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How do I properly subscribe to ZMQ events?

This seems to be incredibly easy but I can't wrap my head around it. I'm trying to subscribe to daemon's ZMQ events yet I don't receive any. The port is open and accessible in LAN. const zmq = require("zeromq") async function run() { const sock =…
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Use official binaries or compile master myself?

Is the master branch on https://github.com/monero-project/bitmonero considered to be stable enough at all times to use it for nontrivial amounts of Monero, or would you rather recommend to stick with the official binaries from https://getmonero.org…
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How does block time depend on number of transactions and block size?

I've been browsing http://moneroblocks.info while waiting for my transaction to get through and noticed what seems to be a strong correlation between number of transactions in a block and block time: I looked at the 50 blocks from height 1120832 to…
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Simplewallet: How do I get the tx_id needed for check_tx_key and get_tx_key?

I tried to use the transaction hash, but that seems to be something different than tx_id. For example with this: get_tx_key I got an error "no tx key found for this txid".
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Can I restore my account using just the keys file?

Can I restore my account without seed and wallet file, using just the keys file? and do I need to know the password if you can restore from key file?
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How do you calculate the size of a Monero transaction before it is sent?

Given the number of inputs, number of outputs, and mixin count, what is the formula to calculate the expected size (in bytes) of the resulting Monero transaction? For comparison's sake, in Bitcoin, the formula for calculating the size of a…
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How can I verify that a Monero Block explorer is not under a MITM attack?

How can I verify that a Monero Block explorer is not under a MITM attack? Aside com comparing the most recent block height and block hash with another blockchain explorer what else can I do? This question is not meant to be specific to any…
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How will RingCT dust work?

Right now, if you have a small piece of Monero, you can spend it with mixin 0. That way, you can collect a bunch of them without paying too high of fees. RingCT will hide amounts, meaning it won't be apparent to the blockchain if something is dust.…
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As a XMR recipient after HF4 is there a way I can only accept RingCT payments?

This question discusses how both RingCT and non RingCT transactions will be allowed between HF4 and HF5. It also discusses how a user can turn all non RingCT outputs into RingCT outputs. As a Monero recipient after HF4 is there a way I can only…
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What potential security risks are associated with sharing my view key?

Is it safe to share my view key with my accountant or business partner? Can a view key be used to steal my funds?
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At what date will the initial 18.4 million coins have all been mined?

Is it possible to calculate the exact time and date the initial 18.4 million coins have all been mined? And assuming that the total amount itself isn't altered, what if anything could cause this date to change?
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Is it possible to trace an output in the Monero blockchain?

In MRL-0004, it's said: Bob wishes to send 0.75 XMR to Alice, and will pay 0.01 XMR in fees. The Monero that Alice receives, 0.75 XMR, will be delivered as two new unspent transaction outputs with amounts 0.7 XMR and 0.05 XMR. Further, an…
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How do the new rpc-payment... options for monerod work?

V0.15 / Carbon Chameleon seems to have introduced new rpc options for a monero node. How do the following options actually work? rpc-payment-address rpc-payment-difficulty rpc-payment-credits Also, is there a way to exempt your own wallet from…
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How will RingCT interact with view keys?

Can view keys reveal the amount of a transaction? Will they be able to view outgoing as well as ingoing transactions?
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Is the median blocksize measured over the last 100 or 720 blocks?

I have seen both 100 and 720 being referenced as the proper number for determining median block-size for the purpose of calculating miner penalties. Which one is correct? Is Monero changed its code from 100 to 720 (or the other way around) at some…
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