$ find /privacy --verified --no-kyc
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Join Matrix and Find Monero DACH

The German-speaking Monero community is waiting. Here's how to find them.

$ cat what_is_matrix.txt

Matrix = Decentralized chat protocol

Element = Most popular Matrix client

Rooms = Like Discord servers or Telegram groups

End-to-end encryption possible

$ [1/5] element --install

iOS: App Store → "Element"

Android: Play Store / F-Droid → "Element"

Desktop: element.io/download

Web: app.element.io (no installation)

$ [2/5] account --create

Open Element and tap "Create account"

Server: matrix.org (default, free)

Or: monero.social (Monero community server)

Username: Choose freely (becomes @user:server.org)

Password: Strong and unique

Email: Optional (for password reset)

$ [3/5] security --setup-keys

Element asks for security setup

Choose "Set up with a Security Key"

Store the key securely (like a seed phrase)

This key decrypts old messages on new devices

$ [4/5] room --search "Monero DACH"

Tap "+" or the compass icon

Select "Explore public rooms"

Search: "Monero DACH" or "Monero German"

Direct link: #monero-dach:monero.social

$ [5/5] room --join

Tap on the room "Monero DACH"

Click "Join"

Read the room rules (if any)

Introduce yourself if you like

Welcome to the community!

More Interesting Rooms

$ room --list --topic monero

#monero:monero.social - Main community (EN)

#monero-community:monero.social - General chat

#monero-markets:monero.social - Market discussions

#monero-dev:monero.social - Developers

#monero-mining:monero.social - Mining

#haveno:haveno.network - Haveno DEX