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Monero is a privacy-focused open-source cryptocurrency that was launched in April 2014. It is based on the CryptoNote protocol and was designed to be a secure and untraceable digital currency. Monero uses a public ledger to record all transactions, but the sender, recipient, and amount of a transaction remain private. Monero also features ring signatures and stealth addresses, which provide an additional layer of privacy to users. Monero is decentralized and uses a Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus algorithm and allows users to mine it using their computer's CPU or GPU. It is popular among privacy-focused users and has been adopted by many darknet markets. Monero is also used for remittances and tips in several online communities.

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