Monerica Blog - Articles
Can the FBI Track Crypto?
November 6th, 2026
Yes, the FBI can track Bitcoin through public ledgers and exchange records. Can the feds track Monero? What's known, real cases, and how to stay private.
What Is Tor?
November 1st, 2026
Tor explained: how onion routing hides your IP, Tor Browser security levels, fingerprinting, .onion sites, relays, and the mistakes that get people caught.
What Is GrapheneOS?
October 26th, 2026
GrapheneOS explained: why it only runs on Pixels, what it does that stock Android can't, how Google apps work, the real downsides, and who should skip it.
VPN vs. Tor for Monero
October 23rd, 2026
VPN or Tor for Monero? What each one hides, who you're hiding from, where Monero leaves your IP exposed, mistakes to avoid and a simple setup.
Bitcoin vs Monero?
November 6th, 2026
Which is better, Bitcoin or Monero? Bitcoin wins as a store of value and for liquidity; Monero wins for private, cheap everyday payments. Pick by use case.
Your Own Monero Remote Node
October 24th, 2026
Step-by-step: run a private Monero remote node on a VPS paid in XMR, with Tor, HTTPS and a login. Every command from the video, ready to copy and paste.
Should You Use a VPN?
October 14th, 2026
What a VPN really does and doesn't do, why it matters for Monero users (remote nodes, ISPs, merchants), and how to pick one you can pay for in XMR.
Malad Valley Marathon 2027
October 6th, 2026
Register and pay your 2027 Malad Valley Marathon entry in Monero (XMR). Sept 11, 2027 in Malad City, Idaho — full marathon, half, 10K & 5K.
Monero at Ace Hardware
October 4th, 2026
Ward's Ace & Country Store in Malad City, Idaho takes Monero at the register for tools, food, ammo and more. A real look at Monero adoption.
Deposit Guarantees
October 1st, 2026
A deposit guarantee is a public bond an exchange posts so you can swap with confidence. What they are, why they exist, and how Monerica shows them.