# $XMR Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — August 17, 2026

> **Asset:** $XMR  
> **Date:** 2026-08-17 (August 17, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/xmr/2026-08-17  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/xmr.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @CoinMarketCap
> **Author:** CoinMarketCap ([@CoinMarketCap](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap))  
> **Metrics:** 193 likes · 39 retweets · 54 comments · 123.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T15:41:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinMarketCap/status/2089377008601972797](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap/status/2089377008601972797)  


> **Visual Note:** The image shows the iconic Apple logo silhouette in black, used to illustrate a news story about hackers exploiting a critical flaw in Apple's Screen Sharing feature to install Monero cryptocurrency miners on internet-exposed Macs.  

> 
> "LATEST:  Hackers exploited a critical flaw in Apple's Screen Sharing feature to install Monero miners on internet-exposed Macs, says the Netherlands’ National Cyber Security Centre."


### Post #2 by @LLuciano_BTC
> **Author:** Lucky ([@LLuciano_BTC](https://x.com/LLuciano_BTC))  
> **Metrics:** 732 likes · 22 retweets · 43 comments · 65.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T10:38:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LLuciano_BTC/status/2089300716615790605](https://x.com/LLuciano_BTC/status/2089300716615790605)  


> **Visual Note:** A TradingView chart of $XMR/USDT created by @LLuciano_BTC on Aug 17, 2026, showing a breakout from a demand zone along a descending trendline, with an annotation projecting a bullish continuation toward ~760 (+10%). The chart visually confirms the post's claim that XMR is "following the exact given path" by displaying the anticipated breakout and upward trajectory outlined by the analyst.  

> 
> "$XMR
 is following the exact given path."


### Post #3 by @BSCNews
> **Author:** BSCN ([@BSCNews](https://x.com/BSCNews))  
> **Metrics:** 103 likes · 17 retweets · 6 comments · 28.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T06:45:43+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BSCNews/status/2089242250736029801](https://x.com/BSCNews/status/2089242250736029801)  


> **Video Content:** [video-unavailable: could not fetch or sample]  

> 
> "Apple Mac Flaw Lets Hackers Turn Devices Into Monero Miners

Hackers exploited a flaw in Apple’s Screen Sharing feature to take control of internet reachable Macs.

The attackers then installed Monero 
$XMR
 mining software on compromised devices, Dutch authorities said."


### Post #4 by @coinbureau
> **Author:** Coin Bureau ([@coinbureau](https://x.com/coinbureau))  
> **Metrics:** 117 likes · 34 retweets · 30 comments · 23.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T05:10:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/coinbureau/status/2089218161891557523](https://x.com/coinbureau/status/2089218161891557523)  


> **Visual Note:** A cracked red padlock surrounded by blue chains against a shattered black background symbolizes a cybersecurity breach, illustrating the vulnerability that allowed attackers to exploit Apple's Screen Sharing flaw and hijack Macs to mine Monero.  

> 
> "ALERT: Critical Apple Screen Sharing flaw exploited to hijack Macs and mine Monero.

The Netherlands’ cyber agency confirms that attackers gained full control of internet-exposed Macs through a simple flaw in Apple’s Screen Sharing feature and installed Monero miners.

Apple"


### Post #5 by @BitcoinNews
> **Author:** Bitcoin.com News ([@BitcoinNews](https://x.com/BitcoinNews))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 7 retweets · 9 comments · 17.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T17:50:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BitcoinNews/status/2089409589628313974](https://x.com/BitcoinNews/status/2089409589628313974)  


> 
> "ZEC Breaks $500 as 4.3% Daily Gain Puts XMR Further Behind"


### Post #6 by @BigCheds
> **Author:** Cheds Trading ([@BigCheds](https://x.com/BigCheds))  
> **Metrics:** 24 likes · 0 retweets · 8 comments · 16.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T00:19:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BigCheds/status/2089144935479902457](https://x.com/BigCheds/status/2089144935479902457)  


> 
> "New Bitcoin Live Member report posted for 
$BTC
"Cryptocurrency Market Update -August 16th 2026"   
$ETH
 $ZEC
 $TRX
 $XMR
 $SUI
 $AAVE
 $SOL
 $DOGE
 $XAU $XAG 
$TRX
 $SUPER
 $XRP
 $BNB
 $SUPER
 $PEPE
 $HYPE
 $LINK
Member link: 
bitcoin.live/video/sunday-c
…

Free report: 
bitcoin.live/video/cryptocu
…"


### Post #7 by @AltsDaddycom
> **Author:** AltsDaddy ([@AltsDaddycom](https://x.com/AltsDaddycom))  
> **Metrics:** 238 likes · 54 retweets · 21 comments · 11.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T12:34:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AltsDaddycom/status/2089329920581472630](https://x.com/AltsDaddycom/status/2089329920581472630)  


> **Visual Note:** A bar chart from AltsDaddy titled "Top Posted on X Last 24 Hours" ranks twelve altcoins in descending order by post volume: HYPE, PUMP, PROPS, LTC, CASHCAT, LAB, PENGU, TAO, MON, RMV, XMR, and TON. The visualization aligns with the accompanying post highlighting HYPE, PUMP, and PROPS as Monday's top discussion leaderboards, with HYPE leading the rankings.  

> 
> "Monday’s Top Posted #Altcoins  
$HYPE
 $PUMP
 $PROPS 
$LTC
 $CASHCAT 
$LAB
 $PENGU
 $TAO
 $MON
 $RMV 
$XMR
 $TON
Runner ups: 
$KAS
, 
$VELO
, $MANTA, 
$BERT
, 
$TROLL
#Altseason2026 #Altcoins $DDY"


### Post #8 by @reddit
> **Author:** SamsungGalaxyPlayer ([@reddit](https://x.com/reddit))  
> **Metrics:** 108 likes · 1 retweets · 7 comments · 10.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T16:30:49.387000+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/reddit/status/7d5ecccf0fd53c7234e62f04953494c1f4483423ba32fa606c487d0b2c4d74fe](https://x.com/reddit/status/7d5ecccf0fd53c7234e62f04953494c1f4483423ba32fa606c487d0b2c4d74fe)  


> 
> "Monero FCMP++ Cryptography Implementation Audited by Trail of Bits

MAGIC Grants contracted Trail of Bits, a leading cybersecurity and research firm, to audit certain cryptography for Monero's forthcoming FCMP++ upgrade. This upgrade will substantially increase the privacy of Monero transactions. FCMP++ is short for "Full Chain Membership Proofs + Spend Authorization + Linkability." MAGIC Grants has assisted the Monero community with a number of security reviews, both for and outside of the Monero FCMP++ upgrade. Trail of Bits was selected for this project through a competitive bidding process."


### Post #9 by @AltsDaddycom
> **Author:** AltsDaddy ([@AltsDaddycom](https://x.com/AltsDaddycom))  
> **Metrics:** 296 likes · 68 retweets · 153 comments · 10.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T15:52:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AltsDaddycom/status/2089379726263726384](https://x.com/AltsDaddycom/status/2089379726263726384)  


> **Visual Note:** The image, branded as "Undervalued Gems #12" by AltsDaddy, displays logos of ten highlighted altcoins—RIO, AUKI, PROPS, XMR, VELO, ZEC, KAITO, ANYONE, KAS, and ARC—arranged in two rows against a yellow geometric background. It visually reinforces the post's message about utility tokens being poised for a major push as BTC targets $70,000, with all the featured tickers matching the altcoins listed in the caption.  

> 
> "#Utilitytokens are fast becoming one of the most popular sectors in the #crypto space.

We expect another big push for #Utility tokens as 
$BTC
 looks to reclaim $70,000

 
$RIO
 $AUKI $PROPS 
$XMR
 $VELO
 $ZEC
 $KAITO $ANYONE 
$KAS
 $ARC
#Altseason2026 $DDY"


### Post #10 by @CryptooIndia
> **Author:** Crypto India ([@CryptooIndia](https://x.com/CryptooIndia))  
> **Metrics:** 45 likes · 4 retweets · 10 comments · 8.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T08:56:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptooIndia/status/2089275224797880529](https://x.com/CryptooIndia/status/2089275224797880529)  


> **Visual Note:** The image shows the Apple logo on a light blue grid background, surrounded by various decorative elements like pearls, a clock, clouds, and netting. The post discusses a critical macOS security vulnerability being exploited to hijack Macs for Monero (XMR) mining, with Apple having released security updates on August 6. The Apple logo ties directly to the warning, representing the affected macOS systems that users need to urgently patch.  

> 
> "SECURITY ALERT: A macOS Screen Sharing vulnerability is being actively exploited to take full control of systems.

Attackers can bypass authentication, gain root access and install Monero (XMR) miners on compromised Macs.

 Apple released security updates on August 6. Update"


### Post #11 by @bitcoinwell
> **Author:** Bitcoin Well ([@bitcoinwell](https://x.com/bitcoinwell))  
> **Metrics:** 56 likes · 7 retweets · 38 comments · 5.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T13:58:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bitcoinwell/status/2089351052776673457](https://x.com/bitcoinwell/status/2089351052776673457)  


> **Video Content:** [video-unavailable: could not fetch or sample]  

> 
> "Monero developer Peter Todd wants to add a small permanent issuance to Bitcoin.

His argument deserves better than the replies it's getting, so here it is straight. Coins are lost forever when keys are lost. A tiny permanent issuance would roughly offset those losses, so the"


### Post #12 by @reddit
> **Author:** Feeling_Highway_2821 ([@reddit](https://x.com/reddit))  
> **Metrics:** 38 likes · 0 retweets · 12 comments · 3.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T15:30:21.085000+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/reddit/status/8ddd0fc34d5d3f5a27e47caae72625844335894e63c429c05335afa83a979afe](https://x.com/reddit/status/8ddd0fc34d5d3f5a27e47caae72625844335894e63c429c05335afa83a979afe)  


> 
> "Change Now froze my funds, but I finally got them back. Thanks r/AskMonero"


### Post #13 by @rykenny
> **Author:** Kenny ([@rykenny](https://x.com/rykenny))  
> **Metrics:** 157 likes · 63 retweets · 60 comments · 3.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T05:46:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/rykenny/status/2089227450739773921](https://x.com/rykenny/status/2089227450739773921)  


> **Video Content:** A mobile phone screenshot of a black editing screen with the text 'TODAY WE ARE' in white and green stylized font.  

> 
> "Ever feel lost with crypto? Different coins live on different networks, and moving money between them is often complicated, costly, and risky.
@tangentcash
 solves that.

Their simple, secure wallet lets you hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, Monero, Solana, and more in one place. Trade"


### Post #14 by @renksieth
> **Author:** Renksi ([@renksieth](https://x.com/renksieth))  
> **Metrics:** 86 likes · 0 retweets · 38 comments · 3.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T13:04:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/renksieth/status/2089337448719642718](https://x.com/renksieth/status/2089337448719642718)  


> **Visual Note:** Six young women in white and yellow California 1987-style shirts lying in a circle on a plaid blanket, smiling at the camera, with a '1theK OFFICIAL' watermark.  

> 
> "mining 
$XMR
 is deeper than just about throwing hashpower at a pool

you can solo mine for full decentralization, join a traditional pool for consistent payouts, or use P2Pool as a decentralized middle ground

most chains dont give miners that choice
@monero
 lets you decide how"


### Post #15 by @salvatoshi
> **Author:** Salvatore Ingala ([@salvatoshi](https://x.com/salvatoshi))  
> **Metrics:** 28 likes · 4 retweets · 3 comments · 2.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T09:18:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/salvatoshi/status/2089280812613009914](https://x.com/salvatoshi/status/2089280812613009914)  


> **Visual Note:** A cartoon man in sunglasses sits on a park bench pondering "HMMM" as a small brown dog runs by emitting a green gas cloud, humorously illustrating the "invention of tail emissions" with a visual pun on dog tail emissions.  

> 
> "The invention of tail emissions."


### Post #16 by @KeystoneWallet
> **Author:** Keystone Hardware Wallet ([@KeystoneWallet](https://x.com/KeystoneWallet))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 4 retweets · 1 comments · 2.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T12:00:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/KeystoneWallet/status/2089321345372885474](https://x.com/KeystoneWallet/status/2089321345372885474)  


> **Visual Note:** A 3D-rendered yellow warning triangle with a black exclamation mark floats over a glitchy, digital background, visually emphasizing the urgency of the alert about CVE-2026-65400, a critical Screen Sharing vulnerability being exploited to install hidden Monero miners on Macs.  

> 
> "Your Mac is probably mining crypto for someone else right now 

CVE-2026-65400 (CVSS 9.8) is being actively exploited. Attackers are getting root access on Macs with Screen Sharing exposed to the internet, then quietly planting Monero miners on them.

Your CPU runs hot. Your"


### Post #17 by @Crypto_Jargon
> **Author:** Crypto Jargon ([@Crypto_Jargon](https://x.com/Crypto_Jargon))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 2 retweets · 1 comments · 2.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T10:17:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Crypto_Jargon/status/2089295443289428291](https://x.com/Crypto_Jargon/status/2089295443289428291)  


> **Visual Note:** The image shows the white Apple logo on a black background, representing the macOS brand mentioned in the security warning. It visually reinforces the post's urgent message about a critical macOS Screen Sharing vulnerability that requires users to update their Apple computers immediately to prevent Monero (XMR) mining malware infections.  

> 
> "WARNING: A macOS Screen Sharing vulnerability is being actively exploited.

Attackers can reportedly bypass authentication, gain root access and install Monero (XMR) miners on compromised Macs.

Apple released security updates on August 6.

Update macOS immediately and disable"


### Post #18 by @veksonpu
> **Author:** ɱ ([@veksonpu](https://x.com/veksonpu))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 1 retweets · 3 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T17:23:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/veksonpu/status/2089402685355127084](https://x.com/veksonpu/status/2089402685355127084)  


> 
> "Basically if you stacked 
$XMR
 until the fcmp++ update kicks in and stored into your cold wallet , you automatically got a free admission to a proper boating accident. 

That is so exciting"


### Post #19 by @Lina_CryptoA
> **Author:** Lina ([@Lina_CryptoA](https://x.com/Lina_CryptoA))  
> **Metrics:** 49 likes · 3 retweets · 15 comments · 1.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T15:20:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Lina_CryptoA/status/2089371919355183309](https://x.com/Lina_CryptoA/status/2089371919355183309)  


> **Visual Note:** A cryptocurrency price list showing Zcash (ZEC) at $512.53 ranked 12, and Monero (XMR) at $412.62 ranked 13.  

> 
> "I will never underestimate the privacy narrative.

Monero and Zcash are my favorites."


### Post #20 by @digishahed
> **Author:** KMvision $btc $dot $uni $inj #fartcoin ([@digishahed](https://x.com/digishahed))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T06:41:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/digishahed/status/2089241112905212092](https://x.com/digishahed/status/2089241112905212092)  


> 
> "$xmr
 going wild soon"


### Post #21 by @giacomozucco
> **Author:** Giacomo Zucco (Bear Market Edition) ([@giacomozucco](https://x.com/giacomozucco))  
> **Metrics:** 34 likes · 1 retweets · 4 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T11:11:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/giacomozucco/status/2089309220818522428](https://x.com/giacomozucco/status/2089309220818522428)  


> 
> "I used to block people answering tweets with "just switch to Monero" (usually about something where the proposal was patently silly, like routing around censorship against coinjoins). But if you want "tail emission" hard forks, I wholeheartedly endorse this suggestion. Bitcoin is"


### Post #22 by @DecryptMedia
> **Author:** Decrypt ([@DecryptMedia](https://x.com/DecryptMedia))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T13:32:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DecryptMedia/status/2089344557053878357](https://x.com/DecryptMedia/status/2089344557053878357)  


> 
> "Hackers Are Abusing a macOS Screen Sharing Flaw to Secretly Mine Monero"


### Post #23 by @reddit
> **Author:** LeadershipChemical96 ([@reddit](https://x.com/reddit))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 34 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T05:45:18.625000+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/reddit/status/e5646bb2737b976f953a988ff30dfc3b79e828cb3f6a9bda6f20fca244d22afb](https://x.com/reddit/status/e5646bb2737b976f953a988ff30dfc3b79e828cb3f6a9bda6f20fca244d22afb)  


> 
> "Is QubbesOS a good desktop privacy alternative to daily use with GrapheneOS?

Similar to r/Monero"


### Post #24 by @reddit
> **Author:** hightower4 ([@reddit](https://x.com/reddit))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 0 retweets · 20 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T22:36:35.750000+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/reddit/status/f97195080c599af865fe1c9f3b42ef86068932c5c885956a614bfefed3e5ed90](https://x.com/reddit/status/f97195080c599af865fe1c9f3b42ef86068932c5c885956a614bfefed3e5ed90)  


> 
> "Exchange XRP to Monero? Starting to regret holding XRP"


### Post #25 by @MgkMshrmBrkfst
> **Author:** SirJaɱzAlot ([@MgkMshrmBrkfst](https://x.com/MgkMshrmBrkfst))  
> **Metrics:** 42 likes · 3 retweets · 6 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T20:34:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MgkMshrmBrkfst/status/2089450718243803361](https://x.com/MgkMshrmBrkfst/status/2089450718243803361)  


> 
> "If you are using AI to get more Monero,
I want to follow you"


### Post #26 by @ForrestHODL
> **Author:** Forrest ([@ForrestHODL](https://x.com/ForrestHODL))  
> **Metrics:** 18 likes · 1 retweets · 6 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T13:57:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ForrestHODL/status/2089350839668556072](https://x.com/ForrestHODL/status/2089350839668556072)  


> 
> "Things I plan to spend less time and energy on from here on out. 
Discussing 
Failed low support forks.
Unpopular and not happening tail emissions. 
Unsubstantiated claims of unnecessary back room talks between pools.

These things are entertaining. But our energy feeds them."


### Post #27 by @CR1337
> **Author:** CR1337 ([@CR1337](https://x.com/CR1337))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 3 retweets · 1 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T16:32:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CR1337/status/2089389997619380328](https://x.com/CR1337/status/2089389997619380328)  


> **Visual Note:** The image is a blog post announcement titled "Monero FCMP++ Cryptography Implementation Audited," dated August 22, 2024, by Magic Grants, detailing the completion of a cryptography audit for Monero's FCMP++ implementation conducted by Trail of Bits, which identified six findings and emphasized that no critical issues were found.  

> 
> "Monero FCMP++ Cryptography Implementation Audited by 
@trailofbits
, contracted by 
@MagicGrants
:"


### Post #28 by @digishahed
> **Author:** KMvision $btc $dot $uni $inj #fartcoin ([@digishahed](https://x.com/digishahed))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T05:15:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/digishahed/status/2089219568942391525](https://x.com/digishahed/status/2089219568942391525)  


> **Visual Note:** A trading chart of XMRUSDT Perpetual on a 1-hour timeframe shows the price at 416.28, up 0.26%, with the recent surge toward 419.09 supporting the post's claim that Monero ($XMR) is approaching a new all-time high (ATH). The candlestick pattern displays a strong uptrend with multiple "B" (buy) signals marked, reinforcing the bullish momentum toward ATH territory.  

> 
> "$xmr
 ATH calling"


### Post #29 by @Lemmaxmr
> **Author:** Lemma.xmr ([@Lemmaxmr](https://x.com/Lemmaxmr))  
> **Metrics:** 24 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 1.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T22:30:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Lemmaxmr/status/2089479976923836426](https://x.com/Lemmaxmr/status/2089479976923836426)  


> **Visual Note:** The image displays a transaction confirmation interface showing a hash (0x8c08b1774dcc...8c0db8bcf21575), a green "Confirmed" status badge, and an observed timestamp of 23:35:27, which visually confirms the user's announcement of their first successful XMR to zXMR bridge transaction.  

> 
> "Btw first XMR > zXMR bridge txn confirmed."


### Post #30 by @greasemeta
> **Author:** Grease ([@greasemeta](https://x.com/greasemeta))  
> **Metrics:** 54 likes · 2 retweets · 19 comments · 959 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T19:58:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/greasemeta/status/2089441801954361767](https://x.com/greasemeta/status/2089441801954361767)  


> **Visual Note:** An open black box with the text 'TAP INTO EVERYTHING' at the top reveals a SIM card holder featuring a stylized 'X' logo design in cream and tan colors.  

> 
> "Officially have XMoney
Just need some money!"


### Post #31 by @reddit
> **Author:** Omn1Crypto ([@reddit](https://x.com/reddit))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 700 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T12:18:38.099000+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/reddit/status/26699d2dcfd3c0b48193cdbf1f963f3e44ccd8f1d77dadb55e42384439704f70](https://x.com/reddit/status/26699d2dcfd3c0b48193cdbf1f963f3e44ccd8f1d77dadb55e42384439704f70)  


> 
> "Hackers Exploit macOS Screen Sharing Bug to Mine Monero"


### Post #32 by @Brainrot_Labs
> **Author:** Brainrot Labs ([@Brainrot_Labs](https://x.com/Brainrot_Labs))  
> **Metrics:** 24 likes · 0 retweets · 22 comments · 472 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T08:30:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Brainrot_Labs/status/2089268494206488756](https://x.com/Brainrot_Labs/status/2089268494206488756)  


> **Video Content:** The video shows a coin icon with the Monero "M" logo moving rightward across an orange bar, simulating a collision with two blue dots. The screen then flashes green, showing only the Monero coin, before returning to the orange background where the coin reappears with a green edge, suggesting an "infection" or intrusion has taken place. This visual metaphor depicts a Mac being compromised to secretly mine Monero.  

> 
> "Mac users: update now. Your Mac could be mining Monero for someone else. 

Apple has patched CVE-2026-65400, a serious vulnerability in macOS Screen Sharing that's being actively exploited by attackers.

According to the Dutch NCSC:

 Macs with port 5900 exposed to the"


### Post #33 by @leeky_k_crypt
> **Author:** AMk.Crypto ([@leeky_k_crypt](https://x.com/leeky_k_crypt))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 0 retweets · 12 comments · 352 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T07:41:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/leeky_k_crypt/status/2089256215117254848](https://x.com/leeky_k_crypt/status/2089256215117254848)  


> **Visual Note:** [caption-failed: flagged sensitive]  

> 
> "BREAKING: APPLE MAC FLAW LET HACKERS TURN DEVICES INTO MONERO MINERS

Hackers reportedly exploited a flaw in Apple’s Screen Sharing feature to take control of internet-reachable Macs and install Monero mining software, according to Dutch authorities.

The Netherlands’ NCSC"


### Post #34 by @shopinbit
> **Author:** ShopinBit ([@shopinbit](https://x.com/shopinbit))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 8 retweets · 2 comments · 339 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T09:57:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/shopinbit/status/2089290523429228789](https://x.com/shopinbit/status/2089290523429228789)  


> **Visual Note:** A Shopinbit payment method pie chart from July 2026 shows Monero at 68.49%, Bitcoin at 20.15%, USDT at 10.70%, Lightning at 0.56%, and Fiat at 0.10%.  

> 
> "Monthly Payment Stats – July 2026
Monero: 68.49%
Bitcoin: 20.15%
USDT: 10.70%
Lightning: 0.56%
Fiat: 0.10%

You could say this is the year of the Monero desktop - I mean, Monero privacy dominance.

After June’s unusual mix (when USDT surged to 37%), July brought a clear return to"


### Post #35 by @x3m6r9
> **Author:** x3m6r9 ([@x3m6r9](https://x.com/x3m6r9))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 325 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T08:13:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/x3m6r9/status/2089264410472644688](https://x.com/x3m6r9/status/2089264410472644688)  


> 
> "In the end, people will have to admit, without envy, that it was #Monero.

#Monero 
$XMR"


### Post #36 by @MrLoyy
> **Author:** MrLOY 🫟 ([@MrLoyy](https://x.com/MrLoyy))  
> **Metrics:** 20 likes · 0 retweets · 20 comments · 315 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T13:10:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MrLoyy/status/2089338958098604149](https://x.com/MrLoyy/status/2089338958098604149)  


> **Visual Note:** A Vietnamese cybersecurity graphic warning 'MAC CỦA BẠN ĐANG ĐÀO COIN CHO AI?' (Is your Mac mining crypto for someone?) showing a laptop with 100% CPU usage sending to XMR Monero to a hacker.  

> 
> "Có thể máy Mac của bạn đang đào Monero cho người khác.

The Block vừa đưa tin hacker khai thác lỗ hổng Screen Sharing trên macOS để chiếm quyền điều khiển máy và cài Monero miner.

Điều đáng chú ý:

Apple đã vá lỗi từ 6/8.

Nhưng Huntress phát hiện hàng chục"


### Post #37 by @DiarioBitcoin
> **Author:** Diario฿itcoin ([@DiarioBitcoin](https://x.com/DiarioBitcoin))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 281 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T23:44:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DiarioBitcoin/status/2089498608337039547](https://x.com/DiarioBitcoin/status/2089498608337039547)  


> **Visual Note:** A cartoon illustration shows a stressed, sweating man at a computer desk being yelled at by a robot emerging from his monitor, with speech bubbles reading "¡Exploit en 4 horas!" and "¿Otra vez?!", while stacks of XMR (Monero) coins sit on the desk alongside a sign reading "Minando sin permiso".  

> 
> "Agente de IA explota falla de macOS en 4 horas e infiltra mineros de Monero

Una empresa de seguridad utilizó un agente de IA para crear exploits funcionales contra dos vulnerabilidades críticas de macOS en solo cuatro horas, una de las cuales ya está siendo explotada por"


### Post #38 by @cakewallet
> **Author:** Cake Wallet ([@cakewallet](https://x.com/cakewallet))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 278 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T20:03:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cakewallet/status/2089442992654553092](https://x.com/cakewallet/status/2089442992654553092)  


> **Video Content:** [video-unavailable: could not fetch or sample]  

> 
> "Trezor customers doxxed, Cupcake, Monero above $400 #spacedecake"


### Post #39 by @MgkMshrmBrkfst
> **Author:** SirJaɱzAlot ([@MgkMshrmBrkfst](https://x.com/MgkMshrmBrkfst))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 258 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T22:42:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MgkMshrmBrkfst/status/2089483062845256001](https://x.com/MgkMshrmBrkfst/status/2089483062845256001)  


> **Visual Note:** A digital illustration of a red padlock with a broken shackle, surrounded by chains against a dark, cracked background, symbolizing a security breach.  

> 
> ""You're gunna mine Monero and you'll be happy""


### Post #40 by @Battery__LB
> **Author:** Car Battery LB ([@Battery__LB](https://x.com/Battery__LB))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 1 retweets · 2 comments · 242 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T08:30:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Battery__LB/status/2089268522400600466](https://x.com/Battery__LB/status/2089268522400600466)  


> **Visual Note:** [caption-failed: flagged sensitive]  

> 
> "GM 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐎 fam 

stack at least 1 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐎 before 2027
$XMR"


### Post #41 by @XMRHub_org
> **Author:** XMRHub ([@XMRHub_org](https://x.com/XMRHub_org))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 219 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T15:35:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XMRHub_org/status/2089375576205275551](https://x.com/XMRHub_org/status/2089375576205275551)  


> **Visual Note:** A screenshot of a cryptocurrency directory webpage for 'Arbiter', a verified leverage trading app, displaying a 5.0 rating and a visit website button for arbiter.xyz.  

> 
> "WE HAVE LISTED THE BEST MOBILE NO KYC LEVERAGE TRADING APP BY 
@cakewallet
 

@vikrantnyc
 Created hyperliquid but on mobile, get an invite the access invite link on xmrhub
xmrhub.org/account/listin
…"


### Post #42 by @reddit
> **Author:** samohtnayr ([@reddit](https://x.com/reddit))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 200 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T04:11:26.974000+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/reddit/status/cb28b1a086f4fd798e970a21e9ca6b31dada2257d7aff4fa54a0d14c85e5858b](https://x.com/reddit/status/cb28b1a086f4fd798e970a21e9ca6b31dada2257d7aff4fa54a0d14c85e5858b)  


> 
> "Separation XMR

Suggested for you"


### Post #43 by @cryptothedoggy
> **Author:** cryptothedoggy ([@cryptothedoggy](https://x.com/cryptothedoggy))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 158 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T11:00:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptothedoggy/status/2089306255940530595](https://x.com/cryptothedoggy/status/2089306255940530595)  


> **Visual Note:** The Apple logo is centered on a white background.  

> 
> "MAC USERS: YOUR SYSTEM COULD BE AT RISK

A macOS Screen Sharing flaw is reportedly being actively exploited.

Attackers can:

→ Gain root access
→ Bypass authentication
→ Take full control of Macs
→ Install Monero (XMR) miners

Apple patched the issue on August 6."


### Post #44 by @reddit
> **Author:** SamsungGalaxyPlayer ([@reddit](https://x.com/reddit))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T14:02:50.326000+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/reddit/status/67d265dcbeb7a7e1dc569809f1e9494b4d68b4e2fd3f6c771dfef65d8bf3656e](https://x.com/reddit/status/67d265dcbeb7a7e1dc569809f1e9494b4d68b4e2fd3f6c771dfef65d8bf3656e)  


> 
> "Monero FCMP++ Cryptography Implementation Audited by Trail of Bits

MAGIC Grants contracted Trail of Bits, a leading cybersecurity and research firm, to audit certain cryptography for Monero's forthcoming FCMP++ upgrade. This upgrade will substantially increase the privacy of Monero transactions. FCMP++ is short for "Full Chain Membership Proofs + Spend Authorization + Linkability." MAGIC Grants has assisted the Monero community with a number of security reviews, both for and outside of the Monero FCMP++ upgrade. Trail of Bits was selected for this project through a competitive bidding process."


### Post #45 by @8L1NDS33R
> **Author:** B∆nD1†0🗹 ([@8L1NDS33R](https://x.com/8L1NDS33R))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 79 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T01:01:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/8L1NDS33R/status/2089155621983768815](https://x.com/8L1NDS33R/status/2089155621983768815)  


> **Video Content:** [video-unavailable: could not fetch or sample]  

> 
> "Survival of the fittest...#BitMonero"


### Post #46 by @gasparjayena
> **Author:** Alex1238 ([@gasparjayena](https://x.com/gasparjayena))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 67 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T10:24:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gasparjayena/status/2089297275998630219](https://x.com/gasparjayena/status/2089297275998630219)  


> **Visual Note:** Pixel art style illustration of a cyberpunk underground bunker featuring hooded figures operating computer terminals, with a prominent central screen showing the 'Beldex' cryptocurrency logo in green and blue.  

> 
> "Ever wondered how 
@BeldexCoin
 keeps privacy intact on a public network? They didn't reinvent the wheel—they took proven Monero features as a base and tweaked them for their own setup.

Bottom line, we get top-tier protection on three fronts:

1 Who sent it? Ring signatures (11"


### Post #47 by @DontTraceMeBruh
> **Author:** ᴜɴᴛʀᴀᴄᴇᴀʙʟᴇ ([@DontTraceMeBruh](https://x.com/DontTraceMeBruh))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 67 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T04:50:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DontTraceMeBruh/status/2089213343999385764](https://x.com/DontTraceMeBruh/status/2089213343999385764)  


> 
> "I havent followed new ppl in so long. Been too busy either touching grass, playing with my kid, or building apps.

Recommend some worthy follows in the Bitcoin/crypto, AI or Monero realms please. My feed needs an update."


### Post #48 by @PeevVanklier
> **Author:** Peev ([@PeevVanklier](https://x.com/PeevVanklier))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 14 comments · 64 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T03:00:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PeevVanklier/status/2089185598229602312](https://x.com/PeevVanklier/status/2089185598229602312)  


> 
> "Nobody realised that Nick Fuentes just deployed this

6U2Sebj6bVmVJemAZQmmUEGPtsa4wD877AzhbUuupump

His known wallet, the deployer

6wRep8xopKBL8XXZBjm3NPeatkTrLi5PEghawbWx7YmD"


### Post #49 by @DontTraceMeBruh
> **Author:** ᴜɴᴛʀᴀᴄᴇᴀʙʟᴇ ([@DontTraceMeBruh](https://x.com/DontTraceMeBruh))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 29 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T05:32:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DontTraceMeBruh/status/2089223855940223183](https://x.com/DontTraceMeBruh/status/2089223855940223183)  


> 
> "Monero at $420 is higher (pun intended) than 99% of its history. Its only ever been above this price for about a week or so in total. Essentially at ATHs.

during a so called "bear market" no less. Totally on brand for 
$XMR
. 

what comes next?"


### Post #50 by @zee43ze
> **Author:** Zee Zee ([@zee43ze](https://x.com/zee43ze))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 17 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T00:01:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/zee43ze/status/2089140399902466083](https://x.com/zee43ze/status/2089140399902466083)  


> **Visual Note:** A person wearing a "SHORT SELLER" hoodie watches a stormy ocean where Monero's glowing coin logo rises from swirling waters, while another on the cliff points a lighthouse beam toward a HUD displaying "SPOT VOLUME," "EXCHANGE BALANCES," and "OPEN INTEREST." The imagery visualizes the post's caution that XMR's privacy-driven rally alone isn't proof that capital has returned to the broader sector—short sellers remain skeptical, and the data metrics suggest momentum hasn't fully materialized.  

> 
> "Monero đang nổi bật trong privacy narrative, nhưng một nhịp tăng mạnh chưa đủ để chứng minh dòng tiền đã quay lại cả sector.
$XMR
 có một lợi thế rõ: privacy là core utility, không phải narrative được gắn thêm sau này.

Nhưng khi một privacy coin outperform"


### Post #51 by @CryptoIntelXYZ
> **Author:** Crypto Intel ([@CryptoIntelXYZ](https://x.com/CryptoIntelXYZ))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 12 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T06:57:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoIntelXYZ/status/2089245323587932178](https://x.com/CryptoIntelXYZ/status/2089245323587932178)  


> **Visual Note:** Infographic titled 'Beyond Bitcoin: Unpacking the Altcoin Rotation' highlighting top crypto movers including HYPE (+3.08%), ZEC (+1.83%), and XMR (+1.49%), with a global market cap of $1.73 trillion and key catalysts listed.  

> 
> "Altcoin Roundup:

 Selective capital rotation is favoring outperforming mid-caps over majors, led by HYPE (+3.08%), ZEC (+1.83%), and XMR (+1.49%) amid a $1.73T global market cap.

 Gains are driven by institutional ETF inflows (Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan), expanding DeFi"


### Post #52 by @BlockzeitE
> **Author:** Blockzeit ([@BlockzeitE](https://x.com/BlockzeitE))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 10 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T10:06:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BlockzeitE/status/2089292799275417812](https://x.com/BlockzeitE/status/2089292799275417812)  


> **Visual Note:** An iPhone rests on a dark surface next to a Monero cryptocurrency coin, with glowing digital sparks flowing between them to illustrate the connection described in the post—hackers exploiting an Apple macOS vulnerability to secretly install Monero miners on Apple devices.  

> 
> "Hackers Install Monero Miners On Apple Devices Using macOS Screen Sharing Exploit

Apple has confirmed a critical vulnerability in the macOS Screen Sharing feature that enabled unauthorized remote access without valid credentials.

The company detected the issue in the"


### Post #53 by @dens_club
> **Author:** Đecentralized Člub © ([@dens_club](https://x.com/dens_club))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 8 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T08:02:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/dens_club/status/2089261455883550797](https://x.com/dens_club/status/2089261455883550797)  


> 
> "A pre-authentication Screen Sharing flaw turning Macs into Monero miners still shows how quickly exposed devices get put to work."


### Post #54 by @CoinmatomeNews
> **Author:** 仮想通貨まとめNews＋経済ニュース情報 ([@CoinmatomeNews](https://x.com/CoinmatomeNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 8 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T00:18:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinmatomeNews/status/2089144855473659921](https://x.com/CoinmatomeNews/status/2089144855473659921)  


> 
> "【 #仮想通貨 #暗号資産 最新ニュース】
 macOSの画面共有機能の脆弱性悪用──Monero採掘マルウェア被害を確認 
オランダ国家サイバーセキュリティセンター（NCSC）は、AppleのmacOSに搭載される「画面共有」機能の脆弱性が実際に悪用され、複数のMacが乗っ取られ、
De…"


### Post #55 by @Web3_Oma
> **Author:** OMA ([@Web3_Oma](https://x.com/Web3_Oma))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 6 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T16:37:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Web3_Oma/status/2089391112217657424](https://x.com/Web3_Oma/status/2089391112217657424)  


> 
> "Heard of Zcash, what is Monero building"


### Post #56 by @0xRexnftcrypto
> **Author:** Rex ([@0xRexnftcrypto](https://x.com/0xRexnftcrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 2 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T20:06:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xRexnftcrypto/status/2089443682407899381](https://x.com/0xRexnftcrypto/status/2089443682407899381)  


> 
> "Nice point keeping node requirements manageable is key. If the chain keeps growing too fast, it could push out independent operators, eroding decentralization and the privacy services that depend on it."


### Post #57 by @CillionaireMind
> **Author:** CillionaireMind ([@CillionaireMind](https://x.com/CillionaireMind))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T14:20:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CillionaireMind/status/2089356608644190487](https://x.com/CillionaireMind/status/2089356608644190487)  


> 
> "All eyes on 
$XMR"


### Post #58 by @TheStoicCoiner
> **Author:** Stoic ([@TheStoicCoiner](https://x.com/TheStoicCoiner))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-17T03:19:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheStoicCoiner/status/2089190455158468653](https://x.com/TheStoicCoiner/status/2089190455158468653)  


> 
> "Wheres XMR? 

Despite being deslited and banned from nearly every exchange in the world, it's still growing and performing very well"




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