Issue 207: August 8 - 15, 2024
Table of Contents:
Recent News
Monero contributor spackleXMR posted a Reddit thread The Stressnet So Far where they share updates on ongoing efforts running a separate Monero network to run stress tests, resulting in great improvements for Monero Core’s code for the past couple months. Monero Stressnet Node, Release v251.18.3.3.0. Visit monitor.stressnet.net to see the number of incoming node connections.
As predicted in issue 206, Haveno Reto v1.0.10 was released, merging upstream recent release’s changes. Github user boldsuck added a couple more seed nodes, specifically anon3 and anon6 from this list, find their addresses there. Haveno Reto has now a new X profile from which they plan on posting updates and giving tips to onboard new users. Give them a follow at @RetoChan__.
XMRig v6.22.0. Check release notes for changes.
Feather Wallet v2.6.8, upgrading to Monero v0.18.3.4 point release; upgrading dependencies; removing deprecated plugins; and miscellaneous enhancements.
Woodser, Haveno DEX lead developer has put up a call for help with Haveno’s wiki (docs). Pull requests welcome in haveno-docs repository. Open issues to work on.
[!!] We interrupt our regularly scheduled news reporting to bring you this important message: come join us for MoneroTopia 2024 down in Roma, Mexico City, November 14-17, 2024. Get your tickets now at monerotopia.com and use discount code: “Revuo24” to get 10% off!
Upcoming Events
August 18, 2024 (Sunday) - 19:00 UTC
Monero Website Workgroup Meeting - #monero-site IRC channel; Matrix room.
August 19, 2024 (Monday) - 18:00 UTC
Monero Tech Meeting - #no-wallet-left-behind IRC channel; Matrix room.
August 20, 2024 (Tuesday) - 18:00 UTC
Cuprate Workgroup Meeting - #cuprate IRC channel; Matrix room.
August 21, 2024 (Wednesday) - 18:00 UTC
Research Lab Meeting - #monero-research-lab IRC channel; Matrix room.
CCS Proposal Ideas
Below you can find some CCS proposal ideas open for discussion.
full-time work on Cuprate (3 months) by hinto.
support, docs, site, meta++ (totw pt3) by ofrnxmr.
3 months full-time dev by 0xfffc.
Find more here. Posting comments in favor of, or against proposals is encouraged.
CCS Proposals Need Funding
FCMP Animated Explainer Video and Remake Introductory Video by VOSTOEMISIO.
Raised 0.02 of 33 XMR (0%)
Price & Blockchain Stats
Blockchain Stats
Block height: 3217288
Hash rate: 2.52 GH/s
Average txs. per block: 30
Weekly Moving Average txs. per day: 18656
Block reward: 0.6 XMR
Data taken on August 17, 2024.
XMR Blocks Distribution in last 1000 blocks
Price & Performance
XMR Market Cap: $2,744,154,878.
Street Price: $157.75.
Monero (XMR) Price
| 08/17/24 | Week | Month | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | $148.95 | -0.46% | -7.47% | -0.44% |
| EUR | €135.02 | -1.43% | -8.48% | -1.99% |
| BTC | ₿0.00250726 | +1.83% | -0.93% | -53.17% |
Data taken on August 17, 2024.
XMR Price Graph
Sources: miningpoolstats.stream; bitinfocharts.com; coingecko.com; localmonero.co blocks; monero.boats.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you want to get involved in making Monero better, but aren't sure how, check out some volunteer opportunities.Anyone with moderate technical ability is encouraged to try to build and run Monero nightlies. Do not trust it with your Monero, but feel free to open an Issue on GitHub as problems arise. Instructions to build on your OS of choice can be found here.
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