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<dreuzzz1:matrix.org> Hello I am very new to monero (synced the blockchain yesterday) and was wondering where the best place is to buy monero for gift cards?
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<nokyc-cards:matrix.org> What do you mean buying Monero for gift cards?
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<nokyc-cards:matrix.org> Which gift cards?
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<nokyc-cards:matrix.org> What do you mean buying Monero for gift cards?
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<nokyc-cards:matrix.org> Which gift cards?
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AFAIK gift cards are a large conduit for scams, so, unless you're trying to scam, I would consider another way to buy.
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<dreuzzz1:matrix.org> they seem to be most private to me? Or am I understanding something wrong?
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moneromooo
Then again, if people are willing to take the risk, haveno (reto swap) might support this.
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<dreuzzz1:matrix.org> what other ways are there to buy monero privately (especially in germany=
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<dreuzzz1:matrix.org> what other ways are there to buy monero privately (especially in germany)
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moneromooo
Also look at haveno.
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moneromooo
It's p2p trades so people offer for various payment methods, including cash on meetup (take appropriate precautions), etc.
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<dreuzzz1:matrix.org> I dont quite understand Haveno and it says "no seed nodes available"
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<dreuzzz1:matrix.org> Im also not sure if had to blur the block thingy
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<dreuzzz1:matrix.org> like I said im very new to monero and crypto in general
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If you're new, you could go the easy path and use a KYC exchange. Once you withdraw your monero you can then use it privately.
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<ofrnxmr:xmr.mx> No, didnt have to blur
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<ofrnxmr:xmr.mx> Just buggy
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<dreuzzz1:matrix.org> Can I use it with being under 18?
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<ofrnxmr:xmr.mx> Happening to a lot of people recently. just wait, if not working after a few (like 5-10) mins, try again
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Ah, I guess it might limit your options indeed... Sorry, no other suggestions.
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<dreuzzz1:matrix.org> Is there any certain setup required for it on linux? I thought that I had misconfigured it (arch always needs setup)
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<ofrnxmr:xmr.mx> No, it should just work
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<dreuzzz1:matrix.org> Well after 30min it still isnt available
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Revuo Monero Issue 239: May 18 - 25, 2025.
revuo-xmr.com/weekly/issue-239
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<dreuzzz1:matrix.org> I also get this error on startup:
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<dreuzzz1:matrix.org> Warning
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<dreuzzz1:matrix.org> We did not receive a filter object from the seed nodes. Please inform the network administrators to register a filter object.
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<ofrnxmr:xmr.mx> same problem
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<ofrnxmr:xmr.mx> #haveno:monero.social
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<ofrnxmr:xmr.mx> Seems to be happening a lot lately
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<baileyp:matrix.org> I have a question, can you private dm me?
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<baileyp:matrix.org> Regarding the cards you provide
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<nokyc-cards:matrix.org> Okay
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> someone know how i can have some monero in exchange of physical cash, prepaid cards, etc... ? please (only anonymous payments)
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> someone know how i can have some monero in exchange of physical cash, prepaid cards, etc... ? please
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> (only anonymous payments, for security and privacy reasons)
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> hello, i'm new in crypto stuff, someone know how i can have some monero in exchange of physical cash, prepaid cards, etc... ? please
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> (only anonymous payments, for security and privacy reasons)
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<jeffro256:monero.social> Haveno (retoswap.com) for cash by mail offers, coincards.com for cards
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> cash by mail, i'm not sure if i know that, you have more informations about that ? please
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> is not what i search, i want receive monero in exchange of money (anonymous payments only)
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> coincards is for buying giftcards with monero, is not what i need now
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<jeffro256:monero.social> Yeah you can send cash by mail and get XMR ....
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<jeffro256:monero.social> You can buy prepaid debit cards too ?
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> but i don't have contacts for that ?
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<jeffro256:monero.social> That's the point of Haveno
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<jeffro256:monero.social> There's public offers
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<nokyc-cards:matrix.org> You can check our website or DM me for more information
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> actually i want buy monero
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> for a good price
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> but i'm new to that, and i don't want scam, etc...
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<jeffro256:monero.social> You want to sell prepaid gift cards for XMR?
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<jeffro256:monero.social> Haveno has an Amazon eGift card payment option
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> and i don't have the hardware for a good mining ecosystem, it's why i want buying some XMR
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> yes, or with others anonymous payments
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<jeffro256:monero.social> .
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> i need contacts for that ^^"
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> i don't have it
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<jeffro256:monero.social> My brother in Christ, that is what Haveno is for
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<jeffro256:monero.social> That's why I linked Haveno
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<syntheticbird:monero.social> One day Haveno will be written in Rust and it will run at 300fps
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<jeffro256:monero.social> Haveno lists offers. You, as buyer, pick offer. Both seller/buyer lock up XMR in escrow, buyer sends fiat payment, seller confirms fiat payment, escrowed XMR is released to buyer
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<jeffro256:monero.social> So you don't need to trust counter-parties or have "contacts" if you trust Haveno arbitrators. Make sure to document your side of the transaction (sending fiat) though
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> on the site i don't see they accept gift cards for payments ?
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<syntheticbird:monero.social> it does
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<jeffro256:monero.social> I wouldn't bother with that tho IMO, liquidity is terrible there's no open offers
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<jeffro256:monero.social> Although that DOES mean that if you're the first one, you get to be THE market maker
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<syntheticbird:monero.social> Monopoly
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> and how cardless cash work, it's face-to-face in real life, send by mailport, or others ?
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> i see they accept physical cash, so i ask how that work
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> > <@syntheticbird:monero.social> sent an image.
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> and how cardless cash work, it's face-to-face in real life, send by mailpost, or others ?
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<syntheticbird:monero.social> Face to Face is a different payment method (and therefore offer), same for Pay by mail aka Cash by mail. I don't know what cardless cash is supposed to be ngl
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> ah ok
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<ravfx:xmr.mx> In my country.
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<ravfx:xmr.mx> It mean that your going to receive a code.
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<ravfx:xmr.mx> You then go to random ATM, type code, wait for the money to flow and then take the money
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<syntheticbird:monero.social> bro
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<syntheticbird:monero.social> magic wormhole but for cash
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<syntheticbird:monero.social> incredible
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<ravfx:xmr.mx> Yeah, I actually call it the money teleporter 😂
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> haha
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> they folks, i can try haveno soon, i just need to wait for my pay before
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> thabks folks, i can try haveno soon, i just need to wait for my pay before
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> thanks folks, i can try haveno soon, i just need to wait for my pay before
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> fpr the first time i will try a small amount just to be sure is secure, and no scam
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> for the first time i will try a small amount just to be sure is secure, and no scam
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<jeffro256:monero.social> Use retoswap.com for the downloads, avoid everything else like the plague, especially haveno dot com
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<jeffro256:monero.social> haveno.exchange is an awesome education site, but doesn't contain any downloads / isn't it's own instance
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Ouch. Fucking squatters :/
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Are these ones serving malicious software ?
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<jeffro256:monero.social> Yeah haveno dot com is Kewbit's site with the shady closed-source binaries
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<jeffro256:monero.social> He also runs Haveno Aloha
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<syntheticbird:monero.social> password: "boner"
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<x3cc:nope.chat> Yea in my country too, but with QR codes, US doesn’t have this because their banking system is very old and conservative
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> yeah i prefer stay open-source and preferably "libre"
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> i can accept some proprietary blobs but only if that for a good security reason
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<jeffro256:monero.social> We have QR codes payments in the US where you can *pay* in cash, but the dollars have to end up in a KYC'ed bank account
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<x3cc:nope.chat> For payments but not for withdrawal?
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<jeffro256:monero.social> Yeah :/
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> like qubesos is not 100% libre
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<jeffro256:monero.social> It's mainly used for when lazy landlords want people to be able to pay in cash, but don't actually want to deal with accepting it physically
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<nighthawk:jameskitt616.one> like qubesos is not 100% libre (free)
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<x3cc:nope.chat> Sounds like a convenient feature, but withdrawal with QR is best, it’s like using any ATM to turn Monero into cash without ever contacting any bank
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<x3cc:nope.chat> But cameras on ATM can make you KYCed
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<jeffro256:monero.social> sunglasses + tape
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<ravfx:xmr.mx> just go there in full covid gear
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<ravfx:xmr.mx> But you also have to protect you eyes and hairs from the sun
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Wouldn't be very easy to walk around dressed as a large ball with spikes everywhere...
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<ofrnxmr:xmr.mx> ofrn reacted to moo with 🤣
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Pyongyang_cutie
no one likes my meme?
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:O
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i assume pyongyang_cutie is malicious? and the link too? (was this why i was pinged after?)
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<ofrnxmr:xmr.mx> Idk, didnt click link
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<ofrnxmr:xmr.mx> False alarm, i think syn "shot first, asked questions later"
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<plowsof:matrix.org> same, was shared in monero portugal and akio scraped a "meme" from the title , false alarm Pyongyang_cutie sharing image links randomly will do that i guess