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legendary
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August 31, 2023, 09:57:54 AM
#66
In simple terms, because it's an Altcoin.
The competition in that area is way broader than what it is with Bitcoin. Some investors would say they would rather pick Bitcoin than go through another Altcoin like Monero.
And then another investor would say, if I am picking an altcoin then I'd rather be with Ethereum or BNB. That is the problem.
When all this altcoin came out from the ICO, investors became divided in their beliefs. Some would like privacy but others would like a fast profit scheme while most ended up in a scam or a rug pull.
We all have a different idea of where we put our money. But I don't think privacy is as sweet as other promises especially if it's a short-term profit scheme.
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August 31, 2023, 09:37:56 AM
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In fact, many things of cryptocurrency depend on Fud and hype. When negative hype is created on a coin, then a kind of FUD is created in the public and because of this, the price of that coin also decreases. Also, I think Monero has been delisted by many centralized exchanges, creating FUD within people and making people afraid to invest in it, and that's basically why Monero's reputation is going down.
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August 31, 2023, 09:26:50 AM
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Monero's relative lack of popularity might be attributed to its focus on privacy and anonymity, which can sometimes raise concerns about potential misuse. Additionally, its private nature has made it harder for regulators to track, which has led to scrutiny in some regions. These factors, along with the fact that it's not as widely supported on exchanges and platforms as more mainstream cryptocurrencies, could contribute to its lower popularity compared to others like Bitcoin or Ethereum.
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August 31, 2023, 06:13:06 AM
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Again I agree with you, privacy has always been of interest to a small portion of people who are obsessed with protecting their privacy. Such people will never use centralized exchanges, they will go to make Monero exchanges in decentralized P2P exchanges. I don't remember exactly, but I think I've seen some p2p exchanges that work only with Monero and they are still recommended by all those who value their privacy.

I believe Bisq and AgoraDesk/Local Monero are the best P2P exchanges where you can buy/sell XMR without KYC. Unless there isn't any government overreach, these exchanges will continue to operate as usual. Developers of Bisq better remain anonymous and hidden from the public if they want to avoid facing government prosecution. As for AgoraDesk/Local Monero, it's easy enough to take them down by restricting people from accessing the domain (they're hosted on centralized servers, after all). Same goes with Hodl Hodl and any other P2P exchange without a software client.

I've read somewhere that it was possible to do atomic swaps with Monero. You'd just send BTC to the network, and receive XMR in return. All without middleman and KYC-free. Who knows how much XMR will be worth in the future? Just my thoughts Grin
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August 28, 2023, 06:08:56 PM
#62
Privacy is a necessary feature in my opinion, but why hasn't Monero become a main coin?
I don't understand what you mean by Monero being the main coin because there's no crypto currency that has the potential to dethrone Bitcoin.  
Having said that,  Monero is not the only potential altcoin that's not popular,  we also have CRP and UUSD which are doing well in terms of privacy service but in my research, I later understand that only a few crypto enthusiasts pay much attention to privacy coin market until they have privacy issue.  
Another reason is that people don't really look for privacy instead, they are looking to which coin would give them profit, and Monero, sadly not pass their interest. But aside from that, we can say that Monero is not really convincing look to the community because though it has a use case, this won't be enough to attract investors and users as they still choose where they can earn more even though it will compromise their privacy.
I believe the reason why most privacy cryptocurrency seems to be unpopular is one of the things you stated because 90% of all crypto investors are only after profit and that's why we see them chasing meme coin despite the previous market manipulation that was done by the major market player through it. Another reason I consider to be the reason why privacy is unpopular is that some investors believe privacy is all about illicit activities and if they are into one there's a need to use or invest in the privacy coin.
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August 28, 2023, 12:30:38 PM
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So true privacy advocates will never use monero in centralized services, only decentralized p2p and instant exchanges. This is the natural habitat for coins like monero, and centralized services use this coin only for speculation, completely ignoring the private functions of this coin.

Only a small number of people actually care about their privacy. That's one of the many reasons why Monero isn't a popular cryptocurrency these days. When you use a CEX to buy/sell XMR, you defeat its original purpose (which is to preserve privacy/anonymity). It's highly-recommended to use a DEX or P2P trading platform to get all of the benefits. Monero may never overcome Bitcoin, but it will always be a viable alternative for those who need it the most.

Again I agree with you, privacy has always been of interest to a small portion of people who are obsessed with protecting their privacy. Such people will never use centralized exchanges, they will go to make Monero exchanges in decentralized P2P exchanges. I don't remember exactly, but I think I've seen some p2p exchanges that work only with Monero and they are still recommended by all those who value their privacy.
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August 28, 2023, 11:38:15 AM
#60
So true privacy advocates will never use monero in centralized services, only decentralized p2p and instant exchanges. This is the natural habitat for coins like monero, and centralized services use this coin only for speculation, completely ignoring the private functions of this coin.

Only a small number of people actually care about their privacy. That's one of the many reasons why Monero isn't a popular cryptocurrency these days. When you use a CEX to buy/sell XMR, you defeat its original purpose (which is to preserve privacy/anonymity). It's highly-recommended to use a DEX or P2P trading platform to get all of the benefits. Monero may never overcome Bitcoin, but it will always be a viable alternative for those who need it the most.

What I like about Monero is its adaptability and focus on decentralization unlike any other cryptocurrency known to date (except BTC, of course). If developers maintain it, Monero could live alongside Bitcoin for generations. Remember, "keep it secret, keep it safe". As long as Monero remains under the radar, there should be nothing to worry about. Just my thoughts Grin
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August 28, 2023, 05:06:20 AM
#59
Privacy is a necessary feature in my opinion, but why hasn't Monero become a main coin?

Because Monero is not Bitcoin?  Being the first decentralized cryptocurrency, although not a privacy coin, Bitcoin with the help of mixers can still keep the users secret Grin.  Aside from that Bitcoin had been created and established way ahead of Monero and the fact that the government frowns upon any privacy coins makes it worse for Monero.

I believe Monero can be a main coin in the dark web but in mass adoption, it has no chance against Bitcoin.
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August 28, 2023, 03:33:22 AM
#58
Regulatory bodies are aware that cryptocurrencies with built-in privacy technologies are difficult to trace. Consequently, limitations are imposed to discourage the wider adoption of such cryptocurrencies, like Monero.

Moreover, cryptocurrencies are designed for specific purposes. Those who value versatility and innovation tend to prefer smart-contract-focused cryptocurrencies. It's evident that some individuals conscientiously prioritize their privacy, making Monero a suitable choice for them. Each coin serves a distinct purpose, and users are at liberty to select what aligns with their needs.

Given this, popularity shouldn't necessarily be a significant factor to consider.
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August 28, 2023, 12:36:58 AM
#57
Privacy is a necessary feature in my opinion, but why hasn't Monero become a main coin?
I don't understand what you mean by Monero being the main coin because there's no crypto currency that have the potential to dethrone Bitcoin.  
Having said that,  Monero is not the only potential altcoin that's not popular,  we also have CRP and UUSD which are doing well in terms of privacy service but in my research I later understand that only few crypto enthusiasts pay much attention to privacy coin market until they have privacy issue.  
Another reason is that people don't really look for privacy instead, they are looking to which coin would give them profit, and Monero, sadly not pass their interest. But aside from that, we can say that Monero is not really convincing look to the community because though it has a use case, this won't be enough to attract investors and users as they still choose where they can earn more even though it will compromise their privacy.
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August 27, 2023, 09:46:44 PM
#56
Aside from the legal concerns from centralized exchanges, another reason why it isn't more popular is because it's decentralized and was built in a time before ICO's and ERC-20 tokens were getting all the hype. It was created for a purpose that isn't all that useful for pump and dump scams. All the marketing and VC money is with blockchains like ethereum and BSC because they are more attractive to people looking to make a quick buck.
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August 27, 2023, 04:21:06 PM
#55
Privacy is a necessary feature in my opinion, but why hasn't Monero become a main coin?
I don't understand what you mean by Monero being the main coin because there's no crypto currency that have the potential to dethrone Bitcoin. 
Having said that,  Monero is not the only potential altcoin that's not popular,  we also have CRP and UUSD which are doing well in terms of privacy service but in my research I later understand that only few crypto enthusiasts pay much attention to privacy coin market until they have privacy issue. 
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August 27, 2023, 03:38:29 PM
#54
Privacy is a necessary feature in my opinion, but why hasn't Monero become a main coin?
When you talk about a privacy coin then monero comes into play, Even with the problem it has come to solve so far, yet not as popular as some coins that existed same time as monero. The bottom line here is that what helps a coin to become popular is not only based on its use case or problem-solving but also includes the team and the community behind that project.
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August 27, 2023, 03:22:12 PM
#53
Privacy is a necessary feature in my opinion, but why hasn't Monero become a main coin?
Monero is genius, it does everything you require from a privacy coin. Unfortunately its strengths have led to its downfall in the hopes of becoming a main coin. Governments hate it & regulators have threatened exchanges with operating bans in their jurisdictions if they list XMR. That has meant exchanges have delisted XMR & that’s the reason why the price isn’t as high as it should be.

It’s a great coin for anonymity but it will never be a main coin sadly.
It's because it's a privacy coin, so what do you expect? But is it true that Monero is hoping to be a main coin? But good for it that it didn't succeed because for us, Bitcoin is still the best even though it isn't fully private and besides there are still a Bitcoin mixer now that can make it more anonymous. But like Monero, governments also hate mixers so they are also hunting them down one by one.

Monero is lucky that some exchange still lists it and it still have some value left @OP, you are wrong. Monero is actually a popular crypto even up to now. It's one of the oldest and the best before but like what @deathangel said here, the coin is slowly deteriorating.
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August 26, 2023, 11:24:33 AM
#52
So true privacy advocates will never use monero in centralized services, only decentralized p2p and instant exchanges. This is the natural habitat for coins like monero, and centralized services use this coin only for speculation, completely ignoring the private functions of this coin.
If that means Monero's value is based more on what using it, and less on speculation, that's incredible!

--Knight Hider

Monero is one of the few altcoins that combines value and utility. In today's world, altcoins are divided into 2 types:

  • those that grow in value but are useless;
  • those that have utility, but no one is interested and such coins are unpopular.

Monero combines both of these factors. It is exactly what an altcoin should be.  Most altcoins, alas, have no utility, only speculation.
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August 25, 2023, 01:23:53 PM
#51
So true privacy advocates will never use monero in centralized services, only decentralized p2p and instant exchanges. This is the natural habitat for coins like monero, and centralized services use this coin only for speculation, completely ignoring the private functions of this coin.
If that means Monero's value is based more on what's using it, and less on speculation, that's incredible!

--Knight Hider
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August 25, 2023, 10:41:46 AM
#50
Monero has its niche in the market and has its utility, why should it be overly popular? It is just about the only old pow coin that is still trusted by privacy enthusiasts. Such projects don't need excessive attention from regulators and adoption, as it will ruin the coin, it will start to be banned even more, they will try to regulate it and things like that. Don't expect Monero to be as fast as DOGE.

That's certainly true, mate. It's best for Monero to remain "under the radar". Else, it would bring unwanted attention. Governments don't like privacy coins, so expect further opposition against Monero in the long run. With how things are turning out to be for the cryptocurrency, it's likely XMR will only be traded at DEXs in the future. Every new project we see these days is focused on smart contracts, scalability, and user-friendliness. Privacy/anonymity doesn't come to the minds of developers like it used to back in the early days. A pity because this will make crypto more centralized and transparent under the eyes of mainstream governments and third-parties alike.

At least, Monero is still the #1 privacy coin in the world. Whereas Zcash, Grin, and BEAM are lacking behind, Monero keeps bringing innovation and continuity to the privacy-oriented crypto space. Who knows if Monero is the only privacy coin left in the future? Just my thoughts Grin

So true privacy advocates will never use monero in centralized services, only decentralized p2p and instant exchanges. This is the natural habitat for coins like monero, and centralized services use this coin only for speculation, completely ignoring the private functions of this coin.
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August 24, 2023, 08:22:25 PM
#49
Being one of the first doesn't translate to already being mainstream. Personally, it's quite hard to use Monero with all the necessary steps that you need to take for it to be a really private transaction. A lot of people probably doesn't need the hassle to transact like that and there are some coins that may be better, depending on who you are talking to, but that's the reality.
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August 24, 2023, 08:18:56 PM
#48
Who said anything about Monero displacing Bitcoin as the top crypto in market cap? We're talking about Monero becoming an extremely-popular coin like it's the case with Ethereum and XRP these days. I don't see this happening anytime soon because of so much hatred against privacy coins. Especially by mainstream governments who don't want people getting financial privacy and freedom. If it can't be tracked or traced, then consider it an "Enemy of the State".

You can see why most exchanges have de-listed Monero from their platforms. Even some have gone as far as de-listing Litecoin after it added the "Mimblewimble" privacy technique. It's this reason why Monero will remain "under the radar" for as long as it lives. With ever-increasing regulations, it's likely Monero will end up being traded only on DEXs and P2P trading platforms. I think this is for the best. Who knows if this will strengthen Monero's decentralization in the long run? Just my thoughts Grin

oh sorry it is because the op and first post said about monero and bitcoin

and yes privacy focused like monero or zcash will be delisted as long the centralized exchange complies with government

in fact, CeX can freeze our money if some money comes from mixing services like tornado cash  Grin maybe coin like this would still tradable on p2p or cex with no regulation
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August 24, 2023, 04:02:46 PM
#47
Privacy is a necessary feature in my opinion, but why hasn't Monero become a main coin?
It's like one could say that the era seems to have come to an end. In the past, privacy coins were one of the favorites of most people, and Monero was the most popular privacy coin. However, as various crypto projects develop, the era seems to have been eroded. Now many people seem to forget the coin. Only people who understand the attractiveness of this privacy coin still hold Monero, one of which is an investment asset. What's more, the coin has experienced a drastic drop in rank so that newcomers in the crypto world may also not be familiar with the good concept of the coin. Moreover, people nowadays are somehow more interested in things that are just hype, apart from Bitcoin, of course.
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