Monero (XMR) Complete Guide

Why Monero for Dark Matter Market?

Monero (XMR) is the preferred cryptocurrency on Dark Matter Market due to its superior privacy features. Unlike Bitcoin, Monero transactions are untraceable and unlinkable by default, providing complete financial privacy.

Step 1: Choose a Monero Wallet

Recommended Wallets

• Monero GUI Wallet - Official full-node wallet (most secure)
  Download: getmonero.org
• Feather Wallet - Lightweight, easy to use
  Download: featherwallet.org
• Cake Wallet - Mobile wallet (iOS/Android)
  App stores or cakewallet.com

Step 2: Install and Set Up Wallet

1. Download your chosen wallet from the official website only
2. Verify the download hash/signature
3. Install and launch the wallet
4. Create a new wallet
5. Write down your 25-word seed phrase on paper
6. Store the seed phrase securely (never digitally!)
7. Wait for blockchain sync (full node) or connect to remote node

Step 3: Acquire Monero

Anonymous Options

• LocalMonero - P2P trading platform
• Bisq - Decentralized exchange
• TradeOgre - No-KYC exchange
• Atomic Swaps - Convert BTC to XMR directly

Less Private Options

• Buy Bitcoin from KYC exchange → Convert to Monero on non-KYC exchange
• Let coins "age" before use (wait 24-48 hours)

Step 4: Send to Dark Matter Market

1. Log in to Dark Matter Market
2. Go to your Account/Wallet section
3. Copy your deposit address (starts with 4 or 8)
4. Open your Monero wallet
5. Click "Send"
6. Paste the Dark Matter deposit address
7. Enter the amount
8. Review and confirm the transaction
9. Wait for 10 confirmations (usually ~20 minutes)

Security Best Practices

• Never reuse addresses
• Use a dedicated computer/VM for crypto transactions
• Always use Tor when accessing your wallet
• Keep your seed phrase offline and secure
• Don't discuss transaction amounts publicly
• Run your own node for maximum privacy
• Consider using subaddresses for different purposes