How to Decode a Monero Transaction and Prove the Funds Were Sent?
The cryptocurrency Monero (XMR) is known for its complete anonymity: the sender, recipient, and transaction amount are hidden. However, there are situations where you need to prove that you sent funds — for example, to confirm a payment. In such cases, you can decode a specific transaction using special data. This article explains how to do it.
What Do You Need to Decode a Monero Transaction?
To decode and confirm a Monero transaction, you need three key elements:
- Tx Hash — the transaction hash (identifier).
- Recipient’s address — the address where the XMR was sent.
- Tx Private Key — the transaction’s private key.
The private key is only available to the sender. Some wallets allow you to access it immediately, but if this option is not available, you’ll need to contact the wallet or exchange support from where the funds were sent.
Important: not all exchanges and wallets provide transaction private keys due to technical or policy reasons.
Instructions for Decoding a Monero Transaction
- Go to the website monerohash.com/explorer/.
- Enter your transaction’s Tx Hash into the search field and click Lookup.
- You will see general transaction information (publicly available).
- Scroll down to the Prove sending form.
- Enter:
- Tx Private Key — the transaction’s private key.
- Recipient’s address — the address where the funds were sent.
- Click Prove to confirm.
After verification, you will see the decoded information: confirmation of the transfer to the specified address and the transaction amount.
What to Do If an Error Occurs?
If incorrect information is entered (wrong address or Tx Private Key), an error message will appear: the transaction cannot be decoded. Make sure all data is correct and try again.
Conclusion
Monero ensures high confidentiality, but if necessary, the sender can confirm the transfer. For this, access to the transaction’s private key is essential. If you use wallets that don’t provide this key, check this option in advance.
AlwaysMoney.org recommends using trusted wallets and keeping important data about your transactions, so you can prove the funds were sent when needed.
