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2024-01-15T00:00:00Z	**gnuteardrops is back: 'Monero.Graphics needs to exist'**
gnuteardrops[1](#fn:1) has officially returned and the inspiring _Monero.Graphics_ [2](#fn:2) repository was reactivated earlier today:

> I still believe that Monero.Graphics needs to exist in our community. Art is very important and I feel strangely obliged to continue maintaining the project for the foreseeable future. Onward.

The artist told Monero Observer that the ~6-month break was _recharging but rather sad_, after passionately  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/gnuteardrops-is-back-monero-graphics-needs-to-exist/)
2024-01-15T00:00:00Z	**plowsof posts progress report for third CCS coordinator term**
plowsof[1](#fn:1) has submitted a progress report[2](#fn:2) after working for almost three months during their third term as CCS coordinator[3](#fn:3):

> Thank you to those who support me (and the 1 whale who keeps me awake at night wondering when it’ll all be over after i dissapoint them). I am replaceable, and the CCS lives on! Closing out M1 + M2.

### Work summary

- [Community] organized and moderated 8x meetings
- [CCS] ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/plowsof-posts-progress-report-third-ccs-coordinator-term/)
2024-01-15T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [GUIDE] [EN/TR] Feather Wallet basics**
Links:

- [clearnet](https://wiki.karapara.net/doku.php?id=featherwallet)
- [onion](http://wiki.e4qdddzl6eav3geejttanxt3mva3wm3n5irpdgszgswfxdxtjuufwnqd.onion/doku.php?id=featherwallet)


 @k4r4b3y:karapara.net (Matrix) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/k4r4b3y-2/)
2024-01-15T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] HTX marks Monero as ready for delisting, Binance withdrawals are suspended**
Link: [https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1978a0n/](https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1978a0n/htx_marks_monero_as_ready_for_delisting_binance/)


 u/MoneroFox (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerofox-10/)
2024-01-15T00:00:00Z	**Seraphis Wallet Workgroup meeting scheduled for 22 January 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Seraphis Wallet Workgroup_ [1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, January 22 2024 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).

_This is an ongoing story an ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/seraphis-wallet-workgroup-meeting-22-january-2024/)
2024-01-15T00:00:00Z	**AgoraDesk/LocalMonero v1.1.16 released**
Version 1.1.16[1](#fn:1) of the _LocalMonero/AgoraDesk_ [2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) mobile apps has been released with a few fixes and improvements.

### Changes overview

```
- Moved the payment method selection button to the main screen.
- Fixed the iOS push notifications bug.
- Fixed the UI issue where the amount and payment method were overlapping with other text.

```

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

Cons ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-agoradesk-mobile-apps-v1.1.16-released/)
2024-01-16T00:00:00Z	**Samourai BTC-XMR atomic swaps program enters public beta**
Samourai Wallet’s[1](#fn:1) BTC-XMR atomic swaps program went live a few hours ago with the release of version 0.0.13-beta[2](#fn:2):

> This desktop application makes it very easy to trustlessly swap BTC<->XMR, completely over Tor. In public beta, expect some bugs, and a “dev UI”. The actual UI is still in development :) (pokkst)[3](#fn:3)

The application is essentially a GUI for COMIT’s XMR-BTC atomic swaps protocol[4](#fn:4) w ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/samourai-wallet-btc-xmr-atomic-swaps-program-public-beta/)
2024-01-16T00:00:00Z	**Cake Labs releases Cake Wallet v4.13.0 and Monero.com v1.10.0**
Cake Labs[1](#fn:1) has released _Cake Wallet_ v4.13.0 and _Monero.com_ v1.10.0[2](#fn:2) with several bug fixes, UI enhancements, and integration with fiat-to-crypto onramp aggregator _OnRamper_ [3](#fn:3):

### Changes overview

```
Add new Off-ramp providers (DFX, OnRamper)
On-ramp flow fixes and enhancements
Ethereum and WalletConnect fixes and improvements
Nano enhancements
UI enhancements
Generic enhancements and bug fixes

```

C ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cake-wallet-4.13.0-monero.com-1.10.0-released/)
2024-01-16T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [US] [$2-$15] Cryptogrinders.us - crypto themed grinders and pre roll cones**
> Hi, finally got my site up and running. Buy crypto themed grinders and pre roll cones! We accept monero and bitcoin at the moment. Each package of cones contains three pre rolls. If you buy any grinder now we will give you a free 3 pack pre roll cones!

```
$2: 3 Pre Roll Cones
$5: Two Piece Monero Grinder
$15: Four Piece Monero Grinder
$15: 4 Piece DogeCoin themed Grinder
$15: 4 Piece BitCoin themed ALUMINUM Grinder

```

Link: [https://cryptogr ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/no-stay9442-5/)
2024-01-17T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [US] Two DEFCON 27 2019 Monero rising electronic badges with their 430 mAh batteries, rechargeables with any USB-C cable and a Monero party chain.**
Link: [https://nitter.net/rottenwheel1/status/1747104755787165864](https://nitter.net/rottenwheel1/status/1747104755787165864)


 @rottenwheel1 (Twitter) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rottenwheel1-2/)
2024-01-17T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 24 January 2024 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, January 24th 2024 at 17:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Discuss: How to confirm security of Monero’s multisignature protocol? Do we need mathematical security proofs, and can we get them?[3](#fn:3)’[4](#fn:4)’[5](#fn:5)
- Discuss: Exploring Trustless zk-SNARKs for Mo ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-24-january-2024/)
2024-01-17T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] The first English-spoken little episode of Café Monero is out**
> I wanted to bring a little visibility to an open source dev who had XMR as preferred donation :)

Links:

- [https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=BjvQfFrT6XY](https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=BjvQfFrT6XY)
- [https://nitter.net/cafemonero/status/1747400887310389460](https://nitter.net/cafemonero/status/1747400887310389460)


 u/anhdres (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/anhdres-3/)
2024-01-18T00:00:00Z	**Cake Wallet celebrates 6th anniversary today**
_Cake Wallet_ [1](#fn:1) founder Vik Sharma[2](#fn:2) has shared a public note[3](#fn:3) today, in celebration of the project’s 6th anniversary:

> Time flies! 6 years since launch! [..] the highest and probably the most emotional time for me was when Cake got listed on getmonero [..] In 2024, we will continue finding ways to make Monero easier to use in addition to finding more and more ways to use in the real world. [..] Thank you Monero Community very ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cake-wallet-celebrates-6th-anniversary-today/)
2024-01-18T00:00:00Z	**Monero Talk interviews 'Drivechain' inventor Paul Sztorc**
In this Monero Talk episode[1](#fn:1)’[2](#fn:2), Douglas Tuman[3](#fn:3) interviews Paul Sztorc[4](#fn:4), the inventor of _Drivechain_ [5](#fn:5) and founder of BTC sidechains development firm _LayerTwo Labs_ [6](#fn:6):

> [..] 99% of all cryptocurrenices are complete and total garbage, but even among the upper echelon of real ones, Monero is in a top percentile - so that it deserves our respect on that basis. (Paul @ 3:58 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-talk-bitcoin-drivechain-inventor-paul-sztorc-interview/)
2024-01-18T00:00:00Z	**LocalMonero publishes 'The Monero Standard' #89**
LocalMonero[1](#fn:1) has published the 89th issue of its weekly _The Monero Standard_ [2](#fn:2) newsletter, covering January 11-18 2024 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 news ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-publishes-the-monero-standard-89/)
2024-01-18T00:00:00Z	**rehrar releases Stack Wallet v1.9.0 with support for Firo's Lelantus Spark**
rehrar[1](#fn:1) has released Stack Wallet[2](#fn:2) version 1.9.0[3](#fn:3) with support for Firo’s _Lelantus Spark_ [4](#fn:4) privacy protocol, various bug fixes and user interface improvements.

### Changes overview

```
Added Firo Spark support
Refactored wallets under-the-hood. Should be fewer bugs now. May need to rescan some coins.
Several bug fixes and UI improvements

```

The release notes, binaries, and ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rehrar-releases-stack-wallet-v1.9.0-support-firo-spark/)
2024-01-19T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer 2024 Q1 CCS proposal ready for community review**
The Monero Observer CCS proposal for 2024 Q1 is ready for community review:

> I will continue to maintain Monero Observer (https://monero.observer) for the next 3 months (2024 Q1): January, February and March.

You can support the proposal by posting feedback in !430[1](#fn:1).

Thanks for being a loyal MO reader!

**escapethe3RA**

* * *

1. [https://repo.getmonero.org/monero-project/ccs-proposals/-/merge\_requests/430](https://repo.getmoner ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-2024-q1-ccs-proposal/)
2024-01-19T00:00:00Z	**shortwavesurfer2009 proposes bounty for adding 'full ipv6 support' to Monerujo**
shortwavesurfer2009[1](#fn:1) has proposed a bounty[2](#fn:2) for adding _full ipv6 support_ to Android XMR wallet _Monerujo_ [3](#fn:3):

> Ipv6 is the future and we must be prepared [..] Monerujo already has some limited ipv6 support [..] Since it will not load a wallet at all when using an ipv6 node it likely won’t send a transaction either.

```
Total Bounty: 0.1 XMR (to date)

```

Anyone can i ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/shortwavesurfer2009-proposes-bounty-add-full-ipv6-support-monerujo/)
2024-01-19T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] i2p baked into the gui bounty now over 20xmr**
Links:

- [https://bounties.monero.social/posts/32/](https://bounties.monero.social/posts/32/20-441m-i2p-baked-into-the-monero-gui)
- [MO report](/gingeropolous-proposes-bounty-i2p-support-monero-gui-wallet/)


 plowsof (Github) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/plowsof-12/)
2024-01-19T00:00:00Z	**Monero General Fund receives 100 XMR donation**
An anonymous contributor has donated 100 XMR (~$15.2K 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\. #xmr 💝 $15207.00[4](#fn:4)

It is worth mentioning that the GF also registered a 20 XMR ($3167) donation yesterday[5](#fn:5).

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

* * *

1. [https://www.p2poo ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-general-fund-100-xmr-anon-donation/)
2024-01-19T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [US] Silver, Gold, and Fiat for XMR**
> Seller of Goldbacks and Fiat dealer at large. No KYC/AML ever and no ID required. No customer addresses retained. Fast shipment with discreet packaging. PGP available.

Links:

- [https://moneromarket.io/u/Orenomonero/](https://moneromarket.io/u/Orenomonero/)
- [https://localmonero.co/user/Orenomonero?rc=52ld](https://localmonero.co/user/Orenomonero?rc=52ld)


 u/Orenomonero (Localmonero/Monero Market) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/orenomonero/)
2024-01-20T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 3, 2024**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - ‘Surveillance vs liberty’ graphic (by MarilynMonero21[2](\#fn:1))

!['Surveillance vs liberty' graphic](/assets/img/art/24-3/surveillance-vs-liberty.png)

### 4 - ‘XMR developer profile’ meme (by Anonymous[3](\#fn:2))

!['XMR developer profile' meme](/assets/img/art/24-3/monero-dev-profile.png)

### 3 - ‘Lend me your era’ artwork (by GreatArtRe ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-3-2024/)
2024-01-20T00:00:00Z	**Monero community preparing to remove Binance from 'official' website**
plowsof[1](#fn:1) has opened a pull request[2](#fn:2) to discuss the potential removal of Binance from the Getmonero.org _Merchants & Exchanges_ [3](#fn:3) page.

The move clearly signals Monero’s unchanged noncompliance culture, as XMR was _marked_ for potential delisting by Binance just a few weeks ago[4](#fn:4).

To vote and post your feedback, consult _monero-site_ PR #2223[2](#fn:2).

_This is an ongoing story a ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-community-preparing-remove-binance-official-website/)
2024-01-20T00:00:00Z	**MoneroKon 2024 Planning Meeting scheduled for 27 January 2024 1700 UTC**
The next _MoneroKon 2024 Planning Meeting_ [1](#fn:1) should take place on Saturday, January 27th 2023 at 17:00 UTC in the _#monero-events_ [2](#fn:2) Matrix/IRC and XMPP channels.

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

Visit _funding.monerokon.com_ [4](#fn:4) and the _Monerokon 2024 Event Planning_ [5](#fn:5) board to get involved and support the project.

Logs for th ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerokon-2024-planning-meeting-scheduled-27-january-2024/)
2024-01-20T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Congratulations to MoneroKon on forming a Czech nonprofit**
Links:

- https://or.justice.cz/ias/ui/rejstrik-firma.vysledky?subjektId=1227296&typ=PLATNY
- [MO report](/ajs-xmr-submits-ccs-proposal-incorporate-czech-llc-monerokon/)


 @kowalabearhugs:matrix.org ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/kowalabearhugs-2/)
2024-01-21T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 3 2024: 45 PRs, 8 Issues**
This weekly report aims to provide a big picture view of Monero development activity, increase community support for existing devs and, hopefully, encourage new contributions.

## 1 - PRs (45, 12:3:30)

Opened (12)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#9125[1](#fn:1)** epee/test: remove levin\_protocol\_handler and core\_proxy tests (jeffro256)
- **#9122[2](#fn:2)** cryptonote\_basic: faster and more readable is\_valid\_decomposed\_amount (jeffro256)
- ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-3-2024/)
2024-01-21T00:00:00Z	**raven proposes bounty for Monero 'drivechain' research**
raven has proposed a bounty[1](#fn:1) for researching the potential implementation of _drivechain_ [2](#fn:2) on Monero:

> Research if implementing drivechain is possible on Monero from a technical perspective, and the amount of effort involved. Research what is the community sentiment.

```
Total Bounty: 1.065 XMR (to date)

```

Anyone can increase the bounty by transferring any XMR amount to the address posted by the _Monero Bounties Bo ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/raven-proposes-bounty-monero-drivechain-research/)
2024-01-21T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [0.185 XMR] [US] $30 Amazon Gift Card (negotiable)**
Link: [https://safereddit.com/r/moneromarket/comments/19byodu/](https://safereddit.com/r/moneromarket/comments/19byodu/trading_us_amazon_gift_card_for_monero/)


 u/nothypie (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/nothypie/)
2024-01-23T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Proposed FinCen rule would soft-criminalize virtually any privacy seeking crypto transaction**
Link: [https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/comments/19dasq3/](https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/comments/19dasq3/proposed_fincen_rule_would_softcriminalize/)


 u/No\_Industry9653 (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/no_industry9653/)
2024-01-24T00:00:00Z	**Monero Market implements 2/3 multisig escrow system**
The Monero Market[1](#fn:1) trading platform has announced[2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) the implementation of an optional 2/3 multisig escrow system for transactions over 1 XMR:

> Multisig escrow is optional and intended for intermediate-advanced Monero users. [..] The Multisig wallets are 2/3 meaning there are 3 creators, and 2 signatures are required to move funds. The wallet will be created asynchronously over a 48 hour creation and funding time li ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-market-implements-multisig-escrow-system/)
2024-01-24T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Unf*ckable Money**
> Unf\*ckable money is vital for society. But what is money and is sound, private money important? We explore this and more with author of the Monero Standard, Michael Fitzgerald.

Link: [https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=dw1y7xnzC-Q](https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=dw1y7xnzC-Q)


 @technologypoet (X) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/technologypoet/)
2024-01-24T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 31 January 2024 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, January 31st 2024 at 17:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Discuss: How to confirm security of Monero’s multisignature protocol? Do we need mathematical security proofs, and can we get them?[3](#fn:3)’[4](#fn:4)’[5](#fn:5)
- Discuss: Exploring Trustless zk-SNARKs for Mo ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-31-january-2024/)
2024-01-24T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Finland's National Bureau of Investigation claims to have traced Monero**
Links:

- [https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/comments/19emsfe/](https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/comments/19emsfe/finlands_national_bureau_of_investigation_claims/)
- https://www.mtvuutiset.fi/artikkeli/vastaamo-jutussa-iso-paljastus-krp-jaljitti-jaljittamattomana-pidettya-kryptovaluuttaa/8864046#gs.3i5ilm


 u/Unimamo (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/unimamo-2/)
2024-01-25T00:00:00Z	**ANONERO seeks donations ahead of ANON v1.0 release**
ANONERO[1](#fn:1) is seeking community donations[2](#fn:2) to develop and release _ANON_ [3](#fn:3) version 1.0 which would also include a new _Monero\_C_ library:

> v1.0 is in the works, including massive performance and stability improvements, along with a couple of amazing stealth features. We’re asking the community for donations to the effort, which will include a new Monero C lib that can be used by all.

To support the project, you can transfe ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/anonero-seeks-donations-anon-v1.0-release/)
2024-01-25T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [US] [0.51 XMR] Dell Optiplex 3020 SFF Core i5 3.3GHz 16GB 4TB DVDRW Desktop Computer**
Link: [https://moneromarket.io/listing/f575d34b-372a-46de-b497-92aabd4ed60d](https://moneromarket.io/listing/f575d34b-372a-46de-b497-92aabd4ed60d)


 u/MGold (moneromarket.io) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/mgold-2/)
2024-01-26T00:00:00Z	**vtnerd's Monero and Monero LWS dev work proposal ready for funding on MAGIC Monero Fund platform**
_MAGIC Grants_ [1](#fn:1)’s Monero Fund[2](#fn:2) has approved and listed vtnerd’s[3](#fn:3) crowdfunding proposal[4](#fn:4) for 3 months of development work on Monero and _Monero Light Wallet Server_ [5](#fn:5):

> The fundraiser covers 3 months of full time work to improve security, performance, and usability with an end goal of helping to broaden the user base. (Rucknium)[6](#f ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/vtnerd-monero-lws-dev-work-proposal-ready-funding-magic-monero-fund/)
2024-01-26T00:00:00Z	**hinto-janai releases Gupax v1.3.5**
hinto-janai[1](#fn:1) has released _Gupax_ [2](#fn:2) version 1.3.5[3](#fn:3) with a small bugfix.

### Changes overview

```
Fixes:
-Fix flickering 0s XMRig uptime
Bundled Versions:
-P2Pool v3.10
-XMRig v6.21.0

```

The full changelog, sources, SHA256SUM and .asc files can be found on Github[3](#fn:3) and on the _gupax.io_ website[4](#fn:4).

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

* * *

1. https://github.com/hinto-janai [↩](#fnref:1) ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/hinto-janai-releases-gupax-v1.3.5/)
2024-01-26T00:00:00Z	**LocalMonero publishes 'The Monero Standard' #90**
LocalMonero[1](#fn:1) has published the 90th issue of its weekly _The Monero Standard_ [2](#fn:2) newsletter, covering January 18-25 2024 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 news ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-publishes-the-monero-standard-90/)
2024-01-26T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Tari announces Mainnet release around the corner**
Link: [https://nitter.net/tari/status/1750266221608464843](https://nitter.net/tari/status/1750266221608464843)


 u/Ghant\_ (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/ghant_/)
2024-01-27T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 4, 2024**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - ‘The revolution will be decentralized’ graphic (by Anonymous[2](\#fn:1))

!['The revolution will be decentralized' graphic](/assets/img/art/24-4/the-revolution-will-be-decentralized.png)

### 4 - ‘You buy a Monero’ meme (by nuclearpunks[3](\#fn:2))

!['You buy a Monero' meme](/assets/img/art/24-4/you-buy-a-monero.png)

### 3 - ‘2024 portfolio’  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-4-2024/)
2024-01-27T00:00:00Z	**MoneroKon 2024 Planning Meeting scheduled for 3 February 2024 1700 UTC**
The next _MoneroKon 2024 Planning Meeting_ [1](#fn:1) should take place on Saturday, February 3rd 2024 at 17:00 UTC in the _#monero-events_ [2](#fn:2) Matrix/IRC and XMPP channels.

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

Visit _funding.monerokon.com_ [4](#fn:4) and the _Monerokon 2024 Event Planning_ [5](#fn:5) board to get involved and support the project.

Logs for th ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerokon-2024-planning-meeting-scheduled-3-february-2024/)
2024-01-27T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Monezon: Paying on Amazon with Monero**
> Monezon has got a new update, and we’re looking to improve your experience from your feedbacks! We are currently welcoming executors! Slide in our dms if interested in earning monero!

Links:

- [https://monero.town/post/1871686](https://monero.town/post/1871686)
- [https://monezon.com](https://monezon.com)


 @Monezon (monero.town) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monezon/)
2024-01-27T00:00:00Z	**Cake Labs releases Cake Wallet v4.13.1 and Monero.com v1.10.1**
Cake Labs[1](#fn:1) has released _Cake Wallet_ v4.13.1 and _Monero.com_ v1.10.1[2](#fn:2) with various bug fixes and improvements:

### Changes overview

```
List previously used Bitcoin addresses
Security and Privacy enhancements
Usability enhancements
Bug fixes

```

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

Note that Monero.com[3](#fn:3) (iOS[4](#fn:4), Android[5](#fn:5), MacOS[6](#fn:6)) is a M ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cake-wallet-4.13.1-monero.com-1.10.1-released/)
2024-01-28T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 4 2024: 13 PRs, 3 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 (13, 11:2:0)

Opened (11)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#9132[1](#fn:1)** Cleanup extra memory allocation, and port boost to std shared\_ptr (0xFFFC0000)
- **#9134[2](#fn:2)** int-util: faster and more portable mul128 (jeffro256)
- **#9135[3](#fn:3)** blockchai ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-4-2024/)
2024-01-28T00:00:00Z	**Boog900 submits CCS proposal to work full time on Cuprate for 3 months**
Boog900[1](#fn:1) has submitted a new CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) looking to continue working full time on _Cuprate_ [3](#fn:3) \- the alternative Rust Monero node implementation - for 3 months:

> This proposal is to continue my work on Cuprate, specifically I will be working on Cuprate’s P2P layer and syncing. While doing this I will also expand monero-book, which I created during my last CCS, with the P2P types, me ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/boog900-submits-ccs-proposal-full-time-work-cuprate-3-months/)
2024-01-28T00:00:00Z	**woodser releases monero-cpp v0.8.6, monero-java v0.8.10, monero-ts v0.9.6**
woodser[1](#fn:1) has just released new versions for three Monero libraries: _monero-cpp_ v0.8.6[2](#fn:2), _monero-java_ v0.8.10[3](#fn:3), and _monero-ts_ v0.9.6[4](#fn:4).

### Changes overview

```
monero-cpp:
-update api docs
-update repository links

```

```
monero-java:
-update links to documentation
-update repository links
-catch and print errors invoking listeners
-apply timeout checking  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/woodser-releases-monero-cpp-v0.8.6-monero-java-v0.8.10-monero-ts-v0.9.6/)
2024-01-28T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [Video] Android Monero Node (local & remote) EASY Termux Setup**
Link: [https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=xHYWPK4TIss](https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=xHYWPK4TIss)


 u/CursedMining (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cursedmining/)
2024-01-29T00:00:00Z	**Community Workgroup Meeting scheduled for 3 February 2024 1500 UTC**
The next Monero Community Workgroup Meeting is scheduled[1](#fn:0) to take place on Saturday, 3rd of February 2024 at 15:00 UTC, in the _#monero-community_ [2](#fn:1)’[3](#fn:2) channels.

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

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

_This is an ongoing story and ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-community-workgroup-meeting-3-february-2024/)
2024-01-29T00:00:00Z	**jeffro256 posts January 2024 dev update**
jeffro256[1](#fn:1) has posted the second progress report (M2/January 2024)[2](#fn:2) for their Monero dev work CCS proposal[3](#fn:3):

> [..] About half of my time (~2 weeks) was spent writing PR 9135. The changes are somewhat complex but should allow for faster node syncing, less disk usage, and future improvements like multi-threaded RingCT input verification.[4](#fn:4)

### Work overview

- Personal Wallet3 Design Research
- Authored and reviewed multiple PRs ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/jeffro256-posts-january-2024-dev-update/)
2024-01-29T00:00:00Z	**[LFF] MoneroKon24: Open Call for Sponsors**
> Want to showcase a product/service at Europe’s most prominent privacy conference, come join us at MoneroKon in Prague, 7-9 June 2024

Link: [https://monerokon.org/sponsor](https://monerokon.org/sponsor)


 u/xmr\_radio (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/xmr_radio-14/)
2024-01-29T00:00:00Z	**Seraphis Wallet Workgroup meeting scheduled for 5 February 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Seraphis Wallet Workgroup_ [1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, February 5 2024 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).

_This is an ongoing story an ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/seraphis-wallet-workgroup-meeting-5-february-2024/)
2024-01-30T00:00:00Z	**detherminal releases libmonero v0.1.8**
detherminal[1](#fn:1) has just released version 0.1.8 of Rust Monero library _libmonero_ [2](#fn:2) with several improvements.

### Changes overview

```
CryptoNight hash function cn_slow_hash added
Documentation refactored to docs.rs/libmonero
Integration tests and workflows added for better CI

```

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

To learn more about libmonero, consult the official documentation[4](#fn:4). To support the project, visit _#monume ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/detherminal-releases-libmonero-v0.1.8/)
2024-01-30T00:00:00Z	**[LFF] [~2 XMR] Moner.ooo (XMR-fiat conversion)**
> The domain moner.ooo needs a renewal. The web server is already sponsored by native-servers.com. Supporters can get a text ad on the site, or Kuno itself, you can leave a comment if desired, specifying what ad you want.

Link: [https://kuno.anne.media/fundraiser/onml/](https://kuno.anne.media/fundraiser/onml/)


 mail@moner.ooo ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/luke/)
2024-01-30T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Finney Forum 2024 - Monero / Privacy / Bitcoin Conference. March 15-16 in Dallas**
> We have some top Monero contributors including Seth For Privacy, Csilla Brimer, Deverick Apollo, Luke Parker, Mike Custom Tech, and more to be announced. Early Bird tickets are only $99! And of course we accept Monero (via BTCPay Server).

Links:

- [https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1adzuup/](https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1adzuup/finney_forum_2024_monero_privacy_bitcoin/)
- [https://finneyforum.com/](https://finneyforum.com/) ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/ragnarly-2/)
2024-01-30T00:00:00Z	**rehrar releases Stack Wallet v1.9.2**
rehrar[1](#fn:1) has released Stack Wallet[2](#fn:2) version 1.9.2[3](#fn:3) with various bug fixes.

### Changes overview

```
Further Monero fixes. Funds should no longer be misreported.
Fixed nodes taking over a minute to connect in some cases
Fixed UI bug for adding a new wallet in rare cases

```

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-v1.9.2/)
2024-01-31T00:00:00Z	**AgoraDesk/LocalMonero v1.1.18 released**
Version 1.1.18[1](#fn:1) of the _LocalMonero/AgoraDesk_ [2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) mobile apps has been released with a few fixes and improvements.

### Changes overview

```
- Fixed issue with Markdown.
- Updated price formulas.

```

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/agorade ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-agoradesk-mobile-apps-v1.1.18-released/)
2024-01-31T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [0.28+ XMR] Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W**
> Condition : brand new, sealed. International Shipping available.

Link: [https://moneromarket.io/listing/b993c0ce-68a6-4084-8b17-7f0598a8e515](https://moneromarket.io/listing/b993c0ce-68a6-4084-8b17-7f0598a8e515)


 u/gentlepickle (moneromarket.io) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/gentlepickle/)
2024-01-31T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 7 February 2024 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 7th 2024 at 17:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Discuss: How to confirm security of Monero’s multisignature protocol? Do we need mathematical security proofs, and can we get them?[3](#fn:3)’[4](#fn:4)’[5](#fn:5)
- Discuss: Exploring Trustless zk-SNARKs for Mo ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-7-february-2024/)
2024-01-31T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] 2x $100 USD Amazon GC = 80% XMR**
Link: [https://safereddit.com/r/GCTrading/comments/1acijrq/](https://safereddit.com/r/GCTrading/comments/1acijrq/h_2x100_usd_amazon_gc_w_80_xmrmonero/)


 u/RelativeTrouble (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/relativetrouble-2/)
2024-02-01T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Blitz #26 - January 2024**
Here’s a recap of what happened this January in the Monero community:

### Breaking

- **_Binance_ marked Monero for potential delisting** ( [X](/binance-marks-monero-potential-delisting/))
- **_PHCitizen_ executed the first ever mainnet BCH-XMR atomic swap** ( [X](/phcitizen-executes-first-mainnet-bch-xmr-atomic-swap/))
- **_Samourai_’s BTC-XMR atomic swaps program entered public beta** ( [X](/samourai-wallet-btc-xmr-atomic-swaps-program-public-beta/))

### R&D

- ** ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-blitz-january-2024/)
2024-02-01T00:00:00Z	**Monero Konferenco 2024 tickets now on sale**
Tickets to the _MoneroKon 2024_ [1](#fn:1) annual conference are now on sale[2](#fn:2) and available to the general public:

> Come join us 7-9 June for a beer in Prague and meet the devs/researchers advancing the privacy and security of Monero, tickets now available[3](#fn:3)

```
General Admission (€120.00)
Day Ticket (€40.00)
VIP (TBD) - waiting list

```

The 3-day event is set to take place in Prague, Czech Republic (Paralelni Polis[4](#fn:4)/La Fabrika ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-konferenco-2024-tickets-now-on-sale/)
2024-02-01T00:00:00Z	**[LTH] BasicSwapDex: Looking for help to develop XMR:ETH atomic swap support for our DEX**
> We currently need a developer who is skilled in Python and is familiar with both account based and UTXO architecture. I can’t promise much at this stage in terms of renumeration however if you are interested in helping, it’s worth chatting to our team directly - you can DM me for more info or better still email hello@particl.io (the parent team) or reach out to us via our twitter handle @basicswapdex.

Link: [https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/commen ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/joskye/)
2024-02-01T00:00:00Z	**LocalMonero publishes 'The Monero Standard' #91**
LocalMonero[1](#fn:1) has published the 91st issue of its weekly _The Monero Standard_ [2](#fn:2) newsletter, covering January 25-1 February 2024 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 Stand ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-publishes-the-monero-standard-91/)
2024-02-02T00:00:00Z	**0xFFFC, escapethe3RA, hinto-janai CCS proposals ready for funding**
Three CCS proposals have been moved to the funding stage and are now looking for community support:

- 0xFFFC’s**!429** [1](#fn:1): _part-time C++ development (3 months, February, March, April, 2024)_ [2](#fn:2)
- escapethe3RA’s**!430** [3](#fn:3): _Monero Observer maintenance (2024 Q1)_ [4](#fn:4)
- hinto-janai’s**!422** [5](#fn:5): _full-time work on Cuprate (3 months)_ [6](#fn:6)

To support the above proposals you  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/0xfffc-escapethe3ra-hinto-janai-ccs-proposals-ready-funding/)
2024-02-02T00:00:00Z	**Haveno v0.0.17 released with various fixes and improvements**
Haveno[1](#fn:1) version 0.0.17[2](#fn:2) was released with various improvements, updates, and bug fixes.

### Changes overview

```
Smoother experience by moving processing off main thread.
Improve reliability of shut down routine with thread pools.
Fix date picker in wallet seed screen by @preland in #750
Hide wallet restore functionality until supported by @woodser in f8b7836
Support setting custom node in UI with localhost running by @wo ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/haveno-v0.0.17-released-fixes-improvements/)
2024-02-02T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [Video] AtomicSwaps Bitcoin -> Monero Tutorial**
Link: [https://tube.monero.im/w/aBqiCQUARipWGi72FAPgY5](https://tube.monero.im/w/aBqiCQUARipWGi72FAPgY5)


 u/snitchy\_asc (monero.town) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/obitor_xmr/)
2024-02-03T00:00:00Z	**selsta submits CCS proposal for 3 months of part-time Monero dev work until end of April 2024**
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 2024:

> Work for 30 hours per week over the next 3 months (from Februrary to end of April) at a rate of 50€ / hour. At 145€ / XMR (14-day EMA) this makes 124 XMR.

```
Total funding: 124 XMR.

ETA: (end of) April 2024.

```

The dev will  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/selsta-part-time-monero-dev-ccs-proposal-february-april-2024/)
2024-02-03T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 5, 2024**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - ‘Don’t buy Monero’ graphic (by Anonymous[2](\#fn:1))

!['Don't buy Monero' graphic](/assets/img/art/24-5/dont-buy-monero.png)

### 4 - ‘Layer 1 vs layer 2 privacy’ meme (by tusker[3](\#fn:2))

!['Layer 1 vs layer 2 privacy' meme](/assets/img/art/24-5/layer-1-vs-layer-2-privacy.png)

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

![ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-5-2024/)
2024-02-03T00:00:00Z	**MoneroKon 2024 Planning Meeting scheduled for 10 February 2024 1700 UTC**
The next _MoneroKon 2024 Planning Meeting_ [1](#fn:1) should take place on Saturday, February 10th 2024 at 17:00 UTC in the _#monero-events_ [2](#fn:2) Matrix/IRC and XMPP channels.

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

Visit _funding.monerokon.com_ [4](#fn:4) and the _Monerokon 2024 Event Planning_ [5](#fn:5) board to get involved and support the project.

Logs for ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerokon-2024-planning-meeting-scheduled-10-february-2024/)
2024-02-03T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Lisbon meetup sponsored by eXch.cx with free Cryptosteel Capsules**
> Notice the event is taking place on the 1st floor. The first 10 people to come will get a free Cryptosteel capsule.

```
- Date: Friday the 9th of January 2024 @ 18:30 local time
- Location: R. Latino Coelho 63, 1st floor, 1050-133 Lisboa, Portugal
- Tickets: free

```

Link: [https://orangefren.com/event/12](https://orangefren.com/event/12)


 orangefren.com ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/orangefren-8/)
2024-02-04T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 5 2024: 17 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 (17, 13:4:0)

Opened (13)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#9143[1](#fn:1)** Add  to aligned test (vtnerd)
- **#9142[2](#fn:2)** Disable/fix ports with I2P [0.18] (vtnerd)
- **#9145[3](#fn:3)** Add  to aligned test (vtnerd)
- **#9146[4](#fn:4)** Adding issue temp ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-5-2024/)
2024-02-04T00:00:00Z	**Monero Talk interviews 'Watchman Privacy Podcast' host Gabriel Custodiet**
In this Monero Talk episode[1](#fn:1)’[2](#fn:2), Douglas Tuman[3](#fn:3) interviews _Watchman Privacy Podcast_ [4](#fn:4) host Gabriel Custodiet[5](#fn:5):

> [..] it is possible to have your anonymity in Bitcoin [..] it’s not a surveillance coin, and it’s actually kind of interesting when you look at it intellectually.. (Gabriel @ 38:08)

Several topics are discussed in this interview, including Coin ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-talk-watchman-privacy-podcast-host-gabriel-custodiet-interview/)
2024-02-04T00:00:00Z	**[LFF] [23.23 XMR] ANONERO v1.0**
> Hey anons, we’re undertaking a complete rewrite of the ANONERO codebase to finally get the wallet out of alpha. Version 1.0 will be based on our new Monero\_C lib, which will massively improve the apps performance and stability, and will include 2 really awesome stealth features (we’re keeping these as a surprise).

Links:

- [https://kuno.anne.media/fundraiser/7zjr/](https://kuno.anne.media/fundraiser/7zjr/)
- [MO report](/anonero-seeks-donations-anon-v1.0-release/)


 @anoneroio (X) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/anoneroio/)
2024-02-04T00:00:00Z	**[LFF] [~2 XMR] Moner.ooo (XMR-fiat conversion)**
> The domain moner.ooo needs a renewal. The web server is already sponsored by native-servers.com. Supporters can get a text ad on the site, or Kuno itself, you can leave a comment if desired, specifying what ad you want.

Link: [https://kuno.anne.media/fundraiser/onml/](https://kuno.anne.media/fundraiser/onml/)


 mail@moner.ooo ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/luke/)
2024-02-05T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Serai is looking for testnet validators**
> If interested in participating and gaining expertise critical to running a validator, please join our Discord. The current rough estimate for resource requirements is 300GB of disk space, 12GB of RAM, and 4-6 cores.

Links:

- [https://nitter.net/SeraiDEX/status/1754165563373543777](https://nitter.net/SeraiDEX/status/1754165563373543777)
- [https://discord.gg/mpEUtJR3vz](https://discord.gg/mpEUtJR3vz)


 @SeraiDEX (X) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/seraidex-3/)
2024-02-05T00:00:00Z	**Seraphis Wallet Workgroup meeting scheduled for 12 February 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Seraphis Wallet Workgroup_ [1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, February 12 2024 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).

_This is an ongoing story ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/seraphis-wallet-workgroup-meeting-12-february-2024/)
2024-02-05T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Announcing the Whale and Mega Donor Rounds!**
> Mining Monero on P2Pool has never been more fun! Visit the rules page to see how to participate and win BIG!

Link: [https://xmrvsbeast.com/p2pool/rules.html](https://xmrvsbeast.com/p2pool/rules.html)


 @xmrvsbeast (monero.town) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/xmrvsbeast-4/)
2024-02-06T00:00:00Z	**Binance decides to finally delist Monero on February 20 2024**
Binance[1](#fn:1) has finally announced[2](#fn:2) plans to _delist and cease trading_ on all XMR trading pairs on February 20 2024, after completing an _in-depth review_:

> Based on our most recent reviews, we have decided to delist and cease trading on all trading pairs for the following token(s) at 2024-02-20 03:00 (UTC) [..]

Affected coins also include ANT (Aragon), Multichain (MULTI), and Vai (VAI).

### Timeline overvi ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/binance-decides-to-finally-delist-monero-20-february-2024/)
2024-02-06T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] XMRbin.com - Crypto Pastebin**
> XMRbin.com is a markdown pastebin that allows anyone to easily get their own custom page and url, and use it to accept monero payments. Each custom markdown page gives you the ability create your own custom payment buttons and manage monero invoices. Every invoice allows the creator and page owner to message each other. Page owners can withdraw their balance instantly and edit their page at anytime.

Links:

- [https://xmrbin.com](https://xmrbin.com)
- [onion](http://xmrbinsdiei7uv2jqhp6prlcrimmuvds ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/xmrbin/)
2024-02-07T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] 'There is an ongoing attack on XMR by Binance. Faking its price on purpose in an attempt to release CZ from the U.S. judicial custody.' — exch.cx**
Links:

- [https://monero.town/post/2015641](https://monero.town/post/2015641)
- [https://exch.cx/](https://exch.cx/)


 @rottenwheel (monero.town) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rottenwheel-8/)
2024-02-07T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 14 February 2024 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 14th 2024 at 17:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Discuss: How to confirm security of Monero’s multisignature protocol? Do we need mathematical security proofs, and can we get them?[3](#fn:3)’[4](#fn:4)’[5](#fn:5)
- Discuss: Exploring Trustless zk-SNARKs for ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-14-february-2024/)
2024-02-08T00:00:00Z	**LocalMonero publishes 'The Monero Standard' #92**
LocalMonero[1](#fn:1) has published the 92nd issue of its weekly _The Monero Standard_ [2](#fn:2) newsletter, covering February 1-8 2024 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 newsl ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-publishes-the-monero-standard-92/)
2024-02-08T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] PiNodeXMR GitHub has moved. Please update to PiNodeXMR v6**
> We’ve been hosted at https://github.com/monero-ecosystem/PiNode-XMR for many years, but due to the maintainers of that repository needing to concentrate their attention elsewhere and the state of the general health of the repo it’s been decided to close. [..] I recommend users perform “Update PiNodeXMR” from their ‘setup’ menu’s to be fully on this new system.

Links:

- [https://safereddit.com/r/pinode/comments/1alx1yg/](https://safereddit.com/r/pinode/comments/1 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/shermand100-2/)
2024-02-09T00:00:00Z	**Cake Labs releases Cake Wallet v4.13.3 and Monero.com v1.10.3**
Cake Labs[1](#fn:1) has released _Cake Wallet_ v4.13.3 and _Monero.com_ v1.10.3[2](#fn:2) with various bug fixes and improvements:

### Changes overview

```
Bitcoin transactions fixes and enhancements
EVM wallets enhancements (Ethereum and Polygon)
Improve wallet recovery and error tolerance
Enhance Background sync for Monero wallets
Bug fixes

```

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

Note t ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cake-wallet-4.13.3-monero.com-1.10.3-released/)
2024-02-09T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Timelocks: Let us finally retire a rarely used and dangerous feature of Monero**
> TL;DR: Together with a number of other Monero devs I vote to soon remove a Monero feature that lets you lock XMR against spending for a certain period of time, mostly because the feature is not very useful but can be dangerous. If you want to have your say in the decision process, read on and comment.

Links:

- [https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1amomjj/](https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1amomjj/timelocks_let_us_finally_retire_a_ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rbrunner7-3/)
2024-02-09T00:00:00Z	**PrimeXBT to delist all XMR trading pairs on February 20 2024**
PrimeXBT[1](#fn:1) (PrimeXBT Trading Services LLC) has announced[2](#fn:2) plans to delist _all XMR trading pairs_ from its platform on February 20 2024 in order to _better align with the latest industry standards_:

> We will delist XMR/USD from our Global Markets platform and XMR/USDT from our Crypto Futures platform, effective 20 February 2024. This is to ensure our platform continues to offer the most relevant and compliant trading opti ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/primexbt-to-delist-monero-20-february-2024/)
2024-02-10T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 6, 2024**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - ‘You can’t beat the feeling’ meme (by Anonymous[2](\#fn:1))

!['You can't beat the feeling' meme](/assets/img/art/24-6/you-cant-beat-the-feeling.png)

### 4 - ‘Not private? Never was…’ graphic (by tusker[3](\#fn:2))

!['Not private? Never was...' graphic](/assets/img/art/24-6/not-private-never-was.png)

### 3 - ‘Monero anon-backed since 2014’ a ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-6-2024/)
2024-02-10T00:00:00Z	**MoneroKon 2024 Planning Meeting scheduled for 17 February 2024 1700 UTC**
The next _MoneroKon 2024 Planning Meeting_ [1](#fn:1) should take place on Saturday, February 17th 2024 at 17:00 UTC in the _#monero-events_ [2](#fn:2) Matrix/IRC and XMPP channels.

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

Visit _funding.monerokon.com_ [4](#fn:4) and the _Monerokon 2024 Event Planning_ [5](#fn:5) board to get involved and support the project.

Logs for ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerokon-2024-planning-meeting-scheduled-17-february-2024/)
2024-02-11T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 6 2024: 14 PRs, 6 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 (14, 7:4:3)

Opened (7)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#9155[1](#fn:1)** Zero initialize rctSigBase elements (vtnerd)
- **#9156[2](#fn:2)** Zero initialize rctSigBase elements (vtnerd)
- **#9158[3](#fn:3)** serialization: fix infinite loops and clean up dispatch ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-6-2024/)
2024-02-11T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Bisq (DEX) price pegging to Binance: We need your ideas of how to get rid of price indices in the near future.**
Link: [https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1ao8xp2/](https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1ao8xp2/bisq_dex_price_pegging_to_binance_we_need_your/)


 u/gr8ful4 (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/gr8ful4-4/)
2024-02-11T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] AlexAnarcho Podcast - The Movement to Delist Privacy**
Link: [https://alexanarcho.live/podcast/cypher-5](https://alexanarcho.live/podcast/cypher-5)


 @neosavage:matrix.org ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/neosavage/)
2024-02-12T00:00:00Z	**Monero Talk interviews BasicSwap's CryptoGuard and Dr. Kapil**
In this Monero Talk episode[1](#fn:1)’[2](#fn:2), Douglas Tuman[3](#fn:3) interviews _Particl_ [4](#fn:4) and _BasicSwap_ [5](#fn:5) decentralized exchange team members CryptoGuard[6](#fn:6) and Dr. Kapil[7](#fn:7):

> I think the future is actually good and I think what we’ve got right now is a temporary blip that may look and may feel like a larger blip than it really is, but it will ultimately take us back to the original cyphe ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-talk-basicswap-cryptoguard-dr-kapil-interview/)
2024-02-12T00:00:00Z	**AgoraDesk/LocalMonero v1.1.19 released**
Version 1.1.19[1](#fn:1) of the _LocalMonero/AgoraDesk_ [2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) mobile apps has been released with a bug fix and UI improvements.

### Changes overview

```
- Fixed notifications bug when Google services are not available.
- Added icons for payment methods.

```

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. [h ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-agoradesk-mobile-apps-v1.1.19-released/)
2024-02-12T00:00:00Z	**Seraphis Wallet Workgroup meeting scheduled for 19 February 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Seraphis Wallet Workgroup_ [1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, February 19 2024 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).

_This is an ongoing story ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/seraphis-wallet-workgroup-meeting-19-february-2024/)
2024-02-12T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] $50 Prepaid Visa [W] 80% Crypto (preferably Monero or ETH)**
Link: [https://safereddit.com/r/GCTrading/comments/1anebtn/](https://safereddit.com/r/GCTrading/comments/1anebtn/h_50_prepaid_visa_w_80_crypto/)


 u/acoutool (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/acoutool/)
2024-02-13T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [Video] How to run a Monero node on your Synology NAS**
Link: [https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=Jc3wfSj5Ffo](https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=Jc3wfSj5Ffo)


 u/SamsungGalaxyPlayer (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/samsunggalaxyplayer-10/)
2024-02-14T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 21 February 2024 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 21st 2024 at 17:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Greetings
- Discuss: Removing/Fixing/Encrypting monero’s timelocks[3](#fn:3)
- AOB
- Confirm next meeting agenda

This meeting’s chairperson should be Rucknium[4](#fn:4). The full discussion topic list will b ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-21-february-2024/)
2024-02-14T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [5.85 XMR] StatTrak AK-47 Vulcan (Minimal Wear) tradeable on 22 feb**
Link: [https://moneromarket.io/listing/2596263e-1b65-4fcb-811b-55d985d562ce](https://moneromarket.io/listing/2596263e-1b65-4fcb-811b-55d985d562ce)


 @dinocarrty (X) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/dinocarrty/)
2024-02-15T00:00:00Z	**ANON v1.0 release postponed due to internal issues**
ANONERO[1](#fn:1) has announced[2](#fn:2) that _ANON_ [3](#fn:3) version 1.0 update will be _put on hold_ due to _a falling out_ with one of the developers:

> Due to a falling out with the dev hired to code up v1.0, the update will be put on hold. They’re forking the app & rebranding, including taking our planned stealth feature. They had no part in ANONERO’s creative direction or feature design, and we still plan to continue on.

Note that the ass ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/anon-v1.0-release-postponed-internal-issues/)
2024-02-15T00:00:00Z	**Meeting summary: Monero Research Lab, 14 February 2024**
This is a comprehensive summary, with added reference links, of the MRL meeting[1](#fn:0) from February 14th 2024, 1700 UTC.

### Logs

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

[240214-mrl.log](/assets/logs/240214-mrl.log) (144 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* ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/meeting-log-summary-monero-research-lab-meeting-14-february-2024/)
2024-02-15T00:00:00Z	**Community Workgroup Meeting scheduled for 17 February 2024 1500 UTC**
The next Monero Community Workgroup Meeting is scheduled[1](#fn:0) to take place on Saturday, 17th of February 2024 at 15:00 UTC, in the _#monero-community_ [2](#fn:1)’[3](#fn:2) channels.

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

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

_This is an ongoing story  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-community-workgroup-meeting-17-february-2024/)
2024-02-15T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Monero OF/FFM meetup v2 - 29.02.2024**
```
Location: Ludwigstrasse 12, Offenbach
Date/Time: 29th of February 2024, at 18:00

```

> On the 29th of February at 6pm we open the doors again for round two of an in-person Monero experience. Check the website for details and please use the SimpleX group to RSVP if you plan on coming.

Link: [https://moneroof.info/](https://moneroof.info/)


 u/AlexAnarcho (monero.town) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/alexanarcho-3/)
2024-02-15T00:00:00Z	**LocalMonero publishes 'The Monero Standard' #93**
LocalMonero[1](#fn:1) has published the 93rd issue of its weekly _The Monero Standard_ [2](#fn:2) newsletter, covering February 8-15 2024 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 news ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-publishes-the-monero-standard-93/)
2024-02-16T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Madrid meetup sponsored by eXch.cx, organised by OrangeFren.com**
```
- Date: Friday the 23rd of February 2024 @ 18:00 local time
- Location: Cryptocafé, Calle Bastero 13, 28005 Madrid, Spain
- Tickets: free

```

> Following last week’s super successful meet up in nearby Lisbon with over 60 people coming we’re back for another event.

Link: [https://orangefren.com/event/13](https://orangefren.com/event/13)


 orangefren.com ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/orangefren-9/)
2024-02-17T00:00:00Z	**selsta's Monero dev work CCS proposal ready for funding**
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 2024 is ready for funding:

```
Funding needed: 153 XMR

```

To support this proposal, you can donate any XMR amount 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).

* * *

1. https://github.com ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/selsta-monero-dev-ccs-proposal-february-april-2024-ready-funding/)
2024-02-17T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 7, 2024**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - ‘Honk honk’ meme (by rottenwheel[2](\#fn:1))

!['Honk honk' meme](/assets/img/art/24-7/honk-honk.png)

### 4 - ‘Monero bill’ design (by envyhose[3](\#fn:2))

!['Monero bill' design](/assets/img/art/24-7/monero-bill.png)

### 3 - ‘Monero battle tested’ graphic (by gnuteardrops[4](\#fn:3))

!['Monero battle tested' graphic](/assets/img/art/24-7/m ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-7-2024/)
2024-02-17T00:00:00Z	**Monero Talk interviews ShopinBit founder Lando Rothbardian**
In this Monero Talk episode[1](#fn:1)’[2](#fn:2), Douglas Tuman[3](#fn:3) interviews _ShopinBit_ [4](#fn:4) CEO and founder Lando Rothbardian[5](#fn:5):

> I think the delisting is probably the blessing in disguise that Monero needed to become even a bigger coin in general.. (Lando @ 1:00:10)

Several topics are discussed in this interview, including ShopinBit overview and features, usage of BTC v XMR on the platform, and the i ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-talk-shopinbit-founder-lando-rothbardian-interview/)
2024-02-17T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] MoneroKon submission deadline is 15th March @ 17:00 CET**
Link: [https://apply.monerokon.org/](https://apply.monerokon.org/)


 ajs\_:matrix.org ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/ajs_-7/)
2024-02-17T00:00:00Z	**MoneroKon 2024 Planning Meeting scheduled for 24 February 2024 1700 UTC**
The next _MoneroKon 2024 Planning Meeting_ [1](#fn:1) should take place on Saturday, February 24th 2024 at 17:00 UTC in the _#monero-events_ [2](#fn:2) Matrix/IRC and XMPP channels.

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

Visit _funding.monerokon.com_ [4](#fn:4) and the _Monerokon 2024 Event Planning_ [5](#fn:5) board to get involved and support the project.

Logs for ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerokon-2024-planning-meeting-scheduled-24-february-2024/)
2024-02-18T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 7 2024: 16 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 (16, 15:1:0)

Opened (15)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#9167[1](#fn:1)** depends: libusb: update to 1.0.27 (tobtoht)
- **#9164[2](#fn:2)** depends: expat: update to 2.6.0 (tobtoht)
- **#9165[3](#fn:3)** depends: openssl: update to 3.0.13 (tobtoht)
- **#9166[4] ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-7-2024/)
2024-02-18T00:00:00Z	**Haveno opens voter registration for community 'council' seat**
Haveno Core Team[1](#fn:1) has announced[2](#fn:2) that registration[3](#fn:3) to vote for at least one community _Engine Council_ [4](#fn:4) seat is now open:

> Hello all, this is information on registering to vote for Haveno Council’s 3rd (possibly 4th and 5th seats) seats. [..] There will be a Primary election with a write-in, then the top 5 ranked candidates will be nominated to the General election, where the winners will  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/haveno-opens-voter-registration-community-council-seat/)
2024-02-19T00:00:00Z	**v1docq47 posts December 2023 - January 2024 CCS progress report**
v1docq47[1](#fn:2) has posted the first progress report (December 2023 - January 2024)[1](#fn:2) for his latest CCS proposal[2](#fn:3) to do Russian voice-over work and transcribe Monero content:

> This is my December + January CCS progress report with voiceover and works on XMR.RU. This report was delayed due to health reasons, everything is great now and I’m glad to be back to work. [..] If you have suggestions or a ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/v1docq47-posts-ccs-progress-report-december-2023-january-2024/)
2024-02-19T00:00:00Z	**vtnerd's Monero and Monero LWS dev work proposal fully funded thanks to 200 XMR donation**
_MAGIC Monero Fund_ [1](#fn:1) committee member Rucknium[2](#fn:2) has announced[3](#fn:3) that vtnerd’s[4](#fn:4) crowdfunding proposal[5](#fn:5) for 3 months of development work on Monero and _Monero LWS_ [6](#fn:6) has reached its 28,800 USD funding goal today, thanks to an anonymous 200 XMR donation:

> Thank you to all donors! [..] I didn’t get any communication from anyone in Core that the 200 XMR don ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/vtnerd-monero-lws-dev-work-proposal-fully-funded/)
2024-02-19T00:00:00Z	**Seraphis Wallet Workgroup meeting scheduled for 26 February 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Seraphis Wallet Workgroup_ [1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, February 26 2024 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).

_This is an ongoing story ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/seraphis-wallet-workgroup-meeting-26-february-2024/)
2024-02-20T00:00:00Z	**xmrvsbeast proposes 20 XMR bounty for Gupax fork with integrated 'XMRvsBeast Bonus Hashrate Raffle' for P2Pool miners**
xmrvsbeast[1](#fn:1) has proposed a 20 XMR bounty[2](#fn:2) for the creation of a Gupax[3](#fn:3) fork that integrates the _XMRvsBeast Bonus Hashrate Raffle_ [4](#fn:4) for P2Pool[5](#fn:5) miners:

> The software should automatically be able to seamlessly and efficiently switch the miner’s hashrate between p2pool and the raffle wit ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/xmrvsbeast-proposes-bounty-gupax-fork-integrated-xmrvsbeast-bonus-hashrate-raffle-p2pool-miners/)
2024-02-20T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Announcing the 1st Monero Hackathon @ MoneroKon 2024 - Build any app/code related to Monero - €5k EUR (in XMR) prizes**
Link: [https://monerokon.org/hackathon](https://monerokon.org/hackathon)


 u/xmr\_radio (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/xmr_radio-15/)
2024-02-20T00:00:00Z	**blockconomist proposes bounty for Monero OpenRPC specification**
blockconomist[1](#fn:1) has proposed a bounty[2](#fn:2) for the creation of a Monero _OpenRPC_ [3](#fn:3) specification document:

> Having such a document could facilitate e.g. specification driven development, interactive documentation, code generation (documentation / clients), and automation of test cases.

```
Total Bounty: 1 XMR (to date)

```

To start working on the project yourself, you should make your intentions ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/blockconomist-proposes-bounty-monero-openrpc-specification/)
2024-02-20T00:00:00Z	**Haveno v0.0.18 released with various fixes and improvements**
Haveno[1](#fn:1) version 0.0.18[2](#fn:2) was released with various improvements, updates, and bug fixes.

### Changes overview

```
Increase buy limits to 3, 6, 12, or 96 XMR depending on risk and account maturity.
Increase trade fees to 0.15% for maker and 0.75% for taker.
Fix app hanging while creating offers on TOR.
Limit sell offers to unsigned buy limit then warn within release windows.
Simplify wording and update translations.
Update  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/haveno-v0.0.18-released-fixes-improvements/)
2024-02-21T00:00:00Z	**Stack Wallet v1.10.0 released with networking overhaul**
rehrar[1](#fn:1) has released Stack Wallet[2](#fn:2) version 1.10.0[3](#fn:3) with _overhaul of networking_ and various bug fixes.

### Changes overview

```
Overhaul of networking. Should now be much more stable across the board for all coins.
Further refactoring of wallets under the hood
Firo work and fixes for Spark
Fixed dogecoin not fetched fees properly
Fixed a rare bug where BTC wallets would not display

```

The release notes, bin ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/stack-wallet-v1.10.0-released-networking-overhaul/)
2024-02-21T00:00:00Z	**Cake Wallet adds support for all BTC address types**
Cake Labs[1](#fn:1) has released _Cake Wallet_ v4.14.0[2](#fn:2) with support for all Bitcoin address types and a few improvements:

### Changes overview

```
Support ALL Bitcoin address types (Legacy, Segwit (both variants), Taproot)
Enhance Sending/Receiving flow for Bitcoin
Improve fee calculations in Bitcoin

```

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

_Note that Monero.com[3](#fn:3) (iOS[4](#fn:4 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cake-wallet-adds-support-all-bitcoin-address-types/)
2024-02-21T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 28 February 2024 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 28th 2024 at 17:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Greetings
- Discuss: Removing/Fixing/Encrypting monero’s timelocks[3](#fn:3)
- jeffro256’s proposed ideas
- AOB
- Confirm next meeting agenda

This meeting’s chairperson should be Rucknium[4](#fn:4). The full ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-28-february-2024/)
2024-02-22T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] What kind of 'how to' videos on Monero would be useful?**
Link: [https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1ax55al/](https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1ax55al/what_kind_of_how_to_videos_on_monero_would_be/)


 u/john\_r365 (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/john_r365/)
2024-02-23T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] XMR price manipulation 101**
Link: [https://monero.town/post/2213855](https://monero.town/post/2213855)


 @hfondmanager (monero.town) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/hfondmanager/)
2024-02-23T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] eBook for 'Why Cryptocurrencies' is now available for free**
> It has been available to read online for free, or in a printed version, but now I’ve made the EPUB and PDF free to download.

Links:

- [https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1awy8tk/](https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1awy8tk/the_ebook_for_why_cryptocurrencies_is_now/)
- [https://buy.whycryptocurrencies.com/download](https://buy.whycryptocurrencies.com/download)


 u/jonas\_h (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/jonas_h/)
2024-02-23T00:00:00Z	**LocalMonero publishes 'The Monero Standard' #94**
LocalMonero[1](#fn:1) has published the 94th issue of its weekly _The Monero Standard_ [2](#fn:2) newsletter, covering February 15-22 2024 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 new ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-publishes-the-monero-standard-94/)
2024-02-24T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 8, 2024**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

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

!['Use Monero' meme](/assets/img/art/24-8/use-monero.png)

### 4 - ‘Yes to privacy no to oppression’ design (by gnuteardrops[3](\#fn:2))

!['Yes to privacy no to oppression' design](/assets/img/art/24-8/yes-to-privacy-no-to-oppression.png)

### 3 - ‘Monero untraceable’ graphic (by HypnotizeMinds6[4] ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-8-2024/)
2024-02-24T00:00:00Z	**MoneroKon 2024 Planning Meeting scheduled for 2 March 2024 1700 UTC**
The next _MoneroKon 2024 Planning Meeting_ [1](#fn:1) should take place on Saturday, March 2nd 2024 at 17:00 UTC in the _#monero-events_ [2](#fn:2) Matrix/IRC and XMPP channels.

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

Visit _funding.monerokon.com_ [4](#fn:4) and the _Monerokon 2024 Event Planning_ [5](#fn:5) board to get involved and support the project.

Logs for the previou ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerokon-2024-planning-meeting-scheduled-2-march-2024/)
2024-02-26T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Community-supported film screening at festivals in Arizona, Idaho and California!**
Links:

- [https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1b0c1iu/](https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1b0c1iu/communitysupported_film_screening_at_festivals_in/)
- [/george-nicholas-ccs-proposal-release-mark-of-distinction-independent-film/](/george-nicholas-ccs-proposal-release-mark-of-distinction-independent-film/)

> Since our last update in October, the film has been getting lots of attention and picked up a Jury Award in Anchorage. A big th ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/geonic_-2/)
2024-02-26T00:00:00Z	**Seraphis Wallet Workgroup meeting scheduled for 4 March 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Seraphis Wallet Workgroup_ [1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, March 4 2024 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).

_This is an ongoing story and the rep ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/seraphis-wallet-workgroup-meeting-4-march-2024/)
2024-02-27T00:00:00Z	**jeffro256 submits CCS proposal for 3 months of full-time Monero/Seraphis dev work**
jeffro256[1](#fn:1) has submitted a new CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) looking to work full-time on Monero/Seraphis[3](#fn:3) development for 3 more months (Q2 2024):

> I plan to continue work full-time moving towards a Seraphis testnet (and wallet if I have time). These next dev cycles will likely be spent on writing production-ready serialization code, adding support for validating Seraphis transactions ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/jeffro256-submits-full-time-monero-dev-work-ccs-proposal-q2-2024/)
2024-02-27T00:00:00Z	**rehrar releases Stack Wallet v1.10.1**
rehrar[1](#fn:1) has released Stack Wallet[2](#fn:2) version 1.10.1[3](#fn:3) with various bug fixes.

### Changes overview

```
Transaction parsing fixes for BCH
Fixes for Bitcoin-based coins fees
Batching fixes for electrum and fulcrum
Desktop UI fixes

```

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/ [↩ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rehrar-releases-stack-wallet-v1.10.1/)
2024-02-28T00:00:00Z	**Feather Wallet v2.6.3 released with Tails detection fix**
tobtoht[1](#fn:1) has released Feather Wallet[2](#fn:2) version 2.6.3[3](#fn:3)’[4](#fn:4) with a fix for Tails detection and various other fixes and improvements:

> This release fixes Tails detection. Previous releases may be unable to connect to nodes and default to saving wallet files outside the persistent storage on Tails 6.0 or higher.

### Changes overview

```
send: allow pasting monero: uris in the pay to field
settings: allow  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/feather-wallet-v2.6.3-released-tails-detection-fix/)
2024-02-28T00:00:00Z	**Community Workgroup Meeting scheduled for 2 March 2024 1500 UTC**
The next Monero Community Workgroup Meeting is scheduled[1](#fn:0) to take place on Saturday, 2nd of March 2024 at 15:00 UTC, in the _#monero-community_ [2](#fn:1)’[3](#fn:2) channels.

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

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

_This is an ongoing story and the repo ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-community-workgroup-meeting-2-march-2024/)
2024-02-28T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] MoneroKon submission deadline is 15th March @ 17:00 CET**
Link: [https://apply.monerokon.org/](https://apply.monerokon.org/)


 ajs\_:matrix.org ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/ajs_-7/)
2024-02-28T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 6 March 2024 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, March 6th 2024 at 17:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Greetings
- Discuss: Removing/Fixing/Encrypting monero’s timelocks[3](#fn:3)
- jeffro256’s proposed ideas
- AOB
- Confirm next meeting agenda

This meeting’s chairperson should be Rucknium[4](#fn:4). The full discussion  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-6-march-2024/)
2024-02-29T00:00:00Z	**0xFFFC posts February 2024 dev update**
0xFFFC[1](#fn:1) has posted the first progress report (February 2024)[2](#fn:2) for their part-time Monero dev work CCS proposal[3](#fn:3):

> I did spend a substantial portion of my time on 9181[4](#fn:4). The explanation can be found on the PR page, once approved and released, this will provide a better foundation for our locking mechanism and eventually more throughput.

```
Work overview:
- Worked on multiple PRs:
[9181,9090,9132,9146,9149,9148]
- Reviewed PRs:
[9 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/0xfffc-posts-february-2024-dev-update/)
2024-02-29T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Monero Istanbul Meetup Friday, March 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM**
```
Date: 2024-03-08 19:00 UTC+3
Location: The Wall Saloon & Performance (40.989796 29.022953)

```

Link: [https://www.meetup.com/moneroturko-istanbul/events/299511198/](https://www.meetup.com/moneroturko-istanbul/events/299511198/)


 u/Horixon (monero.town) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/horixon/)
2024-02-29T00:00:00Z	**LocalMonero publishes 'The Monero Standard' #95**
LocalMonero[1](#fn:1) has published the 95th issue of its weekly _The Monero Standard_ [2](#fn:2) newsletter, covering February 22-29 2024 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 new ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-publishes-the-monero-standard-95/)
2024-03-01T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Blitz #27 - February 2024**
Here’s a recap of what happened this February in the Monero community:

### Breaking

- **_Binance_ and _PrimeXBT_ delisted Monero on the 20th** ( [1](/binance-decides-to-finally-delist-monero-20-february-2024/), [2](/primexbt-to-delist-monero-20-february-2024/))

### R&D

- **There were 4 _Monero Research Lab_ meetings in February** ( [3](/monero-research-lab-meeting-7-february-2024), [4](/monero-research-lab-meeting-14-february-2024), [5](/monero-research-lab-meet ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-blitz-february-2024/)
2024-03-01T00:00:00Z	**MrCyjaneK submits CCS proposal to continue developing 'Unnamed Monero Wallet' for 3 months**
MrCyjaneK[1](#fn:1) has submitted a CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) looking to continue part-time development work on the experimental _Unnamed Monero Wallet_ ( _xmruw_)[3](#fn:3) for 3 months:

> Hello! I’m mrcyjanek and I’m currently working on the Unnamed Monero Wallet (short: xmruw) that aims to be as portable as possible and as close to wallet2\_api.h as it is reasonably possible.

```
Total f ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/mrcyjanek-submits-ccs-proposal-unnamed-monero-wallet-development/)
2024-03-01T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Last days to withdraw your coins from OKX**
```
March 5, 2024 (8:00-8:30 am UTC): Suspension on token withdrawal

```

Links:

- [https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1b3piap/](https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1b3piap/last_days_to_withdraw_your_coins_from_okx/)
- [MO report](/okx-to-delist-monero-spot-trading-pairs-january-5-2024/)


 u/MoneroFox (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerofox-12/)
2024-03-02T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 9, 2024**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - ‘Monero hash rate’ meme (by chagficket[2](\#fn:1))

!['Monero hash rate' meme](/assets/img/art/24-9/monero-hash-rate.png)

### 4 - ‘No comment’ illustration (by Anonymous[3](\#fn:2))

!['No comment' illustration](/assets/img/art/24-9/no-comment.png)

### 3 - ‘Monero-chan 2023’ graphic (by Anonymous[4](\#fn:3))

!['Monero-chan 2023' graphic](/as ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-9-2024/)
2024-03-02T00:00:00Z	**jeffro256 posts February 2024 dev update**
jeffro256[1](#fn:1) has posted the third and final progress report (M3/February 2024)[2](#fn:2) for their Monero dev work CCS proposal[3](#fn:3):

> I spent more time working on the Seraphis library itself this time around. Jamtis PR was polished (thanks for comments from @UkoeHB), and PRs were added to change certain aspects of the transaction format (by removing redundancy). [..]

### Work overview

- Authored and reviewed multiple PRs (Monero Core/Seraphis Li ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/jeffro256-posts-february-2024-dev-update/)
2024-03-02T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Bootstrappable builds draft by tobtoht ready for tests**
Links:

- [https://github.com/monero-project/monero/pull/8929](https://github.com/monero-project/monero/pull/8929)
- [https://github.com/monero-project/monero/actions/runs/8047961641](https://github.com/monero-project/monero/actions/runs/8047961641)


 plowsof (Github) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/plowsof-13/)
2024-03-02T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Monero Night v0.2 - watch talk online!**
> Recently, the Offenbach Monero Meetup took place on a special date, February 29th (leap year day). It was an opportunity for like-minded individuals to come together and discuss all things related to privacy-preserving cryptocurrency - specifically, Monero (XMR).

Links:

- [https://moneroof.info/blog/diving-down-the-monero-rabbit-hole](https://moneroof.info/blog/diving-down-the-monero-rabbit-hole)
- [https://www.bitchute.com/video/uxfMwKGvXhEy/](https://www.bitchute.com/video/uxfMw ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/alexanarcho-4/)
2024-03-03T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 9 2024: 7 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 (7, 7:0:0)

Opened (7)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#9205[1](#fn:1)** depends: fix ar zero timestamp for openssl & unbound on android targets (tobtoht)
- **#9207[2](#fn:2)** guix: static-pie {x86\_64,aarch64}-linux-gnu builds (tobtoht)
- **#9210[3](#fn:3)** doc ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-9-2024/)
2024-03-03T00:00:00Z	**MoneroKon 2024 Planning Meeting scheduled for 9 March 2024 1700 UTC**
The next _MoneroKon 2024 Planning Meeting_ [1](#fn:1) should take place on Saturday, March 9th 2024 at 17:00 UTC in the _#monero-events_ [2](#fn:2) Matrix/IRC and XMPP channels.

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

Visit _funding.monerokon.com_ [4](#fn:4) and the _Monerokon 2024 Event Planning_ [5](#fn:5) board to get involved and support the project.

Logs for the previou ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerokon-2024-planning-meeting-scheduled-9-march-2024/)
2024-03-04T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] MoneroTalk #301: Privacy in Focus at ETH Denver w/ Luke Parker, SirJamz & Seth Estrada**
```
Topics:
- Ethereum-Monero Atomic Swaps
- Updates on Monero full membership proofs and Serai dex.
- Privacy Solutions in the Blockchain Space
- ⁠what’s next for Monero after full membership proofs

```

Links:

- [Video (Invidious)](https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=GhNljgiQKp8)
- [Audio (MoneroTalk)](https://www.monerotalk.live/monerotalk-epi-301)


 monerotalk.live ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerotalk-12/)
2024-03-04T00:00:00Z	**AgoraDesk/LocalMonero v1.1.21 released**
Version 1.1.21[1](#fn:1) of the _LocalMonero/AgoraDesk_ [2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) mobile apps has been released with UI improvements/fixes.

### Changes overview

```
Added a waiting timer to the SignUp Screen
Fixed a tab bar UI issue

```

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/a ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-agoradesk-mobile-apps-v1.1.21-released/)
2024-03-04T00:00:00Z	**Seraphis Wallet Workgroup meeting scheduled for 11 March 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Seraphis Wallet Workgroup_ [1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, March 11 2024 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).

_This is an ongoing story and the  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/seraphis-wallet-workgroup-meeting-11-march-2024/)
2024-03-05T00:00:00Z	**Boog900's Cuprate dev work CCS proposal ready for funding**
Boog900[1](#fn:1)’s CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) to continue working full time on _Cuprate_ [3](#fn:3) development for 3 more months is ready for funding:

```
Funding needed: 190 XMR

```

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

To learn more about the project, consult my previous report[5](#fn:5).

* * *

1. https://github.com/selsta [↩](#fnref: ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/boog900-full-time-cuprate-work-ccs-proposal-ready-funding/)
2024-03-05T00:00:00Z	**selsta posts February 2024 dev update**
selsta[1](#fn:1) has posted a monthly CCS progress report[2](#fn:2) for February 2024, which includes several dev updates.

```
Milestone 1:
-Spent most of my time on preparing v0.18.3.2. [..]
-Researched and resolved a HackerOne report.
-Prepare website changes for the upcoming riscv64 binaries.
-Continued to optimize our issue tracker by adding new labels, close old issue.

```

Note that _misc_ work is not explicitly mentioned in these updates. The full list of cha ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/selsta-posts-february-2024-dev-update/)
2024-03-05T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Incognito darknet market is exit scamming.**
> Users can deposit Bitcoin and Monero, cannot withdraw. Huge admin BTC outflows yesterday. Staff has not logged in. They purchased the news site Darknetlive before the scam, do not trust it right now. Bitcoin ATH, darknet ATL.

Link: [http://nitter.privacydev.net/DarkDotFail/status/1765104459913330820#m](http://nitter.privacydev.net/DarkDotFail/status/1765104459913330820#m)


 @DarkDotFail (X) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/darkdotfail/)
2024-03-07T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] PSA: Manually increase your transaction fee if you want a quick confirmation**
> Right now there is a 20 block backlog of transactions in Monero’s mempool/txpool. When you submit a transaction it will take about 40 minutes for it to be confirmed on the blockchain by a miner. [..] If you set the fee to “Normal (x1 fee)” instead of “Automatic” (which chooses the “Slow (x0.2 fee)” option now), your transaction should confirm in as little as two minutes.

Link: [https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1b946w3/](https://safereddit. ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rucknium-6/)
2024-03-07T00:00:00Z	**LocalMonero publishes 'The Monero Standard' #96**
LocalMonero[1](#fn:1) has published the 95th issue of its weekly _The Monero Standard_ [2](#fn:2) newsletter, covering February 29-7 March 2024 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 Standar ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-publishes-the-monero-standard-96/)
2024-03-08T00:00:00Z	**jeffro256's Monero/Seraphis dev work CCS proposal ready for funding**
jeffro256[1](#fn:1)’s CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) to work full-time on Monero/Seraphis development for 3 months in Q2 2024 is ready for funding:

```
Funding needed: 171 XMR

```

To support this proposal, you can donate any XMR amount 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).

* * *

1. https://github.com/selst ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/jeffro256-monero-seraphis-dev-work-ccs-proposal-q2-2024-ready-funding/)
2024-03-08T00:00:00Z	**ANON v0.9.3 released with hotfix for automatic fee selection bug**
ANONERO[1](#fn:1) has released _ANON_ version 0.9.3[2](#fn:2) with a hotfix[3](#fn:3) for the automatic fee selection bug that was recently discovered and patched in PR #9220[4](#fn:4) by Monero devs:

> The bug prevented the fee selection algorithm from properly adjusting to the massive spike in txs/full blocks we’ve had lately.[5](#fn:5)

### Changes overview

```
- FIX: Automatic fee bug

```

APK downloads can be found  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/anon-v0.9.3-released-hotfix-automatic-fee-selection-bug/)
2024-03-08T00:00:00Z	**AgoraDesk/LocalMonero v1.1.22 released**
Version 1.1.22[1](#fn:1) of the _LocalMonero/AgoraDesk_ [2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) mobile apps has been released with price formula updates and improvements to anti-DDoS protection.

### Changes overview

```
Added new pairs for the price formula.
Improved login anti-DDoS protection.

```

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.

* *  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-agoradesk-mobile-apps-v1.1.22-released/)
2024-03-09T00:00:00Z	**Monero v0.18.3.2 'Fluorine Fermi' tagged**
The official Monero v0.18.3.2 _Fluorine Fermi_ has been tagged (CLI[1](#fn:1)/GUI[2](#fn:2)) and the release binaries should be out soon.

### Release highlights

```
CLI:
- wallet2: ensure transfers and sweeps use same fee calc logic
- wallet2: adjust fee during backlog, fix set priority
- Update RandomX to 1.2.1
- gitian: add riscv64 support
- wallet: fix multisig key memory leak
GUI:
- tails: fix detection
- p2pool: update to v3.10
- Remove instructions for Voi ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-v0.18.3.2-fluorine-fermi-tagged/)
2024-03-09T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 10, 2024**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

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

!['Monero pepe' meme](/assets/img/art/24-10/monero-pepe.png)

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

!['Monero maxi' picture](/assets/img/art/24-10/monero-maxi.png)

### 3 - ‘Paint your life orange’ graphic (by gnuteardrops[4](\#fn:3))

!['Paint your life orange' graphic](/assets ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-10-2024/)
2024-03-09T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] CLSAG security proof revisions (by Cypher Stack)**
> TL;DR: A recent review conducted by Cypher Stack identified issues with CLSAG formal security proofs, and proposed fixes. These fixes don’t affect the Monero implementation of CLSAG, so users are not at risk, and no action needs to be taken.

Link: [https://www.getmonero.org/2024/03/08/clsag-security-proof-revisions.html](https://www.getmonero.org/2024/03/08/clsag-security-proof-revisions.html)


 n/a ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/anon-3/)
2024-03-09T00:00:00Z	**MoneroKon 2024 Planning Meeting scheduled for 16 March 2024 1700 UTC**
The next _MoneroKon 2024 Planning Meeting_ [1](#fn:1) should take place on Saturday, March 16th 2024 at 17:00 UTC in the _#monero-events_ [2](#fn:2) Matrix/IRC and XMPP channels.

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

Visit _funding.monerokon.com_ [4](#fn:4) and the _Monerokon 2024 Event Planning_ [5](#fn:5) board to get involved and support the project.

Logs for the prev ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerokon-2024-planning-meeting-scheduled-16-march-2024/)
2024-03-10T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 10 2024: 47 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 (47, 15:1:31)

Opened (15)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#9215[1](#fn:1)** remove repetitive word (cuinix)
- **#9228[2](#fn:2)** depends: add riscv64 linux build tag (selsta)
- **#9229[3](#fn:3)** depends: add riscv64 linux build tag [release-v0.18] (selsta) ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-10-2024/)
2024-03-10T00:00:00Z	**tobtoht releases Feather Wallet v2.6.4**
tobtoht[1](#fn:1) has released Feather Wallet[2](#fn:2) version 2.6.4[3](#fn:3)’[4](#fn:4) with various fixes and improvements.

### Changes overview

```
send: automatic fee adjustment works now
wizard: add a legacy seed recovery dialog
history: fix transaction sort order in csv export
receive: sanity check ownership of each generated address
add more nodes to the default list
updated Monero to v0.18.3.2 [..]

```

The complete list of changes can be fou ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/feather-wallet-v2.6.4-released-fixes-improvements/)
2024-03-10T00:00:00Z	**Cake Labs releases Cake Wallet v4.14.1 and Monero.com v1.11.1**
Cake Labs[1](#fn:1) has released _Cake Wallet_ v4.14.1 and _Monero.com_ v1.11.1[2](#fn:2) with various bug fixes and improvements:

### Changes overview

```
In-app live status page for the app services
Bug fixes and enhancements

```

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

Note that Monero.com[3](#fn:3) (iOS[4](#fn:4), Android[5](#fn:5), MacOS[6](#fn:6)) is a Monero-only wallet and Cake Wallet[ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cake-wallet-4.14.1-monero.com-1.11.1-released/)
2024-03-10T00:00:00Z	**[LFF] XMR Traders looking for investors or loans in order to start a group to trade monero on p2p sites**
> Hello, we are XMR Traders and our names are Abu (or alpharabius for those on matrix), and ofrnxmr and we are currently looking for investors or loans in order to start a group to trade monero on p2p sites. We can produce vouches from our earlier trades if needed. We take escrow and can work with a middleman if needed.

```
(Other Contacts)
Matrix: @ibetrading:wowne.ro
Email: trading@xmr.homes
PGP key: https://xmr.homes/trading.a ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/abogemaal/)
2024-03-11T00:00:00Z	**Seraphis Wallet Workgroup meeting scheduled for 18 March 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Seraphis Wallet Workgroup_ [1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, March 18 2024 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).

_This is an ongoing story and the  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/seraphis-wallet-workgroup-meeting-18-march-2024/)
2024-03-12T00:00:00Z	**Monero Talk interviews Blake Lovewell**
In this Monero Talk episode[1](#fn:1)’[2](#fn:2), Douglas Tuman[3](#fn:3) interviews privacy advocate Blake Lovewell[4](#fn:4):

> [..] as Monero is delisted - here, there and everywhere - people aren’t interested in building more centralized exchanges, or even decentralized exchanges, unless they have protocol-level ability to do stuff like atomic swaps.. (Blake @ 39:27)

Several topics are discussed in this interview, including surveillance, financial privacy, Bitcoi ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-talk-blake-lovewell-interview/)
2024-03-12T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] I built a website to let you pay for AI services with XMR**
> This is a very early prototype, but I welcome any feedback! Hope someone finds this useful.

Link: [https://cryptotalks.ai](https://cryptotalks.ai)


 u/TRWNBS (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/trwnbs/)
2024-03-13T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Public audit of XMR reserves on April 18th - Mone(ro)Run**
> Withdraw your XMR coins before April 18th and keep them in your own wallet at least for the whole day! (UTC time) … and this way celebrate Monero’s 10th birthday

Link: [https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1bdnodk/](https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1bdnodk/public_audit_of_xmr_reserves_on_april_18th/)


 u/MoneroFox (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerofox-13/)
2024-03-13T00:00:00Z	**woodser releases monero-cpp v0.8.7, monero-java v0.8.11, monero-ts v0.9.7**
woodser[1](#fn:1) has just released new versions for three Monero libraries: _monero-cpp_ v0.8.7[2](#fn:2), _monero-java_ v0.8.11[3](#fn:3), and _monero-ts_ v0.9.7[4](#fn:4).

### Changes overview

```
monero-cpp:
-update to monero-project v0.18.3.3
-replace c++11 with c++14
-get lock before scanning txs
-remove duplicate cncrypto lib and die
-add bounty system
-add unbound 1.19 instructions for mac ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/woodser-releases-monero-cpp-v0.8.7-monero-java-v0.8.11-monero-ts-v0.9.7/)
2024-03-13T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 20 March 2024 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, March 20th 2024 at 17:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Greetings
- Updates. What is everyone working on?
- Possible spam incident[3](#fn:3)
- @jeffro256 I think we can improve how the nodes handle alternative blocks in a way that might naturally reduce the number of reorg ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-20-march-2024/)
2024-03-14T00:00:00Z	**Community Workgroup Meeting scheduled for 16 March 2024 1500 UTC**
The next Monero Community Workgroup Meeting is scheduled[1](#fn:0) to take place on Saturday, 16th of March 2024 at 15:00 UTC, in the _#monero-community_ [2](#fn:1)’[3](#fn:2) channels.

Discussions should be focused on community highlights, CCS updates, workgroup reports, and the recent surge in transaction volume[4](#fn:3). plowsof[5](#fn:4) will moderate the meeting.

Logs for the previous meeting are available on Monero Observ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-community-workgroup-meeting-16-march-2024/)
2024-03-14T00:00:00Z	**tobtoht posts CCS progress report after 240 hours of dev work**
tobtoht[1](#fn:1) has published the first progress report[2](#fn:2) for his full-time Q1 2024 Feather Wallet and Monero dev work CCS proposal[3](#fn:3):

> Hours since last milestone: 240 (+40)

### Work overview

```
- Summary: 2.6.3, 2.6.4, 2.6.5
- upstreamed bootstrappable builds and related PRs
- added multisig support to Feather (WIP)
Feather: 64 commits (+2605, -1196)
Core: 20 PRs
GUI: 2 PRs

```

The full dev update is ava ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/tobtoht-posts-ccs-progress-report-240-dev-work-hours/)
2024-03-14T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] XMR-BCH Atomic swap update**
Link: [https://nitter.privacydev.net/mainnet\_pat/status/1767641618918633669](https://nitter.privacydev.net/mainnet_pat/status/1767641618918633669)


 plowsof (Github) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/plowsof-14/)
2024-03-14T00:00:00Z	**hinto-janai posts first progress report for Cuprate CCS proposal**
hinto-janai[1](#fn:1) has submitted the first progress report[2](#fn:2) for their CCS[3](#fn:3) proposal to work full-time on _Cuprate_ [4](#fn:4) for 3 months:

> Progress is going as expected, currently on day 39. cuprate\_database’s main “base” component is complete. [..]

The full report is available on Gitlab[2](#fn:2).

To learn more about hinto-janai’s CCS proposal, consult the previous Monero Observer report[5]( ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/hinto-janai-post-first-progress-report-cuprate-ccs-proposal/)
2024-03-14T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] No KYC Prepaid Cards**
> We have increased maximum limits of VISA International Prepaid Card product. Also we changed fixed amounts to variable amounts, that means now you can buy even €1.00 card now! Maximum card limit is €1,500 at the moment, we plan to increase it to €2,000 soon. If you need U.S. only card, we can provide up to $10,000 balance.

Link: [https://stealths.net/product/visa-prepaid-international](https://stealths.net/product/visa-prepaid-international)


 @stealthsnet (Telegram) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/stealths/)
2024-03-14T00:00:00Z	**Feather Wallet v2.6.5 updates to Monero v0.18.3.3**
tobtoht[1](#fn:1) has released Feather Wallet[2](#fn:2) version 2.6.5[3](#fn:3)’[4](#fn:4) with various fixes and improvements.

It is worth noting that this release also updates Monero to the upcoming 0.18.3.3[5](#fn:5) point release.

### Changes overview

```
fixed an issue that could prevent Feather from closing
wizard: allow restoring legacy seeds that miss the checksum word
history: added an option to remove failed transactions
send: improve  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/feather-wallet-v2.6.5-updates-monero-0.18.3.3/)
2024-03-14T00:00:00Z	**LocalMonero publishes 'The Monero Standard' #97**
LocalMonero[1](#fn:1) has published the 97th issue of its weekly _The Monero Standard_ [2](#fn:2) newsletter, covering 7-14 March 2024 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 newslet ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-publishes-the-monero-standard-97/)
2024-03-15T00:00:00Z	**BTCPay Server enables 'Zero Confirmation' default option for XMR thanks to HennyH**
_BTCPay Server_ [1](#fn:1) has enabled a _Zero Confirmation_ default option for XMR thanks to HennyH[2](#fn:2)’s _monero settlement thresholds_ PR #5807[3](#fn:3):

> This PR adds the ability to configure a monero specific settlement confirmation threshold. The UI for this setting was based of the existing ‘speed policy’ dropdown.

HennyH won the associated 2.9 XMR bounty[4](#fn:4) after the pull request was merge ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/btcpayserver-zero-confirmation-xmr-thanks-hennyh/)
2024-03-15T00:00:00Z	**Monero Talk interviews return guest 'DoingFedTime' on Incognito DNM exit scam**
In this Monero Talk episode[1](#fn:1)’[2](#fn:2), Douglas Tuman[3](#fn:3) interviews ex-DNM vendor Sam _DoingFedTime_ Bent[4](#fn:4) on the recent Incognito darknet market shutdown[5](#fn:5):

> [..] he ended up buying a site called Darknetlive and he did that to try to corral the news [..] to make it so it is one less news source that was going to be shouting from the rooftops that this market is exit scammi ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerotalk-doingfedtime-interview-incognito-dnm-exit-scam/)
2024-03-15T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Bitfinex blog post on Monero's resiliency**
Link: [https://blog.bitfinex.com/education/the-fortunes-of-monero/](https://blog.bitfinex.com/education/the-fortunes-of-monero/)


 u/geonic\_ (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/geonic_-3/)
2024-03-15T00:00:00Z	**AgoraDesk/LocalMonero v1.1.25 released**
Version 1.1.25[1](#fn:1) of the _LocalMonero/AgoraDesk_ [2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) mobile apps has been released with new translations (Hausa and Somali), a light theme fix and other improvements.

### Changes overview

```
Added additional warnings for trades.
Fixed tab and radio button light theme colors.
Added two languages.

```

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

Consult the previous Monero Observer report[ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-agoradesk-mobile-apps-v1.1.25-released/)
2024-03-15T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Mastercard-owned CipherTrace shutting down key products**
Link: [https://fortune.com/crypto/2024/03/13/mastercard-ciphertrace-blockchain-analytics-chainalysis-bitcoin-fog/](https://fortune.com/crypto/2024/03/13/mastercard-ciphertrace-blockchain-analytics-chainalysis-bitcoin-fog/)


 n/a ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/anon-4/)
2024-03-16T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 11, 2024**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - ‘Corrupt government vs Monero’ meme (by tusker[2](\#fn:1))

!['Corrupt government vs Monero' meme](/assets/img/art/24-11/monero-vs-government.png)

### 4 - ‘Privacy with Monero vs Bitcoin’ graphic (by gunnm[3](\#fn:2))

!['Privacy with Monero vs Bitcoin' graphic](/assets/img/art/24-11/monero-vs-bitcoin-privacy.png)

### 3 - ‘Helping the retar ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-11-2024/)
2024-03-16T00:00:00Z	**Haveno v0.0.19 released with various fixes and improvements**
Haveno[1](#fn:1) version 0.0.19[2](#fn:2) was released with various improvements, updates, and bug fixes.

### Changes overview

```
update to JDK 21 by @napoly
update to monero-project v0.18.3.3
update tor binary to 0.4.7.10 by @napoly
update to monero-java v0.8.11
create task to generate key pairs by @napoly
update deployment guide
Various bug fixes and stability improvements [..]

```

The full changelog is available on Github[3](#fn:3).
 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/haveno-v0.0.19-released-fixes-improvements/)
2024-03-16T00:00:00Z	**MoneroKon 2024 Planning Meeting scheduled for 30 March 2024 1700 UTC**
The next _MoneroKon 2024 Planning Meeting_ [1](#fn:1) should take place on Saturday, March 30th 2024 at 17:00 UTC in the _#monero-events_ [2](#fn:2) Matrix/IRC and XMPP channels.

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

Visit _funding.monerokon.com_ [4](#fn:4) and the _Monerokon 2024 Event Planning_ [5](#fn:5) board to get involved and support the project.

Logs for the prev ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerokon-2024-planning-meeting-scheduled-30-march-2024/)
2024-03-16T00:00:00Z	**Cake Labs releases Cake Wallet v4.15.0 and Monero.com v1.12.0**
Cake Labs[1](#fn:1) has released _Cake Wallet_ v4.15.0 and _Monero.com_ v1.12.0[2](#fn:2) with various fixes and improvements:

### Changes overview

```
Monero enhancements
Bitcoin support different address types (Taproot, Segwit P2WPKH/P2WSH, Legacy)
In-App live status page for the app services
Add Exolix exchange provider
Bug fixes and enhancements

```

Consult the Github repository[2](#fn:2) to verify and download the wallet APKs.
 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cake-wallet-4.15.0-monero.com-1.12.0-released/)
2024-03-17T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 11 2024: 19 PRs, 19 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 (19, 7:3:9)

Opened (7)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#9245[1](#fn:1)** functional\_tests: test HTTP digest authentication (jeffro256)
- **#9251[2](#fn:2)** unit\_tests: test every single field of JSON tx repr (jeffro256)
- **#9252[3](#fn:3)** Copyright: Upd ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-11-2024/)
2024-03-17T00:00:00Z	**plowsof posts final progress report for third CCS coordinator term**
plowsof[1](#fn:1) has submitted the final progress report[2](#fn:2) after working for almost five months during their third term as CCS coordinator[3](#fn:3):

> There was a complaint of sorts questioning my impartiality for this role in a github comment. in the full context of that issue i am definitely not impartial and siding with devs/researchers / pushing back on use-cases which can harm privacy / be abused.

 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/plowsof-posts-final-progress-report-third-ccs-coordinator-term/)
2024-03-17T00:00:00Z	**m2049r releases Monerujo v3.3.11 'Argentina'**
m2049r[1](#fn:1) has released Monerujo[2](#fn:2) version 3.3.11 _Argentina_ [3](#fn:3), which upgrades to Monero Core 0.18.3.3 and introduces a Hebrew translation and other fixes.

### Changes since 3.3.10

```
Upgrade to Monero Core v0.18.3.3
Fix TalkBack Screen reader
Fixed some translations
Hebrew Translation
Fixed Docker Builds
Added ds-jetzt node
Upgrade dnsjava [..]

```

### Contributors

- All Monero Contributors
- @anhdres
- @Baltsar
- @ds-jetzt
- ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/m2049r-releases-monerujo-v3.3.11-argentina/)
2024-03-18T00:00:00Z	**[LTH] [$2K] Laravel, Front-end and backend dev**
> Creating an Escrow platform that would use cryptocurrency as a payment gateways, both BTC and Monero. For more details, contact me with a plan. Using middleman. Budget- 2000$, paid in XMR.

Link: [https://farside.link/libreddit/r/Jobs4Bitcoins/comments/1bhsfb7/](https://farside.link/libreddit/r/Jobs4Bitcoins/comments/1bhsfb7/hiring_laravel_frontend_and_backend_dev/)


 u/xalistarx (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/xalistarx/)
2024-03-18T00:00:00Z	**Seraphis Wallet Workgroup meeting scheduled for 25 March 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Seraphis Wallet Workgroup_ [1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, March 25 2024 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).

_This is an ongoing story and the  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/seraphis-wallet-workgroup-meeting-25-march-2024/)
2024-03-19T00:00:00Z	**Anon proposes bounty for XMR-LTC atomic swap 'plugin'**
An anonymous user[1](#fn:1) has proposed a bounty[2](#fn:2) for developing a XMR-LTC atomic swap _plugin_:

> The goal is to make a “opensource” plugin for more DEX’s websites and others to allow them to implement Atomic swaps between LTC and XMR. While plugin is a “loose word” I’m not sure what else to call it. [..] It’s also worth pointing out that the current criteria wouldn’t allow a payout if this was implemented in Feather or so ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/anon-proposes-bounty-monero-litecoin-atomic-swap-plugin/)
2024-03-19T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] MRL#119: potential measures against a black marble attack**
> since March 4, 2024, Monero has been experiencing a sudden surge in on-chain transaction volume (15k-25k tx/day -> 115k-140k tx/day). [..] the below is an informal summary of potential measures we have been discussing that can counter such an attack [..]

Links:

- [https://github.com/monero-project/research-lab/issues/119](https://github.com/monero-project/research-lab/issues/119)
- [/monero-daily-transaction-new-ath-100k/](/monero-daily-transaction-new-ath-100k/)


 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/chaserene/)
2024-03-19T00:00:00Z	**hinto-janai releases Gupax v1.3.6**
hinto-janai[1](#fn:1) has released _Gupax_ [2](#fn:2) version 1.3.6[3](#fn:3) with remote node changes and a bugfix.

### Changes overview

```
Fixes:
-Non-responding nodes not being sorted by ping speed
Bundled Versions:
-P2Pool v3.10
-XMRig v6.21.1
Changes:
-Remote Node changes [..]

```

The full changelog, sources, SHA256SUM and .asc files can be found on Github[3](#fn:3) and on the _gupax.io_ website[4](#fn:4).

Consult hinto-janai’s CCS proposal[5](#fn:5) to learn more  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/hinto-janai-releases-gupax-v1.3.6/)
2024-03-19T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Monero Meetup - Paralelní Polis, Prague, Czech Republic - 3rd April @ 18:00**
Link: [https://www.meetup.com/paralelnipolis/events/299888712](https://www.meetup.com/paralelnipolis/events/299888712)


 u/xmr\_radio (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/xmr_radio-16/)
2024-03-20T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Monero Meetups Barcelona: Introduction to Privacy & XMR**
```
Date/Time: Saturday, April 6, 2024 @ 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM CEST
Location: AKASHA Hub Barcelona @ Carrer de la Verneda, 19 · Barcelona, CT

```

Link: [https://www.meetup.com/monero-meetup-barcelona/events/299866221](https://www.meetup.com/monero-meetup-barcelona/events/299866221)


 @MoneroBcn (X) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerobcn/)
2024-03-20T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] MoneroTalk #304: Roman Sterlingov found guilty of running Bitcoin Fog based on Bitcoin's traceability sets dangerous precedent w/ Tor Ekeland & Mike Hassard**
```
Topics:
- Details of the Case and Lack of Evidence
- The Implications of this Case on Privacy
- Appealing the Conviction

```

Links:

- [Video (Invidious)](https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=ky_euJ4067o)
- [Audio (MoneroTalk)](https://www.monerotalk.live/monerotalk-304)


 @k​orgprivacy:matrix.org ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/korgprivacy/)
2024-03-20T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 27 March 2024 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, March 27th 2024 at 17:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Greetings
- Updates. What is everyone working on?
- Possible spam incident[3](#fn:3)
- @jeffro256 I think we can improve how the nodes handle alternative blocks in a way that might naturally reduce the number of reorg ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-27-march-2024/)
2024-03-21T00:00:00Z	**Haveno v0.0.20 released with various fixes and improvements**
Haveno[1](#fn:1) version 0.0.20[2](#fn:2) was released with various improvements, updates, and bug fixes.

### Changes overview

```
Update TOR to v0.4.8.9 with proof-of-work defense by @preland in #794
Fix chat view memory leak by @napoly in #829
Fix chat messages updating by @woodser in #830
Add scrollbar to pending trades view by @preland in #773
Support uploading logs to arbitrator by @woodser, @jmacxx in #833
Download and verify Monero  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/haveno-v0.0.20-released-fixes-improvements/)
2024-03-21T00:00:00Z	**LocalMonero publishes 'The Monero Standard' #98**
LocalMonero[1](#fn:1) has published the 98th issue of its weekly _The Monero Standard_ [2](#fn:2) newsletter, covering 14-21 March 2024 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-98/)
2024-03-21T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [0.38 XMR] Lyca Sim Karte mit 30€ Guthaben**
> 1 LycaMobile Sim Karte mit 30€ Guthaben. Registriert und sofort nutzbar.

Link: [https://moneromarket.io/listing/c9fd780f-079e-44a1-8dc1-e0831cb3702f](https://moneromarket.io/listing/c9fd780f-079e-44a1-8dc1-e0831cb3702f)


 u/silentsmith (moneromarket) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/silentsmith/)
2024-03-22T00:00:00Z	**0xFFFC submits CCS proposal for 3 more months of full-time Monero dev work**
0xFFFC[1](#fn:1) has submitted their second CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) to work full-time on Monero development for 3 more months (May, June, July 2024):

> The bulk of my focus will be on opportunities related to performance improvement. To find out performance improvement opportunities a performance test suite is necessary for the Monero project.

```
Funding proposed: 90 XMR.

ETA: ~3 months (480 hours).

```

### ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/0xfffc-submits-monero-dev-work-ccs-proposal-may-july-2024/)
2024-03-22T00:00:00Z	**AgoraDesk/LocalMonero v1.1.26 released**
Version 1.1.26[1](#fn:1) of the _LocalMonero/AgoraDesk_ [2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) mobile apps has been released with various bug fixes.

### Changes overview

```
Fixed bug when opening trades with a specific amount.
Fixed bug when the market screen keeps resetting coin and trade type options.
Other small bug 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) t ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-agoradesk-mobile-apps-v1.1.26-released/)
2024-03-22T00:00:00Z	**[LTT] New trader from Greece, low price using revolut!**
> Hello I’m a new trader from Greece selling some XMR using revolut, find my trade on localmonero name ArisAek country greece. Need to build some feedback. Thanks!

Link: [https://localmonero.co/ad/buy-monero-revolut-greece/42ed921b-05cd-4ecb-ad92-1b05cd1ecb5f](https://localmonero.co/ad/buy-monero-revolut-greece/42ed921b-05cd-4ecb-ad92-1b05cd1ecb5f)


 ArisAek (LocalMonero) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/arisaek/)
2024-03-23T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 12, 2024**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

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

!['Monero flag' picture](/assets/img/art/24-12/monero-flag.png)

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

!['Monero chan' graphic](/assets/img/art/24-12/monero-chan.png)

### 3 - ‘Don’t buy Monero!’ picture (by rottenwheel[4](\#fn:3))

!['Don't buy Monero!' picture](/assets/img/ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-12-2024/)
2024-03-23T00:00:00Z	**XMRig v6.21.2 released with various bug fixes**
_XMRig_ [1](#fn:1) version 6.21.2[2](#fn:2) has been released with various bug fixes.

### Changes overview

```
#2800 Fixed donation with GhostRider algorithm for builds without KawPow algorithm.
#3436 Fixed, the file log writer was not thread-safe.
#3450 Fixed RandomX crash when compiled with fortify_source.
The dependencies of all prebuilt releases have been updated.
(Support for old Ubuntu releases has been dropped.)

```

Verify the SHA256 sums with xmrig[3](# ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/xmrig-v6.21.2-released-bug-fixes/)
2024-03-23T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Draft CCS for I2P SAM API integration**
> Hi, we are working on a draft CCS, not submitted yet, looking for reviewers and somebody that could do the work to un-bork your i2p support and docs [..]

Links:

- [http://zzz.i2p](http://zzz.i2p)
- [https://libera.monerologs.net/monero-dev/20240317#c348704](https://libera.monerologs.net/monero-dev/20240317#c348704)


 zzz-i2p (IRC) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/zzz-i2p/)
2024-03-24T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 12 2024: 12 PRs, 43 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, 4:1:7)

Opened (4)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#9257[1](#fn:1)** serialization: do any N-tuple (jeffro256)
- **#9259[2](#fn:2)** wallet2: ensure transfers and sweeps use same fee calc logic rnd2 (j-berman)
- **#9260[3](#fn:3)** wallet2: ensure transfe ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-12-2024/)
2024-03-24T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [1.88 XMR] Thinkpad T420 [Librebooted] [SSD]**
> Lenovo Thinkpad T420 Librebooted and libre-firmware compatible wifi adapter. Cleaned, new thermal paste, extended battery, (240 or 480) GB SSD, (4 or 6) GB RAM. Intel Core i5-2520M DualCore (4 threads).

Link: [https://moneromarket.io/listing/0948ce98-6c9c-43ce-8cfb-62686a7f4ed8](https://moneromarket.io/listing/0948ce98-6c9c-43ce-8cfb-62686a7f4ed8)


 u/bobstone\_bob (moneromarket.io) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/bobstone_bob/)
2024-03-24T00:00:00Z	**Anon donates 100 XMR to Monero General Fund**
An anonymous contributor has donated 100 XMR (~$14K USD)[1](#fn:1) to the Monero General Fund address[2](#fn:2).

plowsof’s _monero-fund-watch_ [3](#fn:3) Python script tweeted[4](#fn:4) the donation alert a few hours ago:

> 💝 +100\. #xmr 💝 $14063.00

A similar ~100 XMR donation was recorded in 2022 and it is interesting to note that its fiat value was also nearly the same (~14.5K)[5](#fn:5).

_This is an ongoing story and the report will be updated wh ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/100-xmr-anonymous-donation-monero-general-fund/)
2024-03-25T00:00:00Z	**Seraphis Wallet Workgroup meeting scheduled for 1 April 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Seraphis Wallet Workgroup_ [1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 1 2024 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).

_This is an ongoing story and the rep ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/seraphis-wallet-workgroup-meeting-1-april-2024/)
2024-03-26T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Breaking: Cryptocurrency exchange Kucoin and two of its founders criminally charged with bank secrecy act violations and unlicensed money transmission offences**
Links:

- [https://farside.link/libreddit/1bobv2v](https://farside.link/libreddit/1bobv2v)
- [Source: Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/technology/us-charges-kucoin-crypto-exchange-with-anti-money-laundering-failures-2024-03-26/)


 u/Giganerdx (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/giganerdx/)
2024-03-26T00:00:00Z	**[WTB] Picatinny rail QD sling mount such as Magpul RSA or similar**
> Looking to spend around $14-15 shipped for a Magpul RSA or $5-9 for a cheaper brand.

Link: [https://farside.link/libreddit/1boejik](https://farside.link/libreddit/1boejik)


 u/Eercury (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/eercury-5/)
2024-03-27T00:00:00Z	**Monero mean effective ring size rises as suspected spam attack subsides**
A significant (~40K) drop in daily XMR transactions was registered[1](#fn:0) earlier today, suggesting the suspected black marble flooding incident against Monero that started around March 5th[2](#fn:1) is starting to show some signs of stopping.

Rucknium[3](#fn:2) has noted that the mean effective ring size is naturally rising and also added that _less than 1% of rings have an effective ring size of 1_ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-mean-effective-ring-size-rises-suspected-spam-attack-subsides/)
2024-03-27T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] FTSE Grayscale Currencies Crypto Sector Index includes Monero as a Top 10 Constituent**
Links:

- [https://farside.link/libreddit/1bp59n2](https://farside.link/libreddit/1bp59n2)
- https://www.lseg.com/content/dam/ftse-russell/en\_us/documents/factsheets/fgcrncy-20240229.pdf


 u/geonic\_ (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/geonic_-4/)
2024-03-27T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 3 April 2024 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 3rd 2024 at 17:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Greetings
- Updates. What is everyone working on?
- Update from CypherStack on Bulletproofs++ Peer Review.
- Possible spam incident[3](#fn:3)
- @jeffro256 I think we can improve how the nodes handle alternative blocks in ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-3-april-2024/)
2024-03-27T00:00:00Z	**AgoraDesk/LocalMonero v1.1.27 released with hotfix**
Version 1.1.27[1](#fn:1) of the _LocalMonero/AgoraDesk_ [2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) mobile apps has been released with a hotfix for push notification token updates.

The 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/releases/tag/v1.1.27](https://github.com/Agor ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-agoradesk-mobile-apps-v1.1.27-released-hotfix/)
2024-03-28T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Research: March 2024 Suspected Black Marble Flooding Against Monero: Privacy, User Experience, and Countermeasures**
> [..] According to my estimates, mean effective ring size has decreased from 16 to 5.5 if the black marble flooding hypothesis is correct. At current transaction volumes, the suspected spam transactions probably cannot be used for large-scale “chain reaction” analysis to eliminate all ring members except for the real spend. Effects of increasing Monero’s ring size above 16 are analyzed.

Links:

- [!PDF](https:/ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rucknium-7/)
2024-03-29T00:00:00Z	**Rucknium submits CCS proposal to conduct statistical research to improve Monero's privacy**
Rucknium[1](#fn:1) has submitted a CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) looking to carry out statistical research to improve Monero’s privacy in aftermath of the suspected flood attack[3](#fn:3):

> I propose to carry out statistical research to improve Monero’s privacy, guide protocol decisions, and respond to Monero developer requests for statistical analysis of code changes where needed. [..] ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rucknium-submits-ccs-proposal-statistical-research-improve-monero-privacy/)
2024-03-29T00:00:00Z	**plowsof submits new proposal to continue working as CCS coordinator for 3 months**
plowsof[1](#fn:1) has submitted a new proposal[2](#fn:2) looking to continue working as _CCS Coordinator_ for 3 more months, after three successful[3](#fn:3)’[4](#fn:4)’[5](#fn:5) terms[6](#fn:6)’[7](#fn:7)’[8](#fn:8):

> Hello, plowsof here, I show up and try to be helpful. My previous proposals happened, i would like to make it happen again, and do more of the same things.

```
Total funding: 80.07 XMR.

ETA: ~3 m ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/plowsof-submits-fourth-proposal-ccs-coordinator/)
2024-03-29T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [CVE-2024-3094] XZ > 5.4.6 has been backdoored by upstream commiter. RCE in sshd has been confirmed.**
> There are still much to investigate. If you are on debian or opensuse. Try to downgrade immediately.

Links:

- [https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/29/4](https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/29/4)
- [https://www.opencve.io/cve/CVE-2024-3094](https://www.opencve.io/cve/CVE-2024-3094)


 @syntheticbird:monero.social ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/syntheticbird/)
2024-03-29T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Update on the MoneroSocial and Matrixorg crosstalk issues**
> Matrixorg networking infrastructure is intermittently blocking traffic outbound from MoneroSocial. A solution is now being obtained from other homeservers that have had this issue with Matrixorg to put into place for MoneroSocial


 @xmrscott:monero.social ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/xmrscott/)
2024-03-29T00:00:00Z	**Community Workgroup Meeting scheduled for 30 March 2024 1500 UTC**
The next Monero Community Workgroup Meeting is scheduled[1](#fn:0) to take place on Saturday, 30th of March 2024 at 15:00 UTC, in the _#monero-community_ [2](#fn:1)’[3](#fn:2) channels.

Discussions should be focused on community highlights, CCS updates, workgroup reports, and the recent surge in transaction volume[4](#fn:3). plowsof[5](#fn:4) will moderate the meeting.

Logs for the previous meeting are available on Monero Observ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-community-workgroup-meeting-30-march-2024/)
2024-03-29T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [Final version] Bulletproofs++ review by Cypher Stack**
> This report describes the findings of a review of the Bulletproofs++ IACR preprint.

Links:

- [final.pdf](https://github.com/cypherstack/bppp-review/releases/download/final/final.pdf)
- [https://eprint.iacr.org/archive/2022/510/](https://eprint.iacr.org/archive/2022/510/20230717:163509)
- [MO report](/plowsof-submits-ccs-proposal-bulletproofs++-paper-peer-review/)


 @rehrar (Gitlab) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rehrar-3/)
2024-03-29T00:00:00Z	**LocalMonero publishes 'The Monero Standard' #99**
LocalMonero[1](#fn:1) has published the 99th issue of its weekly _The Monero Standard_ [2](#fn:2) newsletter, covering 21-28 March 2024 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-99/)
2024-03-30T00:00:00Z	**[AFH] [Ɱ0.3/hr] Software Engineer available for hire**
> Available for short and long term engagements. Tutoring available also.

Link: [https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1bqjq6m/kx37khy/](https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1bqjq6m/friday_monero_market_thread_march_29_2024/kx37khy/?context=3)


 u/blario (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/blario/)
2024-03-30T00:00:00Z	**rehrar submits CCS proposal to get Seraphis paper reviewed by CypherStack**
CypherStack[1](#fn:1) founder Diego _rehrar_ Salazar[2](#fn:2) has submitted a CCS proposal[3](#fn:3) looking to get UkoeHB[4](#fn:4)’s Seraphis core protocol abstraction paper (draft version 0.0.18)[5](#fn:5) reviewed:

> The deliverable will be a holistic review report of the first paper that will be freely and publicly provided to the Monero community for perusal, discussion, and consideration.
 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rehrar-submits-ccs-proposal-seraphis-general-paper-review-by-cypherstack/)
2024-03-30T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 13, 2024**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - ‘No compromise’ flag (by Anonymous[2](\#fn:1))

!['No compromise' flag](/assets/img/art/24-13/no-compromise.png)

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

!['Pirate Monero chan' illustration](/assets/img/art/24-13/pirate-monero-chan.png)

### 3 - ‘Number will go up’ picture (by Fuzzy\_Lime2383[4](\#fn:3))

!['Numbe ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-13-2024/)
2024-03-30T00:00:00Z	**[WTB] Wingstop gift card for Monero**
Link: [https://farside.link/libreddit/1br5u3o/](https://farside.link/libreddit/1br5u3o/)


 u/imaginary\_poetry8578 (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/imaginary_poetry8578/)
2024-03-30T00:00:00Z	**0xFFFC posts March 2024 dev update**
0xFFFC[1](#fn:1) has posted the second progress report (March 2024)[2](#fn:2) for their part-time Monero dev work CCS proposal[3](#fn:3):

> I did spend a substantial portion of my time on 9181[4](#fn:4). The explanation can be found on the PR page, once approved and released, this will provide a better foundation for our locking mechanism and eventually more throughput.

## Work overview

- Worked on multiple PRs[5](#fn:5)
- Worked on multiple HackerOne issues
- Worked wit ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/0xfffc-posts-march-2024-dev-update/)
2024-03-30T00:00:00Z	**MoneroKon 2024 Planning Meeting scheduled for 6 April 2024 1700 UTC**
The next _MoneroKon 2024 Planning Meeting_ [1](#fn:1) should take place on Saturday, April 6th 2024 at 17:00 UTC in the _#monero-events_ [2](#fn:2) Matrix/IRC and XMPP channels.

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

Visit _funding.monerokon.com_ [4](#fn:4) and the _Monerokon 2024 Event Planning_ [5](#fn:5) board to get involved and support the project.

Logs for the previou ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerokon-2024-planning-meeting-scheduled-6-april-2024/)
2024-03-30T00:00:00Z	**Cake Labs releases Cake Wallet v4.15.3 and Monero.com v1.12.1**
Cake Labs[1](#fn:1) has released _Cake Wallet_ v4.15.3 and _Monero.com_ v1.12.1[2](#fn:2) with various fixes and improvements:

### Changes overview

```
Exchange flow enhancements and fixes
Add MoonPay to Buy options
Add THORChain to Exchange providers
Improve Bitcoin fee calculations
Fixes and enhancements for Solana
Generic enhancements and bug fixes

```

Consult the Github repository[2](#fn:2) to verify and download the wallet APKs ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cake-wallet-4.15.3-monero.com-1.12.1-released/)
2024-03-31T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 13 2024: 12 PRs, 6 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, 10:2:0)

Opened (10)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#9211[1](#fn:1)** monero-wallet-rpc - Changed default cryptonote port (SyntheticBird45)
- **#9268[2](#fn:2)** Skip privacy networks (on tx sends) that don’t have outgoing connections (vtnerd)
- **#9269[3 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-13-2024/)
2024-03-31T00:00:00Z	**DangerousFreedom1984 submits CCS proposal for 12 weeks of Seraphis wallet dev work**
DangerousFreedom1984[1](#fn:1) has submitted a new CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) looking to continue working on the Seraphis[3](#fn:3) wallet for at least 12 weeks to deliver a _demonstrator of a wallet in a regtest_:

> Since we have now a basic demonstrator of a wallet using a mock ledger, my next goal is to have it on a real ledger. [..] the idea is to put all the components together and finish dev ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/dangerousfreedom1984-ccs-proposal-12-weeks-seraphis-wallet-dev-work/)
2024-03-31T00:00:00Z	**J0J0XMR proposes bounty for adding Polyseed support to Monerujo**
J0J0XMR[1](#fn:1) has proposed a bounty[2](#fn:2) for adding support for Monero’s new mnemonic seed library, Polyseed[3](#fn:3) to Android XMR wallet _Monerujo_ [4](#fn:4):

> Seeing as most wallets (except CLI/GUI) have added support for Monero’s new 16-word mnemonic scheme Polyseed, there’s no reason to leave Monerujo behind.

```
Total Bounty: 0.4 XMR (to date)

```

### Payout requirements

- New wallets are created using  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/j0j0xmr-proposes-bounty-add-polyseed-support-monerujo/)
2024-03-31T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [Discussion] Updating the roadmap on the official website**
> The roadmap on the official website could arguably use an update. Please share your thoughts on what to include for the future as well as past achievements that are missing and should be added.

Links:

- [https://farside.link/libreddit/1bqml7b/](https://farside.link/libreddit/1bqml7b/)
- [https://www.getmonero.org/resources/roadmap/](https://www.getmonero.org/resources/roadmap/)


 u/dEBRUYNE\_1 (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/debruyne_1/)
2024-03-31T00:00:00Z	**detherminal releases libmonero v0.1.9**
detherminal[1](#fn:1) has just released version 0.1.9 of Rust Monero library _libmonero_ [2](#fn:2) with various bug fixes and improvements.

### Changes overview

```
RPC functions added: get_height, get_block_from_height, get_transaction_from_hash
DaemonNode struct added
Many bug fixes and improvements

```

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

To learn more about libmonero, consult the official documentation[4](#fn:4). To support the project, visit ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/detherminal-releases-libmonero-v0.1.9/)
2024-03-31T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] History of Monero**
> While other coins may have their own unique features and advantages, they may not be able to replicate Bitcoin’s community-driven nature. However, one other cryptocurrency shares a similar story of mystery behind its creation: Monero.

Link: [https://blog.kycnot.me/p/monero-history](https://blog.kycnot.me/p/monero-history)


 pluja (Github) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/pluja/)
2024-03-31T00:00:00Z	**woodser releases monero-java v0.8.15**
woodser[1](#fn:1) has released version 0.8.15[2](#fn:2) of the _monero-java_ [3](#fn:3) library with the following changes:

```
Bundle native libraries with JAR for distribution by @woodser, @niyid, @everoddandeven
Replace include_directories with target_include_directories by @woodser
Remove old todo.txt by @woodser

```

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

It is worth mentioning that woodser is also working[5](#fn:5) on building Monero’s Haveno DEX[ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/woodser-releases-monero-java-v0.8.15/)
2024-04-01T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Blitz #28 - March 2024**
Here’s a recap of what happened this March in the Monero community:

### Breaking

- **Monero experienced a suspiciously high transaction volume for the better part of the month, pointing to a potential ‘black marble’ attack** ( [1](/monero-daily-transaction-new-ath-100k/), [2](/monero-mean-effective-ring-size-rises-suspected-spam-attack-subsides/))
- **Monero v0.18.3.2 ‘Fluorine Fermi’ was released and v0.18.3.3 was tagged** ( [3](/monero-v0.18.3.2-fluorine-fermi-tagged/ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-blitz-march-2024/)
2024-04-01T00:00:00Z	**Anon donates 100 XMR to Monero General Fund**
An anonymous contributor has donated 100 XMR (~$12.2K USD)[1](#fn:1) to the Monero General Fund address[2](#fn:2).

plowsof’s _monero-fund-watch_ [3](#fn:3) Python script tweeted[4](#fn:4) the donation alert a few hours ago:

> 💝 +100\. #xmr 💝 $12266.00

The GF received three other 100 XMR donations the previous week[5](#fn:5).

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

* * *

1. [https://www.p ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/100-xmr-12k-usd-anonymous-donation-monero-general-fund/)
2024-04-01T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Meetup.Events: A shared agenda for Monero & Privacy communities**
> Ok, i decided to run a meetup site, instead of people posting on reddit and it disappearing. You either can register via email or anonymous which requires me to approve, let me know if you do that.

Link: [https://meetup.events/](https://meetup.events/)


 @3​21bob321:monero.social (Matrix) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/3-21bob321/)
2024-04-02T00:00:00Z	**Monero v0.18.3.3 'Fluorine Fermi' released**
Monero v0.18.3.3[1](#fn:1) _Fluorine Fermi_ 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:

> This is the v0.18.3.3 release of the Monero software. This release fixes connecting to password protected nodes.

### Release highlights

```
CLI:
- Wallet: fix connecting to password protected nodes
- Add support for RISC-V update notifications
- Rename trunc_amount back to amount ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-v0.18.3.3-fluorine-fermi-released/)
2024-04-02T00:00:00Z	**selsta posts March 2024 Monero dev report**
selsta[1](#fn:1) has posted a monthly CCS progress report[2](#fn:2) for March 2024, which includes several Monero dev updates.

```
Milestone 2:
-Spent most of my time dealing with the tx spam, monitoring for user issues etc.
-v0.18.3.2 was released, v0.18.3.3 has also been tagged to fix a regression.
-Fix broken auto-fee selection.
-Researched and resolved a HackerOne report.

```

Note that _misc_ work is not explicitly mentioned in these updates. The full l ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/selsta-posts-monero-dev-report-march-2024/)
2024-04-02T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Discussing pre-Seraphis Full-Chain Membership Proofs (FCMP) at Monero Research Lab meeting tomorrow**
Links:

- [https://github.com/monero-project/meta/issues/986](https://github.com/monero-project/meta/issues/986)
- [/monero-research-lab-meeting-3-april-2024/](/monero-research-lab-meeting-3-april-2024/)


 Rucknium (Github) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rucknium-8/)
2024-04-02T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Safely navigating exchanges in 2024 - insights from the Monero trader community after the delisting on big CEX**
Link: [https://farside.link/libreddit/1btsmt3/](https://farside.link/libreddit/1btsmt3/)


 u/gr8ful4 (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/gr8ful4-5/)
2024-04-02T00:00:00Z	**Monero Talk interviews 'CryptoPoll' dev Vasilii Rogin**
In this Monero Talk episode[1](#fn:1)’[2](#fn:2), Douglas Tuman[3](#fn:3) interviews Vasilii Rogin[4](#fn:4), the developer of crypto voting application _CryptoPoll_ [5](#fn:5):

> [..] I live in Helsinki [..] sometimes I need to transfer money to Russia to help my mother [..] because of all this economic situation, all these sanctions, it’s not possible. But using crypto and Monero it’s possible, so I can buy it here and then sell it ther ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-talk-cryptopoll-dev-vasilii-rogin-interview/)
2024-04-02T00:00:00Z	**Seraphis Wallet Workgroup meeting scheduled for 8 April 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Seraphis Wallet Workgroup_ [1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 8 2024 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).

_This is an ongoing story and the rep ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/seraphis-wallet-workgroup-meeting-8-april-2024/)
2024-04-03T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 10 April 2024 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 10th 2024 at 17:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Greetings
- Updates. What is everyone working on?
- Research Pre-Seraphis Full-Chain Membership Proofs[3](#fn:3)
- Potential measures against a black marble attack[4](#fn:4)
- AOB
- Confirm next meeting agenda

This m ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-10-april-2024/)
2024-04-03T00:00:00Z	**[LTH] [0.000789 XMR/word] Spanish-Chinese/English-Chinese translator**
Link: [https://freakspot.net/pages/contacto.html](https://freakspot.net/pages/contacto.html)


 jorgesumle@freakspot.net ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/jorgesumle-2/)
2024-04-03T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] HTX and Poloniex are open (after many months)**
> Please withdraw your own coins and leave these scammers forever!

Link: [https://farside.link/libreddit/1bumjfv/](https://farside.link/libreddit/1bumjfv/)


 u/MoneroFox (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerofox-14/)
2024-04-04T00:00:00Z	**rehrar submits CCS proposal to get 'Generalized Bulletproofs' reviewed by CypherStack**
CypherStack[1](#fn:1) founder Diego _rehrar_ Salazar[2](#fn:2) has submitted a new CCS proposal[3](#fn:3) looking to develop security proofs for _Generalized Bulletproofs_ (GBP)[4](#fn:4):

> The goal is to produce a modified Bulletproofs arithmetic circuit protocol security proof that accommodates the generalized Bulletproofs technique [..] Should the research be successful, Cypher S ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rehrar-submits-ccs-proposal-generalized-bulletproofs-review-by-cypherstack/)
2024-04-04T00:00:00Z	**LocalMonero publishes 'The Monero Standard' #100**
LocalMonero[1](#fn:1) has published the 100th issue of its weekly _The Monero Standard_ [2](#fn:2) newsletter, covering March 28-4 Apr 2024 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  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-publishes-the-monero-standard-100/)
2024-04-04T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] GUPAXX pre-release version is out!**
> A fork of GUPAX integrating the XvB raffle. It makes participating in donor rounds very easy! Please try it and report any issues!

Links:

- [https://github.com/Cyrix126/gupaxx](https://github.com/Cyrix126/gupaxx)
- [https://matrix.to/#/#xmrvsbeast:monero.social](https://matrix.to/#/#xmrvsbeast:monero.social)


 @xmrvsbeast (monero.town) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/xmrvsbeast-5/)
2024-04-05T00:00:00Z	**Justin Berman posts CCS progress report after 368 hours of dev work**
Justin Berman[1](#fn:1) has published a second progress report[2](#fn:2) for his full-time 2024 ( _part 6_) Monero dev work CCS proposal[3](#fn:3):

> **Update 2: 368 hours**

### CCS work overview

- [Async wallet scanner]
  - Completed the PR, it’s now ready for review[4](#fn:4).
  - Going to finalize benchmarks next. [..]
- [Full chain membership proofs]
  - Nothing to report from this update [..]
- [Misc.]
  - Fin ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/jberman-posts-ccs-progress-report-after-368-dev-work-hours/)
2024-04-05T00:00:00Z	**Anon donates 100 XMR to Monero General Fund**
An anonymous contributor has donated 100 XMR (~$12.8K USD)[1](#fn:1) to the Monero General Fund address[2](#fn:2).

plowsof’s _monero-fund-watch_ [3](#fn:3) Python script tweeted[4](#fn:4) the donation alert earlier today:

> 💝 +100\. #xmr 💝 $12862.00

It is worth noting that the GF recently received five other 100 XMR donations, as reported[5](#fn:5).

_This is an ongoing story and the report will be updated when new information is available. ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/100-xmr-12.8k-usd-anonymous-donation-monero-general-fund/)
2024-04-05T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [5+ XMR] 1 oz Silver - Holo Coin**
> Serial numbers: 572, 672, 639 (out of 853 minted). 5 XMR per coin and free shipping if done p2p like Satoshi intended :3

Links:

- [https://moneromarket.io/listing/2a144a14-3ab2-4e95-8463-48b9d546a6ea](https://moneromarket.io/listing/2a144a14-3ab2-4e95-8463-48b9d546a6ea)
- [Coin info](https://en.numista.com/catalogue/exonumia319448.html)


 u/monerobull (moneromarket.io) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerobull-19/)
2024-04-05T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] MoneroTalk #306: The Future of Zano and the CryptoNote Protocol w/ Andrey Sabelnikov aka Zoidberg PT1**
Links:

- [Video (Invidious)](https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=kPgDU3peHa8)
- [Audio (MoneroTalk)](https://www.monerotalk.live/monerotalk-306)


 monerotalk.live ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerotalk-13/)
2024-04-06T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 14, 2024**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

### 5 - ‘Global digital currency’ banner (by Kayro\_Official[2](\#fn:1))

!['Global digital currency' banner](/assets/img/art/24-14/global-digital-currency.png)

### 4 - ‘Monero is not about price’ artwork (by gnuteardrops[3](\#fn:2))

!['Monero is not about price' artwork](/assets/img/art/24-14/monero-is-not-about-price.png)

### 3 - ‘They hate your ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-14-2024/)
2024-04-06T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [Podcast] Cypherpunk, Lunarpunk & the dark forest w/ Juraj Bednar**
Links:

- [https://alexanarcho.live/podcast/cypher-7](https://alexanarcho.live/podcast/cypher-7)
- [https://farside.link/libreddit/1bwiu1m/](https://farside.link/libreddit/1bwiu1m/)


 u/AlexAnarcho (monero.town) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/alexanarcho-5/)
2024-04-06T00:00:00Z	**MoneroKon 2024 Planning Meeting scheduled for 13 April 2024 1700 UTC**
The next _MoneroKon 2024 Planning Meeting_ [1](#fn:1) should take place on Saturday, April 13th 2024 at 17:00 UTC in the _#monero-events_ [2](#fn:2) Matrix/IRC and XMPP channels.

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

Visit _funding.monerokon.com_ [4](#fn:4) and the _Monerokon 2024 Event Planning_ [5](#fn:5) board to get involved and support the project.

Logs for the prev ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerokon-2024-planning-meeting-scheduled-13-april-2024/)
2024-04-06T00:00:00Z	**AgoraDesk/LocalMonero v1.1.31 released**
Version 1.1.31[1](#fn:1) of the _LocalMonero/AgoraDesk_ [2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) mobile apps has been released with various fixes and an improvement.

### Changes overview

```
Add local currencies to the wallet balance.
Bug 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.com/AgoraDesk-LocalMonero/ago ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-agoradesk-mobile-apps-v1.1.31-released/)
2024-04-06T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] NewsDemon now accepts Monero**
Links:

- [https://farside.link/libreddit/1bwlykz/](https://farside.link/libreddit/1bwlykz/)
- [https://newsdemon.com](https://newsdemon.com)


 u/greglyda (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/greglyda/)
2024-04-07T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 14 2024: 9 PRs, 12 Issues**
This weekly report aims to provide a big picture view of Monero development activity, increase community support for existing devs and, hopefully, encourage new contributions.

## 1 - PRs (9, 6:2:1)

Opened (6)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#9278[1](#fn:1)** add sum of amounts for unspent\_outputs (SNeedlewoods)
- **#9282[2](#fn:2)** src: update checkpoints to match latest release (selsta)
- **#9279[3](#fn:3)** net: bring internal clarity and  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-14-2024/)
2024-04-07T00:00:00Z	**jeffro256 posts March 2024 dev update**
jeffro256[1](#fn:1) has posted the first progress report (M1/March 2024)[2](#fn:2) for their Monero dev work CCS proposal[3](#fn:3):

> This month I mainly worked on 1) making the Seraphis lib play better with the current consensus rules and 2) improving tx serialization. [..] This next month I plan on adding support for adding Seraphis txs to the mempool and storing in the database.

### Work overview

- Authored multiple PRs (Monero Core/Seraphis Library)[4](#fn:4)
 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/jeffro256-posts-march-2024-dev-update/)
2024-04-07T00:00:00Z	**woodser releases monero-cpp v0.8.8, monero-java v0.8.22**
woodser[1](#fn:1) has just released new versions for two Monero libraries: _monero-cpp_ v0.8.8[2](#fn:2) and _monero-java_ v0.8.22[3](#fn:3).

### Changes overview

```
monero-cpp:
-update to monero-project v0.18.3.3
-replace include_directories with target_include_directories
-fix bad_alloc creating multisig txs due to empty lists
-update monero-project dependencies for linux in readme

```

```
monero-java:
-Fix segfault using nati ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/woodser-releases-monero-cpp-v0.8.8-monero-java-v0.8.22/)
2024-04-07T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Monerotopia #160: Full Chain Membership Proofs w/ Luke Parker**
Link: [https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=rwA5L1LwSUs](https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=rwA5L1LwSUs)


 @monerotopia (Twitter) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerotopia-15/)
2024-04-07T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Paranoid about the Seraphis upgrade**
> TLDR: I am afraid the Seraphis upgrade might make it possible for governments to pass legislation demanding all businesses and exchanges to collect wallet view keys from users for any and all transactions involving Monero and maintain records, hence allowing state sponsored blockchain analysis companies the abilty to ‘Trace’ Monero transactions.

Link: [https://monero.town/post/2733485](https://monero.town/post/2733485)


 @DisgracedDoctor@mander.xyz ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/disgraceddoctor/)
2024-04-08T00:00:00Z	**ofrnxmr submits nonstandard CCS proposal to 'take over the world'**
Familiar monerano _ofrnxmr_ [1](#fn:1) has submitted a rather irregular CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) looking to _take over the world_:

> While there are a few items on the list of things I’d like to get done, this proposal is intended to lean towards my work being largely without specific targets. This is a generic proposal, unrelated to any specific commitments such as my work with BasicSwapDEX or potentialy co-maintainin ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/ofrnxmr-submits-nonstandard-ccs-proposal-take-over-the-world/)
2024-04-08T00:00:00Z	**Haveno v0.0.21 released with experimental support for native Monero libraries**
woodser[1](#fn:0) has released Haveno[2](#fn:1) version 0.0.21[3](#fn:2) with experimental support for native Monero libraries[4](#fn:3) and various improvements, updates, and bug fixes.

### Changes overview

```
Support native Monero libraries (experimental)
Update to monero-java v0.8.22
Trade fees are adjustable
Apply timeout for arbitrator to ack and sign offer
Stop trade protocol if timeout while creating  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/haveno-v0.0.21-released-support-native-monero-libraries/)
2024-04-08T00:00:00Z	**Community Workgroup Meeting scheduled for 13 April 2024 1500 UTC**
The next Monero Community Workgroup Meeting is scheduled[1](#fn:0) to take place on Saturday, 13th of April 2024 at 15:00 UTC, in the _#monero-community_ [2](#fn:1)’[3](#fn:2) channels.

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

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

_This is an ongoing story and the re ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-community-workgroup-meeting-13-april-2024/)
2024-04-08T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] [Video] VOSTO EMISIO - Monero Nodes**
> We’re excited to announce the release of our first video in this ccs! Discover how the crucial component of nodes secure the Monero network by verifying transactions and contributing to decentralization.

Links:

- [https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=hM6TF3co7lI](https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=hM6TF3co7lI)
- [MO report](/vostoemisio-ccs-proposal-animated-videos-core-monero-concepts/)


 @v​ostoemisio:matrix.org ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/vostoemisio-3/)
2024-04-09T00:00:00Z	**Anon donates 100 XMR to Monero General Fund**
An anonymous contributor has donated 100 XMR (~$13.9K USD)[1](#fn:1) to the Monero General Fund address[2](#fn:2).

plowsof’s _monero-fund-watch_ [3](#fn:3) Python script tweeted[4](#fn:4) the donation alert earlier today:

> 💝 +100\. #xmr 💝 $13961.00

It is worth noting that the GF recently received nine other 100 XMR donations, as reported[5](#fn:5).

_This is an ongoing story and the report will be updated when new information is available. ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/100-xmr-13.9k-usd-anonymous-donation-monero-general-fund/)
2024-04-09T00:00:00Z	**[WTB] $70-80 worth of XMR without KYC**
Link: [https://farside.link/libreddit/user/ImmaNewModder](https://farside.link/libreddit/user/ImmaNewModder)


 u/ImmaNewModder (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/immanewmodder/)
2024-04-09T00:00:00Z	**Seraphis Wallet Workgroup meeting scheduled for 15 April 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Seraphis Wallet Workgroup_ [1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 15 2024 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).

_This is an ongoing story and the  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/seraphis-wallet-workgroup-meeting-15-april-2024/)
2024-04-10T00:00:00Z	**Kraken to delist XMR in Belgium, Ireland on June 10 2024**
Kraken[1](#fn:1) has announced plans[2](#fn:2) to delist Monero from their platform, for clients in Belgium and Ireland, on June 10 2024.

### Timeline

```
May 10 2024: trading and deposits halted; margin positions auto-closed
June 10 2024: halt withdrawals; remaining XMR balances auto-converted into BTC

```

Users are advised to close any margin positions by May 10 and withdraw their XMR from the platform before the June 10 deadlin ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/kraken-to-delist-monero-belgium-ireland-june-10-2024/)
2024-04-10T00:00:00Z	**plowsof, Rucknium CCS proposals ready for funding**
Two CCS proposals have been moved to the funding stage and are now looking for community support:

- plowsof’s !440[1](#fn:1): _CCS Coordinator_ [2](#fn:2)
- Rucknium’s !439[3](#fn:3): _Statistical Research_ [4](#fn:4)

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

* * *

1. [https://ccs.getmonero.org/proposals/plowsof-ccs-coordinator-4.html](https://ccs.getmonero.org/proposals/ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/plowsof-rucknium-ccs-proposals-ready-funding/)
2024-04-10T00:00:00Z	**detherminal submits CCS proposal to develop new mobile Monero wallet 'Droplet'**
detherminal[1](#fn:1) has submitted their first CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) looking to develop _Droplet_ [3](#fn:3), a new mobile Monero wallet that is _private by default_:

> Droplet will be a new mobile Monero wallet that everyone can use, written in Dart/Flutter, and that anyone can recommend with peace of mind.

```
Proposed funding: 180.45 XMR (USD 40/hr).

ETA: ~6 months (25h/week).

```

### M ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/detherminal-submits-ccs-proposal-develop-mobile-monero-wallet-droplet/)
2024-04-10T00:00:00Z	**Anons donate 300 XMR to Monero General Fund**
Anonymous contributors have donated a total of 300 XMR (~39.8K USD)[1](#fn:1) to the Monero General Fund address[2](#fn:2).

plowsof’s _monero-fund-watch_ [3](#fn:3) Python script tweeted[4](#fn:4) the two donation alerts earlier today:

> 💝 +100\. #xmr 💝 $13289.00
> 💝 +200\. #xmr 💝 $26634.00

It is worth noting that the GF recorded donations worth over 1300 XMR in the past few weeks, as reported[5](#fn:5).

_This is an ongoing story and the report ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/300-xmr-usd-anonymous-donations-monero-general-fund/)
2024-04-10T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] A year of stable public node hosting**
> Not looking for donation or anything, just feels great to provide stable service to everyone.

Link: [https://farside.link/libreddit/1c04pb6/](https://farside.link/libreddit/1c04pb6/)


 @RuiSiang (Twitter) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/ruisiang-3/)
2024-04-10T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [0.22 XMR] [US] Blacksmithing Items lot #1**
```
1 "Coat Hanger" hook with 4 "S Hooks".
Hand forged by me, out of mild steel.
Edges filed and sanded down.
Total weight (before packaging): 303.7g or ~0.7 Pounds.
Roughly 1.5 Feet long.
Packaged in a padded envelope.

```

Link: [https://moneromarket.io/listing/acfc5194-a5f2-43e1-bb3e-4d075d16c53e](https://moneromarket.io/listing/acfc5194-a5f2-43e1-bb3e-4d075d16c53e)


 u/The\_Maker117 (monero.market) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/the_maker117/)
2024-04-10T00:00:00Z	**v1docq47 posts February-March 2024 CCS progress report**
v1docq47[1](#fn:2) has posted a second progress report (February-March 2024)[1](#fn:2) for his latest CCS proposal[2](#fn:3) to do Russian voice-over work and transcribe Monero content:

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

### Work summary

```
(A) Monero Russian Community  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/v1docq47-posts-ccs-progress-report-february-march-2024/)
2024-04-10T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 17 April 2024 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 17th 2024 at 17:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Updates. What is everyone working on?
- Research Pre-Seraphis Full-Chain Membership Proofs[3](#fn:3)
- Cypher Stack CCS proposals: Generalized Bulletproofs Security Proofs[4](#fn:4) and Seraphis General Paper Review[5 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-17-april-2024/)
2024-04-11T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer 2024 Q2 CCS proposal ready for community review**
The Monero Observer CCS proposal for 2024 Q2 is ready for community review:

> I will continue to maintain Monero Observer (https://monero.observer) for the next 3 months (2024 Q2): April, May and June.

You can support the proposal by posting feedback in !446[1](#fn:1).

Thanks for being a loyal MO reader!

**escapethe3RA**

* * *

1. [https://repo.getmonero.org/monero-project/ccs-proposals/-/merge\_requests/446](https://repo.getmonero.org/mo ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-2024-q2-ccs-proposal/)
2024-04-11T00:00:00Z	**CypherStack's GBP security proofs CCS proposal ready for funding**
rehrar’s (CypherStack)[1](#fn:1) CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) to develop security proofs for _Generalized Bulletproofs_ (GBP)[3](#fn:3) is ready for funding:

```
Funding needed: 200 XMR

```

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

To learn more about the project, consult my previous report[5](#fn:5).

* * *

1. https://www.cy ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rehrar-cypherstack-ccs-proposal-generalized-bulletproofs-ready-funding/)
2024-04-11T00:00:00Z	**'Revuo Monero' weekly publication makes comeback with Issue #192 after 5 month hiatus**
rottenwheel[1](#fn:1) has published Issue #192 (April 4-11 2024)[2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3)’[4](#fn:4) of the weekly _Revuo Monero_ audience-funded newsletter after a 5-month hiatus:

```
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 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/revuo-monero-weekly-publication-makes-comeback-issue-192/)
2024-04-12T00:00:00Z	**LocalMonero publishes 'The Monero Standard' #101**
LocalMonero[1](#fn:1) has published the 101st issue of its weekly _The Monero Standard_ [2](#fn:2) newsletter, covering 4-11 Apr 2024 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-101/)
2024-04-12T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] My first whole XMR coin**
> I’ve been mining monero for 3 years and finally got 1 whole XMR.

Link: [https://farside.link/libreddit/1c1ph9b](https://farside.link/libreddit/1c1ph9b)


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2024-04-12T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [US] [0.41 XMR] Samsung 1TB MZ-76E1T0 860 EVO SATA III 1 TB V-Nand SSD**
```
Samsung 1TB SSD HDD
Model MZ-76E1T0
860 EVO SATA III V-Nand SSD

```

Link: [https://moneromarket.io/listing/37dd90c0-4685-4816-bcf6-3a3bbb09bb77](https://moneromarket.io/listing/37dd90c0-4685-4816-bcf6-3a3bbb09bb77)


 u/MGold (moneromarket.io) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/mgold-3/)
2024-04-13T00:00:00Z	**kayabaNerve submits CCS proposal to 'develop, prove, review, and audit' Full-Chain Membership Proofs**
kayabaNerve (Luke Parker)[1](#fn:1) has submitted a CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) looking to help _develop, prove, review, and audit_ Full-Chain Membership Proofs[3](#fn:3):

> This CCS is to develop, prove, review, and audit Full-Chain Membership Proofs (a trustless solution based on Generalized Bulletproofs) into Monero under RingCT, replacing the existing CLSAG. [..] Development of the  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/kayabanerve-submits-ccs-proposal-full-chain-membership-proofs/)
2024-04-13T00:00:00Z	**r4v3r23 submits CCS proposal for ANONERO v1.0 rewrite**
r4v3r23[1](#fn:1) has submitted a CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) looking to secure funding for the complete rewrite of _ANONERO_ v1.0[3](#fn:3) \- the _black box Monero app_ which includes _ANON_ (the offline wallet)[4](#fn:4) and _NERO_ (the online wallet)[5](#fn:5):

> Migrating our codebase to Android’s native language Kotlin with Jetpack Compose UI. [..] Instead of guesstimating work hours and giving an hourly rate, we are asking for an amount  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/r4v3r23-submits-ccs-proposal-anonero-v1.0-rewrite/)
2024-04-13T00:00:00Z	**Anon donates 400 XMR to Monero General Fund**
An anonymous contributor has donated 400 XMR (~$49.8K USD)[1](#fn:1) to the Monero General Fund address[2](#fn:2).

plowsof’s _monero-fund-watch_ [3](#fn:3) Python script tweeted[4](#fn:4) the donation alert earlier today:

> 💝 +400\. #xmr 💝 $49812.00

The GF received donations worth over 2100 XMR in the past 3 weeks, as reported[5](#fn:5).

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

* * *

1. ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/400-xmr-49.8k-usd-anonymous-donation-monero-general-fund/)
2024-04-13T00:00:00Z	**Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 15, 2024**
Previous _Artistic Saturday_ weekly reports can be found in the _[art]_ [1](#fn:0) section.

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

!['Monero army' banner](/assets/img/art/24-15/monero-army-banner.png)

### 4 - ‘Chances of a successful Monero ban’ meme (by tusker[3](\#fn:2))

!['Chances of a successful Monero ban' meme](/assets/img/art/24-15/chances-of-a-successful-monero-ban.png)

### 3 - ‘Nothing to hide’ comic (by gnutear ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-observer-artistic-saturday-week-15-2024/)
2024-04-13T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] A couple of random thoughts regarding the flooding attacks. And why we should be careful to not create a net negative situation in the long run.**
> I heard from a few people that we should increase Monero fees. My take was always to be observant as there doesn’t seem to be a need for a rushed decision - if at all.

Link: [https://farside.link/libreddit/1c2z577/](https://farside.link/libreddit/1c2z577/)


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2024-04-13T00:00:00Z	**MoneroKon 2024 Planning Meeting scheduled for 20 April 2024 1700 UTC**
The next _MoneroKon 2024 Planning Meeting_ [1](#fn:1) should take place on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 17:00 UTC in the _#monero-events_ [2](#fn:2) Matrix/IRC and XMPP channels.

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

Visit _funding.monerokon.com_ [4](#fn:4) and the _Monerokon 2024 Event Planning_ [5](#fn:5) board to get involved and support the project.

Logs for the prev ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monerokon-2024-planning-meeting-scheduled-20-april-2024/)
2024-04-14T00:00:00Z	**Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 15 2024: 6 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 (6, 6:0:0)

Opened (6)

`monero-project/monero`:

- **#9286[1](#fn:1)** common: add va\_args.h (jeffro256)
- **#9289[2](#fn:2)** BlockchainDB: shorter fixup() (jeffro256)
- **#9288[3](#fn:3)** BlockchainDB: remove lock/unlock methods (jeffro256)
- **#9285[4](#f ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-dev-activity-report-week-15-2024/)
2024-04-14T00:00:00Z	**woodser releases monero-cpp v0.8.9, monero-java v0.8.23**
woodser[1](#fn:1) has just released new versions for two Monero libraries: _monero-cpp_ v0.8.9[2](#fn:2) and _monero-java_ v0.8.23[3](#fn:3).

### Changes overview

```
monero-cpp:
-add -z noexecstack for linux
monero-java:
-fix wallet rpc poll snapshot based on previous balances
-add -z noexecstack for linux

```

The full changelogs are available on Github[4](#fn:4)’[5](#fn:5).

It is worth mentioning that woodser is also still wor ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/woodser-releases-monero-cpp-v0.8.9-monero-java-v0.8.23/)
2024-04-15T00:00:00Z	**[LTH] [BOUNTY] [$2500 USD] i2pd integration for WIP P2P marketplace**
Link: [https://github.com/layters/testshop/issues/7](https://github.com/layters/testshop/issues/7)


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2024-04-15T00:00:00Z	**Seraphis Wallet Workgroup meeting scheduled for 22 April 2024 1800 UTC**
The next _Seraphis Wallet Workgroup_ [1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 22 2024 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).

_This is an ongoing story and the  ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/seraphis-wallet-workgroup-meeting-22-april-2024/)
2024-04-15T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] 4chan /biz/ Monero General has migrated to /bant/ to avoid mandatory email verification**
Links:

- [https://boards.4chan.org/bant/catalog#s=monero](https://boards.4chan.org/bant/catalog#s=monero)
- [/XMR/ - Monero General: Refugees Edition](https://boards.4chan.org/bant/thread/20028550)


 n/a ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/anon-5/)
2024-04-16T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] Happy 10th anniversary Monero! For limited time, get 20% off MoneroKon - Promo Code: 10YEAR**
Link: [https://shop.monerokon.org/monerokon/2024/redeem?voucher=10YEAR](https://shop.monerokon.org/monerokon/2024/redeem?voucher=10YEAR)


 u/xmr\_radio (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/xmr_radio-17/)
2024-04-16T00:00:00Z	**Anons donate 800 XMR to Monero General Fund**
Anonymous contributors have donated a total of 800 XMR (~97K USD)[1](#fn:1) to the Monero General Fund address[2](#fn:2).

plowsof’s _monero-fund-watch_ [3](#fn:3) Python script tweeted[4](#fn:4) the two donation alerts earlier today:

> 💝 +700\. #xmr 💝 $85211.00

> 💝 +100\. #xmr 💝 $11811.00

It is worth noting that the GF recorded donations worth over 4200 XMR in the past ~3 weeks, as reported[5](#fn:5).

_This is an ongoing story and the repo ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/800-xmr-97k-usd-anonymous-donations-monero-general-fund/)
2024-04-16T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] Goldbacks, Precious Metals, Energy Bars for XMR**
Link: [https://moneromarket.io/u/Orenomonero/](https://moneromarket.io/u/Orenomonero/)


 u/xmr808 (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/xmr808/)
2024-04-16T00:00:00Z	**Monero Talk interviews kayabaNerve on Full Chain Memebership Proofs**
In this special Monero Talk episode[1](#fn:1)’[2](#fn:2), Douglas Tuman[3](#fn:3) interviews Serai[4](#fn:4) lead dev Luke Parker (kayabaNerve)[5](#fn:5) on Full Chain Membership Proofs[6](#fn:6):

> [..] I would hope for the implementation to be ready within about 6 months [..] that’s not guaranteeing the academic review, formalization, audits and all of that.. (Luke @ 1:00:33)

Several topics are discussed in this interview, including ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-talk-kayabanerve-fcmps-interview/)
2024-04-17T00:00:00Z	**[WTS] [0.48+ XMR] Counter Strike 2 Skins**
```
0.48 XMR = M4A1-S | Hyper Beast (Minimal Wear)
5.59 XMR = Bayonet | Marble Fade (Factory New)

```

Links:

- [https://moneromarket.io/u/rodekva/](https://moneromarket.io/u/rodekva/)
- [https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561199163279077](https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561199163279077)


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2024-04-17T00:00:00Z	**Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 24 April 2024 1700 UTC**
The next Monero Research Lab[1](#fn:1) meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 24th 2024 at 17:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix[2](#fn:2) in the #monero-research-lab channels.

### Agenda overview (unconfirmed)

- Updates. What is everyone working on?
- Potential measures against a black marble attack[3](#fn:3)
- Research Pre-Seraphis Full-Chain Membership Proofs[4](#fn:4)

This meeting’s chairperson should be Rucknium[5](#fn:5 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/monero-research-lab-meeting-24-april-2024/)
2024-04-18T00:00:00Z	**Moneranoj celebrate a decade of Monero today**
The community is celebrating Monero’s 10th anniversary today with the conclusion of the third traditional _Mone(ro)Run_ [1](#fn:1) event:

> Thank you to everyone who has been adamant, persistent in the last period and finally today (April 18th UTC) you have all your XMR coins in your wallets and decided to celebrate Monero’s tenth birthday this way. (MoneroFox)

Also today, generous anons fully funded the Monero Observer CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) and donated ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/moneranoj-celebrate-decade-of-monero-today/)
2024-04-18T00:00:00Z	**rottenwheel publishes 'Revuo Monero' Issue #193**
rottenwheel[1](#fn:1) has published Issue #193[2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) of the weekly _Revuo Monero_ audience-funded newsletter, which covers 11-18 April 2024 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:5) page.

Suggestions and ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/rottenwheel-publishes-revuo-monero-issue-193/)
2024-04-18T00:00:00Z	**[ANN] The Monero Standard #102: 11 Apr 2024 - 18 Apr 2024**
Link: [https://localmonero.co/the-monero-standard/weekly/102](https://localmonero.co/the-monero-standard/weekly/102)


 u/Raphael\_LocalMonero (Reddit) ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/raphael_localmonero-12/)
2024-04-18T00:00:00Z	**AgoraDesk/LocalMonero v1.1.34 released**
Version 1.1.34[1](#fn:1) of the _LocalMonero/AgoraDesk_ [2](#fn:2)’[3](#fn:3) mobile apps has been released with a few fixes and improvements.

### Changes overview

```
Add ad filtering to the trader screen.
Fix image quality in the trade chat.
Add an icon for recent notifications.

```

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.

 ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/localmonero-agoradesk-mobile-apps-v1.1.34-released/)
2024-04-19T00:00:00Z	**0xFFFC's Monero dev work CCS proposal ready for funding**
0xFFFC’s[1](#fn:1) CCS proposal[2](#fn:2) to continue working full-time on Monero development for 3 more months (May, June, July 2024) is ready for funding:

```
Funding needed: 90 XMR

```

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

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

* * *

1. https://gith ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/0xfffc-monero-dev-work-ccs-proposal-may-july-2024-ready-funding/)
2024-04-19T00:00:00Z	**mainnet-pat teases BCH-XMR atomic swaps wallet 'Monujo'**
mainnet-pat[1](#fn:1) is teasing[2](#fn:2) _Monujo (monujo-quasar)_ [3](#fn:3), a Monero web wallet for BCH-XMR atomic swaps:

> I have forked @cashonize and ported it to #Monero blockchain. It will be the wallet for the soon to come #BCH-#XMR atomic swaps app: https://monujo.cash

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

_This is an ongoing story and the report will be updated when new in ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/mainnet-pat-teases-bch-xmr-atomic-swaps-wallet-monujo/)
2024-04-19T00:00:00Z	**Anon donates 1000 XMR to Monero General Fund**
An anonymous contributor has donated a total of 1000 XMR (~110K USD)[1](#fn:1) to the Monero General Fund address[2](#fn:2).

plowsof’s _monero-fund-watch_ [3](#fn:3) Python script tweeted[4](#fn:4) the two donation alerts earlier today:

> 💝 +1000\. #xmr 💝 $110640.00

It is worth noting that the GF recorded donations worth around ~6900 XMR in the past month, as reported[5](#fn:5).

_This is an ongoing story and the report will be updated wh ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/1000-xmr-110k-usd-anonymous-donations-monero-general-fund/)
2024-04-19T00:00:00Z	**[AFH] [Ɱ0.3/hr] Software Engineer available for hire**
> Available for short and long term engagements. Tutoring available also.

Link: [https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1c7rces/l0bgtby/](https://safereddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1c7rces/friday_monero_market_thread_april_19_2024/l0bgtby/?context=3)


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2024-04-19T00:00:00Z	**tired_turtle proposes bounty for integration of I2P into Neroshop**
tired\_turtle[1](#fn:1) has proposed a bounty[2](#fn:2) for integrating I2P into upcoming peer-to-peer Monero marketplace _Neroshop_ [3](#fn:3):

> We are currently looking for help in integrating I2P into the neroshop daemon. Please feel free to reach out to the neroshop team if you believe either you or someone you know is qualified for this task.

```
Total Bounty: 0.05 XMR (to date) [+$2500 USD external]*

```

Anyone can ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/tired_turle-proposes-bounty-i2p-integration-neroshop/)
2024-04-19T00:00:00Z	**Cake Labs releases Cake Wallet v4.15.4 and Monero.com v1.12.2**
Cake Labs[1](#fn:1) has released _Cake Wallet_ v4.15.4 and _Monero.com_ v1.12.2[2](#fn:2) with various fixes and improvements:

### Changes overview

```
Add Replace-By-Fee to boost pending Bitcoin transactions
Enable WalletConnect for Solana
WalletConnect Enhancements
Enhancements for ERC-20 tokens and Solana tokens
Enhancements for Nano wallet
UI enhancements
Bug fixes

```

Consult the Github repository[2](#fn:2) to verify and downlo ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cake-wallet-4.15.4-monero.com-1.12.2-released/)