Reference // Methodology
How we score
Every listing is graded the same way: a transparent, rules-based score and a clear KYC tier. Nothing here is sponsored.
KYC scale
L0 → L5
L0
Trustless
No account required at all.
L1
Anonymous
Pseudonymous access, no personal data.
L2
Discreet
Minimal data, usually just an email.
L3
Tiered
KYC only above certain thresholds.
L4
Soft KYC
Light identity checks on signup.
L5
Mandatory
Full identity verification required.
The 0–10 score
The overall score blends a Privacy score (60%) and a Trust score (40%), each built from a fixed list of attributes that add or subtract points. Strong privacy guarantees — no KYC, Monero support, onion access, non-custodial design — push the score up; cautions and red flags pull it down.
- Privacy (0–100): identity exposure, logging, custody, network reachability.
- Trust (0–100): track record, transparency, open source, refunds.
Verification tiers
Verified
Repeatedly tested over time, with successful support contact. The highest tier.
Approved
Passed several real-world checks across separate dates. Solid, not a lifetime guarantee.
Community
Submitted by users and spam-checked only. Treat with caution until verified.