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Instant exchange and swap aggregator registered in Costa Rica; swaps need no account and Monero pairs are first-class. Every transaction passes automated AML screening, and flagged orders are held until identity and source-of-funds documents are provided.

Score breakdown

4.66
Overall
48
Privacy
52.9%
45
Trust
47.1%
Community
from user reviews

KYC policy

2of 4Rare KYC

KYC is possible but not in the normal scenario: by law, on a refund, on an AML flag, or at the discretion of a partner or seller.

Service overview

Launched2025
AML riskhigh
Availableonline

BitcoinLightning NetworkMoneroAltcoinFiat

How this score is made up

Privacy:base 50 + 10 − 12 = 48

Trust:base 50 + 2 − 7 = 45

Confirmed attributes

  • Rare KYC-5 privacy0 trust

    No routine checks, but funds may be held if authorities or an internal review demand it.

    confirmed 2026-08-29evidence

  • Refund requires KYC-3 privacy-3 trust

    Getting money back requires identity verification.

    confirmed 2026-08-29evidence

  • No registration+5 privacy0 trust

    An operation goes through without creating an account.

    confirmed 2026-08-29evidence

  • Accepts Monero+5 privacy0 trust

    Monero is among the supported currencies.

    confirmed 2026-08-29evidence

  • Shares data with third parties-3 privacy0 trust

    Your data may go to partners or to authorities.

    confirmed 2026-08-29evidence

  • Transaction monitoring-1 privacy0 trust

    Incoming payments are screened, and a flagged one may trigger questions.

    confirmed 2026-08-29evidence

  • Legally registered0 privacy+2 trust

    Operated by a registered company that can be found in an open registry.

    confirmed 2026-08-29evidence

  • May freeze funds0 privacy-3 trust

    Internal checks can hold your money without a court order.

    confirmed 2026-08-29evidence

  • Source of funds for refunds0 privacy-1 trust

    To get money back you may have to explain where it came from.

    confirmed 2026-08-29evidence

Timeline

  • Terms of service changed
  • Terms of service changed
  • Score recalculated— → 4.66 · after an attribute change
  • Published

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