Privacy Guide

Swap Crypto for Monero

Compare the best methods to exchange your crypto for XMR. Find the right balance between convenience, fees, and privacy.

Quick Comparison

MethodPrivacyEaseFeesSpeedKYC
Swap Aggregators
Medium10-30 minNo
Mobile Wallet Swaps
Medium10-20 minNo
Centralized Exchanges
LowInstantRequired
Atomic Swaps
Low30-60 minNo

Aggregators scan multiple swap services to find you the best exchange rate in real-time. They don't hold your funds—they simply connect you to the best offer.

Pros

  • No account required
  • Best rates automatically found
  • No KYC for standard amounts
  • Privacy ratings for each service

Cons

  • Slightly higher fees than CEX
  • Relies on third-party services

How to Use

  1. 1Get a Monero wallet (Cake Wallet mobile or Feather Wallet desktop)
  2. 2Copy your XMR receive address (starts with 4 or 8)
  3. 3Go to Trocador.app or OrangeFren.com
  4. 4Select your source crypto and Monero (XMR) as destination
  5. 5Enter the amount you want to swap
  6. 6Paste your Monero address in the payout field
  7. 7Choose an offer with the best rate or privacy rating
  8. 8Send your crypto to the provided deposit address
  9. 9Wait 10-30 minutes for Monero to arrive

Important Security Notice

  • Never leave Monero on exchanges. Regulatory pressure is high, and withdrawals can be frozen.
  • Always use your own wallet. Download Cake Wallet (mobile) or Feather Wallet (desktop).
  • Backup your seed phrase and store it securely offline.
  • Verify addresses carefully before sending any funds.

Ready to start your journey into private cryptocurrency?