Wasabi Wallet

A privacy-preserving tool offering genuine utility.

Zero KYCTrust 72/100

Best useGeneral usageWallet

KYC postureZero KYCNo account or identity KYC to use the wallet.

Main riskCAUTIONThe default zkSNACKs coordinator ended service in 2024; current Wasabi CoinJoin use requires a third-party coordination provider.

Review proofReviewed 2026-06-22KYC checked 2026-06-22 / unknown jurisdiction / official site batch 3 2026 06 22

Trust

CAUTION

JURISDICTIONUnknown

STATE ACTOROFAC/US Treasury pressure: CoinJoin coordinator shut down June 2024. US sanctions enforcement effectively killed the primary privacy feature. No intelligence actor tie to founders found — OFAC pressure is regulatory, not personnel-based.

WARNINGThe default zkSNACKs coordinator ended service in 2024; current Wasabi CoinJoin use requires a third-party coordination provider. Wallet remains self-custodial, but coordinator availability and policy are no longer controlled by the original service.

AUDITED BYNone on record

TRUST SCORE

LAST VERIFIED6/23/2026

LAST UPDATED6/22/2026

Specs

KYC LEVELZero

KYC TRIGGERSNo account or identity KYC to use the wallet. CoinJoin now depends on user-selected third-party coordinators, so coordinator policy/liquidity varies.

FEEFree

CATEGORIESWallet

BEST FORGeneral usage

FEATURESBitcoin CoinJoin, Tor built-in, Self-custody, Open source, Desktop, Non-custodial, UTXO management, Third-party coordinators, Silent Payments

TORYes

REGIONS1 country — Global

About

Self-custodial Bitcoin desktop wallet with Tor, compact-filter sync, Silent Payments, hardware-wallet support, and optional CoinJoin through configured third-party coordination providers.

Follow the Money

  zkSNACKs Ltd — Gibraltar (GI)
  ──────────────────────────────────────
  Founder: Adam Ficsor (nopara73, HU)
  Funding: bootstrapped, no VC
  Revenue: CoinJoin coordinator fee
  ├─ OFAC pressure → CoinJoin shutdown
  ├─ Gibraltar: EU-adjacent jurisdiction
  └─ Wallet works; mixing disabled

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Wasabi Wallet require KYC or identity verification?

No. Wasabi Wallet does not require identity verification (KYC) for typical usage. No account or identity KYC to use the wallet. CoinJoin now depends on user-selected third-party coordinators, so coordinator policy/liquidity varies.

What payment methods does Wasabi Wallet accept?

Please check the provider site for accepted payment methods.

Is Wasabi Wallet available in my country?

Wasabi Wallet is available in: GLOBAL.

Is Wasabi Wallet based in a Five Eyes country?

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

Is Wasabi Wallet safe to use for privacy?

Use Wasabi Wallet with caution. The default zkSNACKs coordinator ended service in 2024; current Wasabi CoinJoin use requires a third-party coordination provider. Wallet remains self-custodial, but coordinator availability and policy are no longer controlled by the original service.

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