Verdict
Higher trust score: XmrBazaar
Based on our trust scoring, XmrBazaar comes out ahead of Kraken (8.2 vs 4.8). 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
Kraken
4.8
Weak
XmrBazaar
8.2
Good
Privacy /100
Kraken
2
Poor
XmrBazaar
100
Good
Trust /100
Kraken
68
Average
XmrBazaar
78
Good
Side by side
KYC level
L5Mandatory
L1Anonymous
Tagline
Veteran US-regulated exchange founded 2011 with 600+ assets, full mandatory KYC, and bi-annual proof-of-reserves audits — listed here as a comparison baseline for custodial KYC platforms, not as a no-KYC option.
Peer-to-peer Monero marketplace for goods and services — non-custodial with optional 2-of-3 multisig escrow, no email or ID required, born out of the Monero Talk podcast community.
Jurisdiction
United States
No HQ
Founded
2011
2024
Tor / .onion
No
No
Categories
Exchange
P2P, Marketplace, Privacy
Feature comparison 12
Kraken
XmrBazaar
Bitcoin (BTC)
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Accepts Monero (XMR)
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Non-custodial
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Tor (.onion) available
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Lightning Network
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Peer-to-peer
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Accepts fiat
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Mobile app
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Web app
Available worldwide
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Custodial
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Requires email
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Read the full reviews
The side-by-side covers the headlines — the detail pages walk through every claim and citation.