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The conversation also discusses Monero, an entire privacy-focused cryptocurrency built at the protocol level with default privacy features. Unlike Bitcoin, Monero does not rely on third-party mixers or trustless protocols; its privacy is embedded directly into the blockchain mechanism.
Experts believe Monero’s protocol-level privacy offers more resilience against regulatory attacks because it operates without centralized servers or mixers that can be targeted legally. Developers of Monero are not motivated by profit but by community support and voluntary donations, making it harder for authorities to threaten or shut down the project.