Verdict
Higher trust score: NordBastion
Based on our trust scoring, NordBastion comes out ahead of Swapzone (8.6 vs 8.2). 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
Swapzone
8.2
Good
NordBastion
8.6
Good
Privacy /100
Swapzone
100
Good
NordBastion
87
Good
Trust /100
Swapzone
78
Good
NordBastion
84
Good
Side by side
KYC level
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Tagline
Non-custodial aggregator comparing instant-swap rates from 18+ partner exchanges across 1,600+ assets — no signup, no KYC at the aggregator layer, funds never touch Swapzone wallets.
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
Estonia
EE (operator) · SE/FI/NO/IS (infra)
Founded
2020
2023
Tor / .onion
No
No
Categories
Exchange, Aggregator
VPS, Hosting
Feature comparison 8
Swapzone
NordBastion
Bitcoin (BTC)
Accepts Monero (XMR)
Non-custodial
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No signup required
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Web app
Instant
Available worldwide
Requires email
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