Monero Observer Blitz #36 - November 2024
Here’s a recap of what happened this November in the Monero community:
MoneroKon 2025 Planning Meeting scheduled for 7 December 2024 1700 UTC
The next MoneroKon 2025 Planning Meeting 1 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 7th 2024 at 17:00 UTC in the #monerokon 2 Matrix/IRC channels.
The meeting’s discussion topics should be available on agenda.monerokon.org 3.
Logs for the previous meeting are available on Monero Observer4.
It is worth mentioning that the deadline for submitting #38CCC MoneroKon As … ⌘ Read more
Cake Labs releases Cake Wallet v4.21.2 and Monero.com v1.18.2
Cake Labs1 has released Cake Wallet v4.21.2 / Monero.com v1.18.22 with onboarding flow improvements, coin control bug fixes and enhancements, and various other changes.
Better onboarding flow (PIN screen before wallet creation/restoration)
Migrating our Monero nodes to SSL
Better privacy and security for users who leverage our node
Send all when selecting using coin control (for Monero) ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/cake-wallet-4.21.2-monero.com-1.18.2-released/)ofrnxmr completes second milestone for BasicSwapDEX CCS proposal
ofrnxmr1 has completed2 the second milestone (M2-O/M2-F/M2-B) for their CCS proposal3 to empower and steward BasicSwapDex4 to production quality software:
”`
Core v0.14.1 > v0.14.2:
- Removed sqlalchemy
- Reformat codebase using Black
- Completed the BCH integration
- monero-wallet-rpc optimizations
- Prep code for new GUI bid/offer flow
GUI 3.1.0 > 3.1.1:
- Re … ⌘ Read more”`
Haveno Reto completes ‘RetoSwap’ rebrand with new website launch
RetoSwap 1 - the most established public Haveno2 instance formerly known as Haveno Reto 3 - has announced4 the launch of its new brand identity website5:
NEW WEBSITE IS LAUNCHED - retoswap.com This is just the beginning - expect more from us !
The project has attracted some community criticism6 due to the corporate design choices, its seemingly monopolistic a … ⌘ Read more
Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 48, 2024
Previous Artistic Saturday weekly reports can be found in the [art] 1 section.
 4, a new tool that enables XMR micro-tipping via P2Pool mini 5 for miners on Linux and Windows:
Would love to get some feedback on a new project I started [..] Basically it’s a simple GUI that will allow you to mine to a certain users address via p2pool mini. Think monerodevs but donating via … ⌘ Read more
[LFF] [1.2 XMR] Fundraiser for hosting the Monero archive for one more year
I have now been hosting the monero archive for more than a year now (started sometime in September 2023), I would like to keep on hosting it for one more year (at least). This fundraiser is for one more year of hosting. The price is the same at 0.1 XMR/month for hosting + maintenance.
Links:
- https://kuno.anne.media/fundraiser/yg9f/
- https://git.4rkal.com/
- [archiv32ihkwhf26umylx3u7tg … ⌘ Read more
rottenwheel publishes ‘Revuo Monero’ Issue href=”https://we.loveprivacy.club/search?q=%23219”>#219**
rottenwheel1 has published Issue #2192’3 of the weekly Revuo Monero audience-funded newsletter, which covers November 21-28 2024 news:
Recent News
Upcoming Events
CCS Proposals
Price & Blockchain Stats
Volunteer Opportunities
Support
To support Revuo Monero, you can contribute XMR to the address listed in the footer of each issue and on the Support 4 page.
Stack Wallet adds support for XMR view-only wallets, ‘churn options’
rehrar1 has released Stack Wallet2 version 2.1.83 with support for Monero view-only wallets and churn options 4, various other changes and bug fixes.
Added Monero churn options
Added ability to set tor/clearnet options for individual nodes
Bug fixes for Solana, Tezos, ETH, Cardano, and epic
Paynym temporarily disabled while kinks worked out
Adju ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/stack-wallet-v2.1.8-support-monero-view-only-wallets-churn-options/)Pocket 4 with 8.8″ High-Refresh LTPS Screen, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, and 45Wh Battery
Indiegogo recently introduced the GPD Pocket 4, a compact PC powered by AMD’s latest processors, including the Ryzen AI9 HX370. It features up to 64GB of LPDDR5x RAM, an M.2 NVMe port, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and more. Users can choose between the AMD Ryzen AI9 HX370, AI9 365, or Ryzen 7 8840U, […] ⌘ Read more
Interceptor Carrier Board v2.0 Adds 4 GbE Ports for RPi CM4 and Banana Pi CM4
The Axzez Interceptor v2.0 is a versatile carrier board for the Raspberry Pi and Banana Pi Compute Module 4, designed for applications such as NAS, NVR, IoT, and managed switches. It offers advanced capabilities and supports operating systems like Debian 12 ‘Bookworm’ and OpenWrt. This carrier board is equipped with a JMB585 PCIe to SATA […] ⌘ Read more
Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 4 December 2024 1700 UTC
The next Monero Research Lab1 meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, December 4th 2024 at 17:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix2 in the #monero-research-lab channels.
binarybaron posts second progress report for XMR-BTC atomic swaps ecosystem CCS proposal
binarybaron1 and einliterflashche2 have posted a second progress report3 for their CCS proposal to continue XMR-BTC atomic swaps4 development and help transform the ecosystem from a prototype into a mature marketplace 5:
This month we completed the networking upgrade, made lots of usability improvements to the GUI, began natively … ⌘ Read more
LILYGO to Launch ESP32-Based Gizmo with E-Paper Display, LoRa, and MagSafe Charging
The T5 E-Paper S3 Pro is a compact development board featuring the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 microcontroller alongside advanced capabilities. Designed for low-power applications, it integrates wireless connectivity, e-paper technology, and peripheral support This specific board is powered by the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 module, which includes 16MB of flash memory and 8MB of PSRAM, supporting 2.4 … ⌘ Read more
Coin-sized ESP32-H2-WROOM-07 RISC-V Module with BLE, Thread, and Zigbee Support for $2.13
The ESP32-H2-WROOM-07 is a compact module featuring a RISC-V single-core 32-bit microprocessor and support for Bluetooth Low Energy. It can be configured with up to 4 MB of flash memory and is designed for applications such as smart home systems, industrial automation, and consumer electronics. Measuring just 8.5 × 12.7 × 2.6 mm, the ESP32-H2-WROOM-07 […] ⌘ Read more
plowsof posts progress report for fifth CCS coordinator term
plowsof1 has submitted a progress report2 after working for more than two months during their fifth term as CCS coordinator3:
MoneroKon 2025 Planning Meeting scheduled for 30 November 2024 1700 UTC
The next MoneroKon 2025 Planning Meeting 1 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 30th 2024 at 17:00 UTC in the #monerokon 2 Matrix/IRC channels.
The meeting’s discussion topics should be available on agenda.monerokon.org 3.
Logs for the previous meeting are available on Monero Observer4.
It is worth mentioning that the deadline for submitting #38CCC MoneroKon … ⌘ Read more
rottenwheel publishes ‘Revuo Monero’ Issue href=”https://we.loveprivacy.club/search?q=%23218”>#218**
rottenwheel1 has published Issue #2182’3 of the weekly Revuo Monero audience-funded newsletter, which covers November 7-21 2024 news:
Recent News
Upcoming Events
CCS Proposals
Price & Blockchain Stats
Volunteer Opportunities
Support
To support Revuo Monero, you can contribute XMR to the address listed in the footer of each issue and on the Support 4 page.
kayabaNerve’s monero-serai, monero-wallet audits CCS ready for funding
kayabaNerve1’s CCS proposal2 to get the monero-serai and monero-wallet Rust libraries3 audited by CypherStack4 is ready for funding:
Funding needed: 1050 XMR
To support this proposal, you can donate any XMR amount to the address listed on its Gitlab Funding Required 2 page.
Consult the previous Monero Observer report5 to learn more about t … ⌘ Read more
Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 47, 2024
Previous Artistic Saturday weekly reports can be found in the [art] 1 section.
John-Doggett creates public XMR node setup script
John-Doggett1 has created a Bash script2 that helps users to automatically configure public Monero nodes with support for HTTPS on Debian:
It uses Caddy to create a public website on your node, as well as renewing LetsEncrypt certificates. [..] Let me know what you all think
Usage instructions are available on GitHub2.
Note: inspect the code4 before running the script.
- https:/ … ⌘ Read more
Docker Desktop 4.36: New Enterprise Administration Features, WSL 2, and ECI Enhancements
Learn about new features in Docker Desktop 4.36, including Desktop Settings Management and improvements to Enhanced Container Isolation and WSL 2. ⌘ Read more
7 Helpful Uses of AirTags, from Pets to Packages
AirTags are popular personal trackers, allowing you to keep track of bags, pets, luggage, even pets and people. They’re a handy Apple product that is easy to setup and use, and you can grab a 4 pack for $80 on Amazon allowing you to deploy several AirTags for multiple different purposes. Just as easy to … Read More ⌘ Read more
Pinellas County Running: 4.02 miles, 00:08:45 average pace, 00:35:10 duration
turned into mile intervals
#running
Kewbit posts bounty for QubesOS Haveno AppVM
Kewbit1 has posted a bounty2 for creating a hardened and secure QubesOS3 AppVM that can run Haveno4 with external Tor integration:
We are seeking a skilled developer or QubesOS enthusiast to create a hardened and secure AppVM (based on Debian 12 TemplateVM) [..] A bounty will be offered for this project upon successful completion. The exact value will depend on the quality and thoroughness of the deliverables.
Total ... ⌘ [Read more](https://monero.observer/kewbit-bounty-qubesos-haveno-appvm/)Beta 4 of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, Available for Testing
Apple has released the fourth beta version of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, and iPadOS 18.2, for users participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. The primary focus of these new betas appear to be introducing additional Apple Intelligence features, including things like ChatGPT integration to Siri, Genmoji for custom Emoji creation, … [Read More](https://osxdaily … ⌘ Read more
Pinellas County Running: 4.02 miles, 00:09:56 average pace, 00:39:52 duration
first run since the run fest. legs were a bit heavy so just left it as an easy run.
#running