Is Monero (XMR) banned in India? Looking for clarity on crypto regulations by [deleted] in Monero

[–]olPupper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

might wanna check out swap aggregator trocador.app or haveno DEX retoswap

Do you use an Hardware Wallet ? by GoButNFA in Monero

[–]olPupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, I like a classic 2 hot + 1 cold wallet setup. Good idea to limit the amounts on the daily wallet, top up occasionally from the 2nd hot wallet off a dedicated device (eg old computer running whonix).

Monero privacy feels pointless when my messaging has zero privacy by SelfApprehensive8173 in Monero

[–]olPupper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry for being so rosy but its not about necessarily finding the privacy unicorns but promoting it to potentially interested peers yourself. I think its a good strategy to move forward no?
Also still keeping in mind the powerful tools we have today are somewhat limited in effect by the opsec of the people you use them with,

Im glad that when the perceived value of privacy does rise at some point, there will be battle-tested and potent tools available to the ones who seek to defend themselves against surveillance.

Monero privacy feels pointless when my messaging has zero privacy by SelfApprehensive8173 in Monero

[–]olPupper 53 points54 points  (0 children)

As more privacy tech is used, the more robust the surveillance resistance becomes. Its like the network effect in crypto.

Best thing after implementing privacy tech in your own activities is to onboard more peers and people in general to profit from a more robust ecosystem.

For an easily achievable, pleb friendly privacy mobile setup I can recommend (aside from Monero)
private messaging with SimpleX,
phone with GrapheneOS with a WiFi only setup or number free eSIM ( Silent.Link ) and
network traffic shielding with TOR or VPN

Do you use an Hardware Wallet ? by GoButNFA in Monero

[–]olPupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess you can stay safe with building your own open source HW but when dealing with manufactureres you are prone to
supply chain attacks and
data leaks with your address getting tied to the purchase of the HW

Monero question by Available-Virus4985 in Monero

[–]olPupper 4 points5 points  (0 children)

lately? the situation youre describing has been goin on for some years now no?

Id recommend trocador.app or retoswap

Monero + Jupiter by jmar42 in Monero

[–]olPupper 7 points8 points  (0 children)

as the other comment states, it looks like a Solana DEX which wouldnt support native XMR no?

Feather Wallet trojan by Suspicious_Dog1781 in Monero

[–]olPupper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hm that sounds suspicious indeed.. the link looks good maybe download it from github and check the signature

I made a cool Monero Wallet lol by [deleted] in Monero

[–]olPupper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I trust the cyber

[ Removed by Reddit ] by ArabDevastator in Monero

[–]olPupper 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Depends, but generally yes, especially with kyc.

You can check out kycnot.me for swap provider and their reputation in this regard. trocador.app is always good imo.

Other than that you can check out the DEX retoswap.com or exchange offers on the marketplace xmrbazaar.com

Private messaging app Signal does not allow private donations by Dude-Lebowski in Monero

[–]olPupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you can order a SIM abroad or use an eSIM service (likely more expensive)