Below is a list from least private to most private methods of purchasing cryptocurrencies
KYC – Least Private
- You can use apps like PayPal, CashApp, Kraken
- You can use sites like Binance, CoinMe, Unbank
- You can use -trusted- cloud mining platforms (check reviews beforehand)
More Private
- You can buy crypto directly from some services such as www.paybis.com
- You can buy crypto with cash at a physical ATM from providers such as Cryptobase
Most Private
- Peer-to-peer (P2P) networks allow you to buy and trade directly with others on a censorship-resistant network. Search for Bisq2, hodlhodl, RetoSwap, etc.
- You can mine crypto on your own devices
- You can use Monramp
cash -> crypto – Buy XMR in person with Monramps –
Do you need XMR fast? Tired of unpredictable swap fees to get to your favorite privacy coin? Don’t have an easy method of getting No-KYC crypto? We know someone who can help. Our friends at Monramps make it easy for you to buy XMR using USD cash at a physical store. The process:
- Download the SimpleX Messenger app
- Add the Monramps contact: @monramps.testing or https://smp8.simplex.im/a#8PNfn3HKCw-vzKhqOiLdBwpRpphJnKVNCVu75ObA6VQ
- Message Monramps at least 1 or 2 days beforehand to coordinate your cash deposit timing and chosen convenience store chain. (Deposit appointment requests are to be made in Pacific Standard Time UTC-7) Once you have a confirmed deposit appointment, stay in touch with the Monramps team over SimpleX and be prepared with your amount USD and monero receiving address.
Format your appt request message like this (note you can provide requested timeframes or simply ask for earliest available):
$200 Walgreens 89DHSV96J2JM46dKoEtgiA1wyyhz34TCTeHvpNWQPTn3jHZwxF61pXHCtGuD5PsPX25fgx8o1pk9LDLKrY5tYpyYLZuMyAZ
• earliest available
• Thur 2pm – 6pm Pacific
• Fri 11am Pacific
• (*any other preferred times you may have, if any)
4. Upon arriving at your chosen store at the appointed time, the team will message you a barcode. Simply tell the cashier, “I would like to make a deposit,” let him or her scan your barcode, and then hand over the cash. Keep your deposit receipt.
5. Monramps sends the XMR to your wallet. That’s it!
NOTE: USA only. Limit of $280 per transaction. Walgreens gives the lowest price. Also available at CVS, 7 Eleven, Speedway, Family Dollar, and Walmart, but you may need to add $6 – $8 in additional fees for these stores.