Monero
since 2014 · own network, private transactionsWhy Monero, who needs it, and how this network’s rules differ from the rest — short and to the point.
Four Monero rules worth knowing before you send
Not abstract “crypto risks,” but the rules of this network. For each — what happens, and how Mitilena is built before the Send button.
What a light-wallet server sees
To show balance without downloading the whole chain, a Monero light wallet uses the view key. The server sees incoming transfers and the balance — but cannot spend a cent. The spend key stays with you.
Ten confirmations before spend
Received XMR cannot be spent until 10 blocks pass — about 20 minutes. The balance is visible, but a transfer “won’t go” — that is how the network works.
Exchange integrated address
Exchanges give a 106-character integrated Monero address — a normal address plus a payment id. Paste it whole, exactly as issued.
Delistings
Major exchanges remove Monero under regulator pressure — Binance in 2024, others followed. XMR is safer to hold yourself.
How to send XMR in Mitilena
On Monero — only XMR
There are no tokens on Monero by design. “Wrapped XMR” on other chains is someone else’s IOU without Monero privacy. Stablecoins are easier on Tron, TON, Ethereum, or Solana — they are in the same Mitilena app.
What Mitilena can do on Monero
What people ask about Monero
Is Monero private in your wallet?
The spend key never leaves the device — nothing can be spent from the server. The view key is sent so the scanner can show balance and outputs without downloading the whole chain: the server sees incoming funds. That is how Monero light wallets work.
Why can’t I spend received XMR right away?
The network requires 10 confirmations — about 20 minutes. Mitilena shows the locked part separately.
The exchange gave a 106-character address. Is that normal?
Yes — an integrated address with a payment id inside. Paste it whole.
What is the fee on Monero?
Fractions of a cent at any priority.