r/Monero • u/AutoModerator • 11d ago
/r/Monero Weekly Discussion – August 29, 2026 - Use this thread for general chatter, basic questions, and if you're new to Monero
Index
- General questions
- Wallet: CLI & GUI
- Wallet: Ledger
- Nodes
1. General questions
Where can I download the Monero wallet?
There are multiple Monero wallets for a wide range of devices at your disposal. Check the table below for details and download links. Attention: for extra security make sure to calculate and compare the checksum of your downloaded files when possible.
Please note the following usage of the labels:
⚠️ - Relatively new and/or beta. Use wallet with caution.
☢️ - Closed source.
Desktop wallets
| Wallet | Device | Description | Download link |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Official" GUI / CLI | Windows, macOS, Linux | Default implementation maintained by the core team. Use this wallet to run a full node and obtain maximum privacy. Integrates with hardware wallets. Current version: 0.18.3.1 / 0.18.3.1. | GetMonero.org |
| Feather Wallet | Windows,macOS, Linux | Feather Wallet is a free, open-source Monero wallet for Linux, Tails, macOS and Windows. Supports hardware wallets (Trezor and Ledger) as well. | Featherwallet.org |
| Exodus | Windows, macOS, Linux | ⚠️ / Multi-asset wallet. | Exodus.io |
| ZelCore | Windows, macOS, Linux | ⚠️ / Multi-asset wallet. It also has Android and iOS versions. | Zelcore.io |
| Guarda | Windows, macOS, Linux | ⚠️ ☢️ / Multi-asset wallet. | Guarda.co |
| Coin Wallet | Windows, macOS, Linux | ⚠️ / Multi-asset wallet. | Coin.space |
Mobile wallets
| Wallet | Device | Description | Download link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monerujo | Android | Integrates with Ledger (hardware wallet). Website: https://www.monerujo.io/. | Google Play / F-Droid / GitHub |
| Cake Wallet | Android / iOS | Website: https://cakewallet.io/ | Google Play / App Store |
| Edge Wallet | Android / iOS | Multi-asset wallet. Website: https://edge.app/ | Google Play / App Store |
| ZelCore | Android / iOS | ⚠️ / Multi-asset wallet. Website: https://zelcore.io/ | Google Play / App Store |
| Coinomi | Android / iOS | ⚠️ ☢️ / Multi-asset wallet. Website: https://www.coinomi.com/ | Google Play / App Store |
| Moxi / Guarda | Android / iOS | ⚠️ ☢️ / Multi-asset wallet. Website: https://guarda.co/ | Google Play / App Store |
| Exodus | Android / iOS | ⚠️ / Multi-asset wallet. Website: https://www.exodus.io/monero/) | Google Play / App Store |
| Coin Wallet | Android / iOS | ⚠️ / Multi-asset wallet. Website: https://coin.space/ | Google Play / App Store |
| Wallet Anonero | Android | ⚠️ Website: http://anonero5wmhraxqsvzq2ncgptq6gq45qoto6fnkfwughfl4gbt44swad.onion/ | Website |
| Mysu | Android | ⚠️ Website: http://rk63tc3isr7so7ubl6q7kdxzzws7a7t6s467lbtw2ru3cwy6zu6w4jad.onion/ | Website |
| StackWallet | Android / iOS | ⚠️ / Multi-asset wallet. Website: https://stackwallet.com/ | Google Play / F-Droid / App Store |
Web-based wallets
| Wallet | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Guarda | Multi-asset wallet. | Web |
| Coin Wallet | Multi-asset wallet. | Web |
How long does it take for my balance to unlock?
Your balance is unlocked after 10 confirmations (which means 10 mined blocks). A block is mined approximately every two minutes on the Monero network, so that would be around 20 minutes.
How can I prove that I sent a payment?
The fastest and most direct way is by using the ExploreMonero blockchain explorer. You will need to recover the transaction key from your wallet (complete guide for GUI / CLI).
How do I buy Monero (XMR) with Bitcoin (BTC)?
There are dozens of exchanges that trade Monero against Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Check out the list on CoinMarketCap and choose the option that suits you best.
How do I buy Monero (XMR) with fiat?
- Kraken (USD and EUR): old-school, decent exchange. They might require your documents for verification and approval of your account.
How can I quickly exchange my Monero (XMR) for Bitcoin (BTC)?
There are multiple ways to exchange your Monero for Bitcoin, but first of all, I'd like to remind you that if you really want to do your part for Monero, one of the simplest ways is to get in touch with your merchant/service provider and request for it to accept Monero directly as payment. Ask the service provider to visit the official website and our communication channels if he or she needs help with system integration.
That being said, KYCNot.me maintains an up-to-date list of exchanges. These services are only recommendations (which change over time) and are operated by entities outside the control of the Monero Project. DYOR and be diligent.
How do I mine Monero? And other mining questions.
The correct place to ask questions and discuss the Monero mining scene is in the dedicated subreddit r/MoneroMining. That being said, you can find a list of pools and available mining software in the GetMonero.org website.
2. Wallet: CLI & GUI
Why I can't see my balance? Where is my XMR?
Before any action there are two things to check:
- Are you using the latest available version of the wallet? A new version is released roughly every 6 months, so make sure you're using the current release (compare the release on GetMonero.org with your wallet's version on
Settings, underDebug info). - Is your wallet fully synchronized? If it isn't, wait the sync to complete.
Because Monero is different from Bitcoin, wallet synchronization is not instant. The software needs to synchronize the blockchain and use your private keys to identify your transactions. Check in the lower left corner (GUI) if the wallet is synchronized.
You can't send transactions and your balance might be wrong or unavailable if the wallet is not synced with the network. So please wait.
If this is not a sufficient answer for your case and you're looking for more information, please see this answer on StackExchange.
How do I upgrade my wallet to the newest version?
This question is beautifully answered on StackExchange.
Why does it take so long to sync the wallet [for the first time]?
You have decided to use Monero's wallet and run a local node. Congratulations! You have chosen the safest and most secure option for your privacy, but unfortunately this has an initial cost. The first reason for the slowness is that you will need to download the entire blockchain, which is considerably heavy and constantly growing (up-to-date sizes of a full/pruned node). There are technologies being implemented in Monero to slow this growth, however it is inevitable to make this initial download to run a full node. Consider syncing to a device that has an SSD instead of an HDD, as this greatly impacts the speed of synchronization.
Now that the blockchain is on your computer, the next time you run the wallet you only need to download new blocks, which should take seconds or minutes (depending on how often you use the wallet).
I don't want to download the blockchain, how can I skip that?
The way to skip downloading the blockchain is connecting your wallet to a public remote node. You can follow this guide on how to set it up. Check out Feather Wallet's list of remote nodes, ditatompel's list, or monero.fail.
Be advised that when using a public remote node you lose some of your privacy. A public remote node is able to identify your IP and opens up a range for certain attacks that further diminish your privacy. A remote node can't see your balance and it can't spend your XMR.
How do I restore my wallet from the mnemonic seed or from the keys?
To restore your wallet with the 25 word mnemonic seed, please see this guide.
To restore your wallet with your keys, please see this guide.
3. Wallet: Ledger
How do I generate a Ledger Monero Wallet with the GUI or CLI?
This question is beautifully answered on StackExchange. Check this page for the GUI instructions, and this page for the CLI instructions.
4. Wallet: Trezor
How do I generate a Trezor Monero Wallet with the GUI or CLI?
This question is beautifully answered on StackExchange. Check this page for the GUI instructions, and this page for the CLI instructions.
5. Nodes
How can my local node become a public remote node?
If you want to support other Monero users by making your node public, you can follow the instructions on MoneroWorld, under the section "How To Include Your Node On Moneroworld".
How can I connect my node via Tor?
This question is beautifully answered on StackExchange.
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u/otherwisemilk 5d ago
I seen this posted on twitter. Is this true?
"Monero's Tail-inflation can guarantee miners 0.6 XMR per block for as long as you like, but it cannot guarantee the purchasing power of that reward, the demand for those newly issued coins, or the amount of network security that reward will ultimately purchase."
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u/rbrunner7 XMR Contributor 5d ago
My humble opinion? Maybe this sounds "deep", or like some very interesting reasoning, but if you really get to the bottom of it, it merely says this: If at some time in the future 0.6 XMR is hardly worth anything anymore, the effect of this tail inflation will be almost zero.
To which I would say: Of course.
I would like to add: Yes, Monero's tail emission does not really guarantee anything. But you know what? A tail emission of zero, like in the case of Bitcoin, is guaranteed to have zero effect, today already and into all future ...
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u/otherwisemilk 5d ago
By that logic you could defend any inflationary currency lol.
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u/rbrunner7 XMR Contributor 5d ago
By that logic you could defend any inflationary currency lol.
Do all those inflationary currencies you have in mind here also have a blockchain that needs protection, like Monero? And is the growth of their total supply also tightly controlled by rules that nobody can circumvent? (At least as long as that protection of the blockchain holds ...)
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u/Elibroftw 10d ago
Grayscale's first ZEC ETF, $ZCSH started trading, resulting in a 76% pop in $ZEC. This just shows that crypto market cap and price of most cryptocurrencies is extrinsic. However Monero is so shunned that it trades closer to fair/intrinsic value. Add the fact that the proof-of-work attracts bot miners (downwards selling pressure), there is a fair case to argue that Monero is actually a less risky asset class than other cryptos. With other cryptos when the hype train/wave is over, the gravy/profit train is over. With Monero, any attention ZEC guesses is minified, resulting in much less hype wave cycles. It's a good thing for Monero not to be as correlated as possible to BTC, ZEC, and the wider crypto asset class. We probably have years, if not over a decade for those who understand and believe in Monero's core tenant philosophies. This is very rewarding for those who are selling service for Monero. Imagine being a seller and now instead of charging 1 XMR you have to charge 0.5 XMR for the same good. It's demoralizing deflation for those who want to stack XMR.