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Bisq

The original decentralized P2P Bitcoin exchange. No company, no server, no KYC.

Zero KYCTrust 92/100
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Best useMaximum decentralizationP2P / Desktop
KYC postureZero KYCNo account, email or identity KYC in the Bisq protocol; individual fiat payment methods can expose data to counterparties/banks.
Main riskVERIFIEDDesktop app and security deposits are required; fiat methods may reveal bank/payment metadata to counterparties.
Review proofReviewed 2026-06-22KYC checked 2026-06-22 / unknown jurisdiction / official site batch 4 2026 06 22

Trust

VERIFIED
JURISDICTIONUnknown
WARNINGDesktop app and security deposits are required; fiat methods may reveal bank/payment metadata to counterparties.
AUDITED BYNone on record
TRUST SCORE
92
LAST VERIFIED6/23/2026
LAST UPDATED6/22/2026

Specs

KYC LEVELZero
KYC TRIGGERSNo account, email or identity KYC in the Bisq protocol; individual fiat payment methods can expose data to counterparties/banks.
FEE~0.4%
CATEGORIESP2P / Desktop
BEST FORMaximum decentralization, BTC/fiat P2P, Privacy-maximalist
FEATURESTor, Non-custodial, Bank/Cash/SEPA
TORYes
REGIONS1 country — Global

About

Decentralized, open-source desktop P2P Bitcoin exchange over Tor. Official site says no registration is required; Bisq wiki documents peer-to-peer fiat/crypto trading and privacy protections.

Follow the Money

  Bisq Network — Decentralised (BTC)
  ──────────────────────────────────────
  No company · Open-source (AGPL)
  Funding: BSQ DAO token + trading fees
  Revenue: 0.1–0.7% trading fees → DAO
  ├─ No accounts, no KYC at any limit
  ├─ Non-custodial, no central server
  └─ US persons may have legal risk
Bisq — ownership and funding chain

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bisq require KYC or identity verification?

No. Bisq does not require identity verification (KYC) for typical usage. No account, email or identity KYC in the Bisq protocol; individual fiat payment methods can expose data to counterparties/banks.

What payment methods does Bisq accept?

Please check the provider site for accepted payment methods.

Is Bisq available in my country?

Bisq is available in: GLOBAL.

Is Bisq based in a Five Eyes country?

The jurisdiction of Bisq is not publicly confirmed. Check the provider site for incorporation details.

Is Bisq safe to use for privacy?

Bisq has a trust score of 92/99 on cunicula.com. It has been independently verified.