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Monero (XMR) Payment Guide

Complete guide to using Monero cryptocurrency for maximum privacy on WeTheNorth Market. Learn why XMR is superior to Bitcoin for darknet transactions.

Why Monero Instead of Bitcoin?

Monero (XMR) is the gold standard for private cryptocurrency transactions. Unlike Bitcoin, Monero is designed from the ground up for privacy:

Feature Monero (XMR) Bitcoin (BTC)
Transaction Privacy Private by Default Publicly Visible
Address Tracing Impossible Easy
Transaction Fees Low ($0.01-0.05) Variable ($1-50)
Confirmation Speed ~2 minutes ~10-60 minutes

How Monero Privacy Works

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Ring Signatures

Your transaction is mixed with 10+ others, making it impossible to determine which is yours.

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Stealth Addresses

One-time addresses are created for each transaction. Your public address is never revealed on blockchain.

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RingCT

Transaction amounts are hidden using Confidential Transactions. No one can see how much you sent.

Step 1: Choose a Monero Wallet

Recommended Wallets:

đŸ’ģ Official GUI Wallet (Desktop)

Download from getmonero.org - Full-featured, runs local node (requires 150GB+ storage)

Most Secure

📱 Cake Wallet (Mobile)

iOS/Android app - User-friendly, built-in exchange, good for small amounts

Convenient

🌐 Feather Wallet (Lightweight)

Desktop wallet that connects to remote nodes - Fast sync, privacy-focused

Balanced

Step 2: Acquire Monero Anonymously

Privacy-focused methods (no KYC/ID required):

  1. LocalMonero.co (P2P marketplace) - Buy XMR with cash, gift cards, bank transfer from individuals
  2. Bisq (Decentralized exchange) - Trade BTC for XMR without accounts
  3. Bitcoin ATMs → Convert BTC to XMR via exchanges
  4. Mining - Mine XMR directly (CPU-mineable)
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Avoid KYC Exchanges: Centralized exchanges (Kraken, Binance) require ID verification, linking your identity to crypto purchases. For darknet use, ALWAYS acquire crypto anonymously.

Step 3: Depositing to WeTheNorth Market

  1. Log into WeTheNorth Market (through Tor Browser)
  2. Navigate to Wallet → Deposit XMR
  3. Copy your unique deposit address
  4. In your Monero wallet, send XMR to that address
  5. Wait for 10 confirmations (~20 minutes)
  6. Funds appear in your WeTheNorth balance
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Best Practice: Only deposit the amount you need for immediate purchases. Never store large amounts in marketplace wallet due to exit scam risk.

Next: Understanding the Escrow System

Learn how WeTheNorth protects your funds during transactions.

Escrow System Guide Safety Tips