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Website back online
Both the clearnet and onion sites for RoboSats are back online.
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P2P exchange bitcoin for national currencies. Robosats simplifies the peer-to-peer user experience.
RoboSats is an exchange and p2p service that accepts Monero, Bitcoin, Lightning, Fiat, and 1 more. It has a guaranteed no-KYC policy and has a score of 10/10. There are 15 user ratings averaging 5/5.
Scores
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- Guaranteed no KYC
- Terms explicitly state KYC will never be requested.
No personal information is collected. The platform strictly uses temporary avatars and operates over Tor without requiring registration.
- Guaranteed no KYC +25 0
Terms explicitly state KYC will never be requested.
- 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 Privacy0 Trust - Verified 0 +10
Passed repeated checks over time and showed consistent behavior. Read more about the listing statuses.
Passed repeated checks over time and showed consistent behavior. Read more about the listing statuses.
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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.
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 - 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+7 Trust - 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+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.
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 - 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 Privacy0 Trust - Has Onion or I2P URLs +5 0
Onion (Tor) and I2P URLs enhance privacy and anonymity.
- No registration needed +5 0
Users can access and use the service without creating an account. This enables a faster and more convenient user experience while also offering enhanced privacy and anonymity.
Users can access and use the service without creating an account. This enables a faster and more convenient user experience while also offering enhanced privacy and anonymity.
+5 Privacy0 Trust - Mature service 0 +5
This service has been operational for 4 years. While this indicates stability, it is not a future-proof guarantee.
This service has been operational for 4 years. While this indicates stability, it is not a future-proof guarantee.
0 Privacy+5 Trust - Uses hodl invoices 0 +5
A hodl invoice on the Lightning Network temporarily holds your payment, similar to escrow. The receiver doesn’t get the funds immediately; instead, the payment is locked until specific conditions are met. Once those conditions are fulfilled, the receiver releases the funds by supplying a cryptographic key. This method is useful for secure transactions or deposits.
A hodl invoice on the Lightning Network temporarily holds your payment, similar to escrow. The receiver doesn’t get the funds immediately; instead, the payment is locked until specific conditions are met. Once those conditions are fulfilled, the receiver releases the funds by supplying a cryptographic key. This method is useful for secure transactions or deposits.
0 Privacy+5 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.
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.
An API is available for programmatic interaction with this service.
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 - Telegram bot available 0 0
The service has a Telegram bot available.
- Base score +50 +50
Privacy 100 × 60% + Trust 97 × 40% = Overall 10/10
Terms of Service Review
RoboSats is a decentralized P2P Lightning exchange operating exclusively over the Tor network. It uses a no-registration model where users generate temporary avatars for each trade.
Tor-only operation
The platform strictly operates over the Tor network to ensure user IPs and locations remain hidden from the node and other trading peers.
No data collection
Users generate a temporary 'robot avatar' with a single click. No email, phone number, username, or other personal input is required.
Disposable identities
The architecture encourages using a different avatar for every trade to ensure multiple trades cannot be linked to the same user by observers.
PGP encryption
Every avatar has a pair of PGP keys to encrypt in-trade peer-to-peer communication end-to-end, which can be independently audited.
Escrow and bonds
Transactions use a taker bond and a trade escrow mechanism to secure funds until the peer-to-peer fiat exchange is finalized.
Reviewed from robosats.org/docs/private
ToS reviews are AI-generated and should be used as a reference only.
Events
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Website is down
SourceBoth robosats.org and its onion site are down. We are monitoring the issue for future updates. You can try using some of the secondary onion addresses in the meantime.
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Updated info
The clearnet URL is no longer working, for this reason it has been removed.
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Javascript required
Javsacript is required to use the service
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Attribute "Account required" was removed from RoboSats
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Evidence and Review History
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Passed repeated checks over time and showed consistent behavior.
- No review checks have been published yet
- Last review May 7
- Verified May 7
- Operating since Jan 1, 2022
Comments
great experience using it, this is making a difference in venezuela where getting access to sats can be difficult. quite convenient to use via the telegram bot.
seems this is working: https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/issues/2505
although i found there are two onion addresses working. maybe suspicious.
This service is not working anymore.
https://github.com/RoboSats/robosats/discussions/2216
Here's a list of secondary onion domains. Not sure why main clearnet and onion are down but the coordinator links work. I was able to login with my recovery key from the original onion so these appear to be genuine.
Admin
Hi, do you know if this is a one-time issue or an actual step down of the project? I was not able to find information online, and it seems like a one-time issue. Some of the alternative onion links still seem to load the UI, although I have not tested the actual service there.
Hi @pluja, I'm trying to connect for a week and I have not seen any positive results. For their onion link I'm getting "Onion site not found", and even their official site which worked one week ago (https://learn.robosats.org/) now is throwing an error. It was all okay around one month ago, but I couldn't neither see any information why was the project closed, it looked promising.
Its not working anymore, can not be accessed neither with TOR, nor anyhow else.
economic_abdomen_1128
Active user
It's a very useful service for the ones who want to trade but at the same time want to maintain privacy.
Can i buy bitcoin here with fiat? How and where please? Thanks for helping me out here...
faulty_cab_673
Single review
Works great, traded a lot on it without issues. Works great with Electrum Wallet.
tacky_snowdrift_2589
Single review
I love Robosats! I believe that this is currently the best method for stacking sats. Now that Europe is becoming more and more like China, Robosats has become the only way I can buy btc (without KYC).
You cant buy anything with tether... why are all these exchanges fiat based?? i just want to swap crypto to crypto jesus christ.
What we will do without Robosats? An absolutely essential tool, anonymous, P2P
I find it ideal for lightning transactions. Simple, fast, run over Tor.
current_opal_923
Single review
I have used RoboSats several dozen times without an issue. It requires no downloads other than Tor. NO KYC EVER. It is good for BTC transactions that are smaller like USD/Euro 1000. Many currencies are available though most market makers are USD or EUR. I love this site. Great for stacking seats discreetly.
I like these guys. The world needs more services like robosats and kycnotme