How to Get Monero

$ [1/3] cake_wallet --install

Download Cake Wallet from App Store (iOS) or

Play Store / F-Droid (Android).

Create a new Monero wallet.

[Screenshot: Cake Wallet start screen with "Create new wallet"]

$ [2/3] exchange --from BTC --to XMR

Tap "Exchange" in the bottom menu.

Select: From = Bitcoin, To = Monero.

Enter the amount (e.g., 0.005 BTC).

[Screenshot: Exchange screen with BTC/XMR selection]

$ [3/3] send_btc --to $DISPLAYED_ADDRESS

Send Bitcoin to the displayed address.

Wait 10-30 minutes for confirmation.

XMR appears automatically in your wallet.

Done. You now have Monero.

$ [1/3] haveno --download --platform linux|mac|win

Download Haveno from haveno.exchange.

Install the desktop application.

Wait for synchronization (takes a while first time).

[Screenshot: Haveno main window with market view]

$ [2/3] market --list --pair USD/XMR

Go to "Buy XMR" and select your currency.

Find an offer with a good price.

Payment methods: SEPA, Revolut, Cash, etc.

[Screenshot: Offer list with various payment methods]

$ [3/3] trade --accept --escrow 2-of-3

Accept the offer.

Pay via the agreed method.

Multisig escrow protects both parties.

XMR is released after confirmation.

$ [1/3] curl https://trocador.app

Open trocador.app (also works over Tor).

No account needed, no JavaScript required.

Select: From = BTC/LTC/etc, To = XMR.

[Screenshot: Trocador main page with currency selection]

$ [2/3] compare --rates --sort best

Trocador shows rates from multiple exchanges.

Check the KYC rating (green check = no KYC).

Choose the best provider for you.

[Screenshot: Comparison table with various providers]

$ [3/3] exchange --confirm --to $YOUR_XMR_ADDRESS

Enter your Monero address.

Send your coins to the displayed address.

XMR is sent automatically.

Typical duration: 15-45 minutes.