Issue 207

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+type: weekly
+layout: weekly
+
+date: "2024-08-17T12:55:55-05:00"
+issuenumber: 207
+title: "Issue 207: August 8 - 15, 2024"
+---
+
+### Table of Contents:
+
+- [Recent News](#news)
+- [Upcoming Events](#events)
+- [CCS Proposals](#proposals)
+- [Price & Blockchain Stats](#stats)
+- [Volunteer Opportunities](#volunteer)
+- [Support](#support)
+
+### Recent News {#news}
+
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+Monero contributor spackleXMR posted a Reddit thread [The Stressnet So Far](https://l.opnxng.com/r/Monero/comments/1eoana8/the_stressnet_so_far/) where they share updates on ongoing efforts running a separate Monero network to run stress tests, resulting in great improvements for Monero Core's code for the past couple months. Monero Stressnet Node, Release [v251.18.3.3.0](https://github.com/spackle-xmr/monero/releases/tag/v251.18.3.3.0). Visit [monitor.stressnet.net](https://monitor.stressnet.net/) to see the number of incoming node connections.
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+
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+As predicted in issue 206, Haveno Reto [v1.0.10](https://github.com/retoaccess1/haveno-reto/releases/tag/v1.0.10) was released, merging upstream recent release's changes. Github user boldsuck added a couple more seed nodes, specifically *anon3* and *anon6* from this [list](https://github.com/boldsuck/haveno-retodev/blob/master/core/src/main/resources/xmr_mainnet.seednodes), find their addresses there. Haveno Reto has now a new X profile from which they plan on posting updates and giving tips to onboard new users. Give them a follow at [@RetoChan__](https://xcancel.com/RetoChan__).
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+
+{{% newsbyte %}}
+XMRig [v6.22.0](https://github.com/xmrig/xmrig/releases/tag/v6.22.0). Check release notes for changes.
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+
+{{% newsbyte %}}
+Feather Wallet [v2.6.8](https://featherwallet.org/download/), upgrading to Monero v0.18.3.4 point release; upgrading dependencies; removing deprecated plugins; and miscellaneous enhancements.
+{{% /newsbyte %}}
+
+{{% newsbyte %}}
+XMRSigner [v0.9](https://github.com/DiosDelRayo/MoneroSigner/releases/tag/v0.9). XMRSigner milestone 3 update posted on [GitLab]. Have a [read](https://repo.getmonero.org/monero-project/ccs-proposals/-/merge_requests/465#note_25707).
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+
+{{% newsbyte %}}
+Woodser, Haveno DEX lead developer has put up a call for help with Haveno's wiki (docs). Pull requests welcome in *haveno-docs* [repository](https://github.com/haveno-dex/haveno-docs). Open issues to work [on](https://github.com/haveno-dex/haveno/issues?q=is%3Aopen+is%3Aissue+label%3Awiki).
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+
+{{% newsbyte %}}
+[!!] We interrupt our regularly scheduled news reporting to bring you this *important* [message](https://xcancel.com/monerotopia/status/1823334204895039515): come join us for MoneroTopia 2024 down in Roma, Mexico City, November 14-17, 2024. Get your tickets now at [monerotopia.com](https://monerotopia.com/) and use discount code: "Revuo24" to get 10% off!
+{{% /newsbyte %}}
+
+### Upcoming Events {#events}
+
+{{% event "August 18, 2024 (Sunday) - 19:00 UTC" %}}
+Monero Website Workgroup Meeting - [#monero-site](irc://irc.libera.chat/#monero-site) IRC channel; Matrix [room](https://matrix.to/#/#monero-site:monero.social).
+{{% /event %}}
+
+{{% event "August 19, 2024 (Monday) - 18:00 UTC" %}}
+Monero Tech Meeting - [#no-wallet-left-behind](irc://irc.libera.chat/#no-wallet-left-behind) IRC channel; Matrix [room](https://matrix.to/#/#no-wallet-left-behind:monero.social).
+{{% /event %}}
+
+{{% event "August 20, 2024 (Tuesday) - 18:00 UTC" %}}
+Cuprate Workgroup Meeting - [#cuprate](irc://irc.libera.chat/#cuprate) IRC channel; Matrix [room](https://matrix.to/#/#cuprate:monero.social).
+{{% /event %}}
+
+{{% event "August 21, 2024 (Wednesday) - 18:00 UTC" %}}
+Research Lab Meeting - [#monero-research-lab](irc://irc.libera.chat/#monero-research-lab) IRC channel; Matrix [room](https://matrix.to/#/#monero-research-lab:monero.social).
+{{% /event %}}
+
+### CCS Proposal Ideas {#proposals}
+
+Below you can find some CCS proposal ideas open for discussion.
+
+{{% ccs_item link="https://repo.getmonero.org/monero-project/ccs-proposals/-/merge_requests/484" author="hinto" %}}
+full-time work on Cuprate (3 months)
+{{% /ccs_item %}}
+
+{{% ccs_item link="https://repo.getmonero.org/monero-project/ccs-proposals/-/merge_requests/482" author="ofrnxmr" %}}
+support, docs, site, meta++ (totw pt3) 
+{{% /ccs_item %}}
+
+{{% ccs_item link="https://repo.getmonero.org/monero-project/ccs-proposals/-/merge_requests/487" author="0xfffc" %}}
+3 months full-time dev
+{{% /ccs_item %}}
+
+Find more [here](https://ccs.getmonero.org/ideas/). Posting comments in favor of, or against proposals is encouraged.
+
+### CCS Proposals Need Funding
+
+{{% ccs_item link="https://ccs.getmonero.org/proposals/VOSTOEMISIO-FCMP-Animated-Explainer.html" author="VOSTOEMISIO" goal=33 raised=0.02 %}}
+FCMP Animated Explainer Video and Remake Introductory Video
+{{% /ccs_item %}}
+
+### Price & Blockchain Stats {#stats}
+
+###### Blockchain Stats
+
+{{< bc_stats
+	height="3217288"
+	hashrate="2.52 GH/s"
+	txs_per_block="30"
+	avg_txs_per_day="18656"
+	block_reward="0.6"
+
+	date="August 17, 2024"
+>}}
+
+###### XMR Blocks Distribution in last 1000 blocks
+
+![Hashrate Pool Distribution Pie Chart](./hash.png)
+
+###### Price & Performance
+
+{{< price_performance
+	market_cap="2,744,154,878"
+	street_price="157.75"
+
+	table_date="08/17/24"
+	price_usd="148.95,-0.46,-7.47,-0.44"
+	price_eur="135.02,-1.43,-8.48,-1.99"
+	price_btc="0.00250726,+1.83,-0.93,-53.17"
+
+	date="August 17, 2024"
+>}}
+
+###### XMR Price Graph
+
+![XMR Price Graph](./price.png)
+
+Sources: [miningpoolstats.stream](https://miningpoolstats.stream/monero); [bitinfocharts.com](https://bitinfocharts.com/monero/); [coingecko.com](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/monero); [localmonero.co blocks](https://localmonero.co/blocks); [monero.boats](https://monero.boats/).
+
+{{< volunteer >}}
+{{% volunteer_item title="Test Monero Core Software" link="https://github.com/monero-project/monero" %}}
+Anyone with moderate technical ability is encouraged to try to build and run Monero nightlies. Do not trust it with your Monero, but feel free to open an Issue on GitHub as problems arise. Instructions to build on your OS of choice can be found [here](https://github.com/monero-project/monero#compiling-monero-from-source). 
+{{% /volunteer_item %}}
+{{< /volunteer >}}
+
+{{< support />}}