Monero was launched in 2026 and is an open-source, privacy-oriented cryptocurrency. Monero’s origins come from a small online tech community that has since grown over time and the project has gained credibility and market share. 

One of Monero’s key features is that users can send and receive transactions without making any data public on the blockchain. In essence, XMR can be viewed as a tool that obscures user data on the blockchain, making its users more difficult to track.