Monero guides
Practical, data-backed guides to buying, holding, spending and accepting Monero, written and updated by the XMRList team. 42 guides.
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How to Use Xeovo VPN and Stealth Proxies with Monero: Setup, Prices and When You Need Them
Xeovo is a Finnish VPN you can pay for in Monero with no email. Here is how its VPN and stealth proxies work, what they cost, and how to set them up.
Spend XMRHow to Buy Gold and Silver with Monero in 2026: Dealers, Premiums and KYC
Which bullion dealers accept XMR in 2026, what a coin really costs in Monero, KYC and VAT rules in the US and EU, and delivery vs vault storage.
Spend XMRMonero Debit and Virtual Cards in 2026: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why 30% Are Scams
No card settles from XMR -- here's what you're actually buying. Directory data on 33 card services, the 38% vs 12.5% scam-rate gap between prepaid and gift cards, real fee stacks, and the EU rules that close in 2027.
Spend XMRBuying Proxies with Monero: How the Market Works and What to Avoid
Proxies are widely sold for Monero, and the market has a serious consent problem — many residential proxy networks are built from malware-infected devices. Here is how to buy responsibly.
Spend XMRPrivate Search Engines for Monero Users: Independent, Proxy and Self-Hosted
If you run Monero for privacy, your search engine is the other half of the leak. Here is how private search engines actually differ — independent index, Google proxy, or self-hosted metasearch.
Spend XMRAnonymous Hosting and VPS You Can Pay for with Monero
Paying for a server with Monero is one of the strongest reasons XMR exists. Here is how to choose privacy-friendly VPS and hosting that accept Monero — and why this category needs extra care.
Spend XMRWhere to Spend Monero (XMR) in 2026
From gift cards and VPNs to hosting, email, eSIMs and travel — here is where to spend Monero (XMR) in 2026, with no-KYC merchants that accept private payments.
Spend XMRWhat Is a Monero Circular Economy — and Why It Matters
A circular economy is value that stays inside Monero instead of being cashed out to fiat. Here is what that means in practice, why it matters, and how to take part.
Spend XMRHow to Spend Monero: Paying, Confirmations and Getting It Right
The mechanics of actually paying with XMR — wallets, addresses, confirmations and avoiding mistakes. For where to spend it, see our merchant guide.
Spend XMRHow to Buy Gift Cards with Monero (and Avoid the Scams)
Gift cards are the fastest way to spend Monero at stores that don't take crypto — but it is also the most scam-heavy category we track. Here is our data, the providers that check out, and how to vet the rest.