Monero uses a wide variety of cryptographic primitives for various use cases. Comparing to altcoins, Monero cryptography is considered conservative, sound and robust.

Dec 15, 2025 · By the end of 2025, the Monero team had not announced any algorithm changes. RandomX remains the foundation of the network and, based on current signals, will retain this role in …

Dec 20, 2025 · This upgrade, coupled with the upcoming FCMP++ (Q1 2026), promises to scale transaction throughput while maintaining untraceable payments. These advancements aren't just …

Dec 8, 2025 · Experts estimate there's a strong chance that Monero will adapt to regulations by developing stronger privacy tools and community-driven initiatives. With increasing regulatory …

23 hours ago · A realistic analysis of Monero mining in 2025, XMR price trends, Antminer X5 performance, and expectations for X9 in 2026.

By 2026 it’s plausible that Monero developers will have begun integrating quantum-resistant algorithms to safeguard user privacy against future quantum attacks.

In 2026, Monero uses the RandomX algorithm, which is optimized for CPU mining and makes GPU mining largely inefficient. This guide explains exactly how to mine Monero today, why CPUs beat …

Nov 6, 2025 · Potential cryptographic breakthroughs or quantum computing advancements could compromise Monero’s encryption methods. Competitive pressures from newer privacy technologies …

Monero uses randomx, an ASIC-resistant and CPU-friendly POW algorithm created by Monero community members, designed to make the use of mining-specific hardware unfeasible. Monero …

3 days ago · In 2026, the biggest threat to active crypto users isn’t always a hack. It’s the trail you leave behind: deposits that match withdrawals, predictable UTXO behavior, address reuse, and wallet …