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Use XMR as a tunnel and break the link between sending and receiving wallets. Impossible to trace, no KYC, no accounts, no strings attached.
Houdini swap is an aggregator service that accepts Monero and Bitcoin. It may request KYC during risk checks and has a score of 5/10. There are 17 user ratings averaging 4.5/5.
Scores
- Shotgun KYC
- May request KYC or block funds mid-flow, typically via AML checks, transaction limits, or liquidity partner rules. Refunds are subject to policies.
- KYC depends on partners -5 0
This service routes through partner providers whose KYC policies vary. Your actual experience depends on which partner is used for a given swap.
This service routes through partner providers whose KYC policies vary. Your actual experience depends on which partner is used for a given swap.
-5 Privacy0 Trust - Refunds do not require KYC +5 +5
The refund process of these services does not require the completion of a Know Your Customer (KYC) procedure or the disclosure of personal information.
The refund process of these services does not require the completion of a Know Your Customer (KYC) procedure or the disclosure of personal information.
+5 Privacy+5 Trust
- Shotgun KYC -15 0
May request KYC or block funds mid-flow, typically via AML checks, transaction limits, or liquidity partner rules. Refunds are subject to policies.
May request KYC or block funds mid-flow, typically via AML checks, transaction limits, or liquidity partner rules. Refunds are subject to policies.
-15 Privacy0 Trust - Source code is private 0 -1
The service's source code is not public, so it cannot be reviewed or audited by the community. This limits transparency.
The service's source code is not public, so it cannot be reviewed or audited by the community. This limits transparency.
0 Privacy-1 Trust - Accepts Monero +5 0
This service accepts Monero, a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that provides enhanced anonymity.
This service accepts Monero, a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that provides enhanced anonymity.
+5 Privacy0 Trust - No registration needed +5 0
Users can access and use the service without creating an account. This enables a faster and more convenient user experience while also offering enhanced privacy and anonymity.
Users can access and use the service without creating an account. This enables a faster and more convenient user experience while also offering enhanced privacy and anonymity.
+5 Privacy0 Trust - Mature service 0 +5
This service has been operational for 3 years. While this indicates stability, it is not a future-proof guarantee.
This service has been operational for 3 years. While this indicates stability, it is not a future-proof guarantee.
0 Privacy+5 Trust - Community contributed 0 0
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0 Privacy0 Trust - JavaScript needed 0 0
The service requires the user to enable JavaScript in order to access and use its features.0 Privacy0 Trust - Base score +50 +50
Overall = 60% Privacy + 40% Trust (Truncated)
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Evidence and Review History
Listed, but not yet reviewed by the team.
- No review checks have been published yet
- Last review Unknown
- Listed Nov 11, 2024
- Operating since Jan 15, 2023
Comments
The best part for me, though, is the “POINTLESS” rewards program. I hate projects that bait users with fake points or inflationary tokens. Here, they reward you directly in USDC — no nonsense, no waiting for some future token that may never come.
Used Houdini Swap to move some ETH over to Solana frequently. Honestly didn’t expect it to be this smooth, no KYC popups, no weird delays. Everything showed up exactly where it should, and I liked that I could track the progress while it was happening. Feels way simpler than most bridges I’ve used
I used HoudiniSwap to bridge tokens from one chain to another and to swap native tokens. It's easy to use the site. I connected my wallet easily and that was good. The swap flow shows you how to get from the source chain to the destination chain. It tells you how long it will take and how much it will cost before you confirm.
The fees were much lower than those of other bridges I tried. That saved me money on small transfers. It's easy to change the slippage settings, and the app will warn you if a route is dangerous. Transactions went through quickly, and I could see the transaction hashes on the target chain. That made me feel better.
They also have what I want which is BSC and Solana tokens. The rates were really low for normal tokens. Houdini Swap is cheaper than rango exchange, symbiosis finance and even cheaper than allbridge.
Houdini swap is safe. Houdini Swap shows transaction id so I could track my swaps, which makes it safe and trustworthy. I did a small test swap first. That is the safest thing to do with any bridge. There were no annoying pop-ups or hidden fees. As expected, the UI did ask me for wallet approvals. and it was flawless and really really good experience.
Help and support: there is a short help section and some basic FAQs. Support was really responsive and took in consideration my point of view! one of the best Support in crypto industry.
Funds are not blocked by houdini swap, but the partners they have because they screen out fraud wallets.
Wasn’t sure at first, but the swap went through fast and clean. Not seeing any kyc screens popping out of nowhere, feel genuine, hope they keep it this way
HoudiniSwap is an incredible online tool. It is extremely intuitive and design for ease of use. No complicated UI or steps. Is all done seamlessly and on the push of a button. It has few steps which in my opinion is an outstanding user experience. I have tried in the past several similar tools but none comes close to this one.
Its private/anonymous capabilities are outstanding. Best in the market. Provides a integration to mayor DEX's and CEX's allowing me to choose the best option for me.
I wanted to swap ETH to USDT privately and it was straightforwards steps. Furthermore, they provide really good detailed information so I know at all times what's going on with my order. Also it provides an ETA so I can be aware of it.
Ive been using HoudiniSwap for the half year and I can confidently say I do not need to use any other tools for my needs. all you need in one place. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to test new features.
just testing it out before committing for a bigger TX but the private cross chain swap was really nice and fast, their order screen is a bit messy but it works well!
Tried to use houdini swap this week and was amazed how this tool was made. I cross chain swapped bitcoin to eth with private mode and was all good. also showed the every steps of the process. cool tool if you want to stay anonymous in crypto.
HoudiniSwap is actually really solid. Used it a few times now and every transaction went through without a hitch. The cross-chain swaps are fast and I like how they keep things simple. Definitely recommend giving it a try.
Used Houdini Swap several times to move between Bitcoin and Ethereum with no KYC. The process was fast and smooth, and I like that it uses XMR as a privacy tunnel to break traceability. Interface is simple, and I’ve had no issues so far — great option for privacy-focused users.
I'm using Houdini swap for few months already. first is private swap, then cross-chain with CEX, very convenience and quick. love it!
Finally don't have to worry abt leaving any traces behind, Houdiniswap really makes it that simple
Loved the experience. Booking.com like aggregation from top players in web3, both centralized and decentralized routes combined.
Tried it last week, everything worked fine and quick. No KYC nonsense, just swap and go. It actually keeps the privacy promise. Of course still do your own research, but so far it’s been one of the more reliable no-KYC swaps I’ve used, I'm aiming to get their usdc rewards ngl
I am pretty skeptical about my privacy since I always have this fear of getting hacked or opening dodgy link then getting drained..
I have been using houdiniswap for months now and I never ever had a single problem. I made more than 30 transactions and all went successfully and smoothly. No KYC, no lost funds or whatsoever.
If you don’t want a houdiniswap partner, you can simply disable using them during your swap. Easy as that!
I am just pissed that a good service are getting tainted by angry user that clearly did some dodgy things in crypto!
The funny thing is it’s not even houdiniswap’s fault, it’s from an exchange they are working with and you can literally just turn them off in settings lol.
Note: Since I was skeptical, I checked the users that commented negatively and I only saw bad mouthing any other services they commented on.. just cry babies lol
Few privacy tools like houdiniswap are fast and with a lot of token varieties and these monkeys wants to ruin them
PS for Houdini devs: please make more guides!
Shut down your service. You claim to improve privacy and security, yet use unreliable third parties that compromise your promises.
Honestly, that's not right. HoudiniSwap does not keep your money or keys. It sends swaps through partners that have been checked out so that there is no public link between the wallet you send from and the wallet you receive from. Tell the team about an unpredictable partner if you know of one OR JUST TURN IT OFF IN SETTINGS instead of crying about it LOL
houdiniswap is safe and definitely not a scam.. I'm a frequent user and I can totally confirm that houdiniswap is not a scam
Friendly note for clarity:
HoudiniSwap is non‑custodial. It does not hold your funds or your keys.
Swaps are routed through vetted third‑party exchanges. The goal is privacy, not custody.
The flow is built to break the on‑chain link between sender and receiver, which protects users.
If a partner seems unsafe, the right move is to share the specific name and evidence so it can be checked or removed.
Bold claims need proof. “Shut it down” without details does not help users.
Do not use Houdiniswap if you care about your assets. One of their third-party exchange partners is Changelly, which all of us know is a bad exchange to deal with regarding their questionable AML/KYC procedures. I did not know that Changelly was specifically responsible for my order when exchanging and they've now successfully withheld around 0.25 BTC. After contacting Houdiniswap via Telegram, they told me they cannot do anything and that I should contact Changelly personally. This is very questionable from Houdini's side aswell, as they do not state the specific third-party exchange used in any of the swaps. Also, after contacting Changelly and asking for the specific reasoning why my funds got held, they simply dodge the question. (Funds are not marked as stolen, fresh addresses, not affiliated with any gambling nor high risk dexes, just Houdiniswap. Kind of sad, as I've sent 3x-4x that amount before, multiple times, without any issues.
I don't know what you have experienced, however, when I used it, I did not encounter any issues. and none of my folks has complained as well
Facts:
HoudiniSwap is an aggregator, not a custodian. It routes orders through partners and never holds your coins or keys. It can’t release funds held by a partner.
Partners run their own AML/KYC. If a check is triggered, the swap can be paused while they review. That is written in Changelly’s policy and terms.
Changelly is widely integrated, including in Ledger’s swap flow. That does not make them perfect, but it shows they are not a random outfit.
Private swaps on Houdini are designed to hide the route. Two unrelated exchanges plus a random L1 break the on‑chain link. Showing the provider up front would weaken that privacy goal.
What I would do
Gather your Houdini order ID, deposit TXID, and timestamps. Ask Houdini support to confirm which provider handled that order and for the partner ticket number so you can follow up.
Email Changelly’s compliance team with that ticket. Ask for the specific rule they think applies and what documents will clear the hold. Use the address they publish: compliance@changelly.com
If they won’t give specifics, ask for escalation of the case and a timeline. Keep all replies in one thread with your case ID.
If you need the provider shown before swapping, avoid “private” routing in the future or use a service that discloses the venue up front. Privacy and pre‑disclosure are a trade‑off.
I hope you get the 0.25 BTC released. But blaming Houdini for a partner AML hold isn’t accurate given how the model works.
Please note: The co-founder of Changelly is also involved with Atomic Wallet. Additionally, Atomic Wallet's co-founder is a co-founder of Evercode Lab, the developer behind ChangeNOW. There have been numerous accusations and scam allegations against ChangeNOW, with claims that these services often protect each other from criticism and scrutiny.
For more details, see the discussions on Bitcointalk about their connections and how they allegedly shield each other from accountability. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5034589.0 https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5026942.0
Sorry for your loss. Out of curiosity, how do you use HoudiniSwap? and what makes you trust it, no reputation on Bitcointalk or anywhere? It was clear that they were suspicious.
Houdini is a swap service whose main goal apparently was to dump their own useless token on the market. A lot of bagholders now.
Added context: Comment alleges token dumping and market manipulation but lacks specific details, evidence, or context to substantiate claims.
HoudiniSwap launched the service first (2022). The token came later on Feb 6, 2024. That is the opposite of a “make a token then dump it” play.
LOCK has a fixed 100,000,000 supply on Ethereum and Solana. The docs show ongoing burns and list 3,942,897 already burned as of May 7 with weekly burns too..
Part of swap fees is used to buy back LOCK and burn it. A portion also funds staking rewards. That aligns incentives with users, not dumping.
Token distribution and top holders are published with Etherscan links so anyone can audit flows. If you think the team dumped, share the wallet addresses.
The token trades on public venues like MEXC, Uniswap, and Raydium. Liquidity is visible.
Price swings happen. They don’t prove intent. Bring on‑chain evidence if you have it; otherwise calling it a “dump” isn’t supported by the record.
Houdini Swap is pure ghost-grade unlinking — use XMR as a tunnel to break wallet trails. No KYC, no accounts, no trace. Built for sovereign swaps and stealth exits. 🕳️🕶️