- Monero (XMR) reports significant market growth, with a 156% annual price increase and a weekly gain of 22%, according to market data from May 11, 2025.
- Recent updates include the launch of a new blockchain explorer, a step-by-step tutorial for swapping XMR using Haveno – RetoSwap, and software releases for the Monero-related Cuprate project.
- Upcoming community events and volunteer opportunities highlight ongoing development and collaboration in the Monero ecosystem.
Monero reported major progress across its platform during the week of May 5–11, 2025, with substantial price gains and new tools for users, according to Revuo XMR. The privacy-focused cryptocurrency reached a market capitalization of about $6.18 billion, and its value rose sharply to $335.76, with data collected on May 11, 2025.
Over the last week, the price of XMR climbed by 22%, while the monthly price increase stood at 67%. Compared to the same period last year, Monero has surged by over 156%. The daily average number of transactions was reported as 32,163, with an average of nearly 50 transactions per block. The current block reward remains at 0.6 XMR. Details and additional blockchain metrics can be found through data provided by miningpoolstats.stream, bitinfocharts.com, and coingecko.com.
Recent updates in the Monero ecosystem include a new tutorial on how to convert XMR to other cryptocurrencies via Haveno – RetoSwap and the introduction of a new online blockchain explorer, monerowat.ch, currently in beta release. Cuprate, a project within the Monero community, announced version 0.3.0, which comes with bug fixes and several new features. Details about the release are available on the project’s GitHub.
In related media, Monero Monthly featured Seth for Privacy and Max discussing topics such as recent Cake Wallet updates, the eleventh anniversary of XMR, and upcoming changes to wallet support. Additionally, Monero Talk hosted Riccardo Spagni and Naveen Jain, who shared insights about Tari blockchain’s launch and its integration with Monero.
Upcoming community gatherings include the Cuprate workgroup meeting on May 13, 2025, and the MoneroKon 5 planning session on May 17, 2025. More information on how to get involved in testing Monero’s software can be found on the official Monero GitHub repository.
These developments underscore active participation and continuous enhancements within the Monero network.
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