Monero(XMR) was created in 2014 with the goal of providing maximum privacy in transactions.
Unlike Bitcoin, Monero hides the sender, receiver, and transaction amount using techniques such as ring signatures, stealth addresses, and RingCT.
It uses the RandomX algorithm, which is optimized for CPU mining, making the network more decentralized and more resistant to ASICs.

Algorithm: RandomX
Block Time: 2min
Max Supply: ∞ XMR
Block Reward(First Block): 18 XMR
Block Reward(Current): 0.6 XMR
Halving Schedule: Inexistent (Tail Emission, finished)
Difficulty Adjustment: Every 1 blocks

Preferred Mining Hardware: CPUs

Preferred Mining Software: Visit Mining Softwares Page.

Pool Explorer: MiningPoolStats


Useful Links:

Official Monero Site
Monero Explorer


Useful Documents:

Monero Whitepaper