted a second progress report (October 1-14 November 2024)[2](#fn:2) for their full-time Monero dev work CCS proposal[3](#fn:3):

> Last month I worked on multiple PRs. Right now I am working on a few tasks: 1. Investigating wallet-rpc communication with daemon. 2. DNS TXT limitation issue we have.

## Work overview

```
Reviews:
* ringct: add operator!= for key #9556
* p2p: allow comments in banlist files #9558
* c ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/0xfffc-posts-monero-dev-report-october-november-2024/)
2024-11-15T00:00:00Z	**binarybaron releases 'full rewrite' of UnstoppableSwap GUI**
binarybaron[1](#fn:1) has released _UnstoppableSwap GUI_ [2](#fn:2) and _xmr-btc-swap_ [3](#fn:3) version 1.0.0-rc.1[4](#fn:4) with _breaking changes on the network level_:

> **This release is a full rewrite of the GUI. It includes breaking changes on the network level.** This means you will not be able to swap with providers who have already updated, until you upgrade the GUI as well. This release includes a lot improvements on d ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/binarybaron-releases-unstoppableswap-gui-full-rewrite/)
2024-11-15T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Tomorrow (Nov 16) is the deadline for the CfP of the 'community stages' at 38c3 (Chaos Communication Congress in Hamburg)**
> Please submit your talks if you have not already!

Link: [https://content.events.ccc.de/cfp/38c3-community-stages/index.en.html](https://content.events.ccc.de/cfp/38c3-community-stages/index.en.html)


 @parasew:matrix.org ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/parasew/)
2024-11-16T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 46, 2024**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - ‘Monero circonomy’ meme (by Anonymous[2](\#fn:1))

!['Monero circonomy' meme](/assets/img/art/24-46/monero-circonomy.png)

### 4 - ‘Stop staring at my money’ design (by gnuteardrops[3](\#fn:2))

!['Stop staring at my money' design](/assets/img/art/24-46/stop-staring-at-my-money.png)

### 3 - ‘The tide is shifting’ image (by cypherpunk31337[4] ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-46-2024/)
2024-11-16T00:00:00Z	**[LFF] Support Revuo Monero, the audience-funded newsletter**
Links:

- [https://revuo-xmr.com](https://revuo-xmr.com)
- [https://farside.link/nitter/revuoxmr/status/1856878907393188141](https://farside.link/nitter/revuoxmr/status/1856878907393188141)


 rottenwheel.com ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rottenwheel-22/)
2024-11-16T00:00:00Z	**woodser releases Haveno v1.0.14**
woodser[1](#fn:0) has released Haveno[2](#fn:1) version 1.0.14[3](#fn:2) with various bug fixes.

### Changes overview

```
Fix inverted fixed-price crypto offers by @bvcxza in #1411
Fix inverted buy/sell label for crypto offers by @woodser in #1417
Allow re-opening disputes until payout is confirmed by @woodser in #1412
Fix bug getting backup files @woodser in #1413

```

The full changelog is available on Github[4](#fn:3).

Consult the _installing.md_ [5](#fn:4) file for generi ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/woodser-releases-haveno-v1.0.14/)
2024-11-16T00:00:00Z	**MoneroKon 2025 Planning Meeting scheduled for 23 November 2024 1700 UTC**
The next _MoneroKon 2025 Planning Meeting_ [1](#fn:1) is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 23rd 2024 at 17:00 UTC in the _#monerokon_ [2](#fn:2) Matrix/IRC channels.

The meeting’s discussion topics should be available on _agenda.monerokon.org_ [3](#fn:3).

Logs for the previous meeting are available in the _#monerokon_ channels[2](#fn:2).

_Note that the upcoming event will take place in Prague on Jun ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerokon-2025-planning-meeting-scheduled-23-november-2024/)
2024-11-17T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 46 2024: 11 PRs, 9 Issues**
This weekly report aims to provide a big picture view of Monero development activity, increase community support for existing devs and, hopefully, encourage new contributions.

## 1 - PRs (11, 8:3:0)

Opened (8)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#9568[1](#fn:1)** simplewallet: fix command argument and add skip\_check\_backround\_mining arg (0xFFFC0000)
- **#9565[2](#fn:2)** Fix typos. (sorenstoutner)
- **#9571[3](#fn:3)** wallet: serialization not ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-46-2024/)
2024-11-17T00:00:00Z	**Cake Wallet introduces 'Cupcake' companion app with initial support for Monero air-gapped wallets**
Cake Labs[1](#fn:1) has released _Cake Wallet_ v4.21.0[2](#fn:2) with _early support_ for Monero air-gapped wallets via their new companion app _Cupcake_ (v0.1)[3](#fn:3), beta support for LTC Ledger hardware wallets, various enhancements and bug fixes:

> Cake Wallet now supports reading QR codes for airgapped wallets. This enables people to more securely store ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cake-wallet-4.21.0-introduces-cupcake-companion-app-support-monero-air-gapped-wallets/)
2024-11-17T00:00:00Z	**DiosDelRayo's XmrSigner offline signing library CCS proposal fully funded**
DiosDelRayo[1](#fn:1)’s CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) to create an offline signing library for _XmrSigner_ [3](#fn:3) is now fully funded:

```
196 XMR raised in 46 contributions (100%)

```

To learn more about VostoEmisio’s work, consult the previous Monero Observer report[4](#fn:4).

* * *

1. https://repo.getmonero.org/DiosDelRayo/, vthor (IRC/Libera) [↩](#fnref:1)

2. [https://ccs.getmonero.org/propos ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/diosdelrayo-offline-signing-library-xmrsigner-ccs-proposal-fully-funded/)
2024-11-18T00:00:00Z	**kayabaNerve submits CCS proposal to get monero-serai, monero-wallet libraries audited by CypherStack**
kayabaNerve[1](#fn:1) has submitted a CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) looking to get the _monero-serai_ [3](#fn:3) and _monero-wallet_ [4](#fn:4) Rust libraries audited by CypherStack[5](#fn:5):

> Now that monero-serai and monero-wallet are ready for their 1.0 release [..] I have decided to request the community’s support for their audits. [..] This CCS is to fund  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/kayabanerve-submits-ccs-proposal-monero-serai-monero-wallet-libraries-cypherstack-audit/)
2024-11-18T00:00:00Z	**[LFF] [100 XMR] Ross Ulbricht Freedom Party**
> After coordinating with @DouglasTuman and @vikrantnyc, we have launched a freedom fund for the release of @RealRossU!

Links:

- [https://farside.link/nitter/MgkMshrmBrkfst/status/1857974202072182843](https://farside.link/nitter/MgkMshrmBrkfst/status/1857974202072182843)
- [https://kuno.anne.media/fundraiser/olm1/](https://kuno.anne.media/fundraiser/olm1/)


 n/a ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/anon-13/)
2024-11-18T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [EU] [0.1 XMR] LycaMobile Germany +49 ready to use**
> LycaMobile SIM card without credit. Can be used immediately after topping up, no registration required. Please inquire about shipping outside the EU.

Link: [https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/bTW7/](https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/bTW7/)


 75UN3HCW (Threema) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/xelsantox/)
2024-11-18T00:00:00Z	**Monero Tech meeting scheduled for 25 November 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Monero Tech_ meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, November 25 2024 at 18:00 UTC, in the _#no-wallet-left-behind_ [1](#fn:1) IRC-Libera/Matrix channels:

> Based on the opinions given here[2](#fn:2) I decided to go back to the No Wallet Left Behind Matrix room and IRC channel for the next i.e. coming Monday’s meeting, and to not contiune to hold meetings like the last one in the -dev Matrix room and IRC channel.

This meeting’s c ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-tech-meeting-25-november-2024/)
2024-11-19T00:00:00Z	**everoddandeven releases monerod-gui v1.0.2**
everoddandeven[1](#fn:1) has released Monero node manager _monerod-gui_ [2](#fn:2) version 1.0.2 _Tenacity_ [3](#fn:3) with multiple fixes and improvements:

### Changes overview

```
UI fixes and improvements
Upgrade/install daemon fixes

```

Consult the Github repository[2](#fn:2) for the complete changelog[4](#fn:4), a demo and usage instructions.

To support further development of the Monerod Daemon GUI, transfer any amount of XMR to the projec ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/everoddandeven-releases-monerod-gui-v1.0.2-tenacity/)
2024-11-19T00:00:00Z	**[LTH] Dev with Dart/flutter or rust experience**
> Monero knowledge a huge plus [..] Got some pretty neat things in the pipeline. Need more hands to get them out.

Link: [https://libera.monerologs.net/monero-community/20241119#c461242](https://libera.monerologs.net/monero-community/20241119#c461242)


 @d​iego:cypherstack.com (Matrix) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/diego/)
2024-11-20T00:00:00Z	**Community Workgroup Meeting scheduled for 23 November 2024 1600 UTC**
The next Monero Community Workgroup Meeting is scheduled[1](#fn:0) to take place on Saturday, 23rd of November 2024 at 16:00 UTC, in the _#monero-community_ [2](#fn:1)’[3](#fn:2) channels.

Discussions should be focused on community highlights, CCS updates and workgroup reports. plowsof[4](#fn:3) will moderate the meeting.

Logs for the previous meeting are available on Monero Observer[5](#fn:4).

_This is an ongoing story a ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-community-workgroup-meeting-23-november-2024/)
2024-11-20T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [US] [$100] OpenWrt Router (Linksys E8450)**
Links:

- [https://www.slvit.us/shop/routers/linksys/e8450/r4333/](https://www.slvit.us/shop/routers/linksys/e8450/r4333/)
- [https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/izum/](https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/izum/)


 slvit.us ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/slvit/)
2024-11-20T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 27 November 2024 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, November 27th 2024 at 17:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Updates. What is everyone working on?
- FCMP++ tx size and compute cost and MAX\_INPUTS/MAX\_OUTPUTS[3](#fn:3)
- Making transaction weight a function of number of inputs, outputs, and tx\_extra length instead ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-27-november-2024/)
2024-11-20T00:00:00Z	**Cuprate Meeting scheduled for 26 November 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Cuprate Meeting_ is scheduled[1](#fn:0) to take place on Tuesday, November 26 2024 at 18:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:1) in the #cuprate channels.

> Cuprate is an effort to create an alternative Monero node implementation.

### Agenda overview

```
Greetings
Updates: What is everyone working on?
Project: What is next for Cuprate?
Any other business

```

The meeting’s moderator should be Boog900[3](#fn:2). Consult the Cuprate co ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cuprate-meeting-scheduled-26-november-2024/)
2024-11-21T00:00:00Z	**Kewbit posts bounty for QubesOS Haveno AppVM**
Kewbit[1](#fn:1) has posted a bounty[2](#fn:2) for creating a _hardened and secure_ QubesOS[3](#fn:3) AppVM that can run Haveno[4](#fn:4) with _external Tor integration_:

> We are seeking a skilled developer or QubesOS enthusiast to create a hardened and secure AppVM (based on Debian 12 TemplateVM) [..] A bounty will be offered for this project upon successful completion. The exact value will depend on the quality and thoroughness of the deliverables.

```
Total  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/kewbit-bounty-qubesos-haveno-appvm/)
2024-11-21T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [CCS] Monero FCMP Video Draft**
> Please see ours and xenu’s video here about FCMP. We think it’s ready to get shared but looking forward to everyone’s feedback before we officially share it in the Social media channels.

Links:

- [https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=1ZYMTbjoDaM](https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=1ZYMTbjoDaM)
- [MO report](/vostoemisio-ccs-proposals-animated-videos-fcmps-what-is-monero/)


 @v​ostoemisio:matrix.org ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/vostoemisio-5/)
2024-11-21T00:00:00Z	**[LTH] [Bounty] [0.1 XMR] Fix '[warn] Unparseable address in hidden service port configuration' error**
> So I’ve been getting the above error on my TOR monero nodes, the nodes will start and work without issue (20+ nodes) but after X amount of hours all of them show the same “[warn] Unparseable address in hidden service port configuration.” this has only started in the last week, anyone else finding the same? Sometimes it recovers automatically others it will sit repeating the same error until rebooted where it will work again.

Lin ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cartnarcsuk/)
2024-11-22T00:00:00Z	**[LTT] [SWE] Exchange Monero coins for cash**
> Do you know anyone that exchange Monero xmr coins for Cash? I’m seeking someone for live meet up in following locations; Sweden Västa götaland, Gothenburg or nearby municipality. Ofcourse discreet live meet up, without KYC.

Link: [https://farside.link/libreddit/1gx50mm/](https://farside.link/libreddit/r/xmrtrader/comments/1gx50mm/exchange_with_cash/)


 u/Dynax\_Duck (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/dynax_duck/)
2024-11-23T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] MoneroKon Assembly @ 38th Chaos Communication Congress 27-30 Dec 2024 in Hamburg, Germany**
> Open call for @monero related presentation/workshops. Limited free tickets available. Apply today, select #MoneroKon track. Deadline 7th December.

Links:

- [https://farside.link/nitter/MoneroKon/status/1860321346380533986](https://farside.link/nitter/MoneroKon/status/1860321346380533986)
- [https://pretalx.riat.at/38c3/submit/](https://pretalx.riat.at/38c3/submit/)


 orga@monerokon.org ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/ajs_-11/)
2024-11-23T00:00:00Z	**plowsof posts progress report for fifth CCS coordinator term**
plowsof[1](#fn:1) has submitted a progress report[2](#fn:2) after working for more than two months during their fifth term as CCS coordinator[3](#fn:3):

### Work overview

- [Community] organized and moderated 4x meetings
- [CCS] 10x proposals moved to funding stage/funded by community
- [Transparency Report]
  - Repurposed Funds: 384.06 XMR
  - Returned to General Fund: 161.85 XMR
- [Overfunding][4](#fn:4)
  - CCS1: 244.9478 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/plowsof-posts-progress-report-fifth-ccs-coordinator-term/)
2024-11-23T00:00:00Z	**kayabaNerve's monero-serai, monero-wallet audits CCS ready for funding**
kayabaNerve[1](#fn:1)’s CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) to get the _monero-serai_ and _monero-wallet_ Rust libraries[3](#fn:3) audited by CypherStack[4](#fn:4) is ready for funding:

```
Funding needed: 1050 XMR

```

To support this proposal, you can donate any XMR amount to the address listed on its Gitlab _Funding Required_ [2](#fn:2) page.

Consult the previous Monero Observer report[5](#fn:5) to learn more about t ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/kayabanerve-ccs-monero-serai-monero-wallet-audits-ready-funding/)
2024-11-23T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 47, 2024**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - ‘Financial privacy matters’ illustration (by cypherpunk31337[2](\#fn:1))

!['Financial privacy matters' illustration](/assets/img/art/24-47/financial-privacy-matters.png)

### 4 - ‘Trust Monero’ meme (by Anonymous[3](\#fn:2))

!['Trust Monero' meme](/assets/img/art/24-47/trust-monero.png)

### 3 - ‘Keep fighting the good fight’ graphic (by gn ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-47-2024/)
2024-11-23T00:00:00Z	**rottenwheel publishes 'Revuo Monero' Issue #218**
rottenwheel[1](#fn:1) has published Issue #218[2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) of the weekly _Revuo Monero_ audience-funded newsletter, which covers November 7-21 2024 news:

```
Recent News
Upcoming Events
CCS Proposals
Price & Blockchain Stats
Volunteer Opportunities
Support

```

To support Revuo Monero, you can contribute XMR to the address listed in the footer of each issue and on the _Support_ [4](#fn:4) page.

Join the Revuo XMPP MUC[5](#fn:5) and Matrix  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rottenwheel-publishes-revuo-monero-issue-218/)
2024-11-23T00:00:00Z	**John-Doggett creates public XMR node setup script**
John-Doggett[1](#fn:1) has created a Bash script[2](#fn:2) that helps users to _automatically_ configure public Monero nodes with support for HTTPS on Debian:

> It uses Caddy to create a public website on your node, as well as renewing LetsEncrypt certificates. [..] Let me know what you all think![3](#fn:3)

Usage instructions are available on GitHub[2](#fn:2).

_Note: inspect the code[4](#fn:4) before running the script._

* * *

1. https:/ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/john-dogget-creates-script-public-monero-node-setup/)
2024-11-23T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] PSA: Haveno-Reto is now RetoSwap**
> Haveno-Reto has become RetoSwap with a new X handle and a new SimpleX room. It would be best to remove the old SimpleX room and join the new one. At the moment the website is still haveno-reto.com but I expect that to be changed soon.

Links:

- [https://lemmy.cafe/post/9989810](https://lemmy.cafe/post/9989810)
- [https://farside.link/nitter/Reto\_Swap/status/1859903768164532588](https://farside.link/nitter/Reto_Swap/status/1859903768164532588)


 u/shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/shortwavesurfer-2/)
2024-11-23T00:00:00Z	**MoneroKon 2025 Planning Meeting scheduled for 30 November 2024 1700 UTC**
The next _MoneroKon 2025 Planning Meeting_ [1](#fn:1) is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 30th 2024 at 17:00 UTC in the _#monerokon_ [2](#fn:2) Matrix/IRC channels.

The meeting’s discussion topics should be available on _agenda.monerokon.org_ [3](#fn:3).

Logs for the previous meeting are available on Monero Observer[4](#fn:4).

It is worth mentioning that the deadline for submitting #38CCC MoneroKon ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerokon-2025-planning-meeting-scheduled-30-november-2024/)
2024-11-24T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 47 2024: 20 PRs, 8 Issues**
This weekly report aims to provide a big picture view of Monero development activity, increase community support for existing devs and, hopefully, encourage new contributions.

## 1 - PRs (20, 14:6:0)

Opened (14)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#9579[1](#fn:1)** wallet: add no\_initial\_sync argument to open\_wallet rpc command. (0xFFFC0000)
- **#9580[2](#fn:2)** add SNeedlewoods gpg key (SNeedlewoods)
- **#9582[3](#fn:3)** Some cleanup in span ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-47-2024/)
2024-11-24T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Monero Remote Node Monitoring project updates**
> Since my last post on Reddit in June 2024, there have been some major changes and new features.

```
* updated the license from GLWTS to a more widely recognized and permissive one (BSD-3-Clause)
* UI: switched from SvelteKit to Templ+HTMX to reduce external dependencies
* added support for monitoring both IPv6 and I2P nodes
* set up a Tor Hidden service for the web UI

```

Links:

- [GitHub repository](https://github.com/ditatompel/xmr-remote-nodes)
- [Website](https://xmr.d ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/ditatompel-2/)
2024-11-24T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [MRL] Summary and statement piece on MAX_INPUTS (and a few related topics)**
Link: [https://gist.github.com/kayabaNerve/dbbadf1f2b0f4e04732fc5ac559745b7](https://gist.github.com/kayabaNerve/dbbadf1f2b0f4e04732fc5ac559745b7)


 kayabaNerve (Github) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/kayabanerve-3/)
2024-11-25T00:00:00Z	**BenraouaneSoufiane submits CCS proposal to launch CryptoCheckout 'email marketing campaign'**
BenraouaneSoufiane[1](#fn:1) has submitted a second CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) looking to launch an _email marketing campaign_ for the _CryptoCheckout_ [3](#fn:3) project in an effort to _onboard new users_:

> CryptoCheckout is a secure simple decentralized crypto payment gateway, enable merchants to accept crypto payments on their websites. CryptoCheckout integrates monero in ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/benraouanesoufiane-submits-ccs-proposal-cryptocheckout-email-marketing-campaign/)
2024-11-25T00:00:00Z	**[AFH] Network engineer**
Link: [https://farside.link/libreddit/r/MoneroMining/comments/1gzlas4/](https://farside.link/libreddit/r/MoneroMining/comments/1gzlas4/lost_my_job_sold_my_monero_and_mining_rig/)


 u/I-AM-A-DUMBO (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/i-am-a-dumbo/)
2024-11-25T00:00:00Z	**hinto-janai releases Gupax v1.3.10**
hinto-janai[1](#fn:1) has released _Gupax_ [2](#fn:2) version 1.3.10[3](#fn:3) with multiple changes to its list of XMR remote nodes and visual/text modifications:

### Changes overview

```
Remote Node changes:
- Removed monero1.heitechsoft.com
- Removed node.cryptocano.de
- Removed fbx.tranbert.com
- Removed home.allantaylor.kiwi
- Removed sf.xmr.support

Bundled Versions:
-P2Pool v4.2
-XMRig v6.22.2

```

The full changelog, sources, SHA256SUM and .asc files can be found ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/hinto-janai-releases-gupax-v1.3.10/)
2024-11-26T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Full-Chain Membership Proofs (FCMP++) is expected to be live on testnet within the next few months!**
Links:

- [https://farside.link/nitter/monero/status/1861129765870092395](https://farside.link/nitter/monero/status/1861129765870092395)
- [/kayabanerve-submits-ccs-proposal-full-chain-membership-proofs/](/kayabanerve-submits-ccs-proposal-full-chain-membership-proofs/)


 u/dEBRUYNE\_1 (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/debruyne_1-2/)
2024-11-26T00:00:00Z	**binarybaron posts second progress report for XMR-BTC atomic swaps ecosystem CCS proposal**
binarybaron[1](#fn:1) and einliterflashche[2](#fn:2) have posted a second progress report[3](#fn:3) for their CCS proposal to continue XMR-BTC atomic swaps[4](#fn:4) development and help _transform_ the ecosystem from a prototype into a _mature marketplace_ [5](#fn:5):

> This month we completed the networking upgrade, made lots of usability improvements to the GUI, began natively  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/binarybaron-posts-second-progress-report-xmr-btc-atomic-swaps-ccs-proposal/)
2024-11-26T00:00:00Z	**Monero Tech meeting scheduled for 2 December 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Monero Tech_ meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, December 2 2024 at 18:00 UTC, in the _#no-wallet-left-behind_ [1](#fn:1) IRC-Libera/Matrix channels:

> Based on the opinions given here[2](#fn:2) I decided to go back to the No Wallet Left Behind Matrix room and IRC channel for the next i.e. coming Monday’s meeting, and to not contiune to hold meetings like the last one in the -dev Matrix room and IRC channel.

This meeting’s chai ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-tech-meeting-2-december-2024/)
2024-11-27T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Improve Monero guide on Privacyguides**
Links:

- [https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/suggestion-elaborate-how-to-get-monero/16817/5](https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/suggestion-elaborate-how-to-get-monero/16817/5)
- [https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/suggestion-elaborate-how-to-get-monero/16817/7](https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/suggestion-elaborate-how-to-get-monero/16817/7)
- [https://github.com/privacyguides/privacyguides.org](https://github.com/privacyguides/privacyguides.org)


 @basses:matrix.org ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/basses-2/)
2024-11-27T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 4 December 2024 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, December 4th 2024 at 17:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Updates. What is everyone working on?
- Carrot audit[3](#fn:3)
- Proposed Cypher Stack review of “On the Use of Logarithmic Derivatives in Eagen’s Proof of Sums of Points”[4](#fn:4)
- Making transaction weight a ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-4-december-2024/)
2024-11-27T00:00:00Z	**Cuprate Meeting scheduled for 3 December 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Cuprate Meeting_ is scheduled[1](#fn:0) to take place on Tuesday, December 3 2024 at 18:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:1) in the #cuprate channels.

> Cuprate is an effort to create an alternative Monero node implementation.

### Agenda overview

```
Greetings
Updates: What is everyone working on?
Project: What is next for Cuprate?
Any other business

```

The meeting’s moderator should be Boog900[3](#fn:2). Consult the Cuprate code  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cuprate-meeting-scheduled-3-december-2024/)
2024-11-28T00:00:00Z	**Gingeropolous's 'Monero Research Computing' cluster upgrade CCS ready for funding**
Gingeropolous[1](#fn:1)’s CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) to upgrade their _Monero Research Computing_ cluster is ready for funding:

```
Funding needed: 20 XMR

```

To support this proposal, you can donate any XMR amount to the address listed on its Gitlab _Funding Required_ [2](#fn:2) page.

Consult the previous Monero Observer report[3](#fn:3) to learn more about this CCS.

* * *

1. https://gi ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/gingeropolous-ccs-upgrade-monero-research-computing-cluster-ready-funding/)
2024-11-28T00:00:00Z	**[LFF] [1.2 XMR] Fundraiser for hosting the Monero archive for one more year**
> I have now been hosting the monero archive for more than a year now (started sometime in September 2023), I would like to keep on hosting it for one more year (at least). This fundraiser is for one more year of hosting. The price is the same at 0.1 XMR/month for hosting + maintenance.

Links:

- [https://kuno.anne.media/fundraiser/yg9f/](https://kuno.anne.media/fundraiser/yg9f/)
- [https://git.4rkal.com/](https://git.4rkal.com/)
- [archiv32ihkwhf26umylx3u7tg ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/4rkal-4/)
2024-11-28T00:00:00Z	**Stack Wallet adds support for XMR view-only wallets, 'churn options'**
rehrar[1](#fn:1) has released Stack Wallet[2](#fn:2) version 2.1.8[3](#fn:3) with support for Monero view-only wallets and _churn options_ [4](#fn:4), various other changes and bug fixes.

### Changes overview

```
Added Monero churn options
Added ability to set tor/clearnet options for individual nodes
Bug fixes for Solana, Tezos, ETH, Cardano, and epic
Paynym temporarily disabled while kinks worked out
Adju ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/stack-wallet-v2.1.8-support-monero-view-only-wallets-churn-options/)
2024-11-28T00:00:00Z	**rottenwheel publishes 'Revuo Monero' Issue #219**
rottenwheel[1](#fn:1) has published Issue #219[2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) of the weekly _Revuo Monero_ audience-funded newsletter, which covers November 21-28 2024 news:

```
Recent News
Upcoming Events
CCS Proposals
Price & Blockchain Stats
Volunteer Opportunities
Support

```

To support Revuo Monero, you can contribute XMR to the address listed in the footer of each issue and on the _Support_ [4](#fn:4) page.

Join the Revuo XMPP MUC[5](#fn:5) and Matrix ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rottenwheel-publishes-revuo-monero-issue-219/)
2024-11-29T00:00:00Z	**selsta submits CCS proposal for 3 months of Monero dev work until end of February 2025**
selsta[1](#fn:1) has submitted a new CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) to continue working part-time on Monero development for 3 more months, until the end of February 2025:

> Work for 30 hours per week over the next 3 months (from December to end of Feburary) at a rate of 50€ / hour. At 150€ / XMR this makes ~130 XMR.

```
Total funding: 130 XMR.

ETA: (end of) February 2025.

```

The dev will continue ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/selsta-part-time-monero-dev-ccs-proposal-december-february-2025/)
2024-11-29T00:00:00Z	**[LTH] RTL native speaker for Moner.ooo**
> Programming experience is not required. Translation can be done via Weblate, or Github. I need it not only for the translation, but also for the final feedback. Whether the website is displayed correctly. It doesn’t matter which language, it just has to be an rtl language. (right to left)

Links:

- [https://moner.ooo/](https://moner.ooo/)
- [https://hosted.weblate.org/projects/monerooo/monerooo/](https://hosted.weblate.org/projects/monerooo/monerooo/)


 mail@moner.ooo / luke@jabber.ccc.de (XMP ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/luke-3/)
2024-11-29T00:00:00Z	**4rkal creates XMR 'micro-tipping' tool for P2Pool mini miners**
4rkal[1](#fn:1) has announced[2](#fn:2) the beta release[3](#fn:3) of _Donate Monero Via P2Pool (DMVP2P)_ [4](#fn:4), a new tool that enables XMR _micro-tipping_ via _P2Pool mini_ [5](#fn:5) for miners on Linux and Windows:

> Would love to get some feedback on a new project I started [..] Basically it’s a simple GUI that will allow you to mine to a certain users address via p2pool mini. Think monerodevs but donating via  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/4rkal-creates-donate-monero-via-p2pool-project-micro-tipping/)
2024-11-30T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 48, 2024**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - ‘I like this show’ illustration (by gnukeith[2](\#fn:1))

!['I like this show' illustration](/assets/img/art/24-48/i-like-this-show.png)

### 4 - ‘Cute Monerochan’ comic (by Anonymous[3](\#fn:2))

!['Cute Monerochan' comic](/assets/img/art/24-48/cute-monerochan.png)

### 3 - ‘Zip up’ graphic (by gnuteardrops[4](\#fn:3))

!['Zip up' graphic](/ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-48-2024/)
2024-11-30T00:00:00Z	**Haveno Reto completes 'RetoSwap' rebrand with new website launch**
_RetoSwap_ [1](#fn:0) \- the most established public Haveno[2](#fn:1) instance formerly known as _Haveno Reto_ [3](#fn:2) \- has announced[4](#fn:3) the launch of its new brand identity website[5](#fn:4):

> NEW WEBSITE IS LAUNCHED - retoswap.com This is just the beginning - expect more from us !

The project has attracted some community criticism[6](#fn:5) due to the corporate design choices, its seemingly monopolistic a ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/haveno-reto-completes-retoswap-rebrand-new-website-launch/)
2024-11-30T00:00:00Z	**Cake Labs releases Cake Wallet v4.21.2 and Monero.com v1.18.2**
Cake Labs[1](#fn:1) has released _Cake Wallet_ v4.21.2 / _Monero.com_ v1.18.2[2](#fn:2) with _onboarding flow_ improvements, coin control bug fixes and enhancements, and various other changes.

### Changes overview

```
Better onboarding flow (PIN screen before wallet creation/restoration)
Migrating our Monero nodes to SSL
Better privacy and security for users who leverage our node
Send all when selecting using coin control (for Monero) ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cake-wallet-4.21.2-monero.com-1.18.2-released/)
2024-11-30T00:00:00Z	**ofrnxmr completes second milestone for BasicSwapDEX CCS proposal**
ofrnxmr[1](#fn:1) has completed[2](#fn:2) the second milestone (M2-O/M2-F/M2-B) for their CCS proposal[3](#fn:3) to _empower and steward BasicSwapDex[4](#fn:4) to production quality software_:

### Work overview

```
Core v0.14.1 > v0.14.2:
* Removed sqlalchemy
* Reformat codebase using Black
* Completed the BCH integration
* monero-wallet-rpc optimizations
* Prep code for new GUI bid/offer flow
GUI 3.1.0 > 3.1.1:
* Re ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/ofrnxmr-completes-second-milestone-basicswapdex-ccs-proposal/)
2024-12-01T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Blitz #36 - November 2024**
Here’s a recap of what happened this November in the Monero community:

### Breaking

- **LocalMonero/AgoraDesk closed down on November 7th** ( [1](/alex_localmonero-4/))
- **The _MoneroTopia 2024_ conference took place in Mexico City on November 14-17** ( [2](/monerotopia-conference-2024-kicks-off-mexico-city/))

### R&D

- **There were 4 _Monero Research Lab_ meetings in November** ( [3](/monero-research-lab-meeting-6-november-2024/), [4](/monero-research-lab-meet ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-blitz-november-2024/)
2024-12-01T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 13 2024: 6 PRs, 7 Issues**
This weekly report aims to provide a big picture view of Monero development activity, increase community support for existing devs and, hopefully, encourage new contributions.

## 1 - PRs (6, 6:0:0)

Opened (6)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#9592[1](#fn:1)** simplewallet: add header to show\_transfers command (0xFFFC0000)
- **#9593[2](#fn:2)** Keys: 2nd update for expired ‘brunner7’ key, valid 2 years (rbrunner7)
- **#9599[3](#fn:3)** wallet: a ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-48-2024/)
2024-12-01T00:00:00Z	**[LFF] Support Revuo Monero, the audience-funded newsletter**
Links:

- [https://revuo-xmr.com](https://revuo-xmr.com)
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 rottenwheel.com ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rottenwheel-22/)
2024-12-01T00:00:00Z	**MoneroKon 2025 Planning Meeting scheduled for 7 December 2024 1700 UTC**
The next _MoneroKon 2025 Planning Meeting_ [1](#fn:1) is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 7th 2024 at 17:00 UTC in the _#monerokon_ [2](#fn:2) Matrix/IRC channels.

The meeting’s discussion topics should be available on _agenda.monerokon.org_ [3](#fn:3).

Logs for the previous meeting are available on Monero Observer[4](#fn:4).

It is worth mentioning that the deadline for submitting #38CCC MoneroKon As ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerokon-2025-planning-meeting-scheduled-7-december-2024/)
2024-12-02T00:00:00Z	**[AFH] [~0.25 XMR/hr] Experienced video editor available to work for Monero**
> I use Davinci Resolve. Samples provided upon request. Price is per hour, but will discuss project based pricing.

Link: [https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/J26C/](https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/J26C/)


 strandead (XMRBazaar) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/strandead-2/)
2024-12-02T00:00:00Z	**Monero Tech meeting scheduled for 9 December 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Monero Tech_ meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, December 9 2024 at 18:00 UTC, in the _#no-wallet-left-behind_ [1](#fn:1) IRC-Libera/Matrix channels:

> Based on the opinions given here[2](#fn:2) I decided to go back to the No Wallet Left Behind Matrix room and IRC channel for the next i.e. coming Monday’s meeting, and to not contiune to hold meetings like the last one in the -dev Matrix room and IRC channel.

This meeting’s chai ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-tech-meeting-9-december-2024/)
2024-12-03T00:00:00Z	**BasedMoney Collective launches 'Monerochan' memecoin to 'promote' Monero**
Anon group _BasedMoney Collective_ [1](#fn:1) has announced[2](#fn:2) the launch of the _Monerochan_ [3](#fn:3) memecoin project - essentially an Ethereum ERC-20 token[4](#fn:4) \- that was seemingly created in an effort to _promote_ Monero:

> This project isn’t just another cash grab or speculative distraction. It’s a Trojan Horse, designed to bring more attention to Monero, onboard new users, and provid ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/basedmoney-collective-launches-monerochan-memecoin-promote-monero/)
2024-12-03T00:00:00Z	**Cuprate Meeting scheduled for 10 December 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Cuprate Meeting_ is scheduled[1](#fn:0) to take place on Tuesday, December 10 2024 at 18:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:1) in the #cuprate channels.

> Cuprate is an effort to create an alternative Monero node implementation.

### Agenda overview

```
Greetings
Updates: What is everyone working on?
Project: What is next for Cuprate?
Any other business

```

The meeting’s moderator should be Boog900[3](#fn:2). Consult the Cuprate co ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cuprate-meeting-scheduled-10-december-2024/)
2024-12-04T00:00:00Z	**Generalized Bulletproofs 'suitable for use' according to Brandon Goodell security review**
Brandon Goodell (aka _Surae Noether_)[1](#fn:1) has concluded[2](#fn:2) that _Generalized Bulletproofs (GBPs)_ [3](#fn:3) are _suitable for use_ after completing a review[4](#fn:4) of the security proofs[5](#fn:5) produced by CypherStack[6](#fn:6):

> My general results: Overall, GBPs are suitable for use, I think they are secure. [..] If the proofs of security for BPs are up to ind ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/brandon-goodell-security-review-generalized-bulletproofs-suitable-for-use/)
2024-12-04T00:00:00Z	**vtnerd completes 2024 Q3 Monero dev work CCS**
vtnerd[1](#fn:1) has posted a third and final progress report[2](#fn:2) for their full-time 2024/Q3 Monero development work CCS proposal[3](#fn:3):

> The bulk of the time was making LWS HTTP client requests asynchronous[4](#fn:4) \- the scanner, exchange rates, and /login are no longer blocked by I/O. [..] I’ve probably missed a few things, this was a somewhat busy month of work.

### Work overview

```
* LWS /get_random_outs is also now asynchronous
*  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/vtnerd-completes-2024-q3-monero-dev-work-ccs/)
2024-12-04T00:00:00Z	**XMR registers 2.5-year high of $218 after ~31% surge**
Monero (XMR/USD[1](#fn:1)) bulls have managed to essentially wipe all bear progress since May 2022 with an impressive under 9-hour ~31% surge yesterday from $166 to ~$218.

As I am writing this report, the reds are trying to force the price back under the 200 psychological level.

Provided bulls manage to reinforce the 175-185 support zone, we could see another attempt to break the local top. This could leave the next resistance around  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/xmr-registers-2.5-year-high-218-after-31-percent-surge/)
2024-12-04T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Community communication about the spy node ban list**
> The Monero Research Lab (MRL) has decided to recommend that all Monero node operators enable a ban list of suspected spy node IP addresses. The spy nodes can reduce the privacy of Monero users. cuprate developer Boog900 discovered these spy nodes and created an IP address ban list. Developers and researchers associated with MRL (list names) have indicated their approval of this list by signing it with their PGP keys.

Links:

- [https://gist.github.com/Rucknium/76edd249c3 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rucknium-17/)
2024-12-04T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] RandomX 5 Year Anniversary**
> Yes, it’s been 5 years on the same PoW. And the date came and went without much fanfare. For those perhaps trickling into monero because of the pRiCe, you may not be aware of how much of a milestone this is in the context of an industry that is ruthless when it comes to exploiting weak PoW algorithms for profit.

Link: [https://farside.link/libreddit/r/Monero/comments/1h6e4nk/](https://farside.link/libreddit/r/Monero/comments/1h6e4nk/randomx_5_year_anniversary/)


 gingeropolous (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/gingeropolous-3/)
2024-12-04T00:00:00Z	**SNeedlewoods completes first part-time Monero dev work CCS**
SNeedlewoods[1](#fn:1) has posted a Monero dev update[2](#fn:2) after working part-time on Monero development for 1 month (~65 hours) during their first CCS proposal[3](#fn:3):

> Thanks for all the support from CCS coordinators, upvoters, donors and dev colleagues. It’s an honor to be able to work with you. [..] Will continue to work on the wallet API and will try to solve review comments ASAP, but since I’ll go take some days off  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/sneedlewoods-completes-part-time-monero-dev-work-ccs/)
2024-12-04T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 11 December 2024 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 at 17:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Updates. What is everyone working on?
- Carrot audit[3](#fn:3)
- Proposed Cypher Stack review of “On the Use of Logarithmic Derivatives in Eagen’s Proof of Sums of Points”[4](#fn:4)
- Making transaction weigh ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-11-december-2024/)
2024-12-05T00:00:00Z	**Community Workgroup Meeting scheduled for 7 December 2024 1600 UTC**
The next Monero Community Workgroup Meeting is scheduled[1](#fn:0) to take place on Saturday, 7th of December 2024 at 16:00 UTC, in the _#monero-community_ [2](#fn:1)’[3](#fn:2) channels.

Discussions should be focused on community highlights, CCS updates and workgroup reports. plowsof[4](#fn:3) will moderate the meeting.

Logs for the previous meeting are available on Monero Observer[5](#fn:4).

_This is an ongoing story and  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-community-workgroup-meeting-7-december-2024/)
2024-12-05T00:00:00Z	**rottenwheel publishes 'Revuo Monero' Issue #220**
rottenwheel[1](#fn:1) has published Issue #220[2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) of the weekly _Revuo Monero_ audience-funded newsletter, which covers November 28-5 December 2024 news:

```
Recent News
Upcoming Events
CCS Proposals
Price & Blockchain Stats
Volunteer Opportunities
Support

```

To support Revuo Monero, you can contribute XMR to the address listed in the footer of each issue and on the _Support_ [4](#fn:4) page.

Join the Revuo XMPP MUC[5](#fn:5) an ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rottenwheel-publishes-revuo-monero-issue-220/)
2024-12-06T00:00:00Z	**rehrar releases Stack Wallet v2.1.9, Stack Duo v1.2.4**
rehrar[1](#fn:1) has released Stack Wallet[2](#fn:2) version 2.1.9[3](#fn:3) and Stack Duo version 1.2.4[4](#fn:4) with various fixes and improvements.

### Changes overview

```
Stack Wallet:
* Show Monero/Wownero tx private key option
* Fix Frost error
* Stack Wallet Backup fixes
Stack Duo:
* Added Monero churn options
* Paynym temporarily disabled while kinks worked out [..]

```

The release notes, binaries, and the SHA256 hashes can ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rehrar-releases-stack-wallet-v2.1.9-stack-duo-v1.2.4/)
2024-12-06T00:00:00Z	**Kewbit posts second 'Haveno App' CCS progress report amidst growing criticism**
Kewbit[1](#fn:1) has posted a second progress report[2](#fn:2) for their CCS proposal to continue development work on the _Haveno App_ [3](#fn:3) project amidst growing criticism[4](#fn:4) from the Monero community over various inconsistencies:

> I am pleased to confirm that we have reached Milestone 2 (pending further testing) of the Haveno App enhancement project. [..] I respectfully request a 50 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/kewbit-posts-second-ccs-progress-report-haveno-app-amidst-criticism/)
2024-12-06T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] MAGIC Monero Fund 2025 Election**
```
5 December 2024: Committee and voter nominations open
31 December 2024: Committee and voter nominations close
6 January 2024: Voting opens
20 January 2024: Voting closes
~23 January 2024: Election results announced
31 January 2024: Newly elected members join the committee

```

Link: [https://magicgrants.org/2024/12/05/Monero-Fund-2025-Election.html](https://magicgrants.org/2024/12/05/Monero-Fund-2025-Election.html)


 u/SamsungGalaxyPlayer (Github) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/samsunggalaxyplayer-11/)
2024-12-06T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [CCS] Full-Chain Membership Proofs (FCMP) explainer video released!**
> Full-Chain Membership Proofs boost sender privacy by expanding the anonymity set from 16 to 100M+, eliminating vulnerabilities in ring signatures. With forward secrecy, transaction chaining, and Outgoing View Keys, Monero remains the most private and fungible cryptocurrency.

Links:

- [https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=jc8Kc0WogAI](https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=jc8Kc0WogAI)
- [MO report](/vostoemisio-ccs-proposals-animated-videos-fcmps-what- ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/vostoemisio-6/)
2024-12-07T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 49, 2024**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - ‘Monero power’ meme (by gigahalem[2](\#fn:1))

!['Monero power' meme](/assets/img/art/24-49/monero-power.png)

### 4 - ‘No surveillance privacy’ illustration (by gnuteardrops[3](\#fn:2))

!['No surveillance privacy' illustration](/assets/img/art/24-49/no-surveillance-privacy.png)

### 3 - ‘Monero node’ image (by sct369[4](\#fn:3))

!['Monero  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-49-2024/)
2024-12-07T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Privacy and Anonymity in Monero**
> I have a written a blog post on how Monero uses Cryptography (ECDH, Pedersen Commitments, Schnorr Signatures, Ring Signatures etc) to add privacy & anonymity on the blockchain. I have covered most of the cryptography used except for RangeProofs (Bulletproofs) which I plan to cover later in a separate post. Do let me know if you find any mistakes or if something isn’t clear.

Link: [https://risencrypto.github.io/Monero/](https://risencrypto.github.io/Monero/)


 risensteam0 (at) protonmail (do ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/risensteam/)
2024-12-07T00:00:00Z	**MoneroKon 2025 Planning Meeting scheduled for 14 December 2024 1700 UTC**
The next _MoneroKon 2025 Planning Meeting_ [1](#fn:1) is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 14th 2024 at 17:00 UTC in the _#monerokon_ [2](#fn:2) Matrix/IRC channels.

The meeting’s discussion topics should be available on _agenda.monerokon.org_ [3](#fn:3).

Logs for the previous meeting are available on Monero Observer[4](#fn:4).

_Note that the upcoming event will take place in Prague on June 20-22 20 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerokon-2025-planning-meeting-scheduled-14-december-2024/)
2024-12-08T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 49 2024: 5 PRs, 5 Issues**
This weekly report aims to provide a big picture view of Monero development activity, increase community support for existing devs and, hopefully, encourage new contributions.

## 1 - PRs (5, 4:1:0)

Opened (4)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#9601[1](#fn:1)** wallet: shortchain history should include base block (0xFFFC0000)
- **#9602[2](#fn:2)** wallet: shortchain history should include base block [RELEASE] (0xFFFC0000)
- **#9603[3](#fn:3)** Rev ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-49-2024/)
2024-12-08T00:00:00Z	**b4n6_b4n6 proposes bounties for Stack Wallet bug fixes**
b4n6\_b4n6[1](#fn:1) has proposed bounties[2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) for fixing two recently reported Stack Wallet[4](#fn:4) issues[5](#fn:5):

```
#1 Add checksum check for mnemonic seed
Total Bounty: 0.5 XMR (to date)

#2 Diagnose and fix linux crash
Total Bounty: 0.5 XMR (to date)

```

To start working on the tasks yourself, you should make your intentions public by posting a comment in the bounty threads.

To increase the bounties you can ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/b4n6_b4n6-proposes-bounties-stack-wallet-bug-fixes/)