Buy Steam gift cards ($10-100) with XMR via CakePay or Bitrefill. Instant code delivery. Redeem on Steam.
Xbox gift cards + Game Pass via CakePay/Bitrefill. Works for games, DLC, subscriptions.
PSN gift cards for PS Plus, PS Store purchases. Multiple regions available.
Nintendo eShop gift cards via Bitrefill. Switch games, DLC, online subscription.
Monero uses RandomX — a CPU-only mining algorithm. Most games use the GPU. Run both simultaneously:
| CPU | Hashrate | Est. Daily | Gaming Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | ~25 KH/s | ~$1.50-2.00 | Minimal (limit threads) |
| AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | ~12 KH/s | ~$0.75-1.00 | Minimal |
| Intel i7-13700K | ~10 KH/s | ~$0.60-0.80 | Minimal |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | ~8 KH/s | ~$0.50-0.65 | Minimal |
--threads set to half your CPU cores. This leaves enough headroom for gaming. Join P2Pool for decentralized mining with no pool fees. Earnings accumulate automatically.
Monero is ideal for game key trading: no chargebacks (keys can't be "refunded" after delivery), private transactions, and instant settlement. Platforms:
P2P marketplace. Game keys, accounts, in-game items. Multisig escrow available.
Crypto game key store. Steam, Origin, Uplay keys for XMR.
Reduce ping, access region-locked content, protect your IP from DDoS. Pay anonymously:
Mullvad (€5/mo, XMR direct), IVPN ($6/mo, XMR), Windscribe (build-a-plan). All accept Monero, no email required.
1. Get XMR: mine with your CPU or buy from arnoldnakamura
2. Buy games: CakePay for Steam/Xbox/PSN gift cards
3. Mine while gaming: P2Pool + XMRig (half threads)
4. Trade keys: XMRBazaar (no chargebacks)
Need EUR → XMR? Contact arnoldnakamura — P2P trades, no KYC.