$XMR
Monero (XMR) is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that sets itself apart by making every transaction confidential and untraceable by default. Here’s a clear breakdown:
Monero (XMR)
Launched: April 2014 (originally as BitMonero, a fork of Bytecoin).
Symbol: XMR
Focus: Privacy, security, and decentralization
Key Features of Monero
$Private by Default
Unlike Bitcoin or Ethereum, where transactions are publicly visible on the blockchain, Monero hides sender, receiver, and amount.
Uses technologies like:
Ring Signatures – Hide sender identity.
Stealth Addresses – Hide receiver’s address.
RingCT (Confidential Transactions) – Hide the transaction amount.