Monero (XMR) is the only truly private cryptocurrency. Your transactions, your balance, your identity — everything stays confidential.
Cutting-edge technology for total privacy
Thanks to ring signatures, no one can see who sends or receives funds. Your history stays secret.
Each transaction generates a unique address. Impossible to link your payments to your identity.
No central authority. The network is maintained by thousands of nodes around the world.
Every XMR is identical to any other. No "dirty coins" or traceable funds like with Bitcoin.
The code is open and auditable by everyone. Full transparency on how the protocol works.
Blocks are generated every 2 minutes. Your transactions are confirmed quickly.
In a world where every digital transaction is monitored, analyzed and stored, financial privacy is no longer a luxury — it's a necessity.
Your spending habits reveal your health, your political views, your relationships, your location. This data can be used against you.
"Arguing that you don't care about the right to privacy because you have nothing to hide is no different than saying you don't care about free speech because you have nothing to say."
— Edward SnowdenMonero protects your privacy by default. No option to enable, no setting to configure. Privacy is guaranteed.
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The best wallets and exchange services to use Monero with full privacy
The most popular and easiest-to-use Monero wallet. Intuitive interface, built-in exchange, and multi-cryptocurrency support. Perfect for beginners and advanced users alike.
A decentralized, non-custodial wallet that supports Monero along with hundreds of other cryptocurrencies. Focus on privacy with built-in Tor connection and zero data collection.
Decentralized peer-to-peer exchange (formerly BasicSwap). Swap Monero for Bitcoin and other cryptos directly with other users, with no middleman and no KYC. Based on atomic swaps.
Aggregator that compares rates from over 30 instant exchanges. Find the best rate to swap your crypto to Monero. Accessible via Tor, no sign-up or KYC required.
Monerica is the go-to directory for the Monero ecosystem. Find hundreds of services, merchants and resources that accept or support XMR: online shops, VPNs, hosting providers, technical guides, and much more. A goldmine to discover everything you can do with Monero.
KYC Not Me lists crypto services that respect your privacy by not requiring identity verification (KYC). Exchanges, debit cards, marketplaces... Find alternatives that don't force you to provide a passport, selfie or proof of address to use your crypto.
Running your own Monero node is the best way to ensure your privacy. You don't depend on any third party, you validate your own transactions, and you contribute to the network's decentralization.
Three technologies that guarantee your privacy
Your transaction is mixed with others, making it impossible to identify the real sender.
A unique address is generated for each transaction. Impossible to link payments together.
Amounts are cryptographically hidden. No one can see how much you send or receive.