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Monero Podcasts
July 27th, 2026
Looking for high-signal Monero podcasts? Start with Monero Talk and then branch out to community and security shows that frequently cover XMR.
Monero Block Time Target
July 27th, 2026
Monero's target block time is 2 minutes (120 seconds), producing about 720 blocks per day, and how difficulty keeps the average near that target.
Monero Mobile Mining
July 27th, 2026
Is mobile mining Monero worth it? Learn how RandomX behaves on phones, realistic hashrates, risks, and a step-by-step XMRig for Android setup.
Monero Explorer
July 29th, 2026
The best Monero block explorers for 2026 and how to look up an XMR transaction, block, or the current chain height, plus privacy caveats.
How Long Does Monero Take To Transfer?
July 27th, 2026
Monero/XMR transaction time: a transfer is usually spendable in ~20 minutes (10 confirmations at ~2 min each), plus timelines for wallets and exchanges.
Monero Exchange Software
July 27th, 2026
This guide covers BasicSwap, Bisq, RetoSwap (Haveno-based), and Serai DEX.
Monero Peer-to-Peer Exchanges
July 3rd, 2026
This guide explains how P2P works, the pros and cons vs. centralized exchanges, and highlights reputable P2P marketplaces for XMR you can use today.
How To Buy And Send Monero
August 18th, 2026
This beginner-friendly walkthrough shows you how to buy Monero (with fiat, with Bitcoin, and P2P) and how to send XMR safely.
Monero Daemon Startup Flags
July 27th, 2026
A reference of the most useful monerod startup flags and config options, from pruning and P2P port 18080 to remote-node and RPC access.
Best OS For Mining Monero
July 27th, 2026
What’s the best operating system for mining Monero? Short answer: for most people it’s Linux (Ubuntu Server LTS).