Monerica Blog - Articles
Can You Stake Monero?
Can you stake Monero? No — XMR is proof-of-work, so there is no staking. Why 'XMR staking' offers are risky, and how to really earn Monero.
Buy Monero With PayPal
Can you buy Monero with PayPal, Cash App, Apple Pay or a bank transfer? Not directly — here is why, and the simple workaround to get XMR.
Monero Myths Debunked
Common Monero myths debunked: no, XMR is not only for criminals, is not traceable, and is not banned everywhere. A clear-eyed look at what Monero really is.
Proxy Shopping With Monero
How to buy anything with Monero using a proxy-shopping service: how it works, what to watch for, and where to find vetted providers that accept XMR.
Monero vs. Zcash
Monero vs Zcash compared: mandatory vs optional privacy, technology, supply, mining and roadmap — and why private-by-default usually wins.
Monero Delistings
Which exchanges still support Monero? A look at XMR delistings, why they happen, and the private ways to buy Monero when big exchanges drop it.
No-KYC Prepaid Card Types
The types of no-KYC prepaid cards you can buy with Monero: single-load vs reloadable, why reloadable cards are risky, and what to watch out for.
How to Swap Monero Instantly
How to swap Monero (XMR) instantly with no account and no KYC: how instant swaps work, fixed vs floating rates, and where to find vetted services.
Monero Marketing
Reaching Monero users is hard — they dodge Google and Facebook, block ads, and rarely give email. How to actually reach them via the Monerica network.
Monero Atomic Swaps
Monero atomic swaps explained: trade BTC and XMR directly with no custodian, using UnstoppableSwap and the COMIT protocol. How they work and their trade-offs.