Before you buy
- Escrow matters more than coin choice. Multisig or third-party escrow means a scammer can't just take your coins. Direct-deal marketplaces put all the trust on you.
- "No KYC" ≠ anonymous. Blockchain analysis, shipping addresses, and email metadata can all de-anonymize you. Monero helps; opsec helps more.
- Marketplace reputations decay fast in this space — check recent reviews, not just old ones. This page is informational, not an endorsement.