Verdict
Higher trust score: NordBastion
Based on our trust scoring, NordBastion comes out ahead of FixedFloat (8.6 vs 5.3). The gap reflects differences in KYC stance, custody model and operational track record.
Note: Scores are our independent assessment. Both services have valid use cases — read each detail page before deciding.
Score breakdown
Overall /10
FixedFloat
5.3
Average
NordBastion
8.6
Good
Privacy /100
FixedFloat
70
Good
NordBastion
87
Good
Trust /100
FixedFloat
44
Weak
NordBastion
84
Good
Side by side
KYC level
L2Discreet
L1Anonymous
Tagline
Instant no-signup crypto swap running since 2018 — one of the first to integrate Bitcoin Lightning, 80+ coins including Monero, 0.5% floating / 1% fixed fees. AML flagging and two 2024 hot-wallet hacks on file.
Privacy-first VPS and dedicated servers across four Nordic jurisdictions (Stockholm, Helsinki, Oslo, Reykjavík). No ID at signup, paid in twelve cryptocurrencies, monthly-signed warrant canary.
Jurisdiction
Undisclosed
EE (operator) · SE/FI/NO/IS (infra)
Founded
2018
2023
Tor / .onion
No
No
Categories
Exchange, Aggregator
VPS, Hosting
Feature comparison 9
FixedFloat
NordBastion
Bitcoin (BTC)
Accepts Monero (XMR)
No signup required
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Lightning Network
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Web app
Instant
Available worldwide
Custodial
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Requires email
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