openmonero.com
Agoradesk fork with self-custodial trade settlements for sellers and powerful new privacy updates such as session notifications, self-destructable chat history, etc.
OpenMonero operates as a no-KYC aggregator and exchange built for privacy-conscious traders who refuse identity verification. Born from the AgoraDesk codebase, the platform distinguishes itself through self-custodial trade settlements — sellers retain control of funds until completion rather than depositing to platform wallets. The marketplace facilitates peer-to-peer swaps between Monero, Bitcoin, fiat currencies, and cash, positioning itself as a rare venue where users can acquire XMR without paper trails. Its interface prioritizes functionality over polish, reflecting a cypherpunk ethos that appeals to seasoned privacy advocates rather than casual retail users.
OpenMonero sits at KYC Tier L1 — Anonymous, the most permissive classification in our directory. Registration demands only an email address; no government ID, no proof of address, no facial recognition. Pseudonymous access means traders operate under handles rather than legal identities.
These architecture choices earn OpenMonero a perfect privacy score, though users should recognize that P2P counterparties may still attempt their own deanonymization. The platform provides the rails — operational security remains the rider's responsibility.
The asset selection is deliberately narrow and privacy-aligned. Monero (XMR) serves as the native centerpiece, supplemented by Bitcoin (BTC) for broader market access. Payment rails extend beyond crypto-to-crypto into the physical realm: traders can settle via fiat bank transfers or cash-in-person exchanges, the latter eliminating financial intermediaries entirely. This cash capability makes OpenMonero particularly valuable in jurisdictions with aggressive surveillance banking or where Monero faces exchange delistings. The absence of stablecoins or altcoin bloat keeps the codebase lean and reduces attack surfaces, though it limits flexibility for traders seeking diversified portfolios.
OpenMonero's non-custodial design fundamentally restructures risk. Unlike centralized exchanges that pool user deposits into honey-pot wallets, sellers here escrow trades from personal wallets they control. This eliminates the catastrophic single-point-of-failure model that dominates exchange hacks.
Yet the platform's history is not unblemished. A 78 XMR exploit in May 2025 exposed vulnerabilities in the trading infrastructure, prompting an emergency suspension of payments. The team's response has been transparent in recovery if not in technical disclosure: refund processes have incrementally returned affected funds, with community trackers noting approximately 75 XMR ultimately reimbursed out of the stolen total. Some users report partial refunds and extended resolution timelines, while others praise eventual restitution. The incident fractures trust — our trust score of 78/100 reflects this recovery effort against the reality of repeated security stress. For 2026, the platform appears operationally restored, but the pattern of fund loss demands that users trade only amounts they can afford to lose and verify multisig or bond mechanisms on every transaction.
OpenMonero serves a specific archetype: the privacy absolutist who accepts elevated technical and counterparty risk in exchange for identity liberation. Journalists in hostile regimes, unbanked populations, and Monero maximalists find natural alignment here. The 9/10 overall score acknowledges exceptional privacy architecture while docking points for security incidents that no non-custodial wrapper fully prevented.
Casual users seeking consumer-grade protections should look elsewhere — the dispute resolution relies on human admin intervention with documented 48-hour resolution windows, and the P2P model demands seller vetting. For those who treat privacy as non-negotiable and possess the operational security to navigate P2P friction, OpenMonero remains among the few functional bridges between cash economies and private digital money in 2026. Verify your counterparty, use Tor, keep trade sizes modest, and treat the platform as coordination infrastructure rather than a trusted custodian.
OpenMonero is a non-custodial, open-source P2P marketplace forked from AgoraDesk that lets users trade Monero and Bitcoin without identity verification, though recent security breaches have tested its resilience.
Exploit recently found in OpenMonero, as the admin put it: "WARNING! Exploit was found on 21/05. Pls stop all payments immediately until issue is fixed. "
seller sent wrong wallet address, managed to get admins to step in and confirm the transaction anyway. took about 48 hours. can't fault this as I did get what I paid for and they were responsive.
Not the best site in the world, but I got monero, so I can't complain all that much
Good service also I appreciate general reviews from other platforms too
Refund STATUS: In my case I received back 2.55 XMR of outstanding 3 XMR. So indeed 'overt_gebling_877' paid back some amount. However, if he goes on full display stating that all customers of his platform have been made whole that is a lie. I gave a refund address in September, but at first received only 1 XMR. Shortly after that they asked me to give another refund address to send the outstanding 2 XMR. Due to my inactivity on the platform I only reacted 2 months later. Meanwhile Monero price started to rise and the site operator tried to argue that they only can refund the USD equivalent not the XMR. I then offered him to donate the remaining 0.45 XMR to a Monero development project of my or his choice without success. OM might not be a scam, but they do not care for their reputation either.
Refund Status Notice: Refunds totaling 18.0261 XMR were completed in November, bringing the overall refunded amount to 75.2661 XMR. At this point, all affected funds have been fully returned, marking 100% completion of the refund process. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding during this period. Our focus remains on strengthening OpenMonero and continuing to improve the platform for the community.
Refund Process Update An additional 16.1227 XMR was refunded in November, increasing the total refunded amount to 73.36 XMR. With about 94% of the affected funds already returned to affected users and vendors, the refund process is now close to completion. Remaining refunds are underway, and more updates will be shared soon. Given the substantial progress achieved we kindly request that the red warning banner be removed, as the majority of affected funds have already been refunded. Thank you for your patience as we continue working toward making OpenMonero a dependable and trusted P2P platform.
An update about the refund process, 12.24 xmr has been refunded this month, making it a total of 57.24 xmr that has been refunded, the refund process is almost complete as most of the users have been refunded, more to come, stay calm and stay chilled
OpenMonero is shady, losing user funds for the second time in a year is a brutal reminder that trusting your coins to any third-party platform is just asking for trouble seriously, do not use Openmonero if you care about your money
Openmonero has been keeping its promise about refunding. 17.2xmr was refunded this month to the affected users. Out of 78xmr that was lost in the hack, Openmonero has successfully refunded over 45 xmr. Most of the vendors have been refunded and the rest will be refunded in the coming month, if you’ve not received yet, stay chilled and stay calm and watch out for it in the coming months. Openmonero is here to stay !
In light of the recent OpenMonero security incident that led to a loss of 78 XMR, the team has demonstrated their commitment to restoring user trust and making affected users whole. An initial 11.13 XMR was refunded to vendors immediately after the hack, with an additional 17.3 XMR confirmed and distributed this month,bringing the total refunded to 28.4 XMR so far. Refunds to the remaining users (49.57 XMR) will continue gradually, as promised. We sincerely thank everyone for their patience. OpenMonero is here to stay!!
If we all remember, Openmonero made a promise to refund all the users that were affected during the hack, Openmonero has successfully refunded up to 17 xmr this month to the affected users, making a total of 27xmr that has been refunded in total.Openmonero has been very plain in their dealings and more users will be refunded in the coming months, stay calm and anticipate
Today get back my lost XMR after site hack. Wasn't big amount but happy anyway. Don't understand why so much hate on this site.
Does kycnot see real consequence making decisions? See what happens! See if you get spam facts from counterparty? Consequences!
KYCNotMe admin supports this scam by still allowing OpenMonero ads, KYCNotMe guilty too. You lost trust by hiding proof and dodging questions. Users lost XMR to your exit scam! You covered up hacks instead of fixing security. OpenMonero is a SCAM and plagiarized branding to deceive.
A total of 78 XMR (approximately $25,000 USD) was lost in scam. The official website’s red warning was removed even though not all users have been refunded. They appear to be targeting new victims, so it’s best to stay far away from this service. The site admin has a poor reputation on Bitcointalk and is considered incompetent, making unfounded claims. Avoid this service at all costs.
Interface could be improved, there are quite a few typos as well. While decentralized P2P is certainly better, this site still functions fine, and I was able to sell almost 1 XMR.
If they refund all the users then we should remove the red tags or at least change them to neutral.
Reliable service ❤️ check t.me/p2p_monero_talk for proof of refunds
I decided not to waste any more of my time on it, actions speak louder than words and from what I have seen, your actions speak volumes. I don't see a thread on this supposed hack with supporting evidence and you deleting threads is a immediate RED FLAG in my eyes. SCAMMERS cover up and try to hide their actions so whether you pulled an exit scam or not no longer matters in my mind. Your actions of covering up, not being transparent as you claim to be and instead attack another project just proves to me your a scammer.
We appreciate the feedback and understand the concerns raised. Regarding the recent incident, we want to reassure our users that about 11 individuals have already been refunded, and we’re actively processing reimbursements for the remaining affected users. We take security and transparency very seriously, and we're committed to making things right. Thank you for your patience and continued trust as we work to strengthen the platform for everyone.
OpenMonero is shady. They're using LocalMonero's name for promotional purposes without legitimacy, and have done plagiarism by copying the content + style of eXch's ANN. Looking at the ANN and their Terms of Use more deeply, we can also find contradictions. This service should be avoided!
Avoid using this service. Due to a hack, I lost 2 XMR, and I received no compensation. The admin removed any notices about the issue from the site and is ignoring the situation. Stay away.
had a good experience overall. trader used a different currency than expected and the xmr amount was lower in the end, but both trader and customer support worked well with me despite transfer delays.
Best experience, excellent customer support 👏
Great user experience (clone of the OG LocalMonero), fast support.
Doing multiple trades on the platform as seller and buyer, it works great. Same as localmonero did. Thanks for the good service.
Mature service' and 'Good customer support'
Reliable service , no substantiated reports of the site being a scam .... Everything works fine even after the recent hacking incident.... Arbitrator is working really hard to make users whole.
My trade went through smoothly, highly recommended!!!