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Monero mainnet integration on THORChair is expected within 1-2 months. Zcash was already surging but THORChain development added to the momentum. THORChain activity is growing fast. THORChain announced today, April 10, 2026, on social media platform X, that Monero ($XMR) could go live on mainnet within the next 1-2 months. At the same time, Zcash ($ZEC) and Bittensor ($TAO) are also progressing in parallel. This indicates that there is a major expansion of THORChain’s cross-chain ecosystem. What used to feel like roadmap talk is now playing out in real time. THORChain is stepping into one of its most exciting phases yet. Monero ($XMR) is finally within reach. After years of complexity, it’s now targeting mainnet in the next 1-2 months. At the same time, Zcash… — THORChain (@THORChain) April 10, 2026 Monero hides transaction details and that is how it distinguishes itself from the other blockchains. This feature makes it difficult for cross-chain systems to track and process the transactions. Hence, integrating Monero on THORChain is a significant move. Developers Boone’s Monero client has already passed simulation tests. These tests confirmed that core actions, such as swaps, liquidity provision, and withdrawals, work in a local THORChain environment. THORChain founder Chad Barraford reviewed the implementation and confirmed that the system is ready but still needs minor refinements before the final deployment. A key breakthrough is the use of a dedicated Asgard vault which is secured by 100+ validators. When this is combined with Monero’s FROST cryptography, this setup allows secure transaction coordination without exposing sensitive data. Additional improvements that are needed (includes memoless transactions and AI-assisted coding) have also played a role in making the integration viable. Timeline to Mainnet According to a blog released by THORChain, the rollout will take place in phases. First, the code is expected to be…

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