Monerica is a curated map of the entire Monero economy — the places you can spend, swap, and support XMR, all vetted and organized. Most people only ever see the front page, but there is far more under the hood. This guide walks through every feature and how to actually use it, so you get the full value out of the directory.
The Directory and Its Categories
The heart of Monerica is its categorized directory. Each top-level section groups a different part of the ecosystem:
- Businesses — hundreds of merchants by type: hosting, VPNs, electronics, precious metals, food, clothing, and more.
- Exchanges — instant swaps, aggregators, and trading venues that support XMR.
- VPNs, Nodes, Cards, and Non-Profits each get their own home.
- Communities and Countries help you find people and services near you.
Read the KYC and Privacy Labels
Monerica does not just list services — it tells you how private they are. Listings carry a KYC policy label so you know what to expect before you click: from Guaranteed No KYC, through Rare and Shotgun (occasional, risk-based checks), to Mandatory. Reading these labels first saves you from a nasty surprise at checkout and is central to using the directory well.
Use Search and Country Filters
Looking for something specific or local? Use the search and the per-country pages to narrow down to services that ship to, or operate in, your region. This turns a huge global directory into a short, relevant shortlist.
Submit a Listing
Monerica grows through the community. If you run a business that accepts Monero — or you love one that is not listed yet — you can submit it for review. Getting quality services listed is one of the most useful things you can do for the whole ecosystem.
Vet Before You Buy
Use Monerica as your first research stop, then cross-check. Our guide on how to spot a Monero scam shows the red flags, and independent grades on KYCnot.me are a great second opinion. If you get burned, the community shame list helps warn others.
Explore the Wider Network
Monerica anchors a family of Monero sites worth knowing:
- MoneroMarketCap — market data built for Monero users (see our overview).
- MoneroPriceNow — live XMR price and exchange rates.
- Monero Academy — free lessons from scratch.
- SwapRaven — a directory of instant-swap exchanges.
- This blog — deep-dive guides on buying, spending, and understanding Monero.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monerica? A curated, categorized directory of the Monero economy — merchants, exchanges, VPNs, nodes, cards, non-profits, and communities — each vetted and labeled so you know what to expect before you click.
How do I know if a listing is trustworthy? Read its KYC/privacy label, check its history, and cross-reference independent sources. Use the directory as your first research stop, not your only one.
Can I get my business listed? Yes — if you accept Monero (or love a service that isn't listed yet), you can submit it for review. Quality submissions strengthen the whole ecosystem.
Is Monerica the same as the blog? The directory lists where to spend and swap; this blog explains how. They're companions, alongside the wider network of Monero sites.
