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[Daily Discussion] Sunday, July 28, 2019

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[Daily Discussion] Sunday, July 28, 2019

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[Altcoin Discussion] Sunday, July 28, 2019

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[Daily Discussion] Sunday, July 28, 2019

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ILPT: guide to purchasing from the darknet

I've decided to make this guide after getting dozens of messages asking how i did it from my recent post in r/darknet

Firstly i hope its not against the rules and i do not condone any use of the darknet to purchase illegal substances whatsoever

things you'll need:

  1. a GOOD/SECURE vpn (i personally recommend Nord vpn)
  2. Tor browser
  3. A PGP tool (i recommend Kleopatra)
  4. Bitcoin wallet

step 1: activate VPN and open Tor

step 2: go to dark. fail and look for a market of your choice

all markets require you to sign up so go ahead and do so but remember to never forget your login details as its troublesome as fuck to reset passwords.

step 3: look for a reputable vendor with a reasonable number of positive reviews. try to use markets that use escrow (funds are held on by market until you have received the package)

step 4: make the purchase and make sure to transfer enough bitcoins+ tax to the wallet provided by the market. Some markets require you to deposit your bitcoins into its onsite wallet whereas others require you to deposit on purchase.

when purchasing remember to type your name/address in the 'notes' box. REMEMBER TO SELECT 'ENCRYPT WITH VENDOR'S PGP KEY' to ensure all your info is encrypted

Learn how to encrypt and decrypt PGP keys using kleopatra



[Daily Discussion] Sunday, July 28, 2019

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[Daily Discussion] Sunday, July 28, 2019

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[Daily Discussion] Sunday, July 28, 2019

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  • e Transfer
  • Bitcoin (btc)
  • PayPal (must use Friends and Family option).

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  • US
  • UK
  • Latino
  • All major sports
  • PPV

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Payment Options......

  • e Transfer
  • Bitcoin (btc)
  • PayPal (must use Friends and Family option).

Paid trials at $3 for 24 hours. If you like what you see and you want to go with a full subscription, I will deduct the $3 from the total.

Free trials from Monday to Thursday.

PM me you won't be disappointed.



[Daily Discussion] Saturday, July 27, 2019

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/r/Monero Weekly Discussion – July 27, 2019 - Use this thread for general chatter, basic questions, and if you're new to Monero

Index

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

1. General questions

Where can I download the Monero wallet?

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

Please note the following usage of the labels:

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

☢️ - Closed source.


Desktop wallets

Wallet Device Description Download link
"Official" GUI / CLI Windows, macOS, Linux Default implementation maintained by the core team. Use this wallet to run a full node and obtain maximum privacy. Integrates with hardware wallets. Current version: 0.14.1.0 / 0.14.0.2. GetMonero.org
MyMonero Windows, macOS, Linux Lightweight wallet -- you don't need to download the blockchain and run a node. MyMonero was developed with the assistance of the core team. It also has web-based and iOS versions. MyMonero.com
Exodus Windows, macOS, Linux ⚠️ / Multi-asset wallet. Exodus.io
ZelCore Windows, macOS, Linux ⚠️ / Multi-asset wallet. It also has Android and iOS versions. Zeltrez.io
Guarda Windows, macOS, Linux ⚠️ ☢️ / Multi-asset wallet. Guarda.co

Mobile wallets

Wallet Device Description Download link
Monerujo Android Integrates with Ledger (hardware wallet). Website: https://www.monerujo.io/. Google Play / F-Droid / GitHub
MyMonero iOS Website: https://mymonero.com/ App Store
Cake Wallet iOS Website: https://cakewallet.io/ App Store
X Wallet iOS Website: https://xwallet.tech/ App Store
Edge Wallet Android / iOS Multi-asset wallet. Website: https://edge.app/ Google Play / App Store
ZelCore Android / iOS ⚠️ / Multi-asset wallet. Website: https://zelcore.io/ Google Play / App Store
Coinomi Android / iOS ⚠️ ☢️ / Multi-asset wallet. Website: https://www.coinomi.com/ Google Play / App Store
Moxi / Guarda Android / iOS ⚠️ ☢️ / Multi-asset wallet. Website: https://guarda.co/ Google Play / App Store
Exa Wallet Android / iOS ⚠️ Website: https://exan.tech/ Google Play / [App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/app/exa-wallet-monero/id1457024905
Wookey Wallet Android / iOS ⚠️ Website: https://wallet.wookey.io/ Google Play / F-Droid / App Store

Web-based wallets

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

How long does it take for my balance to unlock?

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

How can I prove that I sent a payment?

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

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

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

How do I buy Monero (XMR) with fiat?

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

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

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

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

How do I mine Monero? And other mining questions.

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


2. Wallet: CLI & GUI

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

Before any action there are two things to check:

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

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

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

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

How do I upgrade my wallet to the newest version?

This question is beautifully answered on StackExchange.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


3. Wallet: Ledger

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

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


4. Nodes

How can my local node become a public remote node?

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

How can I connect my node via Tor?

This question is beautifully answered on StackExchange.



[Daily Discussion] Saturday, July 27, 2019

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[Daily Discussion] Saturday, July 27, 2019

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[Daily Discussion] Saturday, July 27, 2019

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/u/neonzzzzz on Why exactly does privacy need to be achieved on base layer? Andreas Antonopulous' analogy with internet's "base layer" privacy. Isn't LN enough?

Schnorr complicates the chain analysis afaik

No, not by itself. But Schnorr can make CoinJoin transactions cheaper in the future.

do we really want CT with potential drawbacks (harder to validate, taking more space, ...) instead of just using LN as a mix?

CT isn't the only way how to hide amounts in on-chain transactions. Technique called PayJoin (pay-to-end-point), which is a variant of CoinJoin, can be used for such purpose too. Does not require any changes in Bitcoin base protocol and is already possible today. Currently supported by JoinMarket and Samourai Wallet.

what if I use 2 of my own LN nodes in scenario like this

It will not hide anything. In the simplest way, involving only channel opening, single LN transaction and channel closing, on-chain you will have channel opening transaction (sending funds from address A to HTLC address B) and channel closing transaction (sending all funds from HTLC address B to address C).

LN only provides privacy for individual LN payments itself. Usually channel closing transaction will send part of the funds of HTLC (payment channel) address to address C (LN node 1 wallet address), part to the address D (LN node 2 wallet address), but chain analysis will have no idea, how much payments and forwardings have been made between channel opening and closing and their details.

/u/neonzzzzz