Verdict
Higher trust score: NordBastion
Based on our trust scoring, NordBastion comes out ahead of MoneroSMS (8.6 vs 6.9). 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
MoneroSMS
6.9
Average
NordBastion
8.6
Good
Privacy /100
MoneroSMS
100
Good
NordBastion
87
Good
Trust /100
MoneroSMS
58
Average
NordBastion
84
Good
Side by side
KYC level
L1Anonymous
L1Anonymous
Tagline
US virtual phone numbers for SMS verification, paid in Monero or Bitcoin — no signup, no KYC, with an open-source CLI client and a Tor onion mirror operated by VoidNetwork.
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
Unknown (VoidNetwork LLC)
EE (operator) · SE/FI/NO/IS (infra)
Founded
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2023
Tor / .onion
Available
No
Categories
SMS
VPS, Hosting
Feature comparison 10
MoneroSMS
NordBastion
Bitcoin (BTC)
Accepts Monero (XMR)
Open source
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No signup required
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Tor (.onion) available
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Accepts fiat
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Web app
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Instant
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Available worldwide
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Requires email
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