comparison · P2P exchanges
AgoraDesk vs Hodl Hodl
Both are listed in P2P exchanges. The table below pulls directly from each service’s data sheet; see each entry for sourcing.
| Field | AgoraDesk | Hodl Hodl |
|---|---|---|
| KYC | no KYC | no KYC |
| Category | P2P exchanges | P2P exchanges |
| Jurisdiction | Hong Kong (operator-disclosed) | Estonia (operator-disclosed) |
| Payment methods | cash-in-person, cash-by-mail, sepa, bank-transfer, wise, revolut, gift-card | sepa, faster-payments, cash-by-mail, bank-transfer, revolut, wise, gift-card |
| Fiat on-ramp | yes | yes |
| Custodial | yes | no |
| Open source | no | no |
| Founded | 2020 | 2017 |
| Last verified | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
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).
Hodl Hodl — summary
Hodl Hodl is a no-KYC, non-custodial P2P Bitcoin exchange.
- + Non-custodial multisig escrow; the operator cannot abscond with trade funds.
- + Wide payment-method coverage including cash by mail.
- + Long operating history with no recorded exit-scam pattern.
- − An email account is required, though identity is not.
- − Selected offers may be geofenced for certain U.S. states.
- − Dispute resolution is mediated by Hodl Hodl staff, not arbitrary peers.
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 Hodl Hodl if non-custodial multisig escrow; the operator cannot abscond with trade funds..
- Either way, re-check the entry’s last verified date — the P2P exchanges category churns.
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