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Monero
XMR

Monero

$333.42
5.88%
Market Cap. #18
$6,254,924,299
Volume (24h) #45
$142,151,655
Supply (Circ. / Total / Max)
18.76M / 18.76M / ∞
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XMR

$333.42
5.88%
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Market Cap. #18
$6,254,924,299
Volume (24h) #45
$142,151,655
Supply (Circ. / Total / Max)
18.76M / 18.76M / ∞
Launch Date
2014-04-18
Block Number
3,687,599
Block Reward
0.6
Last Block Size
-
Network H/s
5.40B
2014-04-18
Launch Date
3,687,599
Block Number
0.6
Block Reward
-
Last Block Size
5.40B
Network H/s

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About Monero

Monero (XMR) is a decentralized cryptocurrency created in April 2014 by a group of developers led by the pseudonymous developer "thankful_for_today". It utilizes a combination of ring signatures, ring confidential transactions and stealth addresses to protect sender and receiver privacy, and employs a proof-of-work consensus algorithm to ensure the security of the network. XMR is used as a medium of exchange between individuals and organizations, allowing for fast and secure money transfers over the internet, and can be exchanged for other cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies. It is listed on a variety of cryptocurrency exchanges and is accepted by many merchants and services.

Monero (XMR) is a secure, private, untraceable digital currency, and a form of decentralized cryptocurrency that is based on cryptographically secure technology. It utilizes a combination of ring signatures, ring confidential transactions and stealth addresses to protect sender and receiver privacy, and employs a proof-of-work consensus algorithm to ensure the security of the network. Monero (XMR) is listed on a variety of cryptocurrency exchanges and is accepted by many merchants and services.

Monero (XMR) is used as a medium of exchange between individuals or organizations, allowing for fast and secure money transfers over the internet. It is also used to purchase goods and services, and can be exchanged for other cryptocurrencies or fiat currencies.

Monero (XMR) was created by a group of developers in April 2014, led by a pseudonymous developer known as "thankful_for_today". The code was originally a fork of Bytecoin, but was heavily modified to provide additional privacy and security features.

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