Remember when I talked about the price of $XMR as a potential tool for attacking #Monero? Do you remember when I said back then that attacks against Monero would increase precisely because of its price and appearance on the radar? He explained the theft scheme and the method used to exchange the stolen cryptocurrencies for Monero. Of course, it's a currency used by criminals 😏 Hacks/Exploits ->ETH/BTC -> Hyperliquid/HyperEVM (to fragment and move funds) -> Bridges/Instant Swappers -> XMR (Monero). ZachXBT made a statement about the price of Monero. Then, ZachXBT said he had received a donation from Hyperliquid, which he announced on his Telegram channel. This correlation makes me think. I am not accusing ZachXBT or Hyperliquid. Just that, think. 1. https://binance.com/en/square/post/27975322962089 2. ZachXBT Helps US Government Recover $20 Million, Raises Pay Concerns https://beincrypto.com/zachxbt-aided-20-million-recovery-for-us-governement/ Who will hire your services sooner or later, openly or covertly, if you are a great forensic analyst in the blockchain industry and work as a freelancer? ⚠️Spoiler: Governments and banks. I am not making any specific accusations. I am just seeing signs, staying alert, and not buying everything that looks good: not all that glitters is gold. The essence of critical thinking is skepticism and questioning; even what was once good may not be so later on.

Do you understand what I'm saying? #Monero has appeared on regulators' radar and will be increasingly targeted. Here is a clear example in which this lobbyist cites a very old news story, more than a year old. Attacks will increase, as will their intensity. Regulators are laying the groundwork to ban Monero mining and ownership.

Here's a very interesting question I was asked about exchanging BTC for XMR: “If I exchange it with Cake, is it atomic? Is it visible when I bought my KYC BTC or whatever?” Many people don't know this 👇 No, it is not atomic. Cake Wallet uses centralized swap providers (like ChangeNOW), not trustless smart contracts. Regarding visibility: Yes, it is linkable. Since you used KYC BTC, the transaction to the swap service is tied to your identity. Because CAKE is on a transparent blockchain (BSC), chain analysis can correlate the timing and amounts to link your KYC identity to your new CAKE address. It does not provide true anonymity.

Currently, #Monero is ~12% away from reaching the top 10 in terms of cryptocurrency market capitalization. Although market cap is a measure that greatly distorts the economic reality of the crypto market, you will see what happens within five days of this event: attacks on Monero by various means will intensify.

It's touching to see so many “experts” discovering #Monero just now that #privacy is the latest trend. How incredible it is that some people fail to understand that this is not a fad but a paradigm shift. Keep staring at the price of XMR with that look of amazement on your faces; it's fun to watch speculators play at being visionaries. Wait until 2029, when the utility finally slaps those who today believe that privacy is just an Instagram filter in the face.

What do democracy, communism, and fascism have in common? They are all variants of the same state social engineering. #Technocracy is no different; it is simply an update of the same control, but scaled up with algorithmic precision software.

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I don't. That's why states exist.

I want to bring this memory from five years ago as a gift for all #monerists. State resources couldn't break Monero. May the evolution of #privacy in Monero continue in 2026. Monero's developers are the real heroes. CHEERS TO THEM!

I am not seeking to challenge central authority. That would be suicide. I am seeking to ignore it, to evade it. ᴸᵉᵗ ᵀʰᵉʳᵉ ᴮᵉ ᴰᵃʳᵏ🏴a³ Lunarpunk🌒 That's why #Monero #agorist #monerist #SovereignIndividual 💯 👇🏻 View quoted note →

YOUR PRIVACY IS THEIR CAMOUFLAGE: FOLLOWING THE MONEY BEHIND TOR The Tor Paradox: Why the Pentagon Funds Your Anonymity We live in a WORLD of SIMULATION ᴿᵉᵃˡⁱᵗʸ ⁱˢ ʰⁱᵈᵈᵉⁿ ⁱⁿ ˡᵃʸᵉʳˢ What is Tor? You’ve likely heard of the "Onion Router."

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It’s the go-to tool for those seeking anonymity: journalists, activists, and anyone looking to dodge the trackers. No, it’s not just another VPN. The technical difference is crucial: a VPN is a direct tunnel to a single company; you’re trusting that company not to log your data. Tor is decentralized: your traffic bounces through three volunteer-run servers (nodes). With a VPN, you trust a brand. With Tor, you trust the network’s architecture. It works through layers (hence the "Onion"): each node only knows where the packet came from and where it’s going next, but none knows the full path. This provides a level of anonymity that no commercial VPN can match by design. This is where I activate the "the money trail" analysis, and things get spicy. Tor wasn’t born in a rebel hacker’s basement. It was designed and developed by the U.S. Naval Research Lab (NRL). Yes, the "anti-establishment" tool came straight from the heart of the military. Follow the money trail. Even today, the Tor Project is an NGO, but the vast majority of its funding still comes from the U.S. Federal Government (via the State Department and defense agencies). Why would Uncle Sam pay for something that prevents him from spying? The answer lies in the logic of the "Anonymity Set." If the U.S. government used a private network for its spies, any trace of that network would be a massive red flag for its enemies. A lone spy on an empty network is a compromised spy. To operate in the shadows, agents need "noise." If Tor is filled with ordinary people, activists, and privacy-conscious users, an intelligence agent's traffic becomes invisible. It blends into the crowd. The conclusion is stark: Your privacy is their camouflage. The state doesn’t fund Tor out of the goodness of its heart; it does so because it needs you to be there so its own movements don’t stand out. You are the forest where they hide. If the government finances a large part of the infrastructure, it does not need to "hack" the network. It is enough for them to statistically observe the entry and exit points that they themselves help to maintain. Key fact: In cases such as Silk Road or Playpen, it was shown that the FBI used Network Investigative Techniques (NITs) to plant malware on users and force them to reveal their location. Does this mean Tor is useless? Not at all. The encryption is solid, and for the average user, it remains a powerful privacy tool. But understanding the incentives is key: you are a user of an infrastructure that serves state interests far larger than your own anonymity. In the information age, sovereignty means understanding who built the house you're hiding in. Absolute privacy is hard to find when the provider of the tool is the same entity with the greatest incentive to watch. Nothing is free; especially anonymity. #SovereignIndividual

Many Bitcoiners are understanding what is happening... Many more will understand because Bitcoin will be totally co-opted by the bankers.

THE SYNTHETIC TRAP The internet is mutating from an open and anonymous space to a closed one, with identity and right of admission. From a global agora to an automated theater of psychological warfare. A space contaminated by synthetic noise from bots that are designed to justify the digital identity managed by the technological oligarchy for governments.

There is no doubt now, the race is on. Bitcoin is seeking to become the largest institutional asset. Are you happy? Would Satoshi be happy?

I've said it a thousand times: my goal isn't to convince anyone. My purpose is to educate by promoting critical thinking. I don't make a living as an analyst or writer, publishing articles or my book. I'm not driven by money on social media. My game is different. I present my research, cross-reference hard and verifiable data, and put my analysis on the table to anticipate what's coming, to make you think. I'm interested in freedom in every sense. Freedom and privacy will be a luxury for a few in the world to come. I'm not selling revealed truths or looking for followers; I'm simply sharing signals amidst the noise. Take the data, ignore the rest. In this jungle of notifications, stress is optional, and I choose to opt out. You won't see me wasting energy on endless threads. My rule is simple: a two-reply debate, then I move on. Time is the scarcest asset. I present my research, cross-reference hard and verifiable data, and put my analysis on the table to anticipate what's coming, to make you think. The current drama between #Monero and #Zcash is high-octane fuel for the crowd, but I keep my pulse low. While others scream, I observe the background, the hidden structure of incentives, and the logic of the system. Understanding the "why" gives you an edge that fanaticism takes away. It’s not personal; it’s purely market and privacy analysis. I fully support the Monero philosophy as a privacy tool, but I am not a blind XMR soldier. I have pointed out criticisms on various topics and have earned "maxis" blocks for daring to think outside the dogma. Let's be clear: I am not married to a ticker or a community. I'm a maximalist only of freedom.

🚨 A great day for financial "freedom"! There are rumors that Zooko has his gift ready for the meeting with the SEC: KYC onchain in Zcash and the change of the ticker of its "almost fungible" token $ZEC, which will be traded under its real name: $SEC. All for a nice "gesture of goodwill." 🤝 But don't panic, KYC will be entirely optional. You know, like privacy in Zcash: it's there, but almost no one uses it. After all, who needs anonymity when you can voluntarily comply with regulations? 😉 #Zcash #ZEC #SEC #PrivacyIsOptional

The best definition of FUNGIBILITY 💯💯💯💯💯💯 That's why #Monero 👇🏻 View quoted note →

ARKHAM AND ZCASH DEANONYMIZATION: FORENSIC ANALYSIS OR SENSATIONALISM? I am an independent analyst and researcher. Reputation is the most valuable asset in this field. @arkham Arkham Intel has just lost several degrees of reputation. Arkham Intelligence, like Chainalysis, operates in the field of blockchain forensic analysis, providing regulatory compliance services (KYC/AML). Both utilize AI and Machine Learning to process on-chain data. Chainalysis focuses on regulatory compliance (government and banking). Arkham promotes the "transparency first" philosophy. The Hype vs. Reality: The Zcash Case The recent stir was an opportunistic strategy by Arkham to sell its services. Cheap clickbait: DEANONYMIZATION The reality is that there is no evidence that Arkham can deanonymize shielded transactions on networks like Zcash. Their analysis is limited to public or partially exposed data. The controversy arose from the intentional wording of the announcement, using the keyword "deanonymization," with which Arkham seeks to capitalize on the media buzz to attract attention and win customers, but at the cost of damaging its reputation. Source:

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ZCASH IS LIVE ON ARKHAM Arkham has now labeled more than half of the privacy chain Zcash’s shielded and unshielded transactions. This accounts f...

The enthusiasm of Zooko (founder of Zcash) reveals a dangerous naivety. Believing the SEC—an institution built on financial surveillance and control—will embrace true privacy just because the administration changed is a fundamental error. The state's machinery naturally opposes opaque transactions, regardless of who is in charge. By participating, Zooko risks validating political theater: a charade where regulators pretend to listen to "builders" only to justify stricter crackdowns later. Seeking permission in Washington, rather than relying on code, undermines the cypherpunk ethos. This isn't a diplomatic victory; it is likely a trap that legitimizes the very apparatus designed to dismantle financial #privacy. That's why #Monero

Imagine Monero reaching massive, accelerated, unstoppable adoption. Do you think regulators would feel comfortable? Of course not — that's exactly why they cannot allow the "system error" to grow. My article 👇🏻 View article →