- Exchange
Peer to peer trading platform. Trade globally. Using any payment system. For any currency.
Scores
- Shotgun KYC
- May request KYC and block funds based on automated triggers.
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Shotgun KYC -15 0
May request KYC and block funds based on automated triggers.
-15 Privacy0 Trust -
Account required -1 0
Users require creating an account with the service in order to access and use its features.
-1 Privacy0 Trust -
Source code is private 0 -1
The service’s source code is not public, so it cannot be reviewed or audited by the community. This limits transparency.
0 Privacy-1 Trust -
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…).
+10 Privacy0 Trust -
Verified 0 +10
Thoroughly tested and verified by the team. But things might change, this is not a guarantee. Read more about the listing statuses.
Check out the proof.
0 Privacy+10 Trust -
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.
+3 Privacy+5 Trust -
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.
0 Privacy+6 Trust -
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.
A peer-to-peer market can be centralized, so do not confuse this with peer to peer networks.
0 Privacy+4 Trust -
API available 0 0
An API is available for programmatic interaction with this service.
0 Privacy0 Trust -
Email required 0 0
To create a user account in this service, you need to provide a valid email.
0 Privacy0 Trust -
JavaScript needed 0 0
The service requires the user to enable JavaScript in order to access and use its features.
0 Privacy0 Trust -
Mobile app available 0 0
- Base score +50 +50
Overall = 60% Privacy + 40% Trust (Truncated)
Terms of Service Review
HODL HODL is a P2P platform that collects extensive personal and activity data, including communication logs and IP addresses. While KYC is not default, it can be requested for dispute resolution or suspected illicit activity.
Data Collection Scope
The platform collects email, nickname, timezone, trading information (including Bitcoin addresses, chat logs), communication data, and device/location information (IP/MAC address).
KYC Conditions
Mandatory ID verification (including full name, date of birth, country) can occur during dispute resolution or if criminal activity, money laundering, or fraud is suspected.
Data Retention
Personal data is stored for up to 5 years after account deletion or last contact, and may be kept longer due to legal and regulatory requirements.
Public Information
Offers, profile, and trading information can be public, even to non-users. Your active status on the platform is also visible.
Third-Party Sharing
Data is shared with third-party services like Sentry (IP in error messages), Google Analytics (IP), AWS (storage), ProtonMail (email/nickname), Twitter (offer info for promotions), and SendGrid (notifications).
IP/MAC Address Sharing
The platform states it will never share your IP and/or MAC address with anyone, even yourself, if it believes it can harm customers or if there’s no legal obligation.
No Sale of Data
The platform explicitly states, “We do not sell your information, and never will.”
Automated Decisions
Users have a right to be informed about the logic used for automated decisions about them, upon request.
Reviewed from accounts.hodlhodl.com/pages/privacy_policy hodlhodl.com/pages/terms_of_service
ToS reviews are AI-generated and should be used as a reference only.
Events
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KYC update
KYC level changed from 2 to 3
Verification
Learn moreThoroughly tested and verified by the team. But things might change, this is not a guarantee.
Comments
I’ve been using HodlHodl to buy P2P Bitcoin for a year now. No issues, and their support team is pretty good. I did try selling once, and you do run into a fair number of scammers trying to get your Bitcoin without actually paying, but they’re usually easy to spot. You can find some good offers for non-KYC Bitcoin.
mandatory identification/verification at any time if required from team which is risky if you seek fully anomity.
Added context: HodlHodl ToS section about user identification