Monero (XMR) is an open-source cryptocurrency focused on privacy and anonymity of transactions. Unlike most cryptocurrencies, Monero uses advanced cryptographic techniques such as ring signatures and confidential transactions (RingCT) to hide senders, recipients, and transaction amounts. This makes Monero especially attractive to users who value privacy and security. Monero also features adaptive emission, which allows it to maintain a stable level of rewards for miners and contributes to the decentralization of the network.