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-6 trust from active incidents. See details

• Guaranteed no KYC +25 0

  Terms explicitly state KYC will never be requested.

  Terms explicitly state KYC will never be requested.

  +25 Privacy

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• Identity-Free registration +10 0

  Users can create accounts without giving personal information (such as full name, address or phone number). Note that some services might initially allow this, but they may subsequently request personal information (i.e. Automated flagging systems, Shotgun KYC...).

  Users can create accounts without giving personal information (such as full name, address or phone number). Note that some services might initially allow this, but they may subsequently request personal information (i.e. Automated flagging systems, Shotgun KYC...).

  +10 Privacy

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• Strict no-log policy +5 +3

  The service has a strict no-log policy, which means that it does not collect or store any information about its users.

                  The service has a strict no-log policy, which means that it does not collect or store any information about its users.
                
  

  +5 Privacy

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• Non-custodial wallet +3 +5

  A non-custodial wallet is a type of crypto wallet where the user holds and manages the private keys to the wallet and the assets in custody. The user is responsible for safeguarding their funds, and they are the only ones with access to their private keys. Using a non-custodial wallet requires no trust in any institution.

                  A non-custodial wallet is a type of crypto wallet where the user holds and manages the private keys to the wallet and the assets in custody. The user is responsible for safeguarding their funds, and they are the only ones with access to their private keys. Using a non-custodial wallet requires no trust in any institution.
                
  

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• Open source code 0 +7

  The source code of the service is publicly available and licensed as open-source. This allows the community to audit the service, though it doesn't guarantee security or quality.

  The source code of the service is publicly available and licensed as open-source. This allows the community to audit the service, though it doesn't guarantee security or quality.

  0 Privacy

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• Peer to peer network +2 +5

  A peer-to-peer network is a decentralized networking model where individual computers (peers) directly connect and share resources or data with each other, rather than through a central server.

  A peer-to-peer network is a decentralized networking model where individual computers (peers) directly connect and share resources or data with each other, rather than through a central server.

  +2 Privacy

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• Escrow available 0 +6

  Escrow is a secure method where a trusted third party holds funds during peer-to-peer transactions, releasing them only when both parties fulfill their agreed terms. For safety, always verify transaction details and trust the escrow service. However, you have to trust the escrow service throughout the process.

  Escrow is a secure method where a trusted third party holds funds during peer-to-peer transactions, releasing them only when both parties fulfill their agreed terms. For safety, always verify transaction details and trust the escrow service. However, you have to trust the escrow service throughout the process.

  0 Privacy

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• Accepts Monero +5 0

  This service accepts Monero, a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that provides enhanced anonymity.

  This service accepts Monero, a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that provides enhanced anonymity.

  +5 Privacy

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• Approved 0 +5

  Passed limited recent checks and met our approval threshold. Read more about the listing statuses.

  Passed limited recent checks and met our approval threshold. Read more about the listing statuses.

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• Peer to peer market 0 +4

  Peer-to-peer marketplaces are online platforms where unknown people can trade goods, cryptocurrencies and services directly from each other, without the need for intermediaries like traditional retailers or service providers.

  Peer-to-peer marketplaces are online platforms where unknown people can trade goods, cryptocurrencies and services directly from each other, without the need for intermediaries like traditional retailers or service providers.

  A peer-to-peer market can be centralized, so do not confuse this with peer to peer networks.

  0 Privacy

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• Mobile app available 0 0

  The service has a mobile app available for download.

  The service has a mobile app available for download.

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• Base score +50 +50

Terms of Service Review

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025 from haveno.exchange/faq

ToS reviews are AI-generated and should be used as a reference only.

• Medium · Resolved · Jun 16 → Jun 20, 2026

  Haveno vulnerability confirmed - Trading halted

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  Haveno lead dev woodser confirmed a new vulnerability in the dispute resolution process, allowing attackers to forge dispute payouts. A security patch is being prepared, and users are advised to back up their application data (e.g., wallet directories) in case of recovery efforts. RetoSwap and operators were again urged to act cautiously. If you are running RetoSwap, revoke all offeers and pause trading. Affected users can reach out to RetoSwap in the RetoSwap SimpleX group via the 'chat with admin' feature. Read more Show less

  Haveno lead dev woodser confirmed a new vulnerability in the dispute resolution process, allowing attackers to forge dispute payouts. A security patch is being prepared, and users are advised to back up their application data (e.g., wallet directories) in case of recovery efforts. RetoSwap and operators were again urged to act cautiously. If you are running RetoSwap, revoke all offeers and pause trading. Affected users can reach out to RetoSwap in the RetoSwap SimpleX group via the 'chat with admin' feature.

  Stepped down from -12 on resolution · fades to 0 by Dec 2026

  1,500XMR (~$500k) Source

1. Jun 20

   Version 1.8.0 released | security issue patched

   Haveno lead developer woodser released a new version of Haveno, fixing the previously exploited security issue and more. The fix also contains passphrase protection for all offer types.

   Source
2. Apr 28

   Attribute added

   Attribute "Mobile app available" was added to Haveno

3. Jul 1, 2025

   Attribute change

   An attribute was removed (details unavailable)

4. Jun 13, 2025

   Attribute added

   Attribute "Mature service" was added to Haveno

5. Jun 13, 2025

   Attribute added

   Attribute "Peer to peer network" was added to Haveno

6. Jun 11, 2025

   Attribute removed

   Attribute "In-person service" was removed from Haveno

7. May 12, 2025

   Service updated

   KYC level changed from 1 to 0. Currencies changed

8. May 12, 2025

   Attribute added

   Attribute "Escrow available" was added to haveno

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