comparison · P2P exchanges

AgoraDesk vs Haveno

Both are listed in P2P exchanges. The table below pulls directly from each service’s data sheet; see each entry for sourcing.

AgoraDesk — summary

AgoraDesk is the practical heir to LocalBitcoins / LocalMonero for users who want a P2P venue with cash-in-person liquidity.

• + Tightly Monero-focused — broad XMR support including local cash trades.
• + No identity required; username-only signup.
• + Long-standing operator with continuity from LocalMonero.
• − Trade escrow is custodial; the operator holds funds during a trade.
• − LocalMonero (the sibling product) was wound down in May 2024 citing regulatory pressure; AgoraDesk continues but the operator's policy can change.
• − Facts need re-verification by operator (last seeded 2026-01).

Full entry → AgoraDesk

Haveno — summary

Haveno is the decentralized Monero-native P2P exchange — Bisq's design rebuilt for XMR rather than BTC.

• + The Monero-native equivalent of Bisq — no central operator, multisig escrow, no accounts.
• + Several independent federations (Haveno-Reto, Mons.haveno, etc.) run their own arbitrators.
• + Direct Monero P2P liquidity that does not require a custodial intermediary.
• − Federation matters — each independent Haveno deployment has different fees, arbitrators, and liquidity.
• − Desktop-app workflow; the learning curve approaches Bisq's.
• − Facts need re-verification by operator (last seeded 2026-01).

Full entry → Haveno

When to choose which

Treat this section as heuristic. Privacy properties depend on how you use the service, not just which one you pick.

• Choose AgoraDesk if tightly monero-focused — broad xmr support including local cash trades..
• Choose Haveno if the monero-native equivalent of bisq — no central operator, multisig escrow, no accounts..
• Either way, re-check the entry’s last verified date — the P2P exchanges category churns.

Mentioned in (combined)

Pages on the site that reference AgoraDesk, Haveno, or both.

Compared as of Jan 1, 2026.