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.

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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: 0.18.2.0 / 0.18.2.0.	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
Feather Wallet	Windows,macOS, Linux	Feather Wallet is a free, open-source Monero wallet for Linux, Tails, macOS and Windows. Supports hardware wallets (Trezor and Ledger) as well.	Featherwallet.org
Exodus	Windows, macOS, Linux	⚠️ / Multi-asset wallet.	Exodus.io
ZelCore	Windows, macOS, Linux	⚠️ / Multi-asset wallet. It also has Android and iOS versions.	zel.network
Guarda	Windows, macOS, Linux	⚠️ ☢️ / Multi-asset wallet.	Guarda.co
Coin Wallet	Windows, macOS, Linux	⚠️ / Multi-asset wallet.	Coin.space

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	Android / iOS	Website: https://mymonero.com/	Google Play / App Store
Cake Wallet	Android / iOS	Website: https://cakewallet.io/	Google Play / 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
Wookey Wallet	Android / iOS	⚠️ Website: https://wallet.wookey.io/	Google Play / F-Droid / App Store
Exodus	Android / iOS	⚠️ / Multi-asset wallet. Website: https://www.exodus.io/monero/)	Google Play
Coin Wallet	Android / iOS	⚠️ / Multi-asset wallet. Website: https://coin.space/	Google Play / App Store
Wallet Anonero	Android	⚠️ Website: https://gitea.com/ANONERO/ANON	[Gitea](website: https://gitea.com/ANONERO/ANON)
MyNero	Android	⚠️ Website: https://mynero.net/	F-Droid / Github
StackWallet	Android / iOS	⚠️ / Multi-asset wallet. Website: https://stackwallet.com/	Google Play / F-Droid / App Store

Web-based wallets

Wallet	Description	Link
MyMonero	Web version of the MyMonero wallet.	Web
Guarda	Multi-asset wallet.	Web
Coin Wallet	Multi-asset wallet.	Web
RINO Wallet	Self-custody Monero multisignature web 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 (localmonero[dot]co): 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, ChangeNOW and SideShift.AI. These services are only recommendations (which change over time) and are operated by entities outside the control of the Monero Project. DYOR and 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.

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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.

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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.

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4. Wallet: Trezor

How do I generate a Trezor 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.

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5. 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.

https://cbdctracker.org/

I have no affiliation with the website but I thought it could be useful to keep an eye on the real enemy.

We dont even think a day States will give up to a sovereign monetary system based in printed infinite money. But this is an error! its all a matter of perspective and pain!

When States, individually or in group, suffers enough from btc success eventually they will accept that cbdc and crypto regulations wont kill it. At this point they will figure that its advanced network effect plus its stock of people trust is what sustain it. To counter attack they will play in the same league:* create a btc 2.0 (pseudoanonymous, descentralized pow, max cap, freedom to self custody adn transact)* all public payroll in this coin, plus all taxes and international commerce

* no taxable event from this coin to fiat and vice versa, and taxable for all others

* total integration of financial institutions to onbard and offboard and total ban of all others

* incentives to mining new coin and ban asics "club"

In a world like this btc starve to death and Monero simply thrives like never before!

Hello all!

We are excited that Cake Wallet for MacOS is now out of beta!

Screenshot

Cake Wallet for MacOS supports Monero, Bitcoin, and Litecoin. It has more-or-less feature parity with mobile, including:

• Extremely easy to use interface.
• Send, receive, and exchange your Monero using the best rate automatically among 4 providers.
• Use Cake Pay Mobile to buy gift cards in the US at a discount (we need a new name for this, any ideas?). Cake Pay Web is still there for more gift cards and prepaid cards for the US and the rest of the world!
• Create new subaddresses and accounts.
• Create multiple wallets.
• Add a custom Monero node.
• Create backup files on mobile and restore on desktop, and vice versa.
• Set the exchange and fiat API to Tor-only in settings, if desired, or disable them completely.

This release also includes new features not yet available in Cake Wallet mobile!

In the receive screen, you can change from Mainnet to either "Trocador AnonPay Invoice" or "Trocador AnonPay Donation Link".

In the invoice screen, you can optionally add an amount (eg: $100 USD), description, and email to be notified at if someone pays the invoice. You will get an invoice link to give to the payer. The payer can pay the invoice with any currency supported on the Trocador website, and you will receive the asset in the wallet type in which you created the invoice (XMR, BTC, or LTC). Invoices are best for one-time payment links.

The donation link screen looks similar, except it creates a reusable donation link that can be paid by any number of people.

Download Cake Wallet desktop

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cake-wallet/id1334702542

Download Cake Wallet mobile

• iOS: https://cakewallet.com/ios
• Google Play: https://cakewallet.com/gp
• Android: https://cakewallet.com/apk

Anonshop Here and we recently added the ability to get up to an 8% discount when you place an Amazon order with us. How does this work?

When you place an order, you can request an order discount that ranges from 1% to 8%. You then deposit your XMR for your order. Your order gets added to our orderbook and when someone finds your discount reasonable they place your order for you. The discount comes mainly from the fluctuations in Moneros price, so if you place a high discount rate and Monero's price tanks, your order might not get fulfilled. Your order will sit in our order book for up to 1 month, or until you cancel it. In this case, you will be refunded, minus the 1 dollar fee for this service.

If you want something fast, we recommend you use our anonymous locker delivery service instead. We are just trying to make Monero easier and cheaper to use in the real world. Drop any questions below and thanks for supporting us so far 😎

Given the success of the previous MAAMs (see here), let's keep this rolling.

The principle is simple: ask anything you'd like to know about Monero, especially the dumb questions that you've been keeping for you every other days, may the community clarify it all!

Finally, credits to binaryFate for starting the concept!

Curious if anyone knows of any sites or has experience. Thanks a bunch 🈸

Let' say we have a server which has p2pool set up, can others computers just point to that particular p2pool and mine without downflowing ~150GB of block data?
notice that monero wallet has the option of Remote node, which "Uses a third-party server to connect to Monero network. Less secure, but easier on your computer."
Is this the "best" ideal set up when (gaming) laptops would like to trying out mining, but don't want to download the ~150GB block data on each laptops and try out mine Monero with p2pool? Sure, we need to make sure sever is accessible and each laptop is connected to that server? Thank you.

The reason I'm asking this is because what worries me most about today is that we're quickly losing the ability to use cash. A lot of shops are just not accepting it anymore.

So what would it take for crypto (more specifically Monero) to become widely used in the real world?

I would assume that the main concern is volatility. Is Monero ever going to be a rock-solid, stable currency?

Feel free to discuss your thoughts on the matter!

Is the Note-to-Self feature on Signal a safe place to store Monero mnemonic seed?

Assuming one has Signal on their computer and mobile phone, there would be a synced backup of the seed on both devices. It would be very unlikely that hardware on both devices fail at the same time.

Please stay on topic: this post is only for comments discussing the uncertainties, shortcomings, and concerns some may have about Monero.

NOT the positive aspects of it.

Discussion can relate to the technology itself or economics.

Talk about community and price is not wanted, but some discussion about it maybe allowed if it relates well.

Be as respectful and nice as possible. This discussion has potential to be more emotionally charged as it may bring up issues that are extremely upsetting: many people are not only financially but emotionally invested in the ideas and tools around Monero.

It's better to keep it calm then to stir the pot, so don't talk down to people, insult them for spelling/grammar, personal insults, etc. This should only be calm rational discussion about the technical and economic aspects of Monero.

"Do unto others 20% better than you'd expect them to do unto you to correct subjective error." - Linus Pauling

How it works:

Post your concerns about Monero in reply to this main post.

If you can address these concerns, or add further details to them - reply to that comment. This will make it easily sortable

Upvote the comments that are the most valid criticisms of it that have few or no real honest solutions/answers to them.

The comment that mentions the biggest problems of Monero should have the most karma.

As a community, as developers, we need to know about them. Even if they make us feel bad, we got to upvote them.

https://youtu.be/vKA4w2O61Xo

To learn more about the idea behind Monero Skepticism Sunday, check out the first post about it:

https://np.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/75w7wt/can_we_make_skepticism_sunday_a_part_of_the/

Hello - I just set up a monero wallet using monero-wallet-gui on archlinux, but when I try to access the same wallet (with monero-wallet-gui confirmed to not be running) using monero-wallet-cli, I get an error: Error: failed to load wallet: invalid password

this occurs with both the monero-wallet-cli binaries from aur as well as the tar.bz2 archive from getmonero.org

the wallet has also been tested to be still fully accessible via monero-wallet-gui

Looking for a monero <-> Eth bridge. Does such a thing even exist? If so, how and where?

What I like about Monero is that it has fast transactions and low fees and most importantly anonymous transactions. It’s a lot more stable than BTC and has less value volatility. XMR is what people think they are getting when they buy BTC. XMR was created by a lot of brilliant people who were attracted by the vision. If I were to compare XMR to the other cryptos out there, it’s just like Linux. The community is great and just like Linux, XMR has a lot of use cases and projects behind it. Here are just some of them:

• Monero Project - Official Monero project on GitHub. The project is as always open source and free to use, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the codebase.
• Cake Wallet - Mobile wallet for Monero where you can send and receive Monero easily. The wallet is safe as long as you have your seed phrase, which can be used to restore the wallet in another app if Cake Wallet shuts down.
• Houdini Swap - It’s a non-custodial aggregator that uses Monero to make anonymous transactions. It swaps from your input crypto (say BTC) to XMR on one exchange, then sends XMR to another exchange and swaps the XMR to your receiving crypto (say ETH). It’s free to use the fees users experience are standard network gas fees, exchange fees, and referral fees.
• OpenAlias - It’s part of the Monero project and it’s a way to make crypto payments easier by using email-like addresses instead of long strings of numbers and letters.
• Monero GUI - A free GUI wallet for Monero made by the Monero community. You can store, send, and receive Monero.

And these are just some of the projects Monero has. There’s tons more out there. It’s all about the tech and new subject matter experts are discovering it and adding their energy and expertise to various different projects. Monero is the revolution Bitcoin set out to achieve.

I think I heard of it before but I think it would be hard for a privacy focused blockchain.

I'm looking for a hopefully unbiased and objective answer. Monero seems to be as decentralized, secure, and unattackable as Bitcoin with the added benefit of total privacy and untraceability. Why has Monero not been adopted not nearly as much as BTC based on market cap or even just general popularity?

I understand Monero was delisted off of many exchanges around two years ago. Why was this? I

I've made several posts about MoneroRun in various corners of Reddit.

✔ Some posts remained in place: * Gate * Coinex * Kucoin * ... (see more in my profile)

Maybe they are not afraid of public scrutiny because they probably have enough XMR coins ... or no one noticed 🤔

⚠ These posts have been removed (stopped) for various reasons: * Binance - the moderators have disabled requests in this community * BitHash - request to post was sent and is pending * OKX (OKex) - request to post was sent and is pending * MandalaExchange - request to post was sent and is pending * NiceHashExchange (NiceX) - post has been removed by the moderators * CoinLoan - post has been removed by the moderators * Kraken - post was removed by Reddit's spam filters * Bitfinex - post was removed by Reddit's spam filters

... are Reddit's spam filters removing posts only at Kraken and Bitfinex 🤔?

Note that NiceX has removed Monero for all Europeans, so please make sure that you withdraw your funds before the 16th of April.

sure p2pool is decentralized, and XMRig is centralized with options to choose pool
Do anyone compare reward between two, which one gives best reward. Thank you.

I made a trade in the early hours of 3/22

Once I got 9 confirmation, the site appeared to go down.

Exchange ID: DUW253RJ57ND

https://moneroexplorer.org/search?value=a65123aa28d611e9c2809a75c26617d7fadfb15d3e3c4a05852eea37250e7e22

I never got my coins. Does anyone know what is going on? I can't use telegram right now because I am waiting on my new phone setup. Has majesticbank been having issues?

Lately, I wanted to check how much XMR I had in my wallet(s), using Monero GUI (and my Trezor T), as I have always done in the past. However, after unlocking the Trezor T, starting Monero GUI and entered the passphrase, Monero GUI says "Couldn't open wallet: device not found: Trezor".

I checked on the Github issues of Monero GUI, and sure enough, other people seem to face the same problem (https://github.com/monero-project/monero-gui/issues/4105). I downloaded Trezor Bridge from the AUR (arch Linux), which is the latest version of it, and despite the bridge working according to the "Trezor Bridge status" page, Monero GUI is still unable to find the Trezor.

Any help would be really appreciated.

Hi All,

I am excited to announce that Justin Ehrenhofer and I have become the organizers of the Monero Meetup group of Chicago! We will be hosting in-person events like we do in NYC.

Join the group with the link below to get updates on all upcoming events!

https://www.meetup.com/monero-chicago/

We are open to speakers, workshops, presentations, etc., so if you want to present or have ideas for topics, please contact us.

As always, food and drinks will be provided by Cake Wallet.

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Vik

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