Is BasicSwap legit & safe?
BasicSwap is a real service, but use it with caution: it has a thin on-platform track record.
About BasicSwap
Decentralised, non-custodial P2P atomic-swap DEX (Particl) — no accounts, no KYC, no middleman. Runs as self-hosted software.
The evidence
Score
CFair
Privacy
63/100
Trust
54/100
The bottom line
BasicSwap can work, but start with a small test swap, verify the live rate first, and keep your transaction ID and quote screenshot in case you need a refund.
Common questions
Is BasicSwap legit?
BasicSwap is a real service, but use it with caution: it has a thin on-platform track record.
Is BasicSwap a scam?
No scam reports for BasicSwap on [NOT]KYC. It holds a C trust grade.
Is BasicSwap safe to use?
Safety depends on your threat model. BasicSwap scores 63/100 on privacy and 54/100 on trust in our assessment. It's a no-KYC exchange; funds are only in transit during a swap.
How we assess trust
We grade every service on privacy and trust from public evidence, its on-platform no-KYC swap results, community reviews and any logged security incidents — not marketing claims. See our full scoring criteria.
Assessment by [NOT]KYC from public data, our privacy/trust scoring and on-platform no-KYC swap history. Not financial advice — always do your own research.