Quick answers about Monero (XMR), privacy features, buying and spending, wallets, mining, and how MoneroHub works.
Monero (XMR) is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency where every transaction is private by default. Unlike Bitcoin, Monero hides the sender, receiver, and amount using ring signatures, stealth addresses, and RingCT. This means no one can trace your payments on the blockchain — making Monero the most widely used privacy coin.
You can buy Monero without identity verification on peer-to-peer platforms like Haveno DEX, or through instant-swap services that do not require KYC. For centralized options, some exchanges still list XMR with minimal verification. Browse our Exchanges section for a full, up-to-date list of no-KYC and KYC options.
Yes — Monero is legal in most countries. It is a legitimate open-source cryptocurrency used for private financial transactions. While some regulated exchanges have delisted XMR under regulatory pressure, holding and transacting with Monero remains lawful in the EU, US, and most jurisdictions worldwide.
"No KYC" stands for "No Know Your Customer" — the service does not require government ID, selfies, or personal information to use. Services marked with an orange No-KYC badge on MoneroHub let you transact privately without handing over your identity.
A Verified badge means the MoneroHub community has confirmed that the service is active, legitimate, and correctly described. Verified listings are checked periodically to ensure they still accept Monero and operate as advertised.
Go to the Submit Listing page and fill in your service name, website URL, category, and a short description. All submissions are manually reviewed by community members. You can also open a GitHub issue or pull request if you prefer.
For desktop users, Feather Wallet is lightweight and feature-rich, while the official Monero GUI wallet offers full node support. On mobile, Cake Wallet (iOS and Android) and Monerujo (Android) are popular choices. For maximum security, hardware wallets like Ledger also support XMR. See our Wallets section to compare all options.
Monero uses the RandomX algorithm, optimized for CPUs — meaning you can mine XMR on a regular computer without specialized hardware. P2Pool is a decentralized, zero-fee mining pool recommended for solo and small miners. Profitability depends on your CPU, electricity costs, and current network difficulty. Check our Mining section for pools, software, and calculators.
You can spend Monero on VPNs, hosting, domain names, gift cards, electronics, clothing, food, and much more. Services like Mullvad VPN and Njalla accept XMR directly. For stores that don't accept Monero, proxy shopping services and prepaid cards let you spend XMR almost anywhere. Browse our Businesses section for the full directory.
Yes — MoneroHub is 100% open source. The code, data, and design are all available on GitHub. You can contribute by submitting new listings, reporting broken links, fixing bugs, or improving the UI. No permission needed — just open a pull request.
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