The old version of monero that I once ported and still run requires an argument like --db-sync-mode=fast:async:10000 to not completely trash the system.

You could try that, and if it still works, mention it as a remedy.

> On 3 Nov 2024, at 14:34, Lucas Gabriel Vuotto <lucas@sexy.is> wrote:
> 
> Hi ports,
> 
> I'd like to import Monero. OK?
> 
> The CLI works great. The daemon manages to do a full sync, but with lots
> of serious stalls that rendered the system unusable for a long amount of
> minutes. Should I add a warning message about that in DESCR or README?
> 
> Information for inst:monero-0.18.3.4
> 
> Comment:
> secure, private, untraceable cryptocurrency
> 
> Description:
> Monero is a cryptocurrency focused on private and censorship-resistant
> transactions. It uses various technologies to ensure the privacy of its users.
> 
> Maintainer: Lucas Gabriel Vuotto <lucas@sexy.is>
> 
> WWW: https://getmonero.org/
> <monero.tgz>