Why Monero matters

Partial list of reasons, additions welcomed.

  • Completely different code base from Bitcoin. Presently at the state of Bitcoin in 2010.
  • Ring signatures (decade-proven cryptography that actually works from day one, not a promise).
  • I2P integration in the work (if your transaction is anonymous but your IP is visible to anyone, you are not anonymous anymore) - partnership with Privacy Solutions.
  • Impossible to examine blockchain for tracking funds (except if you decide to give the viewkey to someone), behaves like cash. "True electronic cash".
  • Very active and open development. Read the weekly Monday Monero Missives on the OP or Monero interview.
  • "Underpromise, overdeliver". No false promises, no bullshit. Growth is mostly by word-of-mouth. High signal-to-noise ratio.
  • The highest concentration of reputable Bitcointalk members supporting it, beside Bitcoin itself. Look at the name/status/reputation of the people interested in it, that should speak by itself. One of the few cryptos to have reached 7 stars at the Coinssource Trust Index.
  • Pure PoW, no Proof of Scam.
  • Number one in volume on Poloniex from day 1, it even has its own market now. Much more liquid than most cryptos (liquid = good).
  • No premine/ninjamine/instamine/fastmine/hidden lauch; devtome-sanctionned.
  • Algo meant for better balance between CPU and GPU, pretty good ASIC resistance.
  • No blockchain halving generating artificial price moves - instead, smoothly decreasing emission rate.
  • RPC wallet incoming.
  • Adaptive limits. Doesn't suffer from the 1MB block limits.
  • Fast 60 second block confirmations
  • Some testimonials: Aminorex, rpietila
  • Sophisticated future-proof alias system.
  • Animated GIF explanation.
  • Reply to Darkcoin, Anoncoin, Shadowcash, Monero, extensive reply to a "buying advice".
  • A year in review.
  • Monero has a tail emission that protects against lack of incentives to secure the network.
  • Best candidate for the catastrophic niche hedge (longer post with more arguments).
  • The Three Pillars of Monero