Bisq
The original decentralized P2P Bitcoin exchange. No company, no server, no KYC.
KYC: lightTrust 85/100
Trust
VERIFIED
JURISDICTIONUnknown
WARNINGBisq v2 (successor) transitions to P2P network. Desktop app required — no browser interface. Onboarding more technical than RoboSats.
AUDITED BYNone on record
TRUST SCORE
85
LAST VERIFIED8/31/2025
LAST UPDATED3/12/2026
Specs
KYC LEVELlight
KYC TRIGGERSNo account. No email. Desktop app with Tor routing. Fidelity bonds required from makers.
FEE~0.4%
CATEGORIESP2P / Desktop
BEST FORMaximum decentralization, BTC/fiat P2P, Privacy-maximalist
FEATURESTor, Non-custodial, Bank/Cash/SEPA
TORYes
REGIONS1 country — Global
About
Peer-to-peer bitcoin trading with Non-custodial. (Light KYC)
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bisq require KYC or identity verification?
Bisq has a KYC level of "light". No account. No email. Desktop app with Tor routing. Fidelity bonds required from makers.
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 85/99 on cunicula.com. It has been independently verified.