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is robosats the best non-kyc way to buy bitcoin?

2059 sats \ 23 comments \ @stack_harder 6h bitcoin_beginners

ok, i've been watching some tutorials and read a few guides and robotsats looks like the easiest non-kyc option by far.

I plan on doing my first non-kyc buy tomorrow and never looking back, that said, before i do, is there anything you guys think i should be aware of or careful of?

or maybe you have some other favourite non-kyc options that you think are superior/safer/more private etc?

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20 sats \ 0 replies \ @Shugard 5h

Peach is much easier, but robosats has much better prices!

25 sats \ 2 replies \ @purpurato 6h

The easiest is definitely lnp2pbot I rarely use Robosats. I'm my particular case it's also a matter of liquidity.

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @stack_harder OP 4h

haven't heard of this, was just looking at youtube and most vids in Spanish. do they have some kind of escrow implementation or anything to prevent from someone not paying or sending the btc?

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @purpurato 3h

Most (all?) P2P markets are based on escrow systems, this is no different. Seller must send a hold invoice that settles once he sees the fiat payment. I've never had a dispute but those are solved by a community manager.

There's a link to "Learn" on the website.

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bee_Aye 2h

robosats is the best. make sure to never let your kyc corn touch your non-kyc 🤙

20 sats \ 5 replies \ @denlillaapan 6h

Nah, Peach.

Much easier, less trixy UX, no messing about with lightning collateral

11 sats \ 0 replies \ @purpurato 5h

They don't have lightning 👎

0 sats \ 3 replies \ @stack_harder OP 4h

some kind of collateral is important when doing anon p2p seems like a good idea to me tbh

10 sats \ 2 replies \ @denlillaapan 4h

Peach just uses escrow. Users release the funds to the buyer after completion of payment.

I don't actually know what happens if a seller tries to rug a buyer by not releasing after payment. (Supposedly Peach team reviews the complaint)

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @alt 3h

I suppose there's little incentive for sellers to try and screw a buyer over, since they can't just walk off with the escrowed funds. As a buyer though, I'd be hesitant to use any form of payment that can't easily be proven after the fact.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @stack_harder OP 4h

im just looking at some videos on it now.

i might try all methods and do a little review on how it went

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @0399c7c83b 2h

I have tried Robosats and Bisq. Robosats has fewer offers in my native currency. Bisq had more, although it’s more of a process to install and set up. Check out kycnot.me and browse a few of the options there.

32 sats \ 2 replies \ @flat24 3h

Robosats is definitely at the top of the top 3, I would say, but in my opinion something to keep in mind is your payment method when making your Ehem purchase. You do nothing by using Robosats, via Tor, totally anonymous and then with your bank account or PayPal account, that is, making the payment transaction with a method that has KYC. I think it is best to use Monero for these operations.

PS: Another exchange site without KYC that I find very good and easy to use is LNP2PBOT

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @stack_harder OP 3h

robosats doesnt support monero does it? to start at least , ill just use revolut with the logic that it's a step better than full kyc buys on binance etc

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Jon_Hodl 1h

You can use any payment method you want but the counterparty has to take your offer.

You can pay with seashells if you can find someone to take the other side of your trade.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Msd0457890 30m

Since I started my journey in bitcoin I have bought SAT through the p2p Telegram bot. It is truly a safe way and without KYC.I'll give you the link anyway

https://t.me/p2plightning

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @sime 56m

No one yet mentioned vexl yet.

You leverage your networks network to find bitcoiners. It's the only way I P2P trade. If I was in a real hurry, I would use hodlhodl.

vexl.it

0 sats \ 4 replies \ @Jon_Hodl 2h

Yes, RoboSats is the best for a few reasons.

Tor Native: The entire exchange runs in the Tor browser so there’s no special software to download and install.
Decentralized coordinators: When RoboSats first began, it was coordinated by RoboSats. Now there are multiple coordinators so it’s much more resilient to being taken down.
Single-use identities: Similar to bitcoin addresses, Robosats identities (robots) are meant to be used only once and then disposed of. This protects your privacy because no 2 trades are ever done by the same identity.
Any Payment Method: There are a number of preset payment methods but you can also add your own and the counterparty decides if they want to trade with you. You can pay with Pokémon cards by mail if the counterparty is willing to trade with you.
Amazon gift cards: One of the most powerful features of RoboSats is the ability to pay with Amazon gift cards. This is particularly powerful because you can buy them with cash so you have an electronic payment method that’s not attached to your identity.
Self Destruct: After you’ve completed your trade, you can click a single button to reset the Tor browser’s history and your entire robot garage will be wiped clean without a trace.

RoboSats is the best there is.

21 sats \ 3 replies \ @0399c7c83b 1h

Any idea if an Amazon gift card purchased with cash be spent in a currency other than that which they were purchased? There’s usually plenty of US orders on Robosats but other currencies are often lacking.

0 sats \ 2 replies \ @Jon_Hodl 1h

Amazon gift cards are country specific. It’s not even currency specific so if you buy an Amazon card from France 🇫🇷, then you have to use it in France. You can’t use it across the entire Eurozone.

I tried with an Amazon UK 🇬🇧 gift card but I’m not sure enough people use Amazon in the UK because I wasn’t able to find a buyer even with an 11% premium.

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @bren 56m

Thanks. I've been wondering this also.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Jon_Hodl 55m

Glad I could help

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Wumbo 4h

RoboSats is a good option.

What fiat payment option are you going to use?

This may influence what service is best for buy BTC