Spend Key – Moneropedia
The Basics Each account has one of the two pairs of private and public cryptographic keys, with the private spend key used to spend any funds in the account. In-depth…
RandomX – Moneropedia
RandomX is a Proof Of Work algorithm developed by Monero contributors and adopted by Monero from release 0.15. This innovative POW is optimized for CPUs and based on the execution…
Pruning – Moneropedia
‘Pruning’ allows Monero node operators to save 2/3 of storage space while keeping the full transaction history. Pruning works by removing 7/8 of unnecessary ring signature data. The 1/8 remaining…
View Key – Moneropedia
The Basics Each account has one of two sets of private and public cryptographic keys, with the private view key required to view all transactions related to the account. Monero…
Moneropedia – Node
The Basics A device on the Internet running the Monero software, with a full copy of the Monero blockchain, actively assisting the Monero network. A node not running on your…
Monero (XMR) Frequently Asked Questions
Table Of Contents Basics What’s the meaning of ? The terminology used in Monero can be quite complex; for this reason, we have the Moneropedia. A comprehensive list of terms…
Moneropedia – XMR Fungibility
The Basics Property of a currency whereby two units can be substituted in place of one another. Fungibility means that two units of a currency can be mutually substituted, and…
How Does Bitcoin Mining Work?
Bitcoins are discovered rather than printed. Computers worldwide “mine” for coins by competing with each other. (Updated Jul 25, 2023 at 2:45 p.m. CDT) Key Takeaways: Why mine Bitcoin? There…
What Does Russia’s Removal From SWIFT Mean For the Future of Global Commerce?
Removing Russian banks from the SWIFT system is accelerating a global economic realignment. With the rapid escalation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a large coalition of states, including the EU,…
Russian government official under investigation for receiving 1,000 BTC in bribery scandal.
Marat Tambiev Got Arrested in Russia for a Bitcoin Bribe. Now the Coins Are Moving to Exchanges According to reports from local media outlet Kommersant, a Russian government official has…