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Monero Taxes
Are Monero taxes real? Yes — privacy is not tax exemption. What is taxable, why record-keeping is harder with XMR, and how to stay compliant.
No-KYC Email Providers
The best anonymous, no-KYC email providers and forwarders you can pay for with Monero: what makes email private, and where to find vetted options.
SimpleX Chat & Monero
SimpleX Chat is the messaging network that cannot identify you — now home to private Monero communities, raising on Wefunder so users can own a stake.
How to Cash Out Monero
How to cash out Monero (XMR): bank withdrawals, crypto ATMs, gift cards, peer-to-peer cash, or simply spending it. Every route to real-world value, compared.
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.
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.