Rekt Radio A Bullish Start to 2026 in Crypto — Rekt Radio #124
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Jan 14, 2026 Hosts dive into the recent crypto market rally, showcasing their enthusiasm for altcoins and long positions. KeyboardMonkey3 passionately defends Monero over Zcash, highlighting its privacy features amidst rising CBDC discussions. They also share insights on mining, wallet preferences, and community dynamics. The conversation shifts to AI advancements, particularly in legal and coding spheres, and explores macro themes like commodity investments versus AI tech. Finally, they analyze geopolitical risks and how Bitcoin acts as a hedge in uncertain times.
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Monero As The Privacy Hedge
- Monero stands out as the primary privacy play as CBDCs and digital IDs expand globally.
- KeyboardMonkey3 and MANDO argue Monero's fungibility and privacy narrative could sustain long-term demand.
From Skeptic To Spot Bag Holder
- KeyboardMonkey3 recounts discovering Monero after avoiding it for years and then building a spot bag when researching privacy tech.
- He tested wallets like Cake and plans to move to Feather but hasn't run his own node yet.
How To Acquire And Store Monero
- Use decentralised desks like Wagyu or Houdini Swap to buy and bridge Monero into private wallets.
- Learn a Monero wallet (Cake or Feather) and avoid risky centralized exchanges for long-term holding.
