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Secure and efficient cryptocurrency swaps with DeFi, providing a seamless and reliable user experience.
The Change is an exchange service that accepts Monero and Bitcoin. It may request KYC during risk checks and has a score of 5/10.
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.
- May require KYC/SOF by policy/law -6 -4
If obliged by law or in accordance with the service's internal policy, this service may at any time require mandatory procedures such as identity verification, KYC or provide Source of Funds (SOF) information.
If obliged by law or in accordance with the service's internal policy, this service may at any time require mandatory procedures such as identity verification, KYC or provide Source of Funds (SOF) information.
-6 Privacy-4 Trust - Refunds may require KYC -3 -3
In some cases, especially when funds are flagged for AML risk, linked to suspicious activity, or hit blacklist/compliance checks, the service may require KYC or other personal information before processing a refund.
In some cases, especially when funds are flagged for AML risk, linked to suspicious activity, or hit blacklist/compliance checks, the service may require KYC or other personal information before processing a refund.
-3 Privacy-3 Trust - Transaction monitoring -1 0
Deposits are analyzed for blacklisted sources. This service automatically scans transactions AML scores. Flagged transactions may require KYC/SoF verification to complete the trade or unfreeze funds. Resolution depends on the individual service's policy, as some may issue refunds without verification.
Deposits are analyzed for blacklisted sources. This service automatically scans transactions AML scores. Flagged transactions may require KYC/SoF verification to complete the trade or unfreeze funds. Resolution depends on the individual service's policy, as some may issue refunds without verification.
-1 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 - Custodial wallet -3 -5
These services manage your private keys and keep custody your funds. These wallets are typically offered by centralized exchanges like Coinbase or Binance. Using them requires trusting the institution with your assets.
These services manage your private keys and keep custody your funds. These wallets are typically offered by centralized exchanges like Coinbase or Binance. Using them requires trusting the institution with your assets.
-3 Privacy-5 Trust - Seller wallet is custodial -3 -3
The seller does not have control over the funds. This is a common practice in P2P exchanges, where the service needs to have control over the funds in order to be able to refund the buyer if the trade enters a dispute.
The seller does not have control over the funds. This is a common practice in P2P exchanges, where the service needs to have control over the funds in order to be able to refund the buyer if the trade enters a dispute.
-3 Privacy-3 Trust - Refunds may need personal information -3 0
When requesting a refund, it may be necessary to share personal information. For example, to return an item through a proxy store, you may need to send the item back to the proxy, which involves disclosing your name and address in certain countries where the sender must be identified.
When requesting a refund, it may be necessary to share personal information. For example, to return an item through a proxy store, you may need to send the item back to the proxy, which involves disclosing your name and address in certain countries where the sender must be identified.
-3 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 - Identity-Free registration +10 0
Users can create accounts without giving personal information (such as full name, address or phone number). Note that some services might initially allow this, but they may subsequently request personal information (i.e. Automated flagging systems, Shotgun KYC...).
Users can create accounts without giving personal information (such as full name, address or phone number). Note that some services might initially allow this, but they may subsequently request personal information (i.e. Automated flagging systems, Shotgun KYC...).
+10 Privacy0 Trust - Non-custodial wallet +3 +5
A non-custodial wallet is a type of crypto wallet where the user holds and manages the private keys to the wallet and the assets in custody. The user is responsible for safeguarding their funds, and they are the only ones with access to their private keys. Using a non-custodial wallet requires no trust in any institution.
A non-custodial wallet is a type of crypto wallet where the user holds and manages the private keys to the wallet and the assets in custody. The user is responsible for safeguarding their funds, and they are the only ones with access to their private keys. Using a non-custodial wallet requires no trust in any institution.+3 Privacy+5 Trust - Peer to peer network +2 +5
A peer-to-peer network is a decentralized networking model where individual computers (peers) directly connect and share resources or data with each other, rather than through a central server.
A peer-to-peer network is a decentralized networking model where individual computers (peers) directly connect and share resources or data with each other, rather than through a central server.
+2 Privacy+5 Trust - Escrow available 0 +6
Escrow is a secure method where a trusted third party holds funds during peer-to-peer transactions, releasing them only when both parties fulfill their agreed terms. For safety, always verify transaction details and trust the escrow service. However, you have to trust the escrow service throughout the process.
Escrow is a secure method where a trusted third party holds funds during peer-to-peer transactions, releasing them only when both parties fulfill their agreed terms. For safety, always verify transaction details and trust the escrow service. However, you have to trust the escrow service throughout the process.
0 Privacy+6 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 - Peer to peer market 0 +4
Peer-to-peer marketplaces are online platforms where unknown people can trade goods, cryptocurrencies and services directly from each other, without the need for intermediaries like traditional retailers or service providers.
Peer-to-peer marketplaces are online platforms where unknown people can trade goods, cryptocurrencies and services directly from each other, without the need for intermediaries like traditional retailers or service providers.
A peer-to-peer market can be centralized, so do not confuse this with peer to peer networks.
0 Privacy+4 Trust - Aggregator provides guarantees 0 +4
If you do not receive your funds or encounter any issues, the aggregator service may reimburse you up to a specified guarantee, subject to the aggregator's terms. This may not apply to all of the aggregator's partners.
If you do not receive your funds or encounter any issues, the aggregator service may reimburse you up to a specified guarantee, subject to the aggregator's terms. This may not apply to all of the aggregator's partners.
0 Privacy+4 Trust - Legally registered 0 +2
Legally registered as The Change Solutions Inc in Panama 🇵🇦.
Legally registered as The Change Solutions Inc in Panama 🇵🇦.
0 Privacy+2 Trust - Community contributed 0 0
Listed, but not yet reviewed by the team. Read more about the listing statuses.
Listed, but not yet reviewed by the team. Read more about the listing statuses.
0 Privacy0 Trust - Hybrid Liquidity 0 0
Swaps on this service combine its own internally-managed liquidity pools with access to liquidity from external, third-party providers.
Swaps on this service combine its own internally-managed liquidity pools with access to liquidity from external, third-party providers.
0 Privacy0 Trust - API available 0 0
An API is available for programmatic interaction with this service.
An API is available for programmatic interaction with this service.
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 - Telegram bot available 0 0
The service has a Telegram bot available.
- Some countries are restricted 0 0
Offered services may not be available in some countries due to logistics, regulations or arbitrary decisions. Please check for any restrictions before use.
Offered services may not be available in some countries due to logistics, regulations or arbitrary decisions. Please check for any restrictions before use.
0 Privacy0 Trust - Base score +50 +50
Overall = 60% Privacy + 40% Trust (Truncated)
Terms of Service Review
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Events
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Currency update
Added currencies: MONERO
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Attribute added
Attribute "Hybrid Liquidity" was added to The Change
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Domain change
Service URLs updated from https://thechange.ltd to https://thechange.ltd, https://tc.ltd
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Description update
Description was updated
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KYC update
KYC level changed from 4 to 3
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Currency update
Removed currencies: LIGHTNING, MONERO, FIAT
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Attribute change
An attribute was removed (details unavailable)
Evidence and Review History
Listed, but not yet reviewed by the team.
- No review checks have been published yet
- Last review Unknown
- Listed Mar 11, 2025