comparison · P2P exchanges

Haveno 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.

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

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.

Full entry → Hodl Hodl

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 Haveno if the monero-native equivalent of bisq — no central operator, multisig escrow, no accounts..
• 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.

Mentioned in (combined)

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

Compared as of Jan 1, 2026.