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2022-12-24T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Winter 2022 CCS proposal ready for funding**
After community review, the Monero Observer CCS proposal for Winter 2022 has been moved to the next stage and is now ready for funding:

> I will continue to maintain Monero Observer (https://monero.observer) for the next 3 months (winter 2022): December, January and February.

```
Total funding needed: 39 XMR

```

If you find this project helpful and wish to contribute, donate to the XMR address listed on the proposal’s CCS page ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-winter-2022-ccs-proposal-ready-funding/)
2022-12-24T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 51, 2022**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - Monerochan Xmas cartoon (by Anonymous[2](\#fn:1))

![Monerochan Xmas cartoon](/assets/img/art/22-51/monerochan-santa.png)

### 4 - ‘Bitcoin is the best’ XMR comic (by ethra0x[3](\#fn:2))

!['Bitcoin is the best' XMR comic](/assets/img/art/22-51/bitcoin-the-best-xmr.png)

### 3 - ‘Secret Santa’ Monero Christmas gift card design (by monero.grap ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-51-2022/)
2022-12-25T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 51 2022: 12 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 (12, 6:3:3)

Opened (6)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#8686[1](#fn:1)** common: move boost\_serialization\_helper.h out and cleanup includes (jeffro256)

`monero-project/monero-gui`:

- **#4088[2](#fn:2)** open-wallet: set network type when using file browse ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-51-2022/)
2022-12-25T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] $25 Chikfila GC [W] $20 Monero**
Link: [https://libreddit.de/zv6p83/](https://libreddit.de/zv6p83/)


 u/TheVapingDragon (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/thevapingdragon/)
2022-12-26T00:00:00Z	**Moneroj.net adds new Binance XMR withdrawal state chart**
CryptoMorpheus\_[1](#fn:1) has built a new Moneroj.net chart[2](#fn:2) that shows the state of Binance withdrawals for Monero:

> Hi guys, happy to announce that Moneroj.net will start storing Binance withdrawal status for Monero and plot it in a chart. You’ll be able to see the withdrawal status on the main page, plus this is a metric the website will save every hour.[3](#fn:3)

To support CryptoMorpheus\_’s work and keep the Moneroj.net ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/moneroj-net-binance-monero-withdrawal-state-chart/)
2022-12-26T00:00:00Z	**Monero Magazine interviews Vanessa Harris**
In this Monero Magazine[1](#fn:1) episode[2](#fn:2), host Michael Fitzgerald[3](#fn:3) interviews crypto enthusiast Vanessa Harris[4](#fn:4):

> I think the best way to speed up [Monero] adoption is to have some very prominent people targeted because of their Bitcoin transactions, because that will allow the story to really be told. (Vanessa @ 15:46)

Several topics are covered in this interview, including: CBDC’s and social credit scores, DeFi, Monero’s role i ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-magazine-vanessa-harris-interview/)
2022-12-26T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [CCS] MoneroKon23 - The remaining (82.89 XMR) sent to General Fund.**
> [..] 20% was added on top in case the price would change significantly until the proposal would be fully funded. This was (mostly) not the case and **the volatility buffer has been (mostly) returned to the General Fund.** Among other things, these funds will be used to support future editions of Monerokon.

Link: [https://repo.getmonero.org/monero-project/ccs-proposals/-/merge\_requests/362#note\_20174](https://repo.getmonero.org/monero-project/ccs-propos ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/binaryfate-6/)
2022-12-26T00:00:00Z	**CT-010: Managing passwords, keys, and seeds**
_This is the 10th report in the Cypherpunk Transmission series._

## Motivation

Passwords, PGP keys, SSH keys, onion service private keys, XMR wallet seeds, addresses, contacts and encrypted messages - it can be a daunting task to securely create, store, and maintain all of that private data.

This guide suggests a _solution_ that is potentially compatible with _most_ threat models.

## Assumptions

- you’re on a GNU/Linux machine (Debian/-b ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cypherpunk-transmission-010-managing-passwords-keys-seeds/)
2022-12-26T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] For next 14 days all trading on MajesticBank will be without any fees. 0% fee without any hidden tax. Happy holidays.**
Link: [https://majesticbank.sc/](https://majesticbank.sc/)


 majesticbank.sc ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/majesticbank/)
2022-12-26T00:00:00Z	**[ANN]  manifesttim's Nov/Dec Translation Report**
> Welcome to another report of my work on Monero Translations that has been ensuing around the last milestone (November 15 - December 15).

Links:

- [https://libredd.it/zvr5uh](https://libredd.it/zvr5uh)
- [funding page](https://htmlpreview.github.io/?https://github.com/manifesttim/wishlist-pz/master/html/index.html)


 u/jeonyiota (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/jeonyiota-3/)
2022-12-27T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer looking for feedback on footnote links**
Apparently, some readers are irritated by the way I _activate_ only the immediately relevant external footnote links for each report.

This was a deliberate day 1 decision that (IMHO) has a few benefits:

- major visual impact (quickly distinguish the news source vs older/parallel references)
- minor security/privacy bonus (decreased misclick chance)

Although innately hesitant to change things, I am always open to feedback and suggestions.

Are you ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-footnote-links-feedback/)
2022-12-27T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [$19.99+] Nootropic/Research Compounds**
> All of our compounds are for in-vitro laboratory usage only. We’re offering an exclusive discount for all XMR transactions. We’re excited to help push Monero forward by accepting XMR as currency for our compounds + lab equipment. 10% off using code XMR10

Links:

- [https://libreddit.de/zw5ua3/](https://libreddit.de/zw5ua3/)
- [https://researchem.store/](https://researchem.store/)


 Researchem\_store (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/researchem_store/)
2022-12-28T00:00:00Z	**The Farcaster Project releases Farcaster Node v0.8.2**
The Farcaster Project[1](#fn:1) has released version 0.8.2[2](#fn:2) of the Farcaster cross-chain atomic swap node[3](#fn:3):

### Changes overview

```
Syncer(monero): Disregard unlock time transactions
Swapd: Refactor retrieving txs in syncer client
Cli: health check ignore local by default
Core: update to version 0.6.2
[..]

```

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

_Note that althoug ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/the-farcaster-project-releases-farcaster-node-v0.8.2/)
2022-12-28T00:00:00Z	**Community Workgroup Meeting scheduled for 7 January 2023 1600 UTC**
The next Monero Community Workgroup Meeting should[1](#fn:1) take place on Saturday, 7th of January 2023 at 16:00 UTC, in the _#monero-community_ [2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) channels.

Discussion topics typically include CCS updates, community highlights and workgroup reports. plowsof[4](#fn:4) will moderate this meeting.

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

* * *

1. [https://libera.monerologs.n ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-community-workgroup-meeting-7-january-2023/)
2022-12-28T00:00:00Z	**John Foss publishes Issue #59 of 'The Monero Moon' newsletter**
John Foss[1](#fn:1) has published Issue #59[2](#fn:2) of _The Monero Moon_ curated weekly newsletter:

> THE MONERO MOON (ISSUE 59) IS OUT NOW! Grab a coffee or a beer and kick back for a read.

The publication includes news about:

- Development, Releases, and Technology
- General News
- Events
- Exchanges and Merchants
- Community Crowdfunding
- Trading & Speculation
- Performance
- Entertainment

To support John’s work, you can donate XMR ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/john-foss-publishes-monero-moon-issue-59/)
2022-12-28T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [$16.99+] iPhone 5 (16GB model)**
> Some cosmetic flaws with no functional importance. Phone is reset and ready for new configuration, unlocked.

Link: [https://moneromarket.io/listing/e5da0e48-84a3-4466-a9a5-b36816d331fd](https://moneromarket.io/listing/e5da0e48-84a3-4466-a9a5-b36816d331fd)


 ArtL (moneromarket.io) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/artl/)
2022-12-28T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 4 January 2023 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, January 4th 2022 at 17:00 UTC.

The meeting should take place on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Discuss Jamtis address checksums.[3](#fn:3)
- Improvements to the decoy selection algorithm (MRL#86[4](#fn:4), MRL#88[5](#fn:5), Rucknium’s OSPEAD[6](#fn:6))
- Seraphis[7](#fn:7)
- M ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-4-january-2023/)
2022-12-29T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Monerotopia #97: Let’s say buhbye to 2022 & welcome 2023**
> Join us on stage from YOUR country/time zone this Sat, Jan 31st at 11AM-EST/6PM-CEST for the final #Monerotopia episode of the year!

Links:

- [https://nitter.net/monerotopia/status/1608470891394109440#m](https://nitter.net/monerotopia/status/1608470891394109440#m)
- [https://streamyard.com/kdd8zmu9az](https://streamyard.com/kdd8zmu9az)
- [https://redirect.invidious.io/UmAk\_yuxdT4](https://redirect.invidious.io/UmAk_yuxdT4)


 @monerotopia (Twitter) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerotopia-9/)
2022-12-29T00:00:00Z	**XMRArtFund announces new 'Monerochan.io' P2P tipping platform**
_Monero Community Art Fund_ [1](#fn:1) admin TwistedTurtle[2](#fn:2) has announced[3](#fn:3) _Monerochan.io_ [4](#fn:4), a new platform where users can _post anything Monerochan related_ and receive peer-to-peer tips:

> Post anything Monerochan related that you’ve illustrated, photographed, commissioned, or generated. If it wouldn’t exist without you, it’s fair game. I’ll be using this as a repository for my best AI generations. ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/xmrartfund-announces-monerochan-p2p-tipping-platform/)
2022-12-29T00:00:00Z	**savandra looking for feedback on Monero animated video 'rough draft'**
savandra[1](#fn:1) is currently looking for feedback[2](#fn:2) on a new Monero animated video[3](#fn:3) _rough draft_:

> I created the animatic for the first video. It’s a rough draft, and of course, it’s just a placeholder voice-over. [..] These scenes are to be modified and extended to be used in future vids. Looking forward to hearing from you guys [..]

Consult the previous Monero Observer report[4](#fn:4) to learn more abou ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/savandra-feedback-monero-animated-video-draft/)
2022-12-29T00:00:00Z	**Cake Labs announces new 'business-focused' website**
Cake Labs[1](#fn:1) has announced[2](#fn:2) their new _business-focused_ website, _cakelabs.com_ [3](#fn:3):

> Introducing our new business-focused website cakelabs.com! Please reach out to partners@cakelabs.com if you have a business inquiry for Cake Wallet, Monero.com, and Cake Pay

The Cake Wallet and Monero.com apps were moved to the Nevis company earlier this year, as previously reported[4](#fn:4).

_This is an ongoing story and the report ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cakelabs-announces-new-business-focused-website/)
2022-12-29T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] You love Monero Chan and, in 2023, you'll also have a Mr Monero! Vote now for your favourite character!**
Link: [https://libreddit.de/zxzm6d/](https://libreddit.de/zxzm6d/)


 u/dsmlegend ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/dsmlegend-3/)
2022-12-29T00:00:00Z	**rottenwheel publishes 'Revuo Monero' Issue #152**
rottenwheel[1](#fn:1) has published Issue #152[2](#fn:2) of the weekly _Revuo Monero_ [3](#fn:3) audience-funded newsletter, which covers December 22-29 news:

```
Recent News
Upcoming Events
CCS Proposal Ideas
CCS Proposals Need Funding
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.

Suggestions and c ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rottenwheel-publishes-revuo-monero-issue-152/)
2022-12-29T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] SolOptXMR: Fundraiser for 2023**
Link: [https://libreddit.de/zy8i50/](https://libreddit.de/zy8i50/)


 u/mjxmr (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/mjxmr-2/)
2022-12-29T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] The Monero Standard #34: 21 December 2022 - 28 December 2022**
Link: [https://localmonero.co/the-monero-standard/weekly/34](https://localmonero.co/the-monero-standard/weekly/34)


 u/Raphael\_LocalMonero (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/raphael_localmonero-10/)
2022-12-31T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 52, 2022**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - ‘Your Monero is in transit’ poster (by strontium762[2](\#fn:1))

!['Your Monero is in transit' poster](/assets/img/art/22-52/monero-in-transit.png)

### 4 - ‘Monero mirror mirror’ comic (by monero.graphics[3](\#fn:2))

!['Monero mirror mirror' comic](/assets/img/art/22-52/monero-mirror-mirror.png)

### 3 - ‘Monero Run January 3rd, 2023’ comic ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-52-2022/)
2022-12-31T00:00:00Z	**Anon donates 100 XMR to Monero General Fund**
An anonymous contributor has donated 100.2022 XMR (~$14.5K USD)[1](#fn:1) to the Monero General Fund address[2](#fn:2).

plowsof’s _monero-fund-watch_ [3](#fn:3) Python script tweeted the donation alert:

> 💝 +100.2022 #xmr 💝 $14532.33[4](#fn:4)

_This is an ongoing story and the report will be updated when new information is available._

* * *

1. [https://www.exploremonero.com/transaction/77f655597ed90d652970b46ded885abc9c787b151fb17d8f480f004a6c31536a](ht ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/100-xmr-anon-donation-monero-general-fund/)
2022-12-31T00:00:00Z	**Monero Talk interviews BawdyAnarchist**
In this Monero Talk episode[1](#fn:1)’[2](#fn:2), Douglas Tuman[3](#fn:3) interviews XMR analyst _BawdyAnarchist_ [4](#fn:4):

> [..] I think we finally cleaned these exchanges out of any lingering Monero they might have had, and at this point it just seems like price has just step-step-step [..] we’re going up the stairs and I’m not sure that they can stop it at this point .. (Bawdy @ 4:30)

Several topics are discussed in this interview, including _Monerun_ [5](#fn:5) ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerotalk-bawdyanarchist-interview/)
2022-12-31T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] I've made a Monero fact sheet for merchants**
> Please distribute it, remix it, print some out and discuss the benefits of monero with small businesses in your area.

Link: [https://nitter.pussthecat.org/MDZ\_Analytics/status/1608802205989244931#m](https://nitter.pussthecat.org/MDZ_Analytics/status/1608802205989244931#m)


 u/MDZ\_Analytics (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/mdz_analytics/)
2022-12-31T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [$2.00+] Cock.li and Riseup invites**
> All codes work perfectly, with three 5-star reviews and 25 customers.

Link: [https://moneromarket.io/listing/ad370e81-3232-41c2-9f0b-01dbe5cb408f](https://moneromarket.io/listing/ad370e81-3232-41c2-9f0b-01dbe5cb408f)


 cockliuser (moneromarket.io) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cockliuser/)
2023-01-01T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Blitz #17 - December 2022**
Here’s a recap of what happened this December in the Monero community:

### R&D

- **There were 4 _Monero Research Lab_ meetings in December** ( [1](/monero-research-lab-meeting-7-december-2022), [2](/monero-research-lab-meeting-14-december-2022), [3](/monero-research-lab-meeting-21-december-2022), [4](/monero-research-lab-meeting-28-december-2022))
- **The _Seraphis Wallet Workgroup_ held 3 meetings** ( [5](/seraphis-wallet-workgroup-meeting-5-december-2022/), [6]( ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-blitz-december-2022/)
2023-01-01T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 52 2022: 8 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 (8, 8:0:0)

Opened (8)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#8691[1](#fn:1)** rpc: do not misidentify coinbase txes as pruned (moneromooo-monero)
- **#8692[2](#fn:2)** epee: when loading a JSON RPC payload, ensure params is an object (moneromooo-monero)
- **#8693[3]( ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-52-2022/)
2023-01-01T00:00:00Z	**[LTT] [$50K XMR/BTC] Looking for a trade partner HELP!**
> I am looking for people that want to sell large amounts of monero(or btc) to me of course this will all be done legitimately meaning we will trade on localmonero. My goal is to get $50,000 in sells a month if anyone can help me please DM me.

Link: [https://libreddit.de/r/100u5dt/](https://libreddit.de/r/100u5dt/)


 u/peaceloveharmony1986 (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/peaceloveharmony1986/)
2023-01-01T00:00:00Z	**Monero Magazine interviews Monerujo's anhdres**
In this Monero Magazine[1](#fn:1) episode[2](#fn:2), host Michael Fitzgerald[3](#fn:3) interviews Monerujo[4](#fn:4) dev anhdres[5](#fn:5):

> I think best case Monero is something that would be equal to [..] dollars on the street in Argentina, it’s like the pulsating alternative currency of the world, not admitted by any official government .. (anhdres @ 25:25)

Several topics are covered in this interview, including: Monero adoption, dystopianism in Argentina, C ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-magazine-anhdres-interview/)
2023-01-01T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] The $100/day #giveaway in #Monero that @vikrantnyc promised for Jan '23 starts now!**
Link: [https://nitter.net/cakewallet/status/1609636732638478342#m](https://nitter.net/cakewallet/status/1609636732638478342#m)


 @cakewallet (Twitter) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cakewallet-10/)
2023-01-01T00:00:00Z	**Justin Berman posts CCS progress report after ~200 hours of dev work**
Justin Berman[1](#fn:1) has published the first progress report[2](#fn:2) for his full-time 2022-2023 ( _part 4_) Monero dev work CCS proposal[3](#fn:3):

> **Update 1: ~200 hours**

### CCS work overview

- Completed my investigation stress testing the daemon RPC server when the pool has lots of txs in it
- Implemented a basic “block scanner” using @koe’s Seraphis library [..]

Justin plans to continue working on _S ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/jberman-posts-ccs-progress-report-after-200-dev-work-hours/)
2023-01-02T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Monero Dance: a new site for the community. News aggregator and portal to all things Monero.**
Link: [https://themonero.dance/](https://themonero.dance/)


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2023-01-02T00:00:00Z	**CypherStack starts conducting Serai DEX cryptography audits**
Serai DEX[1](#fn:1) has announced[2](#fn:2) that CypherStack[3](#fn:3) started auditing their cryptography libraries[4](#fn:4):

> We’ve officially begun the audit of our #cryptography libraries! [..] We’re lucky enough to have CypherStack performing our audits. [..] After our cryptography is audited, we plan to have our #Monero $XMR transaction library, completely written in Rust, audited next [..]

Consult the previous Monero Observer repor ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cypherstack-serai-dex-cryptography-audits/)
2023-01-02T00:00:00Z	**binarybaron releases UnstoppableSwap GUI v0.4.0**
binarybaron[1](#fn:1) has released version 0.4.0[2](#fn:2) of _UnstoppableSwap_ [3](#fn:3), the XMR<>BTC atomic swaps GUI:

### Changes overview

```
Add labels to Monero and Bitcoin address textfields
Adjust the displayed minimum amount to account for network fees
Upgrade tor version to 12.0.1
Allow manual cancel & refund
Calculator for estimating amount of XMR user will receive
Remaining funds alert
Auto Updater

```

Consult the previous Monero ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/binarybaron-releases-unstoppable-swap-gui-v0.4.0/)
2023-01-02T00:00:00Z	**VentiSwap lists XMR/USDT, XMR/ETH swap pairs**
VentiSwap[1](#fn:1) DEX has just listed[2](#fn:2) two Monero swap pairs: XMR/USDT and XMR/ETH.

> Just listed on VentiSwap @monero (XMR)! XMR is currently able to be traded with ETH and USDT with further pairings to come!

_Note: the service is not Tor-friendly and the platform uses a proprietary algorithm for the cross-chain swaps. Consider using Atomic Swaps/other DEX/P2P exchanges instead, if possible._

* * *

1. https://ventiswap.com/ [↩](#fnref:1)

2. [https: ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/ventiswap-lists-monero-swap-pairs/)
2023-01-02T00:00:00Z	**The Farcaster Project releases Farcaster Node v0.8.3**
The Farcaster Project[1](#fn:1) has released version 0.8.3[2](#fn:2) of the Farcaster cross-chain atomic swap node[3](#fn:3):

### Changes overview

```
Swapd: Don't add color coding to progress message
Farcasterd: Add delay between xmr auto-funding reattempts
Swapd: Simplify key manager encoding
Swapd: Simplify commitment creation
[..]

```

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

_Note th ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/the-farcaster-project-releases-farcaster-node-v0.8.3/)
2023-01-02T00:00:00Z	**Seraphis Wallet Workgroup meeting scheduled for 9 January 2023 1800 UTC**
The next _Seraphis Wallet Workgroup_ [1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, January 9 2023 at 18:00 UTC, in the IRC/Libera _#no-wallet-left-behind_ [2](#fn:2) channel and the bridged Matrix room[3](#fn:3).

Proposed discussion topics should soon be posted on Github.

Consult the project’s wiki[4](#fn:4) page to learn more about Seraphis, Jamtis, and _wallet3_.

Logs for the previous meeting are available o ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/seraphis-wallet-workgroup-meeting-9-january-2023/)
2023-01-02T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [$400] Delta 8 THC distillate**
> 20kg of high quality delta 8 THC distillate, perfect for vaping, formulating, smoking, etc. This product is federally compliant in the US for delta 9 THC. Ships with a valid certificate of analysis. MOQ: 1kg. Free shipping. $400/kg in XMR.

Link: [https://moneromarket.io/listing/3e43b22f-4830-45f3-9a0f-3f9c9813a8cc](https://moneromarket.io/listing/3e43b22f-4830-45f3-9a0f-3f9c9813a8cc)


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2023-01-03T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [Jan 6] Monero & Bitcoin meetup in Istanbul, Turkey.**
Link: [https://www.meetup.com/istanbul-bitcoin-meetup-group/events/290691968/](https://www.meetup.com/istanbul-bitcoin-meetup-group/events/290691968/)

```
Date/Time: Fri, Jan 6 · 4:00 PM UTC
Location: Caferağa, Nailbey Sk. No:46/A · Kadıköy, İstanbul, Türkei

```


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2023-01-03T00:00:00Z	**Meeting summary: Seraphis Wallet Workgroup, 2 January 2023**
This is a comprehensive summary, with added reference links, of the _Seraphis Wallet Workgroup_ meeting[1](#fn:0) from January 2nd 2023, 1800 UTC.

### Logs

The raw, unedited, full log file for this meeting:

[230102-seraphis.log](/assets/logs/230102-seraphis.log) (73 lines)

### Summary

_Note: it is possible that some relevant information may be missing from this summary; read the full log file for the complete, u ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/meeting-log-summary-seraphis-wallet-workgroup-meeting-2-january-2023/)
2023-01-03T00:00:00Z	**SChernykh releases P2Pool v2.7**
SChernykh[1](#fn:1) has released _P2Pool_ [2](#fn:2) version 2.7[3](#fn:3) with the following improvements and fixes:

- High fee transactions are now added to the block template immediately to improve the average reward for mined blocks
- Fixed share counter not resetting to 0 sometimes when the initial sync is finished
- Stricter P2P protocol checks to detect misbehaving peers
- [..]

The full list of changes is available on Github[3](#fn:3).

Before using the software, you shoul ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/schernykh-releases-p2pool-v2.7/)
2023-01-03T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [£499] Beaverbrooks 9ct Rose Gold 0.18ct Diamond Solitaire Ring**
Link: [https://bitejo.com/listing/FUEh](https://bitejo.com/listing/FUEh)


 Janoher (Bitejo) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/janoher-2/)
2023-01-03T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Call for developers (TypeScript/JavaScript)**
Links:

- [https://libreddit.de/1024dla/](https://libreddit.de/1024dla/)
- [TypeScript Support](https://github.com/monero-ecosystem/monero-javascript/pull/108)
- [Multithreading and performance improvements](https://github.com/monero-ecosystem/monero-javascript/pull/102)


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2023-01-05T00:00:00Z	**Cake Wallet opens 11 new language bounties worth $150 each**
Cake Wallet[1](#fn:1) has opened 11 new language bounties[2](#fn:2) worth $150 each:

> Help us add Arabic, Bengali, Urdu, Indonesian, Turkish, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Amharic, and Burmese to Cake Wallet![3](#fn:3)

Bounties are paid in XMR after the pull request is merged. Instructions for adding new languages can be found on Github[4](#fn:4).

Note that in order to complete more than 1 translation, you are required to sign a consulting agreement with ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cake-wallet-opens-language-bounties/)
2023-01-05T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [$5+] Any Steam game**
> I can get you every Steam game you want at a very lowered price.
> For every request a new Steam account will be created. (you can use them from your main account with ‘Family Share’)

Link: [https://moneromarket.io/listing/0249aae4-3e4a-42b2-8583-1b689f412421](https://moneromarket.io/listing/0249aae4-3e4a-42b2-8583-1b689f412421)


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2023-01-05T00:00:00Z	**rottenwheel publishes 'Revuo Monero' Issue #153**
rottenwheel[1](#fn:1) has published Issue #153[2](#fn:2) of the weekly _Revuo Monero_ [3](#fn:3) audience-funded newsletter, which covers December 29 2022 - January 5 2023 news:

```
Recent News
Upcoming Events
CCS Proposal Ideas
CCS Proposals Need Funding
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. ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rottenwheel-publishes-revuo-monero-issue-153/)
2023-01-05T00:00:00Z	**Cake Wallet v4.5.6 and Monero.com v1.2.5 released with support for Haven 3.0.0 'Athena'**
Cake Labs[1](#fn:1) has released _Cake Wallet_ v4.5.6 and _Monero.com_ v1.2.5[2](#fn:2) with support for Haven 3.0.0 _Athena_ [3](#fn:3) and a few bugfixes:

- Support for Haven 3.0.0 Athena
- Bitcoin/Litecoin transaction list bugfixes

Consult the Github repository[2](#fn:2) to verify and download the wallet APKs.

Note that Monero.com[4](#fn:4) (iOS[5](#fn:5), Android[6](#fn:6)) i ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cake-labs-releases-cake-wallet-4.5.6-monero.com-1.2.5-haven-athena-support/)
2023-01-05T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] The Monero Standard #35: 28 December 2022 - 4 January 2023**
Link: [https://localmonero.co/the-monero-standard/weekly/35](https://localmonero.co/the-monero-standard/weekly/35)


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2023-01-06T00:00:00Z	**AnarkioCrypto seeks feedback on new Bitejo marketplace design**
AnarkioCrypto[1](#fn:1) is looking[2](#fn:2) for feedback on the new Bitejo[3](#fn:3)’[4](#fn:4) crypto marketplace design:

> Redesigned Bitejo (Monero marketplace for products/services) Looking for feedback

Users can buy and sell _products, jobs and exchanges_ for BTC, XMR, gold, silver and cash. Bitejo has zero listing fees and there is no KYC.

AnarkioCrypto was recently looking for a team to _take over_ the platform,  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/anarkiocrypto-seeks-feedback-new-bitejo-marketplace-design/)
2023-01-06T00:00:00Z	**Monero Magazine interviews Monero Talk host Douglas Tuman**
In this Monero Magazine[1](#fn:1) episode[2](#fn:2), Michael Fitzgerald[3](#fn:3) interviews Monero Talk[4](#fn:4) show host Douglas Tuman[5](#fn:5):

> [..] would I rather have a million dollars in completely traceable currency or, you know, 500K dollars of completely untraceable currency? I was like [..] I want Monero. (Douglas @ 10:53)

Several topics are covered in this short interview, including: CBDC’s, social credit scores, Monero DNM and  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-magazine-douglas-tuman-interview/)
2023-01-06T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] We're excited to announce that Monero (XMR) is now listed on our platform**
Link: [https://changeangel.io/](https://changeangel.io/)


 u/changeangel\_io (Twitter) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/changeangel_io/)
2023-01-07T00:00:00Z	**Feather Wallet introduces bootstrappable builds and support for Raspberry Pi, Linux ARM64**
Feather Wallet[1](#fn:1) version 2.2.2[2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) was released with major build system changes and support for Raspberry Pi and Linux ARM64:

> Feather Wallet releases are now bootstrappable. This means that we are able to build our entire toolchain and dependencies from their source code.

### Changes overview

- Build system changes (bootstrappable builds)[4](#fn:4)
- Suppo ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/feather-wallet-bootstrappable-builds-raspberry-pi-linux-arm64-support/)
2023-01-07T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] The Monero ATM Project**
> This is a draft webpage but we are working on a Monero ATM.

Link: [https://kernal.eu/~siren/monero-atm/](https://kernal.eu/~siren/monero-atm/)


 Siren (Matrix) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/siren-2/)
2023-01-07T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 1, 2023**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - ‘2023 Resolutions: Use Monero’ wallpaper (by monero.graphics[2](\#fn:1))

!['2023 resolutions: Use Monero' wallpaper](/assets/img/art/23-1/monero-resolutions-2023.png)

### 4 - ‘Billy…Wait!’ Monero comic (by strontium762[3](\#fn:2))

!['Billy...Wait!' Monero comic](/assets/img/art/23-1/billy-wait-xmr-atm.png)

### 3 - ‘Choose your destiny’ Mone ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-1-2023/)
2023-01-07T00:00:00Z	**Monero Talk interviews ex-Darknet vendor 'DoingFedTime'**
In this Monero Talk episode[1](#fn:1)’[2](#fn:2), Douglas Tuman[3](#fn:3) interviews ex-Darknet vendor Sam _DoingFedTime_ Bent[4](#fn:4):

> [..] I got caught because I had specific policies and protocols that I implemented with my one employee which was my cousin, and she didn’t follow them [..] that’s what led to our big issue of being raided .. (Sam @ 39:50)

Several topics are discussed in this interview, including Sam’s story and philosophies, DNM t ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerotalk-doingfedtime-interview/)
2023-01-07T00:00:00Z	**m2049r releases Monerujo v3.1.0 'Fluorine Fermi'**
m2049r[1](#fn:1) has released the latest version of the Monerujo[2](#fn:2) wallet, v3.1.0 _Fluorine Fermi_ [3](#fn:3):

> [UPDATE] Monerujo v3.1.0 “Fluorine Fermi” shows locked transactions & fixes sideshift timeouts

### Changes since 3.0.3

```
Mark locked transactions
Fix sideshift.ai integration

```

### Contributors

- All Monero Contributors
- @anhdres
- @Baltsar
- @m2049r

Before usage, it is recommended to back up your seed and verify that you have downl ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/m2049r-releases-monerujo-v3.1.0/)
2023-01-07T00:00:00Z	**binarybaron releases UnstoppableSwap GUI v0.4.3**
binarybaron[1](#fn:1) has released version 0.4.3[2](#fn:2) of _UnstoppableSwap_ [3](#fn:3), the XMR<>BTC atomic swaps GUI:

### Changes overview

```
Do not auto download update but just spawn pop up
Add AutoUpdater
Migrate unit tests to bdk upgrade (tx_lock)
Remove unnecessary conditions from MergedDbState type guard [..]

```

Consult the previous Monero Observer report[4](#fn:4) to learn more about the associated CCS proposal[5](#fn:5).

To sup ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/binarybaron-releases-unstoppable-swap-gui-v0.4.3/)
2023-01-07T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Prestium: Privacy-focused, i2p based live OS. Comes with official Monero wallet!**
Links:

- [https://libreddit.de/1057hi2/](https://libreddit.de/1057hi2/)
- [https://prestium.org/release](https://prestium.org/release)


 u/Opicaak (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/opicaak/)
2023-01-07T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Monero now trading on the Offshore.Exchange**
Links:

- [https://libreddit.de/105rh42/](https://libreddit.de/105rh42/)
- [https://offshore.exchange/](https://offshore.exchange/)


 u/OffshoreExchange (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/offshoreexchange/)
2023-01-07T00:00:00Z	**rehrar releases Stack Wallet v1.5.28**
rehrar[1](#fn:1) has released Stack Wallet[2](#fn:2) alpha version 1.5.28[3](#fn:3) with the following fixes and improvements:

- BCH send and restore fix
- Monero trusted node functionality

The release notes, binaries, and the SHA256 hashes can be found on Github[3](#fn:3).

Consult the previous Monero Observer report[4](#fn:4) to learn more about the project.

* * *

1. https://github.com/rehrar/ [↩](#fnref:1)

2. https://stackwallet.com/ [↩](#fnref:2)

3. [https://g ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rehrar-releases-stack-wallet-v1.5.28/)
2023-01-07T00:00:00Z	**Community Workgroup Meeting scheduled for 14 January 2023 1600 UTC**
The next Monero Community Workgroup Meeting is scheduled[1](#fn:1) to take place on Saturday, 14th of January 2023 at 16:00 UTC, in the _#monero-community_ [2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) channels.

Discussion topics typically include CCS updates, community highlights and workgroup reports. plowsof[4](#fn:4) will moderate this meeting.

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

* * *

1. [https://libera. ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-community-workgroup-meeting-14-january-2023/)
2023-01-09T00:00:00Z	**COMIT 'xmr-btc-swap' v0.12.1 released**
Version 0.12.1[1](#fn:1) of COMIT[2](#fn:2)’s XMR-BTC atomic swap implementation ( _xmr-btc-swap_ [3](#fn:3)) was released with the following change:

- Swap: merge separate cancel/refund commands into one`cancel-and-refund` command for stuck swaps

Downloads are available on the release page[1](#fn:1).

Read the _Safety_ [4](#fn:4) section of the README.md file before using this tool and join COMIT’s Matrix channel[5](#fn:5) if you need help.

_Note that COMIT is no lo ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/comit-xmr-btc-swap-v0.12.1-released/)
2023-01-09T00:00:00Z	**Seraphis Wallet Workgroup meeting scheduled for 16 January 2023 1800 UTC**
The next _Seraphis Wallet Workgroup_ [1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, January 16 2023 at 18:00 UTC, in the IRC/Libera _#no-wallet-left-behind_ [2](#fn:2) channel and the bridged Matrix room[3](#fn:3).

Proposed discussion topics should soon be posted on Github.

Consult the project’s wiki[4](#fn:4) page to learn more about Seraphis, Jamtis, and _wallet3_.

Logs for the previous meeting are availabl ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/seraphis-wallet-workgroup-meeting-16-january-2023/)
2023-01-09T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Monero’s annual summary - 2022 | 2023**
> Hi guys, this is Monero’s annual summary 2022. Video in Spanish

Link: [https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=63pEBfyM1bE](https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=63pEBfyM1bE)


 u/zetnip (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/zetnip-8/)
2023-01-09T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Trocador is launching a Payment Gateway solution for stores and projects**
Links:

- [https://libreddit.de/1077vf4/](https://libreddit.de/r/Monero/comments/1077vf4/trocador_is_launching_a_payment_gateway_solution/)
- [https://trocador.app/en/anonpay/](https://trocador.app/en/anonpay/)


 u/Trocador\_App (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/trocador_app/)
2023-01-09T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] You can now post comments in kycnot.me**
> This weekend I added the ability to post comments for services and exchanges in kycnot.me, users can now give feedback. I hope you find this new feature useful!

Links:

- [https://libreddit.de/1079jxv/](https://libreddit.de/r/Monero/comments/1079jxv/you_can_now_post_comments_in_kycnotme/)
- [https://kycnot.me](https://kycnot.me)


 u/hoiru (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/hoiru/)
2023-01-10T00:00:00Z	**[LTH] C Programmer Needed**
> Hello fellow Monero believers. I founded a company 2 years ago that is now only a few weeks away from launch and my CTO is quitting due to health reasons. If you’re an experienced C dev interested in helping achieve the mass adoption of Monero this year, please DM me.


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2023-01-10T00:00:00Z	**binarybaron releases UnstoppableSwap GUI v0.4.4**
binarybaron[1](#fn:1) has released version 0.4.4[2](#fn:2) of _UnstoppableSwap_ [3](#fn:3), the XMR<>BTC atomic swaps GUI:

### Changes overview

```
Add notice that user does not need to deposit funds beforehand
Fix issue where AppImage would not start due to bundling issue of sqlite3
Require MIN_ASB_VERSION of 0.12.0 [..]

```

Consult the previous Monero Observer report[4](#fn:4) to learn more about the associated CCS proposal[5](#fn:5).

To su ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/binarybaron-releases-unstoppable-swap-gui-v0.4.4/)
2023-01-10T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] Hemp/CBD extraction and formulation business for sale**
> Debt free, profitable, cash-flowing CBD business for sale. Multi-jurisdictional, federally and statecompliant, operates in multiple countries. Company has been derisked and is a great
> private equity investment for those seeking growing and indefinite dividends. Great
> opportunity for near-term RTO, IPO, or buy and hold for cash flow. Full or partial
> payment in XMR accepted. Perfect for the investor looking to bridge fiat/crypto. Please inquire.


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2023-01-10T00:00:00Z	**LocalMonero/AgoraDesk v1.0.46 released**
Version 1.0.46[1](#fn:1) of the _LocalMonero/AgoraDesk_ [2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) mobile apps has been released with several fixes and improvements:

- Links for help in the chat.
- Fixed the Cancel button in the trade.
- Added new languages.

The full list of changes and the APK downloads are available on Github[1](#fn:1).

Consult the previous Monero Observer report[4](#fn:4) to learn more about the apps.

* * *

1. [https://github.com/AgoraDesk-LocalMoner ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-agoradesk-mobile-apps-v1.0.46-released/)
2023-01-11T00:00:00Z	**P2Pool to hardfork on March 18th at 21:00 UTC**
sech1[1](#fn:1) has announced[2](#fn:2) that P2Pool[3](#fn:3) (both main and mini) will hardfork to new consensus rules on March 18th at 21:00 UTC:

> The hardfork is necessary to improve P2Pool scalability and reduce the impact on Monero blockchain. You’ll need to update to P2Pool v3.0 or newer version before this time.

### Schedule

```
January (2nd half) - Testnet
January 31 - P2Pool v3.0 binaries
February (TBD) - Monero GUI v0.18.2.0 and Gupax with P2Pool v3.0
Ma ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/p2pool-hardfork-18-march-2023/)
2023-01-11T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] BTC to Monero Atomic Swap GUI Demo**
Link: [https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=X8vkgP\_BpQM](https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=X8vkgP_BpQM)


 REMSee (YouTube) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/remsee/)
2023-01-11T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 18 January 2023 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, January 18th 2022 at 17:00 UTC.

The meeting should take place on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Discuss Jamtis address checksums.[3](#fn:3)
- Improvements to the decoy selection algorithm (MRL#86[4](#fn:4), MRL#88[5](#fn:5), Rucknium’s OSPEAD[6](#fn:6))
- Seraphis[7](#fn:7)
 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-18-january-2023/)
2023-01-12T00:00:00Z	**Monero Magazine interviews Luke Smith**
In this Monero Magazine[1](#fn:1) episode[2](#fn:2), host Michael Fitzgerald[3](#fn:3) interviews FOSS and digital sovereignty advocate Luke Smith[4](#fn:4):

> [..] I think it’d be irresponsible to [..] tell anyone to use anything other than Monero right now .. (Luke @ 26:53)

Several topics are covered in this short interview, including: history and tools of globalism, the idea of freedom, BTC vs XMR, and crypto’s role in dystopia.

* * *

1. [https://nitter.net/Mone ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-magazine-luke-smith-interview/)
2023-01-12T00:00:00Z	**EliteTechnologies announces 'Elite Wallet', a multi-currency mobile wallet that supports Monero**
EliteTechnologies[1](#fn:1) has announced[2](#fn:2) _Elite Wallet_ [3](#fn:3) (v1.0.1[4](#fn:4)), a new _privacy oriented_ open source _multi-currency mobile wallet_ that supports XMR, WOW, BTC, and LTC:

> The goal of EliteWallet is to provide a mobile wallet [..] that is simple and easy to use while preserving the highest level of user privacy.

### Features overview

- Completely noncustodial
- Support fo ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/elite-technologies-announces-elitewallet/)
2023-01-12T00:00:00Z	**recanman publishes 'The Monero Standard' #36**
recanman[1](#fn:1) has published the 36th issue of the weekly _The Monero Standard_ [2](#fn:2) newsletter on LocalMonero[3](#fn:3), covering 4-11 January 2023 news.

## Topics

```
Recent News
Price and Blockchain Statistics
Fun Facts
Merchants
Notable Projects
Funding
Meme of the Week
Study Time
Donation and Contact

```

To support this project and get in touch with the author, visit the _Donation and Contact_ [4](#fn:4) section at the bottom of the issue ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/recanman-publishes-the-monero-standard-36/)
2023-01-12T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] Clothing, jewellery, sunglasses, shoes and over 3000 different watches**
> The Watches are divided into categories for men, women, children and a unisex category that contains many different smart watches. As always our customers get 3% off if they pay with Monero!

Link: [https://shopinbit.com/fashion/watches/](https://shopinbit.com/fashion/watches/)


 shopinbit.com ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/shopinbit-5/)
2023-01-12T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [USA-PA] Nikon Z7, Nikon D500, and a bunch of lenses**
> Local to Lancaster, PA 17602. Possibly interested in Monero as a payment option. Further discounts available if you’re buying things locally and/or buying multiple things together. Priority goes to local buyers.

Link: [https://r.nf/109n07p/](https://r.nf/r/photomarket/comments/109n07p/susapa_nikon_z7_nikon_d500_and_a_bunch_of_lenses/)


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2023-01-13T00:00:00Z	**selsta posts December 2022 dev update**
selsta[1](#fn:1) has posted a monthly CCS progress report[2](#fn:2) for December 2022, which includes the following dev updates:

```
Milestone 2:
- Since there are quite a lot of changes since the last release I decided to delay the release prepare v0.18.2.0 instead of v0.18.1.3 with Dandelion++ changes, network stability changes, RandomX refactor, RingCT cache, P2Pool hard-fork support.
- Fix a bug that causes our tests workflow to fail in some cases.
- Smaller fixe ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/selsta-posts-december-2022-dev-update/)
2023-01-13T00:00:00Z	**CryptoMorpheus_ analyzes XMR metrics from 2022 in new Moneroj.net article**
CryptoMorpheus\_[1](#fn:1) has published a new Moneroj.net[2](#fn:2) XMR metrics article[3](#fn:3) in which he interprets past year performance and what that could indicate for 2023:

> It’s been a few months since Moneroj last released an article, as our developers were busy delivering our privacy-focused exchange aggregator Trocador.app. But now it’s time to analyze what to expect for 2023. In order to preview this year’s b ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cryptomorpheus_-moneroj-net-xmr-metrics-2022/)
2023-01-13T00:00:00Z	**'The Monero ATM Project' could be completed before MoneroKon23**
The team behind _The Monero ATM Project_ [1](#fn:1)’[2](#fn:2) has announced plans to complete work _until_ MoneroKon23 (23 June 2023):

> Siren prepared us a nice site for ‘The Monero ATM Project’ (a project that **we plan to complete until MoneroKon**). [..] We already received most of the parts, including the shady bill acceptor module from Romania! (stnby)

Visit _atm.monero.is_ [1](#fn:1) and join _#atm:kernal.eu_ [ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/the-monero-atm-project-could-be-completed-before-monerokon23/)
2023-01-13T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [$1.9] TF2 keys (XMR -> Steam Balance ~1:1)**
> We will use TF2 keys for topping up your wallet balance. My price is $1.9 USD per key. When selling it on the Steam market for market price, you will receive about or slightly above that amount.

Link: [https://moneromarket.io/listing/57ca9e1e-5715-4113-a4a0-8d23114261c8](https://moneromarket.io/listing/57ca9e1e-5715-4113-a4a0-8d23114261c8)


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2023-01-13T00:00:00Z	**tobtoht releases Feather Wallet v2.2.3**
tobtoht[1](#fn:1) has released Feather Wallet[2](#fn:2) version 2.2.3[3](#fn:3)’[4](#fn:4) with several bugfixes.

### Changes overview

- Fixed scaling issues on Windows and Linux
- Fixed an issue that caused Feather to be unable to connect to Trezor devices on macOS
- Minimum macOS version is now 10.14 (down from 10.15)
- (Re)-broadcasting transactions should no longer throw an error [..]

The complete list of improvements and fixes can be found on the Changelog[5 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/tobtoht-releases-feather-wallet-v2.2.3/)
2023-01-13T00:00:00Z	**rottenwheel publishes 'Revuo Monero' Issue #154**
rottenwheel[1](#fn:1) has published Issue #154[2](#fn:2) of the weekly _Revuo Monero_ [3](#fn:3) audience-funded newsletter, which covers January 5-12 2023 news:

```
Recent News
Upcoming Events
CCS Proposal Ideas
CCS Proposals Need Funding
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.

Suggestions an ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rottenwheel-publishes-revuo-monero-issue-154/)
2023-01-14T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [1.5 XMR] Google Pixel 4a (Degoogled - GrapheneOS)**
> Very good condition, no scratches or marks, “as new”. Comes with charger and charging cable. Worldwide delivery with tracking (SMS notifications if you want).

Link: [https://t.me/moneromarket/16671](https://t.me/moneromarket/16671)


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2023-01-14T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [$49] Silver coin Third Reich 1938 Paul Hindenburg Germany**
> Year of issue: 1938 - 1939. Field of collection: German Reich 1933 - 1945. Issuing country: Third Reich. Material: silver (625/1000)

Link: [https://bitejo.com/listing/Xx4T](https://bitejo.com/listing/Xx4T)


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2023-01-14T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 2, 2023**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - MoneroChad cartoon (by DontTraceMeBruh[2](\#fn:1))

![MoneroChad cartoon](/assets/img/art/23-2/monero-chad.png)

### 4 - ‘NO to surveillance. YES to privacy.’ Monero wallpaper (by monero.graphics[3](\#fn:2))

!['NO to surveillance. YES to privacy.' Monero wallpaper](/assets/img/art/23-2/monero-no-surveillance-yes-privacy.png)

### 3 - Monero cr ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-2-2023/)
2023-01-14T00:00:00Z	**MoneroKon 2023 Planning Meeting scheduled for 21 January 2023 1800 UTC**
The next _MoneroKon 2023 Planning Meeting_ [1](#fn:1) is scheduled[2](#fn:2) to take place on Saturday, January 21st 2023 at 18:00 UTC.

The meeting should take place in the _#monero-events_ [3](#fn:3) Matrix & IRC channels and the agenda is available on Github.

### Agenda overview

- Greetings
- Update on Monerokon store and ticket waiting list
- Approve Sponsors
- Community approval of invoices[4](#fn:4)
- ETC co ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerokon-2023-planning-meeting-scheduled-21-january-2023/)
2023-01-15T00:00:00Z	**UkoeHB's Seraphis library CCS proposal ready for funding**
UkoeHB[1](#fn:1)’s new _long-term_ CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) to continue working on additional _Seraphis library_ [3](#fn:3) tasks is now ready for funding[4](#fn:4):

```
Funding needed: 125 XMR

```

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

To learn more about this CCS, consult the previous Monero Observer report[5](#fn:5).

* * *

1. https://github.c ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/ukoehb-long-term-seraphis-library-ccs-proposal-ready-funding/)
2023-01-15T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 2 2023: 43 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 (43, 5:3:35)

Opened (5)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#8704[1](#fn:1)** Output selection speedup for large amounts of outputs (moneromooo-monero)
- **#8705[2](#fn:2)** RandomX: print VM allocation warnings only once (SChernykh)
- **#8706[3](#fn:3)** RandomX: p ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-2-2023/)
2023-01-16T00:00:00Z	**CT-011: Decoy wallets with seed offset passphrase in Monero CLI**
_This is the 11th report in the Cypherpunk Transmission series._

## Motivation

There is a rather simple, yet underrated method of adding some basic _Evil Maid_ protection to your wallet seeds while gaining some plausible deniability in the process.

This short practical guide uses `encrypted_seed` in Monero CLI to create a _decoy_ XMR wallet.

## Assumptions

- Monero CLI Wallet is installed (CT-002[1]( ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cypherpunk-transmission-011-decoy-wallets-seed-offset-passphrase-monero-cli/)
2023-01-16T00:00:00Z	**CypherPunk Radio cancels CCS proposal: 'Going independent'**
NotMtth[1](#fn:1) has decided to close[2](#fn:2) the CCS funding proposal[3](#fn:3) for the _CypherPunk Radio_ [4](#fn:4) project, after it failed to gather enough support during the past few _-community_ meetings[5](#fn:5)’[6](#fn:6):

> The Monero community decided to close our CCS proposal so we added a donation address on our website. [..] Thanks to everyone :)

To support the project, transfer XMR to the address listed on the official website ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cypherpunk-radio-cancels-css-proposal/)
2023-01-16T00:00:00Z	**binarybaron completes fourth milestone for XMR-BTC atomic swap desktop GUI CCS proposal**
binarybaron[1](#fn:1) has completed[2](#fn:2) the fourth milestone for their XMR-BTC atomic swap desktop GUI prototype CCS proposal[3](#fn:3):

> This month we have finally released the GUI on Mainnet for the public to use! The release went smooth for the most part.

### Work overview

- GUI: Switched to Mainnet[4](#fn:4)
- GUI: Added Auto Updater
- GUI: Fixed issue where s ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/binarybaron-completes-fourth-milestone-btc-xmr-atomic-swap-desktop-gui-css-proposal/)
2023-01-16T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] $99 Nintendo eShop, Amazon gift cards**
Link: [https://agoradesk.com/user/Adv3ntur0us](https://agoradesk.com/user/Adv3ntur0us)


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2023-01-16T00:00:00Z	**anhdres posts Monero Garden CCS progress report**
anhdres[1](#fn:1) has posted the first CCS[2](#fn:2) progress report[3](#fn:3) for the _Monero Garden_ project:

> I’ve been working writing and mostly editing down what I write. I’ve learned that it’s not that complicated for me to write about Monero stuff, but very hard to keep it shorter and simpler. [..] As soon as I have a first complete version done, I’ll publish and open it to feedback [..]

Consult the previous Monero Observer report[4](#fn:4) to ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/anhdres-monero-garden-ccs-progress-report/)
2023-01-16T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] MoneroTalk - BSV vs. Monero: Which Will Yield More Liberty?**
Link: [https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=AA9dZEeKu6Q](https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=AA9dZEeKu6Q)


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2023-01-16T00:00:00Z	**The Farcaster Project releases Farcaster Node v0.8.4**
The Farcaster Project[1](#fn:1) has released version 0.8.4[2](#fn:2) of the Farcaster cross-chain atomic swap node[3](#fn:3):

### Changes overview

```
Swapd: Refactor key manager init
Fix: filter by network all deal list responses
Fix(grpc): list Monero funding addresses
Fix(state report): accordant lock used arbitrating params
Syncer: Bump Monero to ring size 16
Fix(tsm): swaps restoring

```

To learn more about the project, consult t ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/the-farcaster-project-releases-farcaster-node-v0.8.4/)
2023-01-16T00:00:00Z	**Seraphis Wallet Workgroup meeting scheduled for 23 January 2023 1800 UTC**
The next _Seraphis Wallet Workgroup_ [1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, January 23 2023 at 18:00 UTC, in the IRC/Libera _#no-wallet-left-behind_ [2](#fn:2) channel and the bridged Matrix room[3](#fn:3).

The agenda will be posted on Github soon.

Consult the project’s wiki[4](#fn:4) page to learn more about Seraphis, Jamtis, and _wallet3_.

Logs for the previous meeting are available on Monero Observ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/seraphis-wallet-workgroup-meeting-23-january-2023/)
2023-01-18T00:00:00Z	**Trocador.app implements 'Monero Tunnels' for swaps between transparent blockchains**
Trocador.app[1](#fn:1) has announced[2](#fn:2) the implementation of _Monero Tunnels_, a new service that allows users to privately swap funds between any two transparent blockchains:

> In case someone has funds on a transparent blockchain like Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, etc, and wants to switch to another transparent blockchain like Litecoin (without MW), Ethereum etc, Trocador.app calculates the price of the exchange by channel ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/trocador-implements-monero-tunnels/)
2023-01-18T00:00:00Z	**LocalMonero/AgoraDesk v1.0.48 released**
Version 1.0.48[1](#fn:1) of the _LocalMonero/AgoraDesk_ [2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) mobile apps has been released with several fixes and improvements:

- Design: light theme shadows.
- Feat: choose default tab sections that open when we launch the app.
- Feat: improve accessibility.
- Feat: adding a review widget to the chat and activity tab when the trade is completed.
- Fix: ads are loading on the ads screen.
- Fix: grey screen on the trade tab.
- Fix: notif ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-agoradesk-mobile-apps-v1.0.48-released/)
2023-01-18T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Cake Wallet - The 5 Year Journey**
> I really can’t believe it’s been 5 years since we launched Cake Wallet for Monero…and what a journey it has been!

Link: [https://r.nf/10f7qrs/](https://r.nf/r/Monero/comments/10f7qrs/cake_wallet_the_5_year_journey/).


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2023-01-18T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 25 January 2023 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, January 25th 2022 at 17:00 UTC.

The meeting should take place on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Discuss Jamtis address checksums.[3](#fn:3)
- Improvements to the decoy selection algorithm (MRL#86[4](#fn:4), MRL#88[5](#fn:5), Rucknium’s OSPEAD[6](#fn:6))
- Seraphis[7](#fn:7)
 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-25-january-2023/)
2023-01-19T00:00:00Z	**Rucknium calls out centralized mining pools for unnecessarily delaying XMR transaction confirmations by 60 seconds**
Rucknium[1](#fn:1) has published a new article[2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) in which he calls out centralized mining pools for unnecessarily delaying XMR transaction confirmations by 60 seconds:

> This makes Monero confirmations slower than Litecoin even though Litecoin’s average block time is 2.5 minutes, compared to Monero’s 2 minutes flat. Mining pool  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rucknium-calls-out-centralized-mining-pools-monero-transaction-confirmation-delays/)
2023-01-19T00:00:00Z	**binarybaron releases UnstoppableSwap GUI v0.4.6**
binarybaron[1](#fn:1) has released version 0.4.6[2](#fn:2) of _UnstoppableSwap_ [3](#fn:3), the XMR<>BTC atomic swaps GUI:

### Changes overview

```
Add tooltip explanations to Provider Chips
Socket io debug

```

Consult the previous Monero Observer report[4](#fn:4) to learn more about the associated CCS proposal[5](#fn:5).

To support the development of UnstoppableSwap, you can transfer XMR to the project’s donation address[6](#fn:6).

_Note th ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/binarybaron-releases-unstoppable-swap-gui-v0.4.6/)
2023-01-19T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [€29.99] Monerochan acrylic standee**
Links:

- [product](https://monerosupplies.com/product/monerochan-standee/)
- [announcement](https://monerosupplies.com/2023/01/19/monerochan-irl/)


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2023-01-19T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Revuo Monero Issue 155: January 12 - 19, 2023**
Link: [https://revuo-xmr.com/issue-155.html](https://revuo-xmr.com/issue-155.html)


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2023-01-19T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Andrey Sabelnikov will be a speaker this year at Monerotopia 2023 in Mexico**
> Andrey developed Zano and the first implementation of the Cryptonote.

Links:

- [announcement](https://nitter.pussthecat.org/monerotopia/status/1615919920566484994#m)
- [Monerotopia 2023 tickets](https://monerotopia.com/)


 @monerotopia (Twitter) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerotopia-10/)
2023-01-19T00:00:00Z	**recanman publishes 'The Monero Standard' #37**
recanman[1](#fn:1) has published the 37th issue of the weekly _The Monero Standard_ [2](#fn:2) newsletter on LocalMonero[3](#fn:3), covering 11-18 January 2023 news.

## Topics

```
Recent News
Price and Blockchain Statistics
Fun Facts
Merchants
Notable Projects
Funding
Meme of the Week
Study Time
Donation and Contact

```

To support this project and get in touch with the author, visit the _Donation and Contact_ [4](#fn:4) section at the bottom of the issu ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/recanman-publishes-the-monero-standard-37/)
2023-01-20T00:00:00Z	**Monero Magazine interviews Rafael LaVerde**
In this Monero Magazine[1](#fn:1) episode[2](#fn:2), host Michael Fitzgerald[3](#fn:3) interviews _TCV_ [4](#fn:4) crypto economics analyst Rafael LaVerde[5](#fn:5):

> [..] I think privacy will always be something that every human person will need no matter what. (Rafael @ 6:56)

Several topics are covered in this short interview, including the role of Monero and digital cash, smart contracts, and Bitcoin flaws.

* * *

1. [https://nitter.pussthecat.org/Monero ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-magazine-rafael-laverde-interview/)
2023-01-20T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] New BTCPay Server Plugin that accepts Monero and other Altcoins**
> We are releasing today a new BTCPay Server plugin that accepts Monero as well as many altcoins. The plugin also works with JavaScript disabled (as all other Trocador’s components). This was possible thanks to our previous work on our AnonPay Gateway.

Links:

- [announcement](https://r.nf/r/Monero/comments/10gyi70/new_btcpay_server_plugin_that_accepts_monero_and/)
- [https://trocador.app/](https://trocador.app/)


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2023-01-20T00:00:00Z	**Monero Meet livestream scheduled for 24 January 2023 1900 UTC**
The next Monero Meet livestream[1](#fn:1) is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, January 24th 2023 at 1900 UTC (1 PM CT).

### Agenda (unconfirmed)

```
Recent Monero news
How people can contribute
Current initiatives and progress
Future developments
Research lab "office hours"
Guiding philosophies

```

Participants can use _VDO Ninja_ [2](#fn:2) to join the _casual video call_. Get in touch with host Justin Ehrenhofer[3](#fn:3) for more infor ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-meet-scheduled-24-january-2023/)
2023-01-20T00:00:00Z	**Community Workgroup Meeting scheduled for 28 January 2023 1600 UTC**
The next Monero Community Workgroup Meeting is scheduled[1](#fn:1) to take place on Saturday, 28th of January 2023 at 16:00 UTC, in the _#monero-community_ [2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) channels.

Discussion topics typically include CCS updates, community highlights and workgroup reports. plowsof[4](#fn:4) will moderate this meeting.

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

* * *

1. [https://libera. ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-community-workgroup-meeting-28-january-2023/)
2023-01-20T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [$900] Monero Coffee table (handcraft)**
> I’m offering custom made coffee table with lovely Monero logo , made with epoxy on proper Irish Cyprus wood. Size - 60 cm x 53cm and high - 44,5cm. Im based in Poland, but I can send anywhere its up to the destination. Session ID - 05801122dc8dd8c4f4bf682461eaf7ab1bb724968e82693bd50fac1de2b9558f26


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2023-01-21T00:00:00Z	**George Nicholas submits CCS proposal to release 'Mark of distinction' independent film featuring Monero**
George Nicholas[1](#fn:1) has submitted a CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) looking to release _Mark of distinction_ [3](#fn:3), an independent film featuring Monero:

> Monero is featured in 3 scenes. As background, the protagonist, MANUEL, has found a physical Monero coin that his father had stashed away for him before his disappearance [..] I self-funded the shoot and post-pr ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/george-nicholas-ccs-proposal-release-mark-of-distinction-independent-film/)
2023-01-21T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [£499] Emmy London 9ct White Gold 0.20ct Total Diamond Ring**
Link: [https://bitejo.com/listing/3Fwy](https://bitejo.com/listing/3Fwy)


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2023-01-21T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 3, 2023**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - ‘Monero = Cypherpunk’ sticker (by monero.graphics[2](\#fn:1))

!['Monero = Cypherpunk' sticker](/assets/img/art/23-3/say-monero-cypherpunk.png)

### 4 - ‘Keep your fiat, I want Monero!’ illustration (by siddharta0[3](\#fn:2))

!['Keep your fiat, I want Monero!' illustration](/assets/img/art/23-3/monero-keep-your-fiat.png)

### 3 - ‘Monerochan I ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-3-2023/)
2023-01-21T00:00:00Z	**MoneroKon 2023 Planning Meeting scheduled for 28 January 2023 1800 UTC**
The next _MoneroKon 2023 Planning Meeting_ [1](#fn:1) is scheduled[2](#fn:2) to take place on Saturday, January 28th 2023 at 18:00 UTC.

The meeting should take place in the _#monero-events_ [3](#fn:3) Matrix & IRC channels and the agenda is available on Github.

### Agenda overview

- Greetings
- Update on Monerokon store and ticket waiting list
- Community approval of invoices[4](#fn:4)
- AOB [..]

Logs for the pr ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerokon-2023-planning-meeting-scheduled-28-january-2023/)
2023-01-22T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 3 2023: 9 PRs, 33 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 (9, 6:3:0)

Opened (6)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#8712[1](#fn:1)** blockchain-stats: print any remaining data at end of loop (hyc)
- **#8713[2](#fn:2)** depends: bump hidapi/libusb (tobtoht)
- **#8714[3](#fn:3)** depends: bump hidapi/libusb (tobtoht)
- **#8 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-3-2023/)
2023-01-22T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [$180] Netgear Nighthawk M2 | 4G LTE Mobile Router**
Link: [https://moneromarket.io/listing/6ad5f8c5-13f2-40a0-98f6-bce8e9088257](https://moneromarket.io/listing/6ad5f8c5-13f2-40a0-98f6-bce8e9088257)


 sonalder (moneromarket.io) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/sonalder-2/)
2023-01-22T00:00:00Z	**UkoeHB's long-term Seraphis library CCS proposal fully funded**
UkoeHB[1](#fn:1)’s _long-term_ CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) to continue working on additional _Seraphis library_ [3](#fn:3) tasks was fully funded:

```
40 contributions: 125 of 125 XMR (100%)

```

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

* * *

1. https://github.com/UkoeHB/ [↩](#fnref:1)

2. [https://ccs.getmonero.org/proposals/seraphis-library-work-2.html](https://ccs.getmoner ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/ukoehb-long-term-seraphis-library-ccs-proposal-fully-funded/)
2023-01-23T00:00:00Z	**Ora_pro_vivis looking for feedback on 'semi transparent and auditable' XMR wallet app 'Lumo'**
Ora\_pro\_vivis[1](#fn:1) is looking for feedback[2](#fn:2) on _Lumo_ [3](#fn:3), an experimental PoC _semi transparent and auditable_ XMR wallet app:

> Lumo (loo-mo), Esperanto for “Light”, is a Node JS server that allows you to self host a semi transparent and auditable Monero (XMR) wallet for donation and charity purposes. [..] If you do decide to test the code, please be sure to let me know of an ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/ora_pro_vivis-looking-feedback-lumo-xmr-wallet-app/)
2023-01-23T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [CCS] Monero Animated Series Final Review**
> [..] I am posting the existing video voiceover script drafts for final community review. Please take the time to read over and comment on any errors or parts that are unclear/confusing.

Links:

- [Video scripts](https://gitlab.com/monero-videos/monero-adoption-animated-videos/)
- [Discussion thread](https://r.nf/r/Monero/comments/10j3gn5/monero_animated_series_final_review/)
- [CCS](https://ccs.getmonero.org/proposals/savandra-videos-for-monero.html)
- MO reports:[1](/savandra-fee ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/dsmlegend-4/)
2023-01-23T00:00:00Z	**monerobull, MajesticBank, artlimber win MAGIC Monero Fund 2023 election**
The _MAGIC Grants Board_ [1](#fn:1) has published the results[2](#fn:2) for their _Monero Fund_ [3](#fn:3) 2023 election[4](#fn:4):

> MAGIC Grants used a ranked-choice voting method to select three new MAGIC Monero Fund committee members for 2 year terms. The election had an 52% voter turnout. [..] These members will join Rucknium and kayabaNerve on the committee on January 31.

### Committee members

- Rucknium[5](#fn:5)
-  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/magic-grants-monero-fund-2023-election-results/)
2023-01-23T00:00:00Z	**[LTT] [H] 9$ XMR [W] 11$ Wise or Paypal**
> I’ll send you Monero/ XMR for money on Wise or PayPal. I’m willing to go first for experienced traders. Could send in Euros as well.

Link: [https://r.nf/10jn92h/](https://r.nf/r/Cash4Cash/comments/10jn92h/h_9_xmr_w_11_wise_or_paypal/)


 u/skywalkersforce (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/skywalkersforce/)
2023-01-23T00:00:00Z	**Seraphis Wallet Workgroup meeting scheduled for 30 January 2023 1800 UTC**
The next _Seraphis Wallet Workgroup_ [1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, January 30 2023 at 18:00 UTC, in the IRC/Libera _#no-wallet-left-behind_ [2](#fn:2) channel and the bridged Matrix room[3](#fn:3).

The agenda will be posted on Github soon.

Consult the project’s wiki[4](#fn:4) page to learn more about Seraphis, Jamtis, and _wallet3_.

Logs for the previous meeting are available on Monero Observ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/seraphis-wallet-workgroup-meeting-30-january-2023/)
2023-01-23T00:00:00Z	**[LTH] Social Media Manager - Full Time**
Link: [https://r.nf/10jk4ue/](https://r.nf/r/cakelabs/comments/10jk4ue/job_posting_social_media_manager_full_time/)


 hr@cakewallet.com ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cakelabs-10/)
2023-01-25T00:00:00Z	**plowsof posts bounty for running BLAKE2b test vector suite on Seraphis library implementation**
plowsof[1](#fn:1) has posted a bounty[2](#fn:2) for _running the full blake2b[3](#fn:3) test vector suite[4](#fn:4) on the implementation in the seraphis\_lib branch[5](#fn:5)_:

> Original text below has been lifted from a “No wallet left behind” meeting from Josh Babb and is currently not well defined as “the whole tests/crypto” barely works to begin with (hence the challenge part!). Dangero ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/plowsof-bounty-blake2b-test-vector-suite-seraphis-library/)
2023-01-25T00:00:00Z	**woodser opens 2 new Haveno bounties worth $400**
woodser[1](#fn:1) has opened 2 new Haveno[2](#fn:2) bounties worth a total of $400 USD:

- _Add new page to legacy UI: Support > Signed Offers [$250] #543_ [3](#fn:3)
- _Allow arbitrator to publish penalty tx in legacy UI “Failed trades” tab [$150] #544_ [4](#fn:4)

Anyone can participate and the bounty will be awarded to the first person who resolves each issue.

Before starting any work, post a comment in the appropriate issue, so it can be assi ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/woodser-opens-2-new-haveno-bounties-worth-400-usd/)
2023-01-25T00:00:00Z	**Monero Talk interviews Juraj Bednar**
In this Monero Talk episode[1](#fn:1)’[2](#fn:2), Douglas Tuman[3](#fn:3) interviews entrepreneur and author of _Cryptocurrencies – Hack your way to a better life_ [4](#fn:4) Juraj Bednar[5](#fn:5):

> [..] of course if Bitcoin had better privacy on the first layer it would be much harder to control [..] you know there are Bitcoin addresses on the OFAC sanction list .. (Juraj @ 39:21)

Several topics are discussed in this interview, including cypherpunk ideals, emerging par ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerotalk-juraj-bednar-interview/)
2023-01-25T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 1 February 2023 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 1st 2022 at 17:00 UTC.

The meeting should take place on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Discuss Jamtis address checksums.[3](#fn:3)
- Improvements to the decoy selection algorithm (MRL#86[4](#fn:4), MRL#88[5](#fn:5), Rucknium’s OSPEAD[6](#fn:6))
- Seraphis[7](#fn:7)
 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-1-february-2023/)
2023-01-25T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] @justinberman95 will be a speaker this year at Monerotopia 2023 in Mexico**
> Justin is a #Monero developer which is behind Seraphis and Jamtis.

Links:

- [announcement](https://nitter.pussthecat.org/monerotopia/status/1618094993356251137#m)
- [Monerotopia 2023 tickets](https://monerotopia.com/)


 @monerotopia (Twitter) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerotopia-11/)
2023-01-27T00:00:00Z	**Monero Magazine podcast publishes new 'privacy masterclass' episode featuring Luke Smith**
In this Monero Magazine[1](#fn:1) episode[2](#fn:2), host Michael Fitzgerald[3](#fn:3) discusses Monero, privacy and privacy tools with return guest Luke Smith[4](#fn:4):

> [..] [Monero] it’s the best of basically every world in crypto: it’s private, it has low transaction fees, it is ASIC-resistant to some degree [..] there’s a constellation of different things that make Monero kind of above the others .. ( ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-magazine-luke-smith-privacy-masterclass/)
2023-01-27T00:00:00Z	**[LTT] [H] $85 monero [W] $85 btc or $90 cash app**
> comment before pm. i’ll go first with reputable traders.

Link: [https://r.nf/10mmnre/](https://r.nf/r/Cash4Cash/comments/10mmnre/h_85_monero_w_85_btc_or_90_cash_app/)


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2023-01-27T00:00:00Z	**rottenwheel publishes 'Revuo Monero' Issue #156**
rottenwheel[1](#fn:1) has published Issue #156[2](#fn:2) of the weekly _Revuo Monero_ [3](#fn:3) audience-funded newsletter, which covers January 19-26 2023 news:

```
Recent News
Upcoming Events
CCS Proposal Ideas
CCS Proposals Need Funding
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.

Suggestions a ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rottenwheel-publishes-revuo-monero-issue-156/)
2023-01-28T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [CCS] New update on Monero integration into Molly**
> To be honest, we underestimated the complexity of the task at hand. To overcome this partly for the future, we landed a grant from a non-profit organization that’s supporting strategic open-source technologies. [..]

Links:

- [update](https://repo.getmonero.org/monero-project/ccs-proposals/-/merge_requests/252#note_20549)
- [CCS](https://ccs.getmonero.org/proposals/vd-molly-payments-stage1.html)
- [MO report](/molly-signal-fork-monero-integration-ccs/)


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2023-01-28T00:00:00Z	**selsta submits CCS proposal for 3 more months of part-time Monero dev work until end of April 2023**
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 April 2023:

> Work for 30 hours per week over the next 3 months (from Februrary to end of April) at a rate of 45€ / hour. At 159€ / XMR (14-day EMA) this makes 102 XMR.

```
Total funding: 102 XMR.

ETA: (end of) April 2023.

```

He plans ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/selsta-part-time-monero-dev-ccs-proposal-february-april-2023/)
2023-01-28T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 4, 2023**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - ‘Rebellion is an act of courage’ Monero wallpaper (by monero.graphics[2](\#fn:1))

!['Rebellion is an act of courage' Monero wallpaper](/assets/img/art/23-4/rebellion-act-of-courage.png)

### 4 - Proud MoneroChan design (by bit\_thanos[3](\#fn:2))

![Proud MoneroChan design](/assets/img/art/23-4/monerochan-proud.png)

### 3 - ‘How much for a gr ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-4-2023/)
2023-01-28T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] New Animated Video / Update on the new 3D Concepts**
> Here are the new concepts for 3D we developed this week. The main idea behind it is that the balls are transactions that can go from one person to other and represent value.

Links:

- [https://r.nf/10nfjb7/](https://r.nf/r/Monero/comments/10nfjb7/new_animated_video_update_on_the_new_3d_concepts/)

- [/savandra-submits-ccs-proposal-monero-animated-videos/](/savandra-submits-ccs-proposal-monero-animated-videos/)



 u/savandra (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/savandra-4/)
2023-01-28T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [$10] Handmade candles from 100% pure bees wax**
> Some new molds added for our candles we sell for monero [..] I would like to thank you for buying our beeswax candles and let you know that it means a lot to us and we appreciate every sale

Link: [https://moneromarket.io/listing/aac38378-f25c-44d3-bea9-aba9fc2cd5ca](https://moneromarket.io/listing/aac38378-f25c-44d3-bea9-aba9fc2cd5ca)


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2023-01-28T00:00:00Z	**MoneroKon 2023 Planning Meeting scheduled for 4 February 2023 1800 UTC**
The next _MoneroKon 2023 Planning Meeting_ [1](#fn:1) is scheduled[2](#fn:2) to take place on Saturday, February 4th 2023 at 18:00 UTC.

The meeting should take place in the _#monero-events_ [3](#fn:3) Matrix & IRC channels and the agenda is available on Github.

### Agenda overview

- Greetings
- Update on Monerokon store and ticket waiting list
- AOB [..]

Logs for the previous meeting are available on Monero Obse ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerokon-2023-planning-meeting-scheduled-4-february-2023/)
2023-01-28T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [0.5 XMR] Acer Aspire XC-605G Desktop [PICKUP ONLY - Southeast GA USA]**
> Acer Aspire XC-605G desktop PC with Intel Core i3-4160, 4GB DDR3 RAM 1TB HDD, WIFI & Bluetooth. works fine except the front USB ports. I think a connector is loose but have never opened it to check. Running Ubuntu 22.04. I am not comfortable shipping it as i feel it might be broken in transit.

Link: [https://r.nf/10mwvxn/](https://r.nf/10mwvxn/)


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2023-01-29T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 4 2023: 5 PRs, 4 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, 5:0:0)

Opened (5)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#8719[1](#fn:1)** README: fix void ssl package (tobtoht)
- **#8720[2](#fn:2)** p2p: update seed nodes (selsta)
- **#8721[3](#fn:3)** p2p: update seed nodes [release-v0.18] (selsta)
- **#8723[4](#fn:4)** blockc ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-4-2023/)
2023-01-29T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [$210] Gold Coin Franc IOS I D G Avstriae Imperator, 1915 Austria**
> I will ship only insured up to 500 euros and including tracking. If you have any questions please just contact me.

Link: [https://moneromarket.io/listing/0ef89d76-4d2d-4933-842d-fd80c238b0f0](https://moneromarket.io/listing/0ef89d76-4d2d-4933-842d-fd80c238b0f0)


 gocrypto (moneromarket.io) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/gocrypto-2/)
2023-01-29T00:00:00Z	**[WTB] XMR with cash in greater Toronto area**
Link: [https://r.nf/10og9dv/](https://r.nf/r/monerosupport/comments/10og9dv/is_anyone_in_the_gta_willing_to_sell_me_monero_in/)


 u/AlbertJohnson2 (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/albertjohnson2/)
2023-01-31T00:00:00Z	**Getmonero.org temporarily down for maintenance**
Getmonero.org[1](#fn:1) is temporarily down for maintenance as the Monero Core team works on fixing a _borked_ system caused by an _OS upgrade_ that was apparently required by a Jekyll update[2](#fn:2):

> it was an OS upgrade that seems to have borked something [..] we’re just upgrading the server and we were struggling with the IPMI being unresponsive; the CDN is still up, and we’ll have it fixed in the next 12 hours (fluffypony)[3](#fn:3)

> We’re gen ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/getmonero-org-temporarily-down-maintenance/)
2023-01-31T00:00:00Z	**SChernykh releases P2Pool v3.0**
SChernykh[1](#fn:1) has released _P2Pool_ [2](#fn:2) version 3.0[3](#fn:3) with several improvements and fixes.

### Changes overview

- March 18th hardfork: Dynamic PPLNS window targeted to 2 Monero blocks (2 payouts) per share on average
- March 18th hardfork: Fix for duplicate shares which are sometimes found and can’t be added to p2pool
- March 18th hardfork: Improved coinbase transaction generation (better efficiency and privacy)
- Much faster miner jobs generation: down from  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/schernykh-releases-p2pool-v3.0/)
2023-01-31T00:00:00Z	**[AFH] [$0.05-$0.08/word] Content Writer/Ghostwriter**
> Hey, I’m Adam, a freelance writer that can fulfill any of your ghostwriting needs! You can hire me for any task from poetry to blog articles to fantasy books.

Links:

- [https://r.nf/10q979j/](https://r.nf/r/writersforhire/comments/10q979j/for_hire_content_writerghostwriter/)

- [https://www.poetry.com/poet/Adam+Roachford](https://www.poetry.com/poet/Adam+Roachford)



 u/Ok\_Scheme2703 (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/ok_scheme2703/)
2023-01-31T00:00:00Z	**v1docq47 posts December 2022 - January 2023 CCS progress report**
Monero contributor and XMR.ru[1](#fn:1) mod v1docq47[2](#fn:2) has posted a new progress report (December 2022 - January 2023)[3](#fn:3) for his CCS[4](#fn:4) to do Russian voice-over work and transcribe Monero content:

> [..] this is my December 2022 + January 2023 CCS progress report with voice-over and works on XMR.RU. [..] If you have suggestions or advice about my work, I will be glad to listen to them.

### Work ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/v1docq47-posts-ccs-progress-report-december-2022-january-2023/)
2023-01-31T00:00:00Z	**tobtoht releases Feather Wallet v2.3.0**
tobtoht[1](#fn:1) has released Feather Wallet[2](#fn:2) version 2.3.0[3](#fn:3)’[4](#fn:4) with several improvements and fixes.

### Changes overview

- verify tx proof: added option to verify a payment using the transaction secret key
- wizard: added option to set subaddress lookahead when restoring from device, seed, keys
- wizard: added option to override embedded wallet creation date for 14/16-word seeds
- wizard: allow restoring deterministic wallet from privat ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/tobtoht-releases-feather-wallet-v2.3.0/)
2023-01-31T00:00:00Z	**Gupax v1.1.1 released**
hinto-janaiyo[1](#fn:1) has released version 1.1.1[2](#fn:2) of the cross-platform GUI for mining Monero on P2Pool using XMRig, _Gupax_ [3](#fn:3).

### Changes overview

- [Update] Remote Nodes: Replaced [Community Monero Nodes] with known ZMQ-enabled Remote Nodes
- [Update] P2Pool: Added warning in [P2Pool Simple] tab about privacy/practical downsides when using remote nodes
- [Fix] Ping: Fixed ping end lag; Remote node pings are as fast as the slowest ping instead of always taking 1 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/hinto-janaiyo-releases-gupax-v1.1.1/)
2023-02-01T00:00:00Z	**[LTH] Developers for privacy-focused cloud computing startup**
> I am looking to hire a cloud engineer and a full-stack developer. Both roles are remote. Ideally full time but this is negotiable for the right candidate. [..] Monero will be the sole payment method accepted by the service.


 spectrehosting@protonmail.com ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/spectrehosting/)
2023-02-01T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Blitz #18 - January 2023**
Here’s a recap of what happened this January in the Monero community:

### Breaking

- **_P2Pool_ announced plans to hardfork to new consensus rules on March 18th at 21:00 UTC** ( [1](/p2pool-hardfork-18-march-2023/))
- **_Getmonero.org_ was temporarily down for maintenance** ( [2](/getmonero-org-temporarily-down-maintenance/))

### R&D

- **There were 4 _Monero Research Lab_ meetings in January** ( [3](/monero-research-lab-meeting-4-january-2023), [4](/monero-researc ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-blitz-january-2023/)
2023-02-01T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 8 February 2023 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 8th 2022 at 17:00 UTC.

The meeting should take place on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Discuss Jamtis address checksums.[3](#fn:3)
- Improvements to the decoy selection algorithm (MRL#86[4](#fn:4), MRL#88[5](#fn:5), Rucknium’s OSPEAD[6](#fn:6))
- Seraphis[7](#fn:7)
 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-8-february-2023/)
2023-02-01T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Looking for businesses to feature on themonero.dance**
Links:

- [https://r.nf/10q6bja/](https://r.nf/r/moneromarket/comments/10q6bja/looking_for_businesses_to_feature_on/)
- [https://themonero.dance](https://themonero.dance)


 themonero.dance ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/themonerodance-2/)
2023-02-02T00:00:00Z	**rbrunner7's 'Developer Opportunities at the Monero Project' post deployed to Getmonero.org blog**
rbrunner7[1](#fn:1)’s _Developer Opportunities at the Monero Project_ post[2](#fn:2) was recently merged[3](#fn:3) by binaryFate[4](#fn:4) and is now live on the official Getmonero.org blog[5](#fn:5):

> [..] Where else can you make a difference for a multi-billion-dollar venture that may become important in the future and make a difference, whoever you are, from wherever you are, rega ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rbrunner7-developer-opportunities-monero-project-getmonero-blog/)
2023-02-02T00:00:00Z	**ARIS announces new 'Monero-first' exchange**
_ARIS.io_ [1](#fn:1) has announced[2](#fn:2) a new _Monero-first_ platform where users can buy, sell and exchange cryptocurrencies:

> Our goal is to connect the Monero community to the fiat currency world, in a compliant way, with an EU-licensed platform. Our secure platform provides you with XMR-EUR on/off ramp, easy swaps from XMR to BTC/USDT and offers you top-tier support. Our future plans include concierge services such as an OTC trading desk.

It is worth m ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/aris-announces-monero-first-exchange/)
2023-02-02T00:00:00Z	**XMRig v6.19.0 released**
_XMRig_ [1](#fn:1) version 6.18.1[2](#fn:2) has been released with several bug fixes and improvements.

### Changes overview

```
Update: Update to latest sse2neon.h
MSVC build: enabled parallel compilation
Improved Zen 3 MSR mod
Fixed broken RandomX light mode mining [..]

```

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  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/xmrig-v6.19.0-released/)
2023-02-02T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] EU chat control law will ban open source operating systems**
Links:

- [https://nitter.pussthecat.org/wilderko/status/1620990843501924354#m](https://nitter.pussthecat.org/wilderko/status/1620990843501924354#m)
- [https://mullvad.net/en/blog/2023/2/1/eu-chat-control-law-will-ban-open-source-operating-systems/](https://mullvad.net/en/blog/2023/2/1/eu-chat-control-law-will-ban-open-source-operating-systems/)


 @wilderko ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/wilderko/)
2023-02-02T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] The Monero Standard #39: 25 January 2023 - 1 February 2023**
Link: [https://localmonero.co/the-monero-standard/weekly/39](https://localmonero.co/the-monero-standard/weekly/39)


 @recanman:agoradesk.com (Matrix) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/recanman/)
2023-02-02T00:00:00Z	**rottenwheel publishes 'Revuo Monero' Issue #157**
rottenwheel[1](#fn:1) has published Issue #157[2](#fn:2) of the weekly _Revuo Monero_ [3](#fn:3) audience-funded newsletter, which covers January 26-2 February 2023 news:

```
Recent News
Upcoming Events
CCS Proposal Ideas
CCS Proposals Need Funding
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.

Sugge ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rottenwheel-publishes-revuo-monero-issue-157/)
2023-02-02T00:00:00Z	**Community Workgroup Meeting scheduled for 11 February 2023 1600 UTC**
The next Monero Community Workgroup Meeting is scheduled[1](#fn:1) to take place on Saturday, 11th of February 2023 at 16:00 UTC, in the _#monero-community_ [2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) channels.

Discussion topics should include CCS updates, community highlights and workgroup reports. plowsof[4](#fn:4) will moderate the meeting.

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

* * *

1. [https://github.c ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-community-workgroup-meeting-11-february-2023/)
2023-02-03T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Announcing MoneroMemes.com! Get tipped to make Monero memes!**
Links:

- [https://r.nf/10sp8ml/](https://r.nf/r/Monero/comments/10sp8ml/announcing_moneromemescom_get_tipped_to_make/)
- [https://moneromemes.com/](https://moneromemes.com/)


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2023-02-03T00:00:00Z	**Cale Labs releases Cake Wallet v4.5.7 and Monero.com v1.2.6**
Cake Labs[1](#fn:1) has released _Cake Wallet_ v4.5.7 and _Monero.com_ v1.2.6[2](#fn:2) with several improvements and fixes.

### Changes overview

- You can now grab BTC/LTC/XMR address from Twitter bios!
- QR code fixes and enhancements
- Add error reporting option
- Add Burmese, Turkish, Thai, and Arabic [..]

Consult the Github repository[2](#fn:2) to verify and download the wallet APKs.

Note that Monero.com[3](#fn:4) (iOS[4] ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cake-labs-releases-cake-wallet-4.5.7-monero.com-1.2.6/)
2023-02-05T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 5 2023: 12 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 (12, 10:0:2)

Opened (10)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#8724[1](#fn:1)** wallet, simplewallet: Drop support for mine-to-use RPC system (jeffro256)
- **#8730[2](#fn:2)** wallet\_rpc\_server: allow creating more than 64 addresses at once (moneromooo-monero)
- * ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-5-2023/)
2023-02-05T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [$130]  Mitchell D120SB Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar**
> Basically brand new. ONLY used one time. Not much of a guitar player. Was given to me as a Christmas gift. Also included is a Picture Chord Pocket Guide and a pack of guitar picks.

Link: [https://moneromarket.io/listing/d5ae9e4e-3db7-4316-b49a-3039674d2500](https://moneromarket.io/listing/d5ae9e4e-3db7-4316-b49a-3039674d2500)


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2023-02-06T00:00:00Z	**busyboredom submits CCS proposal to create 'AcceptXMR-based payment gateway' with WordPress support**
busyboredom[1](#fn:1) has submitted a CCS proposal (draft)[2](#fn:2) looking to create a _standalone, dockerized, AcceptXMR[3](#fn:3)-based payment gateway with wordpress support_:

> This proposal aims to make AcceptXMR usable for anyone capable running a docker container and
> installing a wordpress plugin.

```
Total funding: 30 XMR.

ETA: TBD.

```

### Milestones overview

- M ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/busyboredom-ccs-proposal-standalone-acceptxmr-wordpress-support/)
2023-02-06T00:00:00Z	**selsta's part-time Monero dev work CCS proposal is ready for funding**
selsta[1](#fn:1)’s new CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) to continue working part-time on Monero development for 3 more months, until the end of April 2023 is ready for funding:

```
Funding needed: 102 XMR

```

To support this proposal, you can donate some XMR to the address listed on its Gitlab _Funding Required_ [3](#fn:3) page.

To learn more about the project, consult my previous report[4](#fn:4).

* * *

 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/selsta-part-time-monero-dev-ccs-proposal-february-april-2023-ready-funding/)
2023-02-06T00:00:00Z	**Lovera's CCS proposal to produce Monero educational content in Spanish is ready for funding**
Lovera[1](#fn:1)’s third CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) to continue producing _quality educational content for the Spanish-speaking community_ (Monero videos and articles) for 3 months is now ready for funding:

```
Funding needed: 10.5 XMR

```

To support the proposal, you can transfer XMR to the address listed on its Gitlab _Funding Required_ [3](#fn:3) page.

To learn more  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/lovera-third-ccs-proposal-monero-spanish-educational-content-3-months-ready-funding/)
2023-02-06T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Seraphis and Jamtis FAQ**
Link: [https://github.com/seraphis-migration/strategy/wiki/Seraphis-and-Jamtis-FAQ](https://github.com/seraphis-migration/strategy/wiki/Seraphis-and-Jamtis-FAQ)


 u/rbrunner7 (Github) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rbrunner7-2/)
2023-02-06T00:00:00Z	**LocalMonero/AgoraDesk v1.0.84 released**
Version 1.0.84[1](#fn:1) of the _LocalMonero/AgoraDesk_ [2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) mobile apps has been released with the following fixes and improvements:

- Improved login with Imperva captcha.
- Fixed creating ad issues.

The full list of changes and the APK downloads are available on Github[1](#fn:1).

Consult the previous Monero Observer report[4](#fn:4) to learn more about the apps.

* * *

1. [https://github.com/AgoraDesk-LocalMonero/agoradesk-app-foss ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-agoradesk-mobile-apps-v1.0.84-released/)
2023-02-06T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [$10] The Purposeful Universe by Carl Johan Calleman**
> Very good condition; Shipping from France

Link: [https://moneromarket.io/listing/e27de4e8-b52b-48c5-a7f2-55c208bf8016](https://moneromarket.io/listing/e27de4e8-b52b-48c5-a7f2-55c208bf8016)


 gregoire56 (moneromarket.io) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/gregoire56/)
2023-02-06T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] I2P experiencing a Denial-of-Service attack**
Link: [https://teddit.pussthecat.org/r/i2p/comments/10v9uxp/network\_weather\_report\_stormy/](https://teddit.pussthecat.org/r/i2p/comments/10v9uxp/network_weather_report_stormy/)


 u/alreadyburnt (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/alreadyburnt-2/)
2023-02-06T00:00:00Z	**Seraphis Wallet Workgroup meeting scheduled for 13 February 2023 1800 UTC**
The next _Seraphis Wallet Workgroup_ [1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, February 13 2023 at 18:00 UTC, in the IRC/Libera _#no-wallet-left-behind_ [2](#fn:2) channel and the bridged Matrix room[3](#fn:3).

Consult the project’s wiki[4](#fn:4) page to learn more about Seraphis, Jamtis, and _wallet3_.

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

* * *

1. https://github. ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/seraphis-wallet-workgroup-meeting-13-february-2023/)
2023-02-07T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] ProxyStore: New Items (2023-02-06)**
Link: [https://dys2p.com/en/2023-02-06-new-items.html](https://dys2p.com/en/2023-02-06-new-items.html)


 u/dys2p\_official (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/dys2p_official-5/)
2023-02-07T00:00:00Z	**LocalMonero confirms Russia was removed from the platform on February 1st**
In response to a recent Monero Observer inquiry, LocalMonero[1](#fn:1) has confirmed that Russia was removed from their trading platform on February 1st 2023.

Although unable to comment on the reasons behind the decision, they seemed open to the possibility of reversing it _soon_:

> Hopefully, we can re-enable it soon.

The Monero community is currently discussing this issue on Reddit[2](#fn:2).

_This is an ongoing  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-confirms-russia-removal-february-1-2023/)
2023-02-07T00:00:00Z	**hinto-janaiyo releases Gupax v1.1.2**
hinto-janaiyo[1](#fn:1) has released version 1.1.2[2](#fn:2) of the cross-platform GUI for mining Monero on P2Pool using XMRig, _Gupax_ [3](#fn:3).

### Changes overview

- Windows: Fixed Gupax crashing on certain CPU-based graphics (integrated + basic drivers)
- Windows: Fixed P2Pool Advanced command inputs being ignored
- P2Pool/XMRig: Fixed parsing of localhost into 127.0.0.1
- P2Pool/XMRig: Current (non-saved) text-box values are now used instead of “old” selected val ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/hinto-janaiyo-releases-gupax-v1.1.2/)
2023-02-07T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Peer to Peer free and anonymous deliveries**
Links:

- [https://r.nf/10w65f6/](https://r.nf/r/Monero/comments/10w65f6/peer_to_peer_free_and_anonymous_deliveries/)
- [https://anonshop.app/](https://anonshop.app/)


 u/dgoon21 (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/dgoon21-3/)
2023-02-07T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [$15] Monero Fountain Pen**
Link: [https://bitejo.com/listing/ZzRB](https://bitejo.com/listing/ZzRB)


 Cryptotweetie (bitejo.com) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cryptotweetie/)
2023-02-08T00:00:00Z	**SyntheticBird45 starts work on 'Cuprate', an experimental Monero node written in Rust**
SyntheticBird45[1](#fn:1) has started working on _Cuprate_ [2](#fn:2), an _upcoming experimental, modern & secure_ Monero node written in Rust:

> Releasing an alternative node will reinforce the Monero Network if a security vulnerability is discovered in the current node maintained by the monero-core team. [..] **I encourage anyone to review the work being done, discuss about it or propose agressive optim ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/syntheticbird45-starts-work-cuprate-monero-rust-node/)
2023-02-08T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 15 February 2023 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 15th 2022 at 17:00 UTC.

The meeting should take place on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Discuss Jamtis address checksums.[3](#fn:3)
- Improvements to the decoy selection algorithm (MRL#86[4](#fn:4), MRL#88[5](#fn:5), Rucknium’s OSPEAD[6](#fn:6))
- Seraphis[7](#fn: ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-15-february-2023/)
2023-02-08T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Dubai prohibits privacy coins like Monero under new crypto rules**
Link: [https://libreddit.de/10x3ggf/](https://libreddit.de/r/Monero/comments/10x3ggf/dubai_prohibits_privacy_coins_like_monero_under/)


 u/That\_Acanthisitta143 (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/that_acanthisitta143/)
2023-02-10T00:00:00Z	**Trocador announces LocalMonero partnership**
The Trocador.app[1](#fn:1) exchange aggregator has announced[2](#fn:2) a new partnership with LocalMonero[3](#fn:3):

> Hey guys, Trocador’s team is happy to announce we have partnered with LocalMonero in order to offer users the ability to buy Monero from LocalMonero sellers via Trocador.

This integration allows Trocador users to buy XMR (fixed rate swaps) without the need to register a LocalMonero account. Selling Monero to LocalMonero buyers is currently not suppo ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/trocador-localmonero-partnership/)
2023-02-10T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Finished the first draft of 'Kuno Fundraisers': A Monero-friendly KYC-free alternative to Gofundme/Kickstarter**
> If there is any interest, it could be finished by the end of the month (and if I can clean up the code enough, the code could be released to the public domain).

Link: [https://kuno.bitejo.com/](https://kuno.bitejo.com/)


 @anarkiocrypto:halogen.city (Matrix) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/anarkiocrypto-6/)
2023-02-10T00:00:00Z	**[WTB] Book from trhknih.cz**
> I need a specific book from www.trhknih.cz but you can only buy from them if you are from Czech republic. I need someone to buy the book and ship it to me. I’ll pay you for the book, shipping + for work. Dm me and we can set it up.

Link: [https://moneromarket.io/listing/6bad31a2-a061-4ad4-afe4-f56058794bb1](https://moneromarket.io/listing/6bad31a2-a061-4ad4-afe4-f56058794bb1)


 EEanon (moneromarket.io) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/eeanon/)
2023-02-10T00:00:00Z	**rottenwheel publishes 'Revuo Monero' Issue #158**
rottenwheel[1](#fn:1) has published Issue #158[2](#fn:2) of the weekly _Revuo Monero_ [3](#fn:3) audience-funded newsletter, which covers February 2-9 2023 news:

```
Recent News
Upcoming Events
CCS Proposal Ideas
CCS Proposals Need Funding
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.

Suggestions an ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rottenwheel-publishes-revuo-monero-issue-158/)
2023-02-11T00:00:00Z	**Ishtmus submits CCS proposal to do computational work for OSPEAD parameterization**
Dr. Mitchell Krawiec-Thayer (Ishtmus[1](#fn:1)) has submitted a CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) looking to do _computational work for OSPEAD[3](#fn:3) parameterization_:

> To achieve the best fit for OSPEAD parametrization, the analysis code developed by Rucknium needs to be computed over a much larger portion of recent Monero transactions. [..] This proposal is designed to solve the challenge posed by the  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/ishtmus-ccs-proposal-computational-work-ospead-parameterization/)
2023-02-11T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 6, 2023**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - ‘Monero & Wownero’ meme (by MoneroUK[2](\#fn:1))

!['Monero & Wownero' meme](/assets/img/art/23-6/monero-and-wownero.png)

### 4 - Profit vs privacy BTC/XMR comic (by An0-Nym[3](\#fn:2))

![Profit vs privacy BTC/XMR comic](/assets/img/art/23-6/btc-xmr-profit-vs-privacy.png)

### 3 - ‘Let there be light’ XMR LED night light engraved on acrylic ( ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-6-2023/)
2023-02-11T00:00:00Z	**Top XMR pool HashVault.pro's HR spikes to ~1.8 GH/s**
The top XMR mining pool, HashVault.pro[1](#fn:1), experienced a sharp hashrate spike from ~650 MH/s to around 1.8 GH/s earlier today.

The ~550 MH/s _pool miner_ [2](#fn:2) that is apparently responsible for the surge could potentially suggest _botnet activity_.

Although HashVault’s HR has recently dropped back to ~1.2 GH/s, the pool still controls almost ~35% of the total Monero network hashrate of ~3.4 GH/s.

At least two other similar spikes were register ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/hashvault-hashrate-spikes-1.8ghs/)
2023-02-11T00:00:00Z	**Stack Wallet v1.5.38 released with MajesticBank support**
rehrar[1](#fn:1) has released Stack Wallet[2](#fn:2) version 1.5.38[3](#fn:3) with support for _MajesticBank_ [4](#fn:4) swaps and several other updates and improvements.

### Changes overview

```
Added MajesticBank for swapping
Buy crypto with debit/credit card, powered by Simplex in-app
PayNyms for Bitcoin
New themes [..]

```

The release notes, binaries, and the SHA256 hashes can be found on Github[3](#fn:3).

Consult the pre ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rehrar-releases-stack-wallet-v1.5.38-majesticbank-support/)
2023-02-11T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [0.25 XMR] Microwave, Black + Decker (MA USA)**
> 900W, Model EM925AAK-P, countertop, Manufactured 2019

Link: [https://bitejo.com/listing/2dtV](https://bitejo.com/listing/2dtV)


 Rekonn (bitejo.com) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rekonn/)
2023-02-11T00:00:00Z	**selsta's February-April Monero dev work CCS proposal fully funded**
selsta[1](#fn:1)’s CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) to continue working part-time on Monero development for 3 more months, until the end of April 2023 is now fully funded:

```
10 contributors raised 103 XMR (100%+)

```

To learn more about selsta’s work, consult my previous report[3](#fn:3).

* * *

1. https://github.com/selsta [↩](#fnref:1)

2. [https://ccs.getmonero.org/proposals/selsta-8.html](https://ccs.getmonero.org/ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/selsta-monero-dev-ccs-proposal-february-april-2023-fully-funded/)
2023-02-11T00:00:00Z	**MoneroKon 2023 Planning Meeting scheduled for 18 February 2023 1800 UTC**
The next _MoneroKon 2023 Planning Meeting_ [1](#fn:1) is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 18th 2023 at 18:00 UTC.

The meeting should take place in the _#monero-events_ [2](#fn:2) Matrix & IRC channels and the agenda is available on Github.

Logs for the previous meeting are available on Monero Observer[3](#fn:3).

_This is an ongoing story and the report will be updated when new information is availa ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerokon-2023-planning-meeting-scheduled-18-february-2023/)
2023-02-13T00:00:00Z	**CT-013: Moneranoj: Unite or 'curb your cypherpunk'**
_This is the 13th report in the Cypherpunk Transmission series._

_\\Mon-er-an-o-j\ (eo) [n,pl]: members of the Monero community_

## Motivation

This special transmission offers a big picture view of current Monero research & development efforts and it should be perceived as an invitation for astute _non-devs_ to get more involved and help the project grow and become more resilient.

## Assumptions

- you are not a dev, but  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cypherpunk-transmission-013-moneranoj-unite-or-curb-your-cypherpunk/)
2023-02-13T00:00:00Z	**Seraphis Wallet Workgroup meeting scheduled for 20 February 2023 1800 UTC**
The next _Seraphis Wallet Workgroup_ [1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, February 20 2023 at 18:00 UTC, in the IRC/Libera _#no-wallet-left-behind_ [2](#fn:2) channel and the bridged Matrix room[3](#fn:3).

Consult the project’s wiki[4](#fn:4) page to learn more about Seraphis, Jamtis, and _wallet3_.

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

* * *

1. https://github. ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/seraphis-wallet-workgroup-meeting-20-february-2023/)
2023-02-13T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] An overview of how XMR-BTC swaps and HTLC swaps work in the BasicSwap DEX protocol**
Links:

- [https://r.nf/111j8c1/](https://r.nf/r/Monero/comments/111j8c1/an_overview_of_how_xmrbtc_swaps_and_htlc_swaps/)
- [https://particl.news/atomic-swap-style-showdown/](https://particl.news/atomic-swap-style-showdown/)
- [/particl-basicswap-dex-open-beta-live/](/particl-basicswap-dex-open-beta-live/)


 u/MaxwellDiquez (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/maxwelldiquez/)
2023-02-15T00:00:00Z	**tobtoht submits CCS proposal to continue full time Feather Wallet development for next 3 months**
tobtoht[1](#fn:1) has submitted a new CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) looking to continue working full time on _Feather Wallet_ [3](#fn:3) development for the next 3 months:

> Work for 40 hours per week for the next 3 months at a rate of €45/h. At €152 / XMR (14 day EMA) this makes 142 XMR.

```
Total funding: 142 XMR.

ETA: 3 months (TBD).

```

### Planned work overview

- work on issues/ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/tobtoht-feather-wallet-full-time-development-ccs-proposal-3-months/)
2023-02-15T00:00:00Z	**Lovera's CCS proposal to produce Monero educational content in Spanish fully funded**
Lovera[1](#fn:1)’s third CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) to continue producing educational content for the Spanish-speaking community for 3 months is now fully funded:

```
24 contributors raised ~12 XMR (114%+)

```

To learn more about Lovera’s work, consult my previous report[3](#fn:3).

_Note: the proposal was moved directly to the WIP stage at plowsof’s request, as the funding page  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/lovera-third-ccs-proposal-monero-spanish-educational-content-3-months-fully-funded/)
2023-02-15T00:00:00Z	**[LTH] Working monastery seeks ranch-hand/assistant**
> Willing to trade XMR and/or provide living accommodations and mentoring for the right person.

Link: [https://r.nf/112mmjz/](https://r.nf/r/moneromarket/comments/112mmjz/working_monastery_seeks_ranchhandassistant/)


 u/Flashy-Hospital-3662 (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/flashy-hospital-3662/)
2023-02-15T00:00:00Z	**tobtoht releases Feather Wallet v2.4.1**
tobtoht[1](#fn:1) has released Feather Wallet[2](#fn:2) version 2.4.1[3](#fn:3)’[4](#fn:4) with a few improvements and fixes:

```
macOS: fixed a potential crash on exit
proxy: “only allow connections to onion services” no longer applies to local nodes
send: don’t show fiat conversion using cached variable if websocket is disabled

```

The complete list of changes can be found on the Changelog[5](#fn:5) page.

A GPG-signed list of the hashes[6](#fn:6) is available  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/tobtoht-releases-feather-wallet-v2.4.1/)
2023-02-15T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [7 XMR] Samsung Galaxy Book Odyssey (Brand New; USA Only)**
> I purchased this laptop from Samsung but was able to get a better deal on Amazon and am outside of the return period. My loss is your gain. PM for more details.

Link: [https://r.nf/1138f1i/](https://r.nf/r/moneromarket/comments/1138f1i/wts_samsung_galaxy_book_odyssey_brand_new_usa_only/)


 u/SuaveBaller97 (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/suaveballer97/)
2023-02-15T00:00:00Z	**LocalMonero/AgoraDesk v1.0.63 released**
Version 1.0.63[1](#fn:1) of the _LocalMonero/AgoraDesk_ [2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) mobile apps has been released with the following fixes:

```
Fixed update for push notification token.
Fixed initial screen for the affiliate program.
Made numerous small fixes.

```

The full list of changes and the APK downloads are available on Github[1](#fn:1).

Consult the previous Monero Observer report[4](#fn:4) to learn more about the apps.

* * *

1. [https://github.co ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-agoradesk-mobile-apps-v1.0.63-released/)
2023-02-15T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 22 February 2023 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 22nd 2022 at 17:00 UTC.

The meeting should take place on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Discuss: Consider removing the tx\_extra field[3](#fn:3)
- Improvements to the decoy selection algorithm (MRL#86[4](#fn:4), MRL#88[5](#fn:5), Rucknium’s OSPEAD[6](#fn:6))
- Ser ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-22-february-2023/)
2023-02-17T00:00:00Z	**Trocador starts offering insurance on all trades via 'Trocador Guarantee'**
The Trocador.app[1](#fn:1) exchange aggregator has started offering _insurance on all trades_ [2](#fn:2) via _Trocador Guarantee_, as promised last week[3](#fn:3):

> If for some reason you do not receive your funds and the exchange does not provide us some proof of a legal order to explain why the swap was not completed, Trocador will reimburse you up to the amount shown for each exchange![4](#fn:4)

The insured amount is c ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/trocador-starts-offering-insurance-all-trades/)
2023-02-17T00:00:00Z	**[LTT] $5 worth of epic cash for $5 in XMR**
> XMPP: notmtth@xmpp.is / Matrix: @notmtth:matrix.org

Link: [https://notmtth.xyz/](https://notmtth.xyz/)


 notmtth@xmpp.is (XMPP) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/notmtth/)
2023-02-17T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] MoneroRun on April 18th (audit of reserves)**
Link: [https://r.nf/114dqgq/](https://r.nf/r/Monero/comments/114dqgq/monerorun_on_april_18th_audit_of_reserves/)


 u/monerofox (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerofox/)
2023-02-18T00:00:00Z	**Monero CLI v0.18.2.0 'Fluorine Fermi' tagged**
The official Monero CLI v0.18.2.0 _Fluorine Fermi_ [1](#fn:1) has been tagged and the release binaries should be out soon. The GUI[2](#fn:2) version will be tagged shortly.

### Release overview

```
44 commits
43 files changed
9 contributors

```

The full list of changes for this point release is available on Github[3](#fn:3).

Contributors are encouraged to share the results of their deterministic build processes[4](#fn:4) by making a pull request to th ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-cli-v0.18.2.0-fluorine-fermi-tagged/)
2023-02-18T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 7, 2023**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - ‘No inception - just privacy’ Monero wallpaper (by monero.graphics[2](\#fn:1))

!['No inception - just privacy' Monero wallpaper](/assets/img/art/23-7/monero-no-inception.png)

### 4 - ‘There’s a new standard in town’ Monero meme (by unsanctionedf[3](\#fn:2))

!['There's a new standard in town' Monero meme](/assets/img/art/23-7/monero-new-stand ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-7-2023/)
2023-02-18T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [CCS] Animated Video Update**
> Hey guys, wanted to share an update on our video production.

Links:

- [https://r.nf/115edn9/](https://r.nf/r/Monero/comments/115edn9/animated_video_update/)
- [https://ccs.getmonero.org/proposals/savandra-videos-for-monero.html](https://ccs.getmonero.org/proposals/savandra-videos-for-monero.html)
- [/savandra-submits-ccs-proposal-monero-animated-videos/](/savandra-submits-ccs-proposal-monero-animated-videos/)


 u/savandra (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/savandra-5/)
2023-02-18T00:00:00Z	**MoneroKon 2023 Planning Meeting scheduled for 25 February 2023 1800 UTC**
The next _MoneroKon 2023 Planning Meeting_ [1](#fn:1) is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 25th 2023 at 18:00 UTC in the _#monero-events_ [2](#fn:2) Matrix & IRC channels.

### Agenda overview

```
Update on Monerokon store and ticket waiting list
Nym Hackathon
Merch orders
Marketing strategies

```

The complete agenda[3](#fn:3) can be found on Github.

Logs for the previous meeting are available on M ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerokon-2023-planning-meeting-scheduled-25-february-2023/)
2023-02-20T00:00:00Z	**Monero Konferenco 2023 tickets now on sale**
Tickets to the _MoneroKon 2023_ [1](#fn:1) annual conference are now on sale[2](#fn:2) and available to the general public:

```
277 General Admission (€132.00)
20 VIP (€264.00)

```

Special tickets for kids, students, speakers, volunteers, and press passes are also available in the shop.

The 2-day event is set to take place in Prague, Czech Republic (Paralelni Polis/La Fabrika) on 23-25 June 2023.

Consult the previous Monero Observer report[3](#fn:3) to  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-konferenco-2023-tickets-now-on-sale/)
2023-02-20T00:00:00Z	**Seraphis Wallet Workgroup meeting scheduled for 27 February 2023 1800 UTC**
The next _Seraphis Wallet Workgroup_ [1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, February 27 2023 at 18:00 UTC, in the IRC/Libera _#no-wallet-left-behind_ [2](#fn:2) channel and the bridged Matrix room[3](#fn:3).

Consult the project’s wiki[4](#fn:4) page to learn more about Seraphis, Jamtis, and _wallet3_.

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

* * *

1. https://github. ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/seraphis-wallet-workgroup-meeting-27-february-2023/)
2023-02-20T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [$900] Monero CoffeeTable**
> Im based in Poland, but I can send anywhere its up to the destination. Price – 900 $ in XMR in a day of purchase + delivery costs. Session ID - 05801122dc8dd8c4f4bf682461eaf7ab1bb724968e82693bd50fac1de2b9558f26

Link: [https://bitejo.com/listing/Dppy](https://bitejo.com/listing/Dppy)


 Madxmr (bitejo.com) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/madxmr-2/)
2023-02-20T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [$20] DSC SIX BLADE**
> Dollar Shave Club razor and blades retail packages purchased with cash. Includes: DSC HANDLE + 2X SIX BLADE BLADES, DSC 8X SIX BLADE BLADES.

Link: [https://moneromarket.io/listing/99ac4b9d-91f6-47c8-87f6-756e57ec8af9](https://moneromarket.io/listing/99ac4b9d-91f6-47c8-87f6-756e57ec8af9)


 crystalclear (moneromarket.io) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/crystalclear/)
2023-02-22T00:00:00Z	**Justin Berman posts CCS progress report after ~382 hours of Monero dev work**
Justin Berman[1](#fn:1) has published a second progress report[2](#fn:2) for his full-time 2022-2023 ( _part 4_) Monero dev work CCS proposal[3](#fn:3):

> **Update 2: ~382 hours**

### Work overview

- Used the Seraphis lib to implement a multithreaded scanner that is clocking in ~5-10% faster than wallet2 [..][4](#fn:4)
- Investigated an issue causing some self-compiled daemons to hog the CPU. (Propos ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/jberman-posts-second-ccs-progress-report-after-382-dev-work-hours/)
2023-02-22T00:00:00Z	**[LTH] C/C++ Dev for rewriting tx verification for GPU**
> A community driven project seeks a senior C/C++ dev with knowledge of the Monero transaction verification code. We would like to allow the onboard GPU of our highly optimised node hardware to process transactions in parallel via OpenGL. (contact@abdullahdostkhan.com)

Link: [https://matrix.to/#/@abdullahkhan:monero.social](https://matrix.to/#/@abdullahkhan:monero.social)


 @abdullahdostkhan (Signal/Telegram) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/abdullahkhan/)
2023-02-22T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 1 March 2023 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, March 1st 2023 at 17:00 UTC.

The meeting should take place on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Discuss: Consider removing the tx\_extra field[3](#fn:3)
- Improvements to the decoy selection algorithm (MRL#86[4](#fn:4), MRL#88[5](#fn:5), Rucknium’s OSPEAD[6](#fn:6))
- Seraphis[7](#fn ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-1-march-2023/)
2023-02-22T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Now you can swap coins via The Invisible Internet Project - I2P**
> We are pleased to announce that Trocador.app is now accessible via I2P

Links:

- [announcement](https://r.nf/118m3o1/)
- [Trocador.i2p](http://trocador.i2p/)


 u/Trocador\_App (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/trocador_app-3/)
2023-02-22T00:00:00Z	**[WTB] 1 OZ Silver Britannia from 1998 and/or from 2003 (Shipping to Germany)**
Link: [https://r.nf/118udcf/](https://r.nf/r/Pmsforsale/comments/118udcf/wtb_1_oz_silver_britannia/)


 u/derbehr98 (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/derbehr98/)
2023-02-23T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [AMA] I'm Alex, co-founder at LocalMonero and AgoraDesk, we run some of the biggest Monero and Bitcoin P2P trading platforms on the market. AMA!**
Link: [https://r.nf/119zfxn/](https://r.nf/119zfxn/)


 u/Alex\_LocalMonero (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/alex_localmonero-3/)
2023-02-23T00:00:00Z	**LocalMonero/AgoraDesk v1.0.65 released**
Version 1.0.65[1](#fn:1) of the _LocalMonero/AgoraDesk_ [2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) mobile apps has been released with several fixes and improvements.

### Changes overview

```
Hotfix: Addressed captcha loop during service attack
Fixed: Wallet displaying zero balance
Fixed: Calculated price update in ad formula when switching
Added: Settlement proof button to completed trades
Added: Proxy setting before login
Enhanced: Wallet tiles can be minimized for compac ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-agoradesk-mobile-apps-v1.0.65-released/)
2023-02-23T00:00:00Z	**recanman publishes 'The Monero Standard' #42**
recanman[1](#fn:1) has published the 42nd issue of the weekly _The Monero Standard_ [2](#fn:2) newsletter on LocalMonero[3](#fn:3), covering 15-22 February 2023 news.

## Topics

```
MoneroTopia23
Recent News
Price and Blockchain Statistics
Facts or Guides
Merchants
Notable Projects
Funding
Meme of the Week
Study Time
Donation and Contact

```

To support this project and get in touch with the author, visit the _Donation and Contact_ [4](#fn:4) section at t ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/recanman-publishes-the-monero-standard-42/)
2023-02-24T00:00:00Z	**rehrar releases Stack Wallet v1.5.44**
rehrar[1](#fn:1) has released Stack Wallet[2](#fn:2) version 1.5.44[3](#fn:3) with several updates and improvements.

### Changes overview

```
PayNyms updates and fixes
Epic Cash switch from EpicPost sends to EpicBox sends
Many bug fixes, optimizations, UI/UX improvements, and more [..]

```

The release notes, binaries, and the SHA256 hashes can be found on Github[3](#fn:3).

Consult the previous Monero Observer report[4](#fn:5) to learn more about the project.

* * * ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rehrar-releases-stack-wallet-v1.5.44/)
2023-02-24T00:00:00Z	**rottenwheel publishes 'Revuo Monero' Issue #160**
rottenwheel[1](#fn:1) has published Issue #160[2](#fn:2) of the weekly _Revuo Monero_ [3](#fn:3) audience-funded newsletter, which covers February 16-23 2023 news:

```
Recent News
Upcoming Events
CCS Proposal Ideas
CCS Proposals Need Funding
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.

Suggestions  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rottenwheel-publishes-revuo-monero-issue-160/)
2023-02-24T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] I want to make it easy for Monero users to buy physical silver bullion.**
Links:

- [https://r.nf/11ao74u/](https://r.nf/r/Monero/comments/11ao74u/update_i_want_to_make_it_easy_for_monero_users_to/)
- [monerosilver.com](https://monerosilver.com)


 u/monerosilver (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerosilver/)
2023-02-25T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 8, 2023**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - ‘Fun-gibility’ Monero meme (by An0-Nym[2](\#fn:1))

!['Fun-gibility' Monero meme](/assets/img/art/23-8/monero-fun-gibility.png)

### 4 - ‘Individuals vs Companies’ Monero wallpaper (by monero.graphics[3](\#fn:2))

!['Individuals vs Companies' Monero wallpaper](/assets/img/art/23-8/monero-individuals-vs-companies.png)

### 3 - Monero Chad meme ( ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-8-2023/)
2023-02-25T00:00:00Z	**Cake Labs announces release of Cake Wallet beta version for desktop**
Cake Labs[1](#fn:1) has announced[2](#fn:2) the release of the first Cake Wallet[3](#fn:3) beta version for desktop:

> We are extremely excited to announce that Cake Wallet is now available on Apple Silicon (M1/M2) Macs as a beta version, with Linux and Windows to come shortly!

To help with testing, join the _TestFlight_ [4](#fn:4) and the public beta testers room on Telegram[5](#fn:5).

_This is an ongoing story and the r ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cakelabs-announces-cake-wallet-beta-release-desktop/)
2023-02-25T00:00:00Z	**George Nicholas's 'Mark of distinction' CCS proposal fully funded**
George Nicholas[1](#fn:1)’s CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) to release _Mark of distinction_ [3](#fn:3), an independent film featuring Monero, is now fully funded:

```
25 contributors raised 154.1 XMR (100%+)

```

To learn more about the proposal, consult my previous report[4](#fn:4).

* * *

1. https://github.com/selsta [↩](#fnref:1)

2. [https://ccs.getmonero.org/proposals/monero-to-the-oscars.htm ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/george-nicholas-ccs-proposal-release-mark-of-distinction-independent-film-fully-funded/)
2023-02-25T00:00:00Z	**MoneroKon 2023 Planning Meeting scheduled for 4 March 2023 1800 UTC**
The next _MoneroKon 2023 Planning Meeting_ [1](#fn:1) is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 4th 2023 at 18:00 UTC in the _#monero-events_ [2](#fn:2) Matrix & IRC channels.

Logs for the previous meeting are available on Monero Observer[3](#fn:3).

_This is an ongoing story and the report will be updated when new information is available._

* * *

1. https://monerokon.com/ [↩](#fnref:1)

2. irc://irc.libera.chat/#m ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerokon-2023-planning-meeting-scheduled-4-march-2023/)
2023-02-26T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 8 2023: 16 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 (16, 10:2:4)

Opened (10)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#8745[1](#fn:1)** workflows: update dependencies to fix warnings (selsta)
- **#8746[2](#fn:2)** workflows: update dependencies to fix warnings [release-v0.18] (selsta)
- **#8747[3](#fn:3)** wallet: remove  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-8-2023/)
2023-02-26T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [MoneroKon 2023] Call for Reviewers - Round 1**
Links:

- [https://review.monerokon.com/](https://review.monerokon.com/)
- [https://r.nf/11cgnnk/](https://r.nf/r/Monero/comments/11cgnnk/monerokon_2023_call_for_reviewers_round_1/)


 u/xmr\_radio (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/xmr_radio-6/)
2023-02-26T00:00:00Z	**[WTB] 80% Amazon GCs US**
> For crypto I have Bitcoin (BTC) and Monero (XMR) available. Looking to become a long term consistent buyer. Will buy any card amount (will not exceed daily trading limits/rules).

Link: [https://r.nf/11c4mms/](https://r.nf/r/giftcardexchange/comments/11c4mms/h_crypto_and_zelle_80_w_amazon_gcs_us/)


 u/FullSpecSift (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/fullspecsift/)
2023-02-27T00:00:00Z	**DangerousFreedom1984 submits new Seraphis wallet development CCS proposal**
DangerousFreedom1984[1](#fn:1) has submitted a new CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) looking to continue developing the Seraphis[3](#fn:3) wallet:

> Following the discussions on February 7, at the #no-wallet-left-behind group, I believe I can contribute by implementing the following wallet features [..]

```
Total funding: 150 XMR (25h/week).

ETA: 18 weeks.

```

### Proposed work overview

- Transaction history compo ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/dangerousfreedom1984-ccs-proposal-seraphis-wallet-development/)
2023-02-27T00:00:00Z	**Monero Talk interviews Justin Bons**
In this Monero Talk episode[1](#fn:1)’[2](#fn:2), Douglas Tuman[3](#fn:3) interviews _CyberCapital_ [4](#fn:4) founder Justin Bons[5](#fn:5):

> [on Monero governance] [..] so what you need is a process of decision making that’s outside of the actual Github [..] else it’s just far too vulnerable for someone to come along and start [..] bribing, you know, with a lot of money, some of the developers .. (Justin @ 38:51)

Several topics are discussed in this interview, including  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerotalk-justin-bons-interview/)
2023-02-27T00:00:00Z	**HashVault.pro now controls ~42% of total Monero network hashrate**
HashVault.pro[1](#fn:1) is now in control of ~42% of the total Monero network hashrate: ~1.5 GH/s / ~3.54 GH/s.

Similar spikes were registered at the beginning of the month, as previously reported[2](#fn:2). It looks like the same miner[3](#fn:3) is responsible for today’s activity.

P2Pool’s HR is down ~3.5% for the day.

_This is an ongoing story and the report will be updated when new information is available._

* * *

1. [https:/ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/hashvault-42-percent-monero-network-hashrate/)
2023-02-27T00:00:00Z	**Seraphis Wallet Workgroup meeting scheduled for 6 March 2023 1800 UTC**
The next _Seraphis Wallet Workgroup_ [1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, March 6 2023 at 18:00 UTC, in the IRC/Libera _#no-wallet-left-behind_ [2](#fn:2) channel and the bridged Matrix room[3](#fn:3).

Consult the project’s wiki[4](#fn:4) page to learn more about Seraphis, Jamtis, and _wallet3_.

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

* * *

1. https://github.com/seraphis ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/seraphis-wallet-workgroup-meeting-6-march-2023/)
2023-02-28T00:00:00Z	**SChernykh releases P2Pool v3.1**
SChernykh[1](#fn:1) has released _P2Pool_ [2](#fn:2) version 3.1[3](#fn:3) with several updates and fixes.

### Changes overview

```
Updated --no-autodiff description in help prompt
Updated curl to 7.88.1
Updated libzmq to the latest master branch
Fixed a few data races and other small bugs
Fix: Stratum status could show invalid hashrate and/or effort % [..]

```

The full list of changes is available on Github[3](#fn:3).

Before using the software, you should verify the SHA256 su ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/schernykh-releases-p2pool-v3.1/)
2023-02-28T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Would be nice if more people could contribute to gitian builds**
Link: [https://github.com/monero-project/gitian.sigs#how-to-contribute](https://github.com/monero-project/gitian.sigs#how-to-contribute)


 binaryFate (Github) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/binaryfate-7/)
2023-03-01T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Blitz #19 - February 2023**
Here’s a recap of what happened this February in the Monero community:

### Breaking

- **HashVault.pro was in control of >40% of the total Monero network hashrate twice** ( [1](/hashvault-hashrate-spikes-1.8ghs/), [2](/hashvault-42-percent-monero-network-hashrate/))
- **LocalMonero confirmed Russia was removed from the platform on February 1st** ( [3](/localmonero-confirms-russia-removal-february-1-2023/))

### R&D

- **There were 4 _Monero Research Lab_ meetings i ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-blitz-february-2023/)
2023-03-01T00:00:00Z	**Monero v0.18.2.0 'Fluorine Fermi' released**
Monero’s _Fluorine Fermi Major Point Release 2_ [1](#fn:1) (v0.18.2.0) is out[2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) and binaries for both the official CLI[4](#fn:4) and GUI[5](#fn:5) wallets are now available for download:

> [CLI] This release contains various bugfixes as well as improvements to block propagation time. [GUI] This release has a redesigned wallet creation UI and adds support for the upcoming P2Pool network upgrade.

## Highlights

- Daemon: add RingCT cache for ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-v0.18.2.0-fluorine-fermi-released/)
2023-03-01T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 8 March 2023 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, March 8th 2023 at 17:00 UTC.

The meeting should take place on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Discuss: Consider removing the tx\_extra field[3](#fn:3)
- Improvements to the decoy selection algorithm (MRL#86[4](#fn:4), MRL#88[5](#fn:5), Rucknium’s OSPEAD[6](#fn:6))
- Seraphis[7](#fn ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-8-march-2023/)
2023-03-01T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] LocalMonero: XMR for cash anonymously (Germany)**
Link: [https://r.nf/11fdbtf/](https://r.nf/r/moneromarket/comments/11fdbtf/localmonero_want_to_sell_xmr_for_cash_anonymously/)


 u/MixLegitimate2437 (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/mixlegitimate2437/)
2023-03-01T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] Farmer-direct products with Monero, I've found farmers in: TN, TX, OH, ID, MO, AR, NorCal, SoCal, SC, IA, CO, Netherlands, Canada, Cuba**
> DM if interested in establishing secure contact, or adding your own products!

Link: [https://nitter.net/DrunkDialMe\_/status/1630420790238904321](https://nitter.net/DrunkDialMe_/status/1630420790238904321)


 @DrunkDialMe\_ (Twitter) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/drunkdialme_/)
2023-03-02T00:00:00Z	**binaryFate publishes March 2023 Monero General Fund transparency report**
Core Team member binaryFate[1](#fn:1) has published a new Monero General Fund transparency report[2](#fn:2), which presents data until March 1st 2023:

> This balance has been consistently increasing over the last ~20 months since last report (16th of June 2021).

### Balance overview

```
XMR balance: 8452.852736506467
BTC balance: 0.21521815
Spent since last report: -515.856180207752 XMR
Received since last r ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/binaryfate-monero-general-fund-transparency-report-march-2023/)
2023-03-02T00:00:00Z	**[LTH] Voice-Over Actor**
> You’ll need to be an English native speaker with (an American accent). We know we could order it from elsewhere, but it would have been nice to have someone involved from the community. you can reach me at [savdeyev@gmail.com] please, submit relevant work examples.

Links:

- [https://r.nf/11g0zl3/](https://r.nf/11g0zl3/)
- [https://ccs.getmonero.org/proposals/savandra-videos-for-monero.html](https://ccs.getmonero.org/proposals/savandra-videos-for-monero.html)
- [/savandra-submits-ccs-proposal-monero-animat ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/savandra-6/)
2023-03-02T00:00:00Z	**expiredhotdog releases 'pure-Rust' implementation of RingCT**
expiredhotdog[1](#fn:1) has announced[2](#fn:2) the release of a _fast, stable, pure-Rust implementation of Ring Confidential Transactions (RingCT) using Ristretto_ [3](#fn:3):

> I initially made this just for “fun” (I’m a nerd), but decided to release it because why not. This implementation is mostly optimized for speed and being relatively easy to use, and currently is not very flexible or feature-rich.

Consult the Github reposito ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/expiredhotdog-releases-ringct-rust-implementation/)
2023-03-02T00:00:00Z	**recanman publishes 'The Monero Standard' #43**
recanman[1](#fn:1) has published the 43rd issue of the weekly _The Monero Standard_ [2](#fn:2) newsletter on LocalMonero[3](#fn:3), covering 22-28 February 2023 news.

## Topics

```
Recent News
Price and Blockchain Statistics
Facts or Guides
Merchants
Notable Projects
Funding
Meme of the Week
Study Time
Donation and Contact

```

To support this project and get in touch with the author, visit the _Donation and Contact_ [4](#fn:4) section at the bottom of t ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/recanman-publishes-the-monero-standard-43/)
2023-03-04T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 9, 2023**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - ‘Privacy over convenience’ Monero sticker (by monero.graphics[2](\#fn:1))

!['Privacy over convenience' Monero sticker](/assets/img/art/23-9/monero-privacy-over-convenience.png)

### 4 - ‘The good reset’ XMR poster (by MgkMshrmBrkfst[3](\#fn:2))

!['The good reset' XMR poster](/assets/img/art/23-9/monero-the-good-reset.png)

### 3 - ‘Monero-cha ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-9-2023/)
2023-03-04T00:00:00Z	**rottenwheel publishes 'Revuo Monero' Issue #161**
rottenwheel[1](#fn:1) has published Issue #161[2](#fn:2) of the weekly _Revuo Monero_ [3](#fn:3) audience-funded newsletter, which covers February 23-4 March 2023 news:

```
Recent News
Upcoming Events
CCS Proposal Ideas
CCS Proposals Need Funding
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.

Suggest ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rottenwheel-publishes-revuo-monero-issue-161/)
2023-03-04T00:00:00Z	**rehrar releases Stack Wallet v1.5.47**
rehrar[1](#fn:1) has released Stack Wallet[2](#fn:2) version 1.5.47[3](#fn:3) with several fixes and improvements.

### Changes overview

```
MajesticBank fixes
Epic Cash seed gen and restoration fixes. Epicbox updates.
Many theme tweaks, UI updates, and more. [..]

```

The release notes, binaries, and the SHA256 hashes can be found on Github[3](#fn:3).

Consult the previous Monero Observer report[4](#fn:5) to learn more about the project.

* * *

1. https://github.com ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rehrar-releases-stack-wallet-v1.5.47/)
2023-03-04T00:00:00Z	**MoneroKon 2023 Planning Meeting scheduled for 11 March 2023 1800 UTC**
The next _MoneroKon 2023 Planning Meeting_ [1](#fn:1) is scheduled[2](#fn:2) to take place on Saturday, March 11th 2023 at 18:00 UTC in the _#monero-events_ [3](#fn:3) Matrix & IRC channels.

### Agenda overview

```
Update ticket sales
Round 2 presentation selection
Merch orders
Marketing strategies
Site visits - 6-9 April
Pre-MoneroKon Meetup during Prague Blockchain Week 2023, 3 June

```

Logs for the previous meeti ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerokon-2023-planning-meeting-scheduled-11-march-2023/)
2023-03-04T00:00:00Z	**[LTH] [$100] Translators (Bulgarian, Finnish, Chinese, Indonesian, Malay, Thay, Korean)**
> Hey guys, if you are a native speaker of any of the following languages, send us a message on Telegram (@TrocadorApp), and we’ll pay you the XMR equivalent of 100 USD to translate Trocador.app for us.

Links:

- [announcement](https://r.nf/11ic1z1/)
- [Trocador.app](http://trocador.app/)


 @Trocador\_App (Telegram) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/trocador_app-4/)
2023-03-05T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 9 2023: 15 PRs, 24 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 (15, 7:5:3)

Opened (7)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#8752[1](#fn:1)** trezor: support v2.5.2+, more tests, fix chaingen (ph4r05)
- **#8754[2](#fn:2)** Make it possible to exit cli wallet when locked (dan1338)
- **#8758[3](#fn:3)** remove output blackballing  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-9-2023/)
2023-03-05T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Spring 2023 CCS proposal ready for community review**
The Monero Observer CCS proposal for Spring 2023 is ready for community review:

> I will continue to maintain Monero Observer (https://monero.observer) for the next 3 months (spring 2023): March, April and May.

You can support the proposal by posting feedback in !378[1](#fn:1).

Thanks for being a loyal MO reader!

**escapethe3RA**

* * *

1. [https://repo.getmonero.org/monero-project/ccs-proposals/-/merge\_requests/378](https://repo ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-spring-2023-ccs-proposal/)
2023-03-05T00:00:00Z	**[AFH] Website/Desktop/Mobile App User Interface (UI/UX) design**
Link: [https://t.me/moneromarket/17385](https://t.me/moneromarket/17385)


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2023-03-06T00:00:00Z	**CT-014: Whonix virtual machines on Debian using KVM**
_This is the 14th report in the Cypherpunk Transmission series._

## Motivation

Users that need advanced security and privacy can benefit from the principle of _security by isolation_ by running Whonix[1](#fn:1) virtual machines.

Whonix on the Qubes platform is probably the most extreme security setup, but it has relatively poor hardware support. This guide focuses on installing Whonix on a Debian host OS using the KVM[2](#fn:2 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cypherpunk-transmission-014-whonix-virtual-machines-debian-kvm/)
2023-03-06T00:00:00Z	**LocalMonero/AgoraDesk v1.0.66 released**
Version 1.0.66[1](#fn:1) of the _LocalMonero/AgoraDesk_ [2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) mobile apps has been released with several fixes.

### Changes overview

```
Fixed: Local trades funded and other bugs.
Fixed: Asseccibility search fields in dropdown lists.
Fixed: The app doesn't show progression to step 2 of XMR settlement.
Fixed: minimum feedback requirement in the app is not saved with the rest of the ad.

```

The full list of changes and the APK downloads ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-agoradesk-mobile-apps-v1.0.66-released/)
2023-03-06T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [CCS] Animated Video 1 Wrapping Up: Why Use Monero**
> Here’s a link to the probably final look of the video. The voice-over was contributed by ParaDexical.

Links:

- [video](https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=XJ6p-7GTMdo)
- [thread](https://r.nf/r/Monero/comments/11k0kf8/animated_video_1_wrapping_up/)
- [https://ccs.getmonero.org/proposals/savandra-videos-for-monero.html](https://ccs.getmonero.org/proposals/savandra-videos-for-monero.html)
- [/savandra-submits-ccs-proposal-monero-animated-videos/](/savandra-submits-ccs-pro ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/savandra-7/)
2023-03-06T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [$20] Genuine Zippo Lighter - Dark Gray**
> Dark gray. Made in USA. Condition: brand new, never been used. Price includes worldwide shipping and free bitcoin sticker.

Link: [https://bitejo.com/listing/yXSv](https://bitejo.com/listing/yXSv)


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2023-03-06T00:00:00Z	**Community Workgroup Meeting scheduled for 11 March 2023 1600 UTC**
The next Monero Community Workgroup Meeting is scheduled[1](#fn:1) to take place on Saturday, 11th of March 2023 at 16:00 UTC, in the _#monero-community_ [2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) channels.

Discussion topics should include CCS updates, community highlights and workgroup reports. plowsof[4](#fn:4) will moderate the meeting.

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

* * *

1. [https://github.com/monero ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-community-workgroup-meeting-11-march-2023/)
2023-03-06T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] March Monero Meet Up (MyMonero sponsored) - 9 March 2023 (Cape Town, South Africa)**
Link: [https://www.meetup.com/cape-town-privacy-meetup-group/events/292064699/](https://www.meetup.com/cape-town-privacy-meetup-group/events/292064699/)

`Location: House Of Machines, Cape Town @ 09 March 2023, 5PM (UTC)`


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2023-03-08T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 15 March 2023 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, March 15th 2023 at 17:00 UTC.

The meeting should take place on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Discuss: Consider removing the tx\_extra field[3](#fn:3)
- Discuss: Exploring Trustless zk-SNARKs for Monero’s payment protocol[4](#fn:4)
- Improvements to the decoy selection algorithm ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-15-march-2023/)
2023-03-08T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [$230] 10 oz Silver Bullion from MoneroSilver.com**
Links:

- [https://moneromarket.io/listing/bd782459-3125-43ec-902f-5e05361433c6](https://moneromarket.io/listing/bd782459-3125-43ec-902f-5e05361433c6)
- [https://monerosilver.com](https://monerosilver.com)


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2023-03-09T00:00:00Z	**pokkst rebrands MyNero to 'Mysu Wallet' with v0.4.2.1 release**
pokkst[1](#fn:1) has rebranded MyNero Wallet[2](#fn:2) to _Mysu Wallet_ [3](#fn:3), with the release of version 0.4.2.1[4](#fn:4).

### Changes overview

```
+ Added username and password option to node entries
+ Added Mysu (previously MyNero) Tor node as default node
+ Added multi-destination transactions, with a send screen redesign
* Node can now be changed during onboarding screen
* Rebranded to Mysu Wallet

```

To suppo ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/pokkst-rebrands-mynero-mysu-wallet-with-v0.4.2.1-release/)
2023-03-09T00:00:00Z	**Mental Outlaw announces launch of 'Based.win' XMR online store**
Mental Outlaw[1](#fn:1) has announced[2](#fn:2) the launch of _Based.win_ [3](#fn:3), a new online apparel and electronics store that accepts XMR payments:

> [..] how am I gonna set up a store and not accept Monero? How is anybody going to have a business and not accept Monero? That’s like opening a business in America and saying that you’re not going to accept US Dollars. That’s crazy. (1:30)

The website is probably using _monerowp_ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/mental-outlaw-launches-based-win-monero-store/)
2023-03-09T00:00:00Z	**recanman publishes 'The Monero Standard' #44**
recanman[1](#fn:1) has published the 44th issue of the weekly _The Monero Standard_ [2](#fn:2) newsletter on LocalMonero[3](#fn:3), covering February 28-9 March 2023 news.

## Topics

```
Recent News
Price and Blockchain Statistics
Facts or Guides
Merchants
Notable Projects
Funding
Meme of the Week
Study Time
Donation and Contact

```

To support this project and get in touch with the author, visit the _Donation and Contact_ [4](#fn:4) section at the bottom ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/recanman-publishes-the-monero-standard-44/)
2023-03-10T00:00:00Z	**Rucknium: 'Monero transaction confirmations are now 60 seconds faster'**
Rucknium[1](#fn:1) has confirmed[2](#fn:2) that most centralized mining pool operators responded positively to his January 19th research[3](#fn:3) and XMR transaction confirmations are now _60 seconds faster_:

> The average time that a Monero transaction has to wait for its first confirmation has fallen **from 3.5 minutes to 2.5 minutes**. That’s a full minute improvement in less than two months!

### Pool up ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rucknium-monero-transaction-confirmations-now-60-seconds-faster/)
2023-03-10T00:00:00Z	**selsta posts February 2023 dev update**
selsta[1](#fn:1) has posted a monthly CCS progress report[2](#fn:2) for February 2023, which includes the following dev updates:

```
Milestone 1:
- v0.18.2.0 released (compiling and packaging binaries, release notes, blog post)
- Hardware wallet testing after dependencies got updated
- Continued with issue tracker cleanup
- Smaller fixes, improvements and maintenance work (CLI, GUI)

```

Note that _misc_ work is not explicitly mentioned in these updates. The full li ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/selsta-posts-february-2023-dev-update/)
2023-03-10T00:00:00Z	**Seraphis Wallet Workgroup meeting scheduled for 13 March 2023 1800 UTC**
The next _Seraphis Wallet Workgroup_ [1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled[2](#fn:2) to take place on Monday, March 6 2023 at 18:00 UTC, in the IRC/Libera _#no-wallet-left-behind_ [3](#fn:3) channel and the bridged Matrix room[4](#fn:4).

### Agenda overview

- _managing very different types of transactions in the Monero code_ [5](#fn:5)

Consult the project’s wiki[6](#fn:6) page to learn more about Seraphis, Jamtis, and _wallet3_. ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/seraphis-wallet-workgroup-meeting-13-march-2023/)
2023-03-10T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Recent FRS FUD on crypto lead us to the roots: forget all the exchanges, trade goods and services to crypto-currency directly.**
> You either must sell your goods and services for Monero directly or depart into traditional KYC world.

Link: [https://r.nf/11ngub0/](https://r.nf/r/Monero/comments/11ngub0/recent_frs_fud_on_crypto_lead_us_to_the_roots/)


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2023-03-10T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [€8-30] Stickers for Moneros Guerrilla Marketing Efforts**
Link: [https://monerosupplies.com/](https://monerosupplies.com/)


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2023-03-12T00:00:00Z	**plowsof posts final CCS coordinator progress report**
plowsof[1](#fn:1) has submitted a third (and final) progress report[2](#fn:2) after working for more than three months as CCS coordinator[3](#fn:3):

> I hope the people who have supported me are satisfied with my performance. I am not perfect, and make mistakes - hopefully i have shown that i am able to change / move forward when this happens. 1 or 2 legal threats, but it seems like i’ve made it out onto the other side relatively unscathed ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/plowsof-posts-final-ccs-coordinator-progress-report/)
2023-03-12T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 10 2023: 9 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 (9, 7:2:0)

Opened (7)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#8764[1](#fn:1)** Handle case where a command line flag is not allowed in the config file (almalh)
- **#8765[2](#fn:2)** cryptonote\_basic: remove unused struct (tobtoht)
- **#8766[3](#fn:3)** Handle case wh ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-10-2023/)
2023-03-12T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] MoneroKon2023: Are you interested in speaking or hosting a workshop this summer in Prague?**
> We are looking for proposals, send abstract to: apply.monerokon.com

Link: [https://apply.monerokon.com/](https://apply.monerokon.com/)

`Submission deadline: 3rd April 2023 @ 00:00 UTC`


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2023-03-12T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Kyun - a new free speech, privacy-first Monero VPS provider**
Link: [https://kyun.host/](https://kyun.host/)


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2023-03-13T00:00:00Z	**[LTH] C/C++ Dev for rewriting tx verification for GPU**
> A community driven project seeks a senior C/C++ dev with knowledge of the Monero transaction verification code. We would like to allow the onboard GPU of our highly optimised node hardware to process transactions in parallel via OpenCL.

Link: [https://matrix.to/#/@abdullahkhan:monero.social](https://matrix.to/#/@abdullahkhan:monero.social)


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2023-03-13T00:00:00Z	**Monero Talk interviews Sethforprivacy**
In this Monero Talk episode[1](#fn:1)’[2](#fn:2), Douglas Tuman[3](#fn:3) interviews privacy advocate Sethforprivacy[4](#fn:4):

> [..] obviously we are choosing to focus on Bitcoin-first, because I think this is something that I’m kind of coming to grips with a little bit too, and that network effect that is behind Bitcoin is important [..] but I think there’s definitely an appreciation for Monero, broadly across the team. (Seth @ 11:55)

Several topics are discussed i ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerotalk-sethforprivacy-interview/)
2023-03-13T00:00:00Z	**Community Workgroup Meeting scheduled for 25 March 2023 1600 UTC**
The next Monero Community Workgroup Meeting is scheduled[1](#fn:1) to take place on Saturday, 25th of March 2023 at 16:00 UTC, in the _#monero-community_ [2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) channels.

Discussion topics should include CCS updates, community highlights and workgroup reports. plowsof[4](#fn:4) will moderate the meeting.

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

* * *

1. [https://github.com/monero ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-community-workgroup-meeting-25-march-2023/)
2023-03-13T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [VIDEO] How to Install the Monero GUI Wallet - Step-by-Step Guide**
Link: [https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=sjz1pKkedJc](https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=sjz1pKkedJc)


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2023-03-13T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] minexmr2.com ready for Mar 18 p2pool hardfork**
> minexmr2.com updated to p2pool v3.1, monerod v0.18.2.0, and ready for Mar 18 p2pool (not monero) hardfork

Links:

- [https://r.nf/11pck51/](https://r.nf/11pck51/)
- [https://minexmr2.com/](https://minexmr2.com/)


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2023-03-13T00:00:00Z	**Seraphis Wallet Workgroup meeting scheduled for 20 March 2023 1800 UTC**
The next _Seraphis Wallet Workgroup_ [1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, March 20 2023 at 18:00 UTC, in the IRC/Libera _#no-wallet-left-behind_ [2](#fn:2) channel and the bridged Matrix room[3](#fn:3).

Consult the project’s wiki[4](#fn:4) page to learn more about Seraphis, Jamtis, and _wallet3_.

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

* * *

1. https://github.com/serap ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/seraphis-wallet-workgroup-meeting-20-march-2023/)
2023-03-13T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [$5] XMR meme stickers**
> 4x4 cm vinyl stickers. Shipping from Sweden.

Link: [https://moneromarket.io/listing/6366d529-b993-425c-8910-0e0bea573214](https://moneromarket.io/listing/6366d529-b993-425c-8910-0e0bea573214)


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2023-03-14T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [€400-1K] Google Pixel with preinstalled GrapheneOS**
Links:

- [https://shop.proxysto.re/category/19](https://shop.proxysto.re/category/19)
- [https://nitter.net/Dys2pN/status/1635639521046921225](https://nitter.net/Dys2pN/status/1635639521046921225)


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2023-03-14T00:00:00Z	**Meeting summary: Monero Research Lab, 8 March 2023**
This is a comprehensive summary, with added reference links, of the MRL meeting[1](#fn:0) from March 8th 2023, 1700 UTC.

### Logs

The raw, unedited, full log file for this meeting:

[230308-mrl.log](/assets/logs/230308-mrl.log) (111 lines)

### Summary

_Note: it is possible that some relevant information may be missing from this summary; read the full log file for the complete, unedited discussion._

- **Participants**: 16 ( _gho ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/meeting-log-summary-monero-research-lab-meeting-8-march-2023/)
2023-03-14T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [VIDEO] Monero Meet 2023-03-14**
Link: [https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=KNi5uXffpSc](https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=KNi5uXffpSc)


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2023-03-14T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Unlock the Power of Monero: The Ultimate Resource List for Anonymity**
Link: [https://git.hackliberty.org/hackliberty.org/Hack-Liberty-Resources](https://git.hackliberty.org/hackliberty.org/Hack-Liberty-Resources)


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2023-03-16T00:00:00Z	**Molly.im project seeks additional $36K to develop its own Monero SDK for Android**
valldrac[1](#fn:1), the lead developer of Android Signal fork Molly.im[2](#fn:2), has announced in a recent CCS update[3](#fn:3) that the project is currently looking for _an additional 36,000 USD to cover the development time of the SDK_:

> Over the past six months, our team has invested more than 550 hours into researching and developing the SDK. We made a mistake in our original proposal by underestima ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/molly-seeks-additional-36k-monero-sdk-android-development/)
2023-03-16T00:00:00Z	**Fierfek submits CCS proposal to advertise XMR and MoneroTopia in Mexico City**
Fierfek[1](#fn:1) has submitted a new CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) looking to advertise Monero in Mexico City before the MoneroTopia 2023 conference[3](#fn:3):

> [..] I think that this proposal is fundamental for Monero in Latin America, to directly reach these niches that currently promulgate the values of freedom at the code level, but not at the level of decentralized money, and I see that if we manage to re ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/fierfek-ccs-proposal-advertise-monero-monerotopia-mexico-city/)
2023-03-16T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Why I'm Monero First - Douglas Tuman**
> The Bitcoin trojan horse is being welcomed behind the castle walls, now is the time to make sure enough Monero users are onboard to achieve the ultimate goal— the mass adoption of an anti-surveillance digital cash utility resistant to State control.

Link: [https://r.nf/11sh0c9/](https://r.nf/r/Monero/comments/11sh0c9/why_im_monero_first/)


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2023-03-16T00:00:00Z	**recanman publishes 'The Monero Standard' #45**
recanman[1](#fn:1) has published the 45th issue of the weekly _The Monero Standard_ [2](#fn:2) newsletter on LocalMonero[3](#fn:3), covering March 9-16 2023 news.

## Topics

```
Recent News
Price and Blockchain Statistics
Facts or Guides
Merchants
Notable Projects
Funding
Meme of the Week
Study Time
Donation and Contact

```

To support this project and get in touch with the author, visit the _Donation and Contact_ [4](#fn:4) section at the bottom of the i ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/recanman-publishes-the-monero-standard-45/)
2023-03-17T00:00:00Z	**CypherStack completes partial code audit of Serai DEX, reports no 'findings of particular immediate concern'**
CypherStack[1](#fn:1) has completed a partial code audit of Serai DEX[2](#fn:2) and reported no _findings of particular immediate concern_ [3](#fn:3):

> This was our biggest audit yet! It was a pleasure to work with you all at Serai, and we’re thrilled to be a part in making the dream of good DEXs a reality. (cypher\_stack)[4](#fn:4)

> This notably includes our IETF (draft) compliant ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cypherstack-completes-partial-code-audit-serai-dex/)
2023-03-17T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] PSA: P2Pool miners, update to the latest version before P2Pool hardfork on March 18th**
Links:

- [https://r.nf/11tlneo](https://r.nf/r/Monero/comments/11tlneo/psa_p2pool_miners_update_to_the_latest_version/)
- [/p2pool-hardfork-18-march-2023/](/p2pool-hardfork-18-march-2023/)


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2023-03-17T00:00:00Z	**CryptoGrampy releases PocketNode v0.4.0-alpha**
CryptoGrampy[1](#fn:1) has released version 0.4.0-alpha[2](#fn:2) of _xmr-pocket-node_ [3](#fn:3), a simple full/pruned Monero GUI node for Android:

> Updated the #Monero PocketNode binaries/apk-release to v0.18.2.0 for anyone interested[4](#fn:4)

### Changes overview

```
Updates armv7/v8 binaries and APK to use Monero v0.18.2.0.

```

To support CryptoGrampy’s work, you can donate XMR to the address listed at the bottom of the _README.me_ [5]( ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cryptogrampy-releases-xmr-pocket-node-v0.4.0-alpha/)
2023-03-17T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Hey all, I plan to disband the Monero Space LLC entity**
> Hey all, I plan to disband the Monero Space LLC entity. Scott still has some plans for the workgroup, though it seems we can handle most/all of this through OpenCollective. If you have any questions, concerns, etc., please let me know! (#monero-space:monero.social)


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2023-03-17T00:00:00Z	**rottenwheel publishes 'Revuo Monero' Issue #163**
rottenwheel[1](#fn:1) has published Issue #163[2](#fn:2) of the weekly _Revuo Monero_ [3](#fn:3) audience-funded newsletter, which covers March 11-16 March 2023 news:

```
Recent News
Upcoming Events
CCS Proposal Ideas
CCS Proposals Need Funding
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.

Suggestio ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rottenwheel-publishes-revuo-monero-issue-163/)
2023-03-17T00:00:00Z	**[AFH] [$5] Monero Philosopher Service**
> I want to be your go-to XMR Philosopher. My goal is to provide original and authentic ideas. I love contemplating and writing. My mind is always focused on some idea or another. Getting paid to offer my insights to others to hopefully expand their perspective on life would be a dream come true.


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2023-03-17T00:00:00Z	**Stack Wallet v1.6.2 released with 'coin control' for desktop**
Stack Wallet[1](#fn:1) version 1.6.2[2](#fn:2) was released and it expands support for their new _coin control_ [3](#fn:3) feature to desktop.

### Changes overview

```
- Added coin control to desktop
- Added coin control features and fixes
* Sort by address, age, or output

```

The release notes, binaries, and the SHA256 hashes can be found on Github[2](#fn:2).

Consult the previous Monero Observer report[4](#fn:4) to learn more a ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/stack-wallet-v1.6.2-released-coin-control-desktop/)
2023-03-19T00:00:00Z	**Monero to block NFTs in upcoming release**
In response to the new _Monero Ordinals Project_ [1](#fn:1), Monero devs decided[2](#fn:2) to promptly merge tevador’s proposed patch (PR #8733[3](#fn:3)) which limits the maximum size of _tx\_extra that’s allowed in the transaction pool_ to ~1 KB (1060 bytes):

> This patch is really needed now that someone has released something to (ab)use the unconstrained size of the field. (jtgrassie)[4](#fn:4)

This move should mitigate most of the _damage_ done by nonfungibl ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-to-block-nfts-upcoming-release/)
2023-03-19T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 11 2023: 32 PRs, 15 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 (32, 11:2:19)

Opened (11)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#8774[1](#fn:1)** Prevent tx broadcasts from using Tor circuit twice (53a45b2637452980)
- **#8778[2](#fn:2)** [WIP] bump OSX SDK, clang (ph4r05)
- **#8780[3](#fn:3)** rpc: give reason when sending non- ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-11-2023/)
2023-03-19T00:00:00Z	**busyboredom releases AcceptXMR v0.12.0**
busyboredom[1](#fn:1) has released v0.12.0[2](#fn:2) of the Monero payment gateway library, _AcceptXMR_ [3](#fn:3):

> This marks the last of the “prerequisites” to beginning the “Standalone AcceptXMR” CCS work (BusyBoredom[4](#fn:4))

### Changes overview

```
* Added:
- Sqlite store as a reliable alternative to Sled.
- Implement Ord and PartialOrd for InvoiceId.
- InvoiceStorage trait [..]
* Changed:
- Increase MSRV to 1.65.
- Make PaymentGateway generic over Invo ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/busyboredom-releases-acceptxmr-v0.12.0/)
2023-03-19T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [$25] Raspberry Pi 3 Model B (Used)**
> A Raspberry Pi 3 Model B. Comes with a plastic case and heatsink. Session: 05183f295c978973441e1be8cc700f3a877a30b026673a1ea7dcce0ffaeb497a42

Link: [https://moneromarket.io/listing/1a4de3b1-69f8-4a58-8755-a3ac87dc5dd4](https://moneromarket.io/listing/1a4de3b1-69f8-4a58-8755-a3ac87dc5dd4)


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2023-03-19T00:00:00Z	**hinto-janaiyo releases monero-bash v1.9.8**
hinto-janaiyo[1](#fn:1) has released version 1.9.8[2](#fn:2) of the Monero Bash wrapper for Linux, _monero-bash_ [3](#fn:3) with the following update:

```
HTTP: Updated fake Tor Browser, curl, and wget headers

```

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

The sources, SHA256SUM and .asc files can be found on Github[2](#fn:2). Always verify before using.

_Note: the maintainer has changed his Github username from ‘hinto-janaiyo’ to ‘hinto-janai’  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/hinto-janaiyo-releases-monero-bash-v1.9.8/)
2023-03-19T00:00:00Z	**hinto-janaiyo releases Gupax v1.2.0**
hinto-janaiyo[1](#fn:1) has released version 1.2.0[2](#fn:2) of the cross-platform GUI for mining Monero on P2Pool using XMRig, _Gupax_ [3](#fn:3).

### Changes overview

```
Added Benchmarks submenu in Status tab
Remote Node changes [..]

```

The full changelog, sources, SHA256SUM and .asc files can be found on Github[2](#fn:2) and on the new _gupax.io_ website[4](#fn:4).

Consult hinto-janaiyo’s CCS proposal[5](#fn:5) to learn more about the project.

_Note: the mainta ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/hinto-janaiyo-releases-gupax-v1.2.0/)
2023-03-21T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Iranian woman beats government's tyranny using Monero (interview)**
> Original was at https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/11w0mii/iranian\_woman\_beats\_talibans\_tyranny\_using\_monero/ but appears to have been deleted by reddit.

Link: [https://monero.house/post/168](https://monero.house/post/168)


 hyc (monero.house) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/hyc/)
2023-03-21T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Monerotopia #108: How Monero devs will respond to NFTs**
Links:

- [https://www.monerotalk.live/nfts-are-on-monero-what-are-mordinals-will-fungibility-suffer-epi-108](https://www.monerotalk.live/nfts-are-on-monero-what-are-mordinals-will-fungibility-suffer-epi-108)
- [https://redirect.invidious.io/sMixnK8FM\_g](https://redirect.invidious.io/sMixnK8FM_g)


 @monerotopia (Twitter) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerotopia-12/)
2023-03-21T00:00:00Z	**v1docq47 submits new CCS proposal for Russian voice-over and transcription work**
Monero contributor and XMR.ru[1](#fn:1) mod v1docq47[2](#fn:2) has submitted a new CCS proposal[3](#fn:3) to continue doing Russian voice-over work and transcribing Monero content for the next 6 months (May-October 2023):

> This is our new CCS proposal for a new work period for making Russian voiceovers of Monero Konferenco and Monerotopia video presentations and for the support of XMR.R ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/v1docq47-ccs-proposal-russian-voice-over-transcription-work-may-october-2023/)
2023-03-21T00:00:00Z	**busyboredom's 'Standalone AcceptXMR' CCS proposal fully funded**
busyboredom[1](#fn:1)’s CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) to create a _standalone, dockerized, AcceptXMR[3](#fn:3)-based payment gateway with wordpress support_ is now fully funded:

```
20 contributors raised 14 XMR (100%)

```

To learn more about the proposal, consult my previous report[4](#fn:4).

* * *

1. https://github.com/busyboredom/ [↩](#fnref:1)

2. [https://ccs.getmonero.org/proposals/busyboredom-standalone-acceptxmr.html ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/busyboredom-ccs-proposal-standalone-acceptxmr-fully-funded/)
2023-03-22T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [$3] Rustic Wooden Coasters**
> Mahogany stained rustic wooden coasters for your beverages. They are cut out of reclaimed wood from old houses. The stain brings out the grain of the wood for a unique rustic look while also providing protection against accidental spills and splashes. Just wipe any liquid with a clean cloth.

Link: [https://bitejo.com/listing/DbgW](https://bitejo.com/listing/DbgW)


 Woody (bitejo.io) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/woody/)
2023-03-22T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Guarda Wallet: 'Monero is up and running'**
Link: [https://nitter.net/GuardaWallet/status/1638130349791145985](https://nitter.net/GuardaWallet/status/1638130349791145985)


 guarda.com ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/plowsof-6/)
2023-03-22T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 29 March 2023 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, March 29th 2023 at 17:00 UTC.

The meeting should take place on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Discuss: Consider removing the tx\_extra field[3](#fn:3)
- Discuss: Exploring Trustless zk-SNARKs for Monero’s payment protocol[4](#fn:4)
- Improvements to the decoy selection algorithm ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-29-march-2023/)
2023-03-23T00:00:00Z	**plowsof's Bulletproofs++ peer-review CCS proposal ready for funding**
plowsof[1](#fn:1)’s CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) to get the ePrint version[3](#fn:3) of the Bulletproofs++[4](#fn:4) paper[5](#fn:5) _peer-reviewed_ is now ready for funding[6](#fn:6):

```
Total funding needed: 130 XMR

```

To support this proposal, you can donate some XMR to the address listed on its Gitlab _Funding Required_ [6](#fn:6) page.

To learn more about the project, consult the previous Monero Observer repor ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/plowsof-ccs-proposal-bulletproofs++-peer-review-ready-funding/)
2023-03-23T00:00:00Z	**AnarkioCrypto launches 'Kuno Fundraisers' beta, open sources code**
AnarkioCrypto[1](#fn:1) has launched the beta version of his Monero-based _Kuno Fundraisers_ [2](#fn:2) platform, a _KYC-free, crypto-friendly and non-custodial alternative to Gofundme/Kickstarter/Patreon_, and open sourced its code[3](#fn:3):

> Kuno Fundraisers beta is live now [..] Here is the code [..] I apologize that it’s messy, amateur-level and not fully tested. Hopefully some of it may be useful.[4 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/anarkiocrypto-launches-kuno-fundraisers-beta-open-sources-platform-code/)
2023-03-23T00:00:00Z	**Monero Talk interviews Nick Watts aka fatalglory**
In this Monero Talk episode[1](#fn:1)’[2](#fn:2), Douglas Tuman[3](#fn:3) interviews Monero contributor and author of _Taxation is Slavery: The Biblical Case for Libertarian Politics_ [4](#fn:4), Nick Watts (fatalglory)[5](#fn:5):

> [..] doing things that are moral but illegal in order to undermine the authority of the state; once you get your head around that then private untraceable digital cash is just an obvious means to that end. (Nick @ 46:45)

 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerotalk-nick-watts-fatalglory-interview/)
2023-03-23T00:00:00Z	**XMRig v6.19.1 released**
_XMRig_ [1](#fn:1) version 6.19.1[2](#fn:2) has been released with several bug fixes.

### Changes overview

```
Resolved deprecated methods warnings with OpenSSL 3.0.
Fixed build with 32-bit clang 15.
Fixed: --randomx-wrmsr=-1 worked only on Intel.
Fixed build with gcc 13. [..]

```

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 proj ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/xmrig-v6.19.1-released/)
2023-03-23T00:00:00Z	**tobtoht releases Feather Wallet v2.4.4**
tobtoht[1](#fn:1) has released Feather Wallet[2](#fn:2) version 2.4.4[3](#fn:3)’[4](#fn:4) with several improvements and fixes:

```
RISC-V builds are now available
Fixed an issue that caused importing keyimages to take longer than necessary
It is now possible to select any file when importing keyimages or outputs
Build system improvements
Settings: the proxy host should no longer reset back to localhost [..]

```

The complete list of changes can be found on the Ch ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/tobtoht-releases-feather-wallet-v2.4.4/)
2023-03-23T00:00:00Z	**rottenwheel publishes 'Revuo Monero' Issue #164**
rottenwheel[1](#fn:1) has published Issue #164[2](#fn:2) of the weekly _Revuo Monero_ [3](#fn:3) audience-funded newsletter, which covers March 16-23 March 2023 news:

```
Recent News
Upcoming Events
CCS Proposal Ideas
CCS Proposals Need Funding
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.

Suggestio ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rottenwheel-publishes-revuo-monero-issue-164/)
2023-03-23T00:00:00Z	**rehrar releases Stack Wallet v1.6.4 and new BTC/XMR only wallet 'Stack Duo'**
rehrar[1](#fn:1) has released Stack Wallet[2](#fn:2) version 1.6.4[3](#fn:3) and announced the first version of _Stack Duo_ [4](#fn:4), a Bitcoin/Monero only wallet:

> It’s not perfect. Some illustrations need updating. Might be a bug here or there. But it’s ready to go. And we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Stack Duo to our Stack suite.[5](#fn:5)

### Changes overview

```
Higher quality chans
Firo fixes
Addres ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rehrar-releases-stack-wallet-v1.6.4-and-stack-duo/)
2023-03-23T00:00:00Z	**LocalMonero publishes 'The Monero Standard' #46**
LocalMonero[1](#fn:1) has published the 46th issue of its weekly _The Monero Standard_ [2](#fn:2) newsletter, covering March 16-23 2023 news.

## Topics

```
Recent News
Price and Blockchain Statistics
Facts or Guides
Merchants
Notable Projects
Funding
Meme of the Week
Study Time
Donation and Contact

```

To support the writer[3](#fn:3), visit the _Donation and Contact_ [4](#fn:4) section at the bottom of the issue.

_Note: The Monero Standard newsle ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-publishes-the-monero-standard-46/)
2023-03-23T00:00:00Z	**LocalMonero/AgoraDesk v1.0.69 released**
Version 1.0.69[1](#fn:1) of the _LocalMonero/AgoraDesk_ [2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) mobile apps has been released with a hotfix and a few improvements.

### Changes overview

```
Hotfix: An info box has been added in case of being blocked by a firewall.
The wallet user interface has been improved.
The notification style has been enhanced.

```

The full list of changes and the APK downloads are available on Github[1](#fn:1).

Consult the previous Monero Observ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-agoradesk-mobile-apps-v1.0.69-released/)
2023-03-25T00:00:00Z	**CM-IV submits CCS proposal to develop 'Oceanus Enterprise Resource Planning' B2B XMR software**
CM-IV[1](#fn:1) has submitted his first ever CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) looking to fund the implementation of _Oceanus Enterprise Resource Planning_ [3](#fn:3) XMR software for small businesses:

> Oceanus ERP is terminal-based software that a small business or organization owner could use in order to handle daily business activies. [..] The unique feature .. will be its ability to accept and process Monero ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cm-iv-ccs-proposal-oceanus-erp-b2b-xmr-software/)
2023-03-25T00:00:00Z	**KYCNOT.me delists troubled MajesticBank exchange**
pluja[1](#fn:1) has decided[2](#fn:2) to temporarily delist _MajesticBank_ [3](#fn:3) from the reputable _KYCNOT.me_ [4](#fn:4) website, after users started reporting issues[5](#fn:5)’[6](#fn:6)’[7](#fn:7) with the platform:

> I have delisted Majestic Bank from kycnot.me until this issue gets clarified and/or solved and their services get back up.

The instant exchange apparently went down for a _DEX update_ ~1 week ago, on March 17th[8](#fn:8) a ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/kycnotme-delists-troubled-majesticbank-exchange/)
2023-03-25T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 12, 2023**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - Untitled Monerochan (by Anonymous[2](\#fn:1))

![Untitled Monerochan](/assets/img/art/23-12/monerochan-girl.png)

### 4 - ‘tx\_extra’ XMR meme (by Akan2[3](\#fn:2))

!['tx_extra' XMR meme](/assets/img/art/23-12/monero-tx-extra.png)

### 3 - ‘Why monero?’ image (by mano\_crypto[4](\#fn:3))

!['Why monero?' image](/assets/img/art/23-12/why-mone ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-12-2023/)
2023-03-25T00:00:00Z	**MoneroKon 2023 Planning Meeting scheduled for 1 April 2023 1800 UTC**
The next _MoneroKon 2023 Planning Meeting_ [1](#fn:1) is scheduled[2](#fn:2) to take place on Saturday, April 1st 2023 at 18:00 UTC in the _#monero-events_ [3](#fn:3) Matrix/IRC and XMPP channels.

### Agenda

```
Merch orders
Speaker outreach
Pre-MoneroKon Meetup during Prague Blockchain Week 2023, 3 June

```

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

_This is an ongoing story and the re ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerokon-2023-planning-meeting-scheduled-1-april-2023/)
2023-03-25T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] MoneroRun: propagation report**
> I’ve made several posts about MoneroRun in various corners of Reddit.

Link: [https://r.nf/121o9sj/](https://r.nf/r/Monero/comments/121o9sj/monerorun_propagation_report/)


 u/MoneroFox (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerofox-6/)
2023-03-25T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] ETH-XMR swaps update: the project is very close to a beta (mainnet) release**
Link: [https://nitter.net/elizabethereum/status/1639293037267255296](https://nitter.net/elizabethereum/status/1639293037267255296)


 @elizabethereum (Twitter) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/elizabethereum-2/)