qubic.org, a miner with very high computing power, has made no secret of wanting to ignore legitimate blocks from other pools.

Would a generally legitimate reaction of sincere miners be to ignore the blocks of this belligerent miner?

It already looks to me as if the operators of some mining pools are taking countermeasures behind the scenes.

The administrator of supportxmr.com has a lot of experience and is trustworthy and certainly knows how to take countermeasures.

Perhaps an emergency feed for mining pool operators could be introduced, in which only recommended countermeasures for pool operators are communicated.

An option to adopt an emergency block list, which is switched off by default, could be introduced. The recommendation for pool operators and node operators could be to activate this option when starting the Monero software. This list would have to be distributed by experienced pool operators or members of the Monero core team.

We already have a block list, which MRL has recommended to activate. This could be extended by IP addresses from qubic.org.

• https://files.catbox.moe/1zyri6.jpg
• https://miningpoolstats.stream/monero

This change surprised me. Unstoppableswap is also recommended and linked in other places, e.g. on monerica.com

eigenwallet is an ambitious community effort to build the Monero wallet for the future.

Activate the blocklist in the Monero GUI wallet or Monero node.

It reduces the connections to suspicious, potentially useless or even counterproductive nodes in the Monero network. It is not absolutely necessary that you make this setting, but it would support the entire Monero network. Thank you.

Monero GUI wallet

If your run your own local node through the GUI wallet, go to Settings. In the “Daemon startup flags” box, input “–ban-list ”. Then click the orange “Stop daemon” button. It will take a few seconds for the daemon to shut down. Then click the orange “Start daemon” button. If you use a remote node, whoever operates the remote node will decide if the ban list is enabled.

✋ node operators enable a ban list

The Monero Research Lab (MRL) has decided to recommend that all Monero node operators enable a ban list

https://github.com/Boog900/monero-ban-list/blob/main/ban_list.txt

Download the ban list and:

./monerod --ban-list

🧐 https://gist.github.com/Rucknium/76edd249c363b9ecf2517db4fab42e88

Clover vs Dandelion++ | Network-Layer Privacy in Monero NOTE: SEE THIS IN MONEROKON IN JUNE 21 (06/21/2025)!

I've been reading about Clover and Dandelion++, two techniques aimed at improving privacy on the network layer specifically, hiding the origin IP of a transaction in systems like Monero.

Here’s a quick comparison and breakdown:

🌼 Dandelion++

How it works:

Uses a two-phase propagation system:

Stem phase: The transaction is passed through a few nodes in a linear, random path.

Fluff phase: It’s then broadcast normally (flooded).

Privacy benefits:

Helps hide the source IP by making it harder for attackers to pinpoint the origin based on initial propagation.

Works well against local or partial adversaries (those controlling a few nodes or monitoring part of the network).

Already implemented in Monero.

Limitations:

Vulnerable to global adversaries (e.g., an attacker that can monitor large parts of the internet).

Susceptible to timing analysis and some advanced correlation attacks.

🍀 Clover

How it works:

Proposes a more advanced, probabilistic routing system.

Introduces random delays, mixing, and adaptive path selection using buffers and stochastic rules.

Makes the traffic pattern statistically indistinguishable from honest noise.

Privacy benefits:

Much stronger protection against global passive adversaries.

Defends against timing attacks and traffic analysis far better than Dandelion++.

Higher entropy in transaction routing paths.

Limitations:

More complex to implement.

Likely introduces higher latency due to delays and buffering.

Not yet implemented in Monero—still a research prototype (see more in MoneroKon).

Conclusion: Dandelion++ is a practical and effective step forward for Monero’s network privacy, but Clover shows promise for the future, especially if we want to defend against more powerful, surveillance-level attackers. It’s a trade-off between deployment complexity and stronger anonymity guarantees.

Reddit

Combining a finite supply, anti-inflationary mechanisms, and military-grade encryption strategies positions Monero as exceptional in current inflationary monetary conditions.

Monero demonstrates rising recognition based on its recent market activities.

https://www.finance-monthly.com/2025/05/xmr-vs-the-dollar-can-a-ghost-coin-outrun-inflation-in-2025/

cross-posted from: https://monero.town/post/6007844

⚠️ supportxmr.com down ⚠️ that's serious

also on miningpoolstats 😱

cross-posted from: https://monero.town/post/6006148

No worries about this one being flooded because most will not be able to figure out how to join 😅

XMR p2pool-mini meets XTM Tari

• 20 MH/s - May 5th, 2025
• 77 MH/s - May 6th, 2025

https://tari.com/

https://p2pool.io/mini/#pool

X @zachxbt zachxbt/status/1917535854085497185

Update: It is confirmed to be a social engineering theft from an elderly individual in the US.

X @zachxbt zachxbt/status/1916756932763046273

Nine hours ago a suspicious transfer was made from a potential victim for 3520 BTC ($330.7M)

Theft address

bc1qcrypchnrdx87jnal5e5m849fw460t4gk7vz55g

Shortly after the funds began to be laundered via 6+ instant exchanges and was swapped for XMR causing the XMR price to spike 50%

Julkaistu 24.01.2024 🤦‍♀️ 🤷‍♀️ https://www.mtvuutiset.fi/artikkeli/vastaamo-jutussa-iso-paljastus-krp-jaljitti-jaljittamattomana-pidettya-kryptovaluuttaa/8864046

According to Binance, the funds received in the account were exchanged from Monero back into Bitcoins. According to the KRP report, most of the funds were again transferred onwards, this time in two different directions.

Binancen mukaan tilille tulleet varat vaihdettiin Moneroista takaisin Bitcoineiksi. KRP:n selvityksen mukaan suurin osa niistä siirrettiin jälleen eteenpäin, tällä kertaa kahteen eri suuntaan.

Another path followed by the KRP led police from Binance to an online service that promises to exchange virtual currency for cash instantly.

Toinen KRP:n seuraamista poluista johti poliisin Binancesta erääseen verkossa toimivaan palveluun, joka lupaa vaihtaa virtuaalivaluuttaa rahaksi välittömästi.

The dates of the transfers also coincided perfectly with the payments traced by the KRP.

Siirtojen ajankohdat myös menivät täydellisesti yksiin KRP:n jäljittämien maksujen kanssa.

What should I do with my Monero (XMR) before support ends?

You have until August 10, 2025, to send XMR to another supported wallet.

How do I send XMR from Exodus to Cake Wallet?

After creating your new Cake Wallet, you can send XMR from Exodus to Cake Wallet as a normal transaction.

To get started, follow the appropriate guide based on your device: https://www.exodus.com/support/en/articles/10862085-what-should-i-do-with-my-monero-xmr-before-support-ends

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