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Qubes OS

A privacy-preserving tool offering genuine utility.

Zero KYCTrust 52/100US
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Best useGeneral usagePrivacy OS
KYC postureZero KYCAdvertises No-KYC, but strictly adhere to OPSEC rules.
Main riskCAUTIONUS government (indirect): Confirmed OTF/USAGM funding ~$570,000 documented ($160K 2015 + $410K 2016).
Review proofReviewed 2026-07-05KYC checked 2026-03-13 / inferred jurisdiction / legacy seed unverified

Trust

CAUTION
JURISDICTIONUS
STATE ACTORUS government (indirect): Confirmed OTF/USAGM funding ~$570,000 documented ($160K 2015 + $410K 2016). Same US State Dept/USAGM funding chain as Briar, Tor, Signal. Additional funders: NLnet Foundation (EU NGI0 PET grant, June 2019–Oct 2022). Tether/Bitfinex $100K USDT public grant.
AUDITED BYNone on record
TRUST SCORE
52
LAST VERIFIED6/23/2026
LAST UPDATED3/13/2026

Specs

KYC LEVELZero
KYC TRIGGERSAdvertises No-KYC, but strictly adhere to OPSEC rules. Access via Tor, pay with XMR.
FEEFree
NETWORKSFOSS
CATEGORIESPrivacy OS
BEST FORGeneral usage
TOR—
REGIONS1 country — Global

About

A reasonably secure operating system using Xen to isolate different parts of your computing life in separate VMs. Current stable release checked as Qubes OS 4.3.1; 4.2 is end-of-life.

Follow the Money

  Qubes OS Foundation — USA (US)
  ──────────────────────────────────────
  Founder: Joanna Rutkowska (PL, left 2018)
  Funders: OTF ~$570K, NLnet, Tether $100K
  Revenue: donations
  ├─ OTF = US State Dept funding chain
  ├─ Tether/Bitfinex $100K USDT grant
  └─ 4.3.1 current; 4.2 EOL as of Jun 2026
Qubes OS — ownership and funding chain

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Qubes OS require KYC or identity verification?

No. Qubes OS does not require identity verification (KYC) for typical usage. Advertises No-KYC, but strictly adhere to OPSEC rules. Access via Tor, pay with XMR.

What payment methods does Qubes OS accept?

Qubes OS accepts the following payment methods: FOSS.

Is Qubes OS available in my country?

Qubes OS is available in: GLOBAL.

Is Qubes OS based in a Five Eyes country?

Yes. Qubes OS is based in US, which is a Five Eyes member country (US, UK, CA, AU, NZ). Authorities in Five Eyes countries can compel providers to hand over data and issue gag orders preventing disclosure.

Is Qubes OS safe to use for privacy?

Use Qubes OS with caution. This service has known concerns that may affect privacy.

Which payment networks does Qubes OS support?

Accepted networks: FOSS.

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