What categories of Monero resources does Monerica list?

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Monerica is a directory for a Monero circular economy, and its own description names the main resource types it covers: merchants, businesses, communities, education, exchanges, wallets and other resources. The site organizes these into browsable categories and subcategories, so the practical way to find something is to pick the category that matches your need, then narrow down within it. Alongside the category structure, the homepage surfaces "Newest Additions" and an RSS feed, which is useful when you want to see what was listed recently rather than browse a fixed taxonomy.

The resource types Monerica covers

Based on the site's own description and the categories visible on the homepage, the directory spans:

  • Merchants and businesses — places that accept or relate to Monero, including a "Businesses" category.
  • Communities — Monero-related groups and community resources.
  • Education — learning material, including video courses.
  • Exchanges — swap and exchange services, with a dedicated "Exchanges" category.
  • Wallets — Monero wallet options.
  • Other resources — a catch-all for tools and services that don't fit the categories above.

The homepage also shows sponsor placements at three levels — Main Sponsors, Category Sponsors and Subcategory Sponsors — which tells you the category structure runs at least two levels deep (category and subcategory).

How the categories are organized

Monerica uses a category → subcategory hierarchy. Category Sponsors appear next to a named category (for example, "Businesses," "Exchanges," "Web Hosting"), and Subcategory Sponsors sit one level below that. This means when you browse, you can start broad and then drill into a narrower subcategory rather than scanning one flat list.

Two discovery paths sit alongside the category tree:

Path What it shows When to use it
Category / subcategory browsing Listings grouped by resource type When you know what kind of resource you want
Newest Additions / RSS Recently added entries with dates When you want to see what's new or monitor changes

The homepage's "Newest Additions" section lists entries with timestamps and short descriptions — for example, a travel eSIM service, a self-hosted BTCPay Server setup, and a no-KYC payment processor — which gives a sense of the range beyond the headline categories.

What you'll see on individual listings

Listings carry more than a name. From the homepage examples, entries can include:

  • A rating and review count — e.g. "4.5 (2)" or "4.9 (13)".
  • A short description of what the service does.
  • Access notes — some entries note Tor or Onion availability, or "clearnet and Onion."
  • Operational notes — fees, availability, or signup requirements (for example, "email-only signup" or "1-2% fee | 24/7").

Some entries also carry status markers. The site's legend defines them as: 🟦 Admitted, ✅ Verified, ❓ Questionable, ❌ Scam. If you're evaluating a listing, that status is worth checking before you act on it.

Practical notes before you use a listing

  • Links are not endorsements. Monerica states this directly, and notes some links may be affiliate links. A listing's presence in the directory isn't a guarantee of quality.
  • No JavaScript, cookies not required. The site is built to work without JavaScript, which is consistent with its privacy framing.
  • Tor/Onion options exist for some entries, so if clearnet access is a concern, check the individual listing for an Onion address.
  • Ratings reflect user reviews, not a Monerica audit — treat them as one signal among several.

If your goal is simply to find a specific type of Monero resource, start from the category that matches it and use the subcategory level to narrow down. If your goal is to keep up with what's being added, the Newest Additions list and RSS feed are the faster route.