Monero Talk

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate [https://www.monerotalk.live/donate] GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/BawdyAnarchist_ [https://x.com/BawdyAnarchist_] TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:25:41) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (00:50:52) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:20:31) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tux. (01:21:00) Is dro private? (01:23:16) SethForPrivacy. (01:24:38) Thomas Massie post. (01:26:15) Monero will become more fungible than cash? (01:28:25) Strawberries with Monero in Wangen, Switzerland. (01:30:47) Donald Trump called Republicans stupid. (01:35:17) US trying to prohibit Roman Storm. (01:37:23) US has sold off over 80% of its BTC reserves. (01:38:44) Marjorie Talyor Greene post. (02:00:45) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (02:51:15) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: https://x.com/monerobull/status/1944673442772508710?s=46 [https://x.com/monerobull/status/1944673442772508710?s=46] https://x.com/sethforprivacy/status/1944116260641337604?s=46 [https://x.com/sethforprivacy/status/1944116260641337604?s=46] https://x.com/repthomasmassie/status/1945095645754224967?s=46 [https://x.com/repthomasmassie/status/1945095645754224967?s=46] https://x.com/moneromatteo/status/1945144682947994058?s=46 [https://x.com/moneromatteo/status/1945144682947994058?s=46] https://x.com/schmidt1024/status/1945395646971687395?s=46 [https://x.com/schmidt1024/status/1945395646971687395?s=46] https://x.com/goddeketal/status/1945520751349575779?s=46 [https://x.com/goddeketal/status/1945520751349575779?s=46] https://x.com/bill_fowler_/status/1945549671817945346?s=46 [https://x.com/bill_fowler_/status/1945549671817945346?s=46] https://x.com/senlummis/status/1945578868665917535?s=46 [https://x.com/senlummis/status/1945578868665917535?s=46] https://x.com/repmtg/status/1945880979949891750?s=46&t=WeY1AyuT6Ir1FNBKKq_Beg [https://x.com/repmtg/status/1945880979949891750?s=46&t=WeY1AyuT6Ir1FNBKKq_Beg] SPONSORS: PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/ [https://exolix.com/] GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com [https://cakewallet.com] & https://monero.com [https://monero.com] NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io [https://www.wizardswap.io] Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow! XMRtopia TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia [https://t.me/monerotopia] XMRtopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social [https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social] ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE [https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE] WEBSITE: monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotopia@protonmail.com [monerotopia@protonmail.com] MASTADON: @Monerotopia@mastodon.social [Monerotopia@mastodon.social] MONERO.TOWN https://monero.town/u/monerotopia [https://monero.town/u/monerotopia] Get Social with us: X: https://twitter.com/monerotopia [https://twitter.com/monerotopia] INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotopia [https://www.instagram.com/monerotopia] DOUGLAS: https://twitter.com/douglastuman [https://twitter.com/douglastuman] SUNITA: https://twitter.com/sunchakr [https://twitter.com/sunchakr] TUX: https://twitter.com/tuxpizza [https://twitter.com/tuxpizza]

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate [https://www.monerotalk.live/donate] TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, legal expert Zach Shapiro joins Douglas Tuman to discuss U.S. cryptocurrency legislation, the legal challenges facing privacy tech, and the philosophical divide between building unstoppable systems versus working within regulatory frameworks. Shapiro, who runs a crypto-focused law firm and is involved with the Bitcoin Policy Institute and Peer-to-Peer Rights Foundation, outlines recent bills in Congress—including the Clarity Act and Genius Act—and their implications for developers and privacy advocates. He and Doug debate Bitcoin vs. Monero, focusing on fungibility and censorship resistance, with Shapiro defending Bitcoin’s legal positioning and Doug championing Monero’s privacy features. The episode also covers ongoing cases like Tornado Cash, the status of Samurai Wallet, and efforts to repeal New York’s restrictive BitLicense. TIMESTAMPS: (00:02:12) – Introduction to Zach's background and involvement with the Bitcoin Policy Institute, Peer-to-Peer Rights Foundation. (00:08:13) – Zach's perspective on various technologies: Bitcoin, stablecoins, DAOs. (00:12:21) – Debate on fungibility: Bitcoin vs Monero. (00:17:09) – Is Bitcoin functionally fungible? Legal and policy perspectives. (00:20:00) – Cash vs Bitcoin legal treatment in cases of stolen funds. (00:28:57) – Mining decentralization: ASICs, CPUs, regulatory capture. (00:33:18) – Zach’s overall take on Monero vs Bitcoin. (00:36:15) – Explanation of 3 key crypto-related bills (Genius Act, Clarity Act, Anti-CBDC Bill) (00:43:23) – Implications of Section 110 for privacy developers. (00:46:25) – Concerns over Genius Act enabling “backdoor CBDC.” (00:53:00) – What would Satoshi think about current crypto laws and stablecoins? (00:58:02) – Genius Act’s effect on algorithmic stablecoins (likely banned). (01:02:12) – Genius Act vs Clarity Act: Pros and cons for Monero. (01:06:01) – Eliminating capital gains for crypto use — is it possible? (01:07:50) – Comments on the Bank Secrecy Act, impact of Calirty Act for Monero, NY’s BitLicense, and Monero exchange bans. (01:11:18) - Closing Remarks GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/zackbshapiro [https://x.com/zackbshapiro] Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ [https://gratuitas.org/] Purchase a plug & play Monero node at https://moneronodo.com [https://moneronodo.com] SPONSORS: Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/ [https://monero.com/]) StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io [https://stealthex.io]) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits. WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com [https://www.monerotopia.com] CONTACT: monerotalk@protonmail.com [monerotalk@protonmail.com] ODYSEE: https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8 [https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8] TWITTER: https://twitter.com/monerotalk [https://twitter.com/monerotalk] FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk [https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk] HOST: https://twitter.com/douglastuman [https://twitter.com/douglastuman] INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk [https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk] TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia [https://t.me/monerotopia] MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social [https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social] MASTODON: @Monerotalk@mastodon.social [Monerotalk@mastodon.social] MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalkAny [https://monero.town/u/monerotalkAny] donation is greatly appreciated!Any donation is greatly appreciated!

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate [https://www.monerotalk.live/donate] TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, Douglas Tuman interviews Vince Lundgren, an independent candidate running for California governor in 2026. The conversation begins with their first meeting at the Finney Forum and moves into Vince’s background—from his Navy service and intelligence work to the injury that ended his SEAL training. He reflects on being aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during 9/11 and President Bush’s "Mission Accomplished" speech. After leaving the military, Vince faced chronic health issues and overcame a dependency on prescription painkillers, eventually finding purpose in outdoor recreation and earning a related degree. The discussion shifts to Vince’s campaign, focusing on his critiques of California’s handling of homelessness, crime, drug addiction, and identity politics. He shares crime statistics he personally compiled, arguing they challenge mainstream narratives and are largely ignored by media. Vince discusses his stance on gun rights, his interest in Monero, and his belief that while his campaign is a longshot, it serves to raise awareness. The episode wraps with thoughts on alternative systems, Vince's passion for data-driven truth, and a brief story about meeting David Goggins post-SEAL training. TIMESTAMPS: (00:04:00) - Guest Introduction: Vince Lundgren (00:07:00) - Navy & SEAL Training Experience (00:12:00) - 9/11 & USS Abraham Lincol (00:17:00) - Chronic Illness & Medical Neglect (00:22:00) - Hiking as Therapy & Transition (00:25:00) - Decline of California (00:30:00) - Campaign Video Playback & Commentary (00:35:00) - Campaign Challenges (00:40:00) - Mainstream Media & Republican Failure (00:45:00) - California Culture & Misinformation (00:47:30) - Election Integrity Concerns (00:52:00) - Parallels to New York & Urban Decline (00:55:00) - Monero's Value as a Tool (00:58:00) - Canadian Gun Ban & U.S. Second Amendment (01:00:00) - Personal Story: Off-Grid Living Discovery (01:06:18) – Public Records on Crime in Sacramento (01:14:00) – Attitudes Toward Policing in the U.S. vs. Abroad (01:19:17) – Media Hypocrisy, Crime Charts, and Monero (01:27:11) – Satire of California's “Failing Up” Governance GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/fixingcali [https://x.com/fixingcali] Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ [https://gratuitas.org/] Purchase a plug & play Monero node at https://moneronodo.com [https://moneronodo.com] SPONSORS: Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/ [https://monero.com/]) StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io [https://stealthex.io]) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits. WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com [https://www.monerotopia.com] CONTACT: monerotalk@protonmail.com [monerotalk@protonmail.com] ODYSEE: https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8 [https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8] TWITTER: https://twitter.com/monerotalk [https://twitter.com/monerotalk] FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk [https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk] HOST: https://twitter.com/douglastuman [https://twitter.com/douglastuman] INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk [https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk] TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia [https://t.me/monerotopia] MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social [https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social] MASTODON: @Monerotalk@mastodon.social [Monerotalk@mastodon.social] MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalkAny [https://monero.town/u/monerotalkAny] donation is greatly appreciated!Any donation is greatly appreciated!

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate [https://www.monerotalk.live/donate] GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/xmrbar [https://x.com/xmrbar] TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction. (00:34:40) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist. (01:38:46) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony. (01:39:20) Protonmail. (01:39:51) Porcfest Uncomfortable stats. (01:54:19) ShopinBit Stats. (01:55:09) What if Monero was breached tomorrow? (01:56:14) New upcoming bitcoin and monero wallet. (01:57:50) Japan breaks world internet speed record. (02:00:39) Epstein Files. (02:02:15) Donald Trump and Pam Bondi gaslighting a reporter. (02:04:26) Tesla should restart bitcoin payments. (02:05:28) Michael Saylor. (02:08:19) Someone sent Bitcoin to ISIS and got caught. (02:12:09) MechaHitler? (02:15:12) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ ElusivePrivacy (XMR.BAR) (02:40:31) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (04:30:19) Monerotopia Finalization. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: https://x.com/connorfabiano/status/1942984817026760867?s=46 [https://x.com/connorfabiano/status/1942984817026760867?s=46] https://x.com/rafael_xmr/status/1942888378908786958?s=46 [https://x.com/rafael_xmr/status/1942888378908786958?s=46] https://x.com/dbrozelivefree/status/1942939555159474230?s=46 [https://x.com/dbrozelivefree/status/1942939555159474230?s=46] https://x.com/moneroreport/status/1941121588273058043?s=46 [https://x.com/moneroreport/status/1941121588273058043?s=46] https://x.com/moneromatteo/status/1943342527370924179?s=46 [https://x.com/moneromatteo/status/1943342527370924179?s=46] https://x.com/shopinbit/status/1943195988212224275?s=46 [https://x.com/shopinbit/status/1943195988212224275?s=46] https://x.com/wilforrd/status/1943316947820515378?s=46 [https://x.com/wilforrd/status/1943316947820515378?s=46] https://repo.getmonero.org/monero-project/ccs-proposals/-/merge_requests/525 [https://repo.getmonero.org/monero-project/ccs-proposals/-/merge_requests/525] https://x.com/cookedgooseinfl/status/1943804704653283499?s=46&t=WeY1AyuT6Ir1FNBKKq_Beg [https://x.com/cookedgooseinfl/status/1943804704653283499?s=46&t=WeY1AyuT6Ir1FNBKKq_Beg] SPONSORS: PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/ [https://exolix.com/] GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com [https://cakewallet.com] & https://monero.com [https://monero.com] NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io [https://www.wizardswap.io] Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow! XMRtopia TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia [https://t.me/monerotopia] XMRtopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social [https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social] ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE [https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE] WEBSITE: monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotopia@protonmail.com [monerotopia@protonmail.com] MASTADON: @Monerotopia@mastodon.social [Monerotopia@mastodon.social] MONERO.TOWN https://monero.town/u/monerotopia [https://monero.town/u/monerotopia] Get Social with us: X: https://twitter.com/monerotopia [https://twitter.com/monerotopia] INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotopia [https://www.instagram.com/monerotopia] DOUGLAS: https://twitter.com/douglastuman [https://twitter.com/douglastuman] SUNITA: https://twitter.com/sunchakr [https://twitter.com/sunchakr] TUX: https://twitter.com/tuxpizza [https://twitter.com/tuxpizza]

47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate [https://www.monerotalk.live/donate] GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/tuxsudo [https://x.com/tuxsudo] TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction (00:09:52) Monerotopia Guest Segment (00:27:29) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist (01:01:19) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony (01:05:52) Dormant Bitcoin Moved (01:06:48) Flufflypony on the dormant BTC (01:10:56) Crypto billionaire and the kidnapper (01:17:30) XMR FCMP ++ (01:22:23) House sale on XMR bazaar (01:26:54) XMR Bazaar and the economy (01:36:07) Small alcohol shop now accepts XMR (01:39:42) Proton petition for XMR (01:41:12) dEuro on Cake wallet (01:43:06) BTC is the system now (01:45:15) Budget Bill (01:49:11) NYC Mayor (02:03:34) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage (02:14:55) Monerotopia Finalization NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: Dormant bitcoin moved: https://x.com/saniexp/status/1941128014064140727?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw [https://x.com/saniexp/status/1941128014064140727?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw] Fluffypony on the dormant btc: https://x.com/fluffypony/status/1941206611374244206?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw [https://x.com/fluffypony/status/1941206611374244206?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw] Proton petition for xmr: https://x.com/tuxpizza/status/1939026348644933768?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw [https://x.com/tuxpizza/status/1939026348644933768?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw] Btc is the system now: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/RaL4GPuDBx [https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/s/RaL4GPuDBx] The message from the current frontrunner for NYC mayor: https://x.com/mazemoore/status/1939507833571246584?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw [https://x.com/mazemoore/status/1939507833571246584?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw] Deuro on cake: https://x.com/deuro_com/status/1939957150907822227?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw [https://x.com/deuro_com/status/1939957150907822227?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw] Xmr fcmp++: https://x.com/moneroresearchl/status/1940502405608886628?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw [https://x.com/moneroresearchl/status/1940502405608886628?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw] Stone farmhouse for xmr: https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/2kJM/ [https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/2kJM/] Robinson Clipper on xmrbazaar: https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/oQKY/ [https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/oQKY/] Crypto billionare and the kidnapper: https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-billionaire-tim-heath-bit-kidnapper-finger-crypto-plot-estonia [https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-billionaire-tim-heath-bit-kidnapper-finger-crypto-plot-estonia] Budget bill: https://x.com/raydalio/status/1940842227409748385?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw [https://x.com/raydalio/status/1940842227409748385?s=46&t=mVZ0A2C1_bwwnAvgawJjlw] SPONSORS: PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/ [https://exolix.com/] GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com [https://cakewallet.com] & https://monero.com [https://monero.com] NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io [https://www.wizardswap.io] Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow! XMRtopia TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia [https://t.me/monerotopia] XMRtopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social [https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social] ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE [https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE] WEBSITE: monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotopia@protonmail.com [monerotopia@protonmail.com] MASTADON: @Monerotopia@mastodon.social [Monerotopia@mastodon.social] MONERO.TOWN https://monero.town/u/monerotopia [https://monero.town/u/monerotopia] Get Social with us: X: https://twitter.com/monerotopia [https://twitter.com/monerotopia] INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotopia [https://www.instagram.com/monerotopia] DOUGLAS: https://twitter.com/douglastuman [https://twitter.com/douglastuman] SUNITA: https://twitter.com/sunchakr [https://twitter.com/sunchakr] TUX: https://twitter.com/tuxpizza [https://twitter.com/tuxpizza]