Monero Community Seeks 45 XMR to Fund Three Months of Development

Monero's community is funding a new proposal requesting 45 XMR to support three months of full-time development focused on privacy infrastructure, wallet software and core network improvements.

The proposal, submitted by developer jpk68 through Monero's Community Crowdfunding System (CCS), had raised 31.04 XMR from 42 contributors as of October 26. That leaves 13.96 XMR to reach the target, with approximately 69% of the requested funding already secured.

The developer is seeking support for 40 hours of work per week over three months. The planned work includes improving Tor and I2P integration, upgrading Monero's graphical wallet and fixing issues in the core software.

Monero Developer Targets Tor and I2P Improvements

A major part of the proposal focuses on improving how Monero connects to privacy networks, particularly Tor and I2P. These tools can help users route network traffic through privacy-preserving infrastructure rather than relying entirely on direct connections.

One planned task is adding Tor Control protocol support to monerod, Monero's core daemon software. The goal is to make onion-service configuration more automatic and reduce the manual steps users currently face.

The proposal also includes investigating whether I2P's SAM interface can be integrated into Monero's core wallet code. This could improve support for connections through remote nodes over I2P.

Beyond network privacy, jpk68 plans to continue improving the Monero GUI, testing anonymity-network integrations, reviewing other developers' code and addressing bugs found during routine maintenance.

The developer has previously contributed to Monero's Qt6 migration, build-performance improvements, documentation and I2P-related development. jpk68 had approximately 50 merged pull requests during the first eight months of contributing to the project.

How Monero's Community Crowdfunding System Works

Monero does not rely on a conventional company treasury to fund all its development. Instead, the Community Crowdfunding System allows developers to submit proposals, explain their intended work and request contributions directly from the community.

Proposals move through stages as they are discussed, funded and completed. Once a proposal has secured its target and the work begins, contributors can follow its progress through the CCS dashboard.

This model gives the community a direct role in deciding which development efforts receive funding. It also means individual projects depend on voluntary contributions rather than guaranteed funding from a central organization.

The 45 XMR request is a proposal-specific funding target, separate from donations made to Monero's General Fund. The funds are intended to support the work described in the proposal rather than represent a general increase in the project's treasury.

Readers can track the proposal and its funding status through the official Monero Community Crowdfunding System.

Why Continued Core Development Matters

Monero's privacy features depend on more than transaction-level cryptography. Wallet usability, reliable network connections, software maintenance and ongoing code review also influence how easily people can use the network.

The proposal's focus on Tor and I2P integration is particularly relevant to users who want to limit the information their network connections reveal. Better integration could reduce configuration friction, although the proposed work does not guarantee that every privacy risk will be eliminated.

Monero has also faced questions about network resilience. In August 2025, Altcoin Buzz covered a reported majority-hashrate incident involving Qubic that raised concerns about mining concentration and blockchain security. That episode was distinct from the current funding proposal, but it illustrates why ongoing protocol maintenance and network research remain important.

The current request is focused on development work rather than a response to a newly reported attack. Its stated goals are to improve privacy-network support, wallet software and core maintenance.

Funding Remains the Immediate Milestone

As of October 26, the proposal had secured 31.04 XMR, leaving 13.96 XMR outstanding. If fully funded, the plan would support three months of full-time work across privacy infrastructure, wallet improvements, testing and code review.

The funding effort highlights Monero's community-led approach to maintaining its software. Its progress will depend on whether contributors provide the remaining XMR and whether the developer can deliver the proposed work over the planned period.