Godex vs StealthEX

_ no-KYC exchange comparison · trust, privacy, custody

	Godex	StealthEX
Trust score	D	C
Privacy	36	49
Trust	64	79
Type	exchange	exchange
Verified	—	—
Reviews	0	0

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// pros & cons

Godex

✓ No registration needed
✓ Accepts Monero
✓ Public policies
✓ Legally registered
✓ Live rates / API
✗ Transaction monitoring
✗ May freeze funds on AML
✗ KYC required for AML refund
✗ KYC depends on partner
✗ Shotgun KYC

StealthEX

✓ No registration needed
✓ No email required
✓ Accepts Monero
✓ Non-custodial
✓ Public policies
✗ Transaction monitoring
✗ KYC required for AML refund
✗ Shotgun KYC
✗ May freeze / suspend

// verdict

Godex vs StealthEX: which fits your use case?

Both Godex and StealthEX launched in 2018, skip KYC, and use a hybrid rate model with case-by-case refund handling. They land at the same overall score (B), but the core architectural difference matters: Godex operates as a custodial aggregator, while StealthEX is non-custodial and routes orders to partner liquidity providers without holding user funds beyond the swap window.

Pick Godex if you want a single aggregated quote across 930+ assets, value the 14-day data deletion policy, and don't mind the custodial-aggregator model for the duration of the swap.
Pick StealthEX if you prefer a non-custodial flow, need access to a wider catalogue (2000+ assets), or want minimal exposure to a single operator holding funds.

On rates, neither is universally cheaper; hybrid pricing means quotes depend on the pair, route, and whether you choose fixed or floating. Refund policies are similar on paper, but non-custodial routing on StealthEX can simplify recovery when a partner provider is involved.

Recommendation: compare live quotes for your exact pair on both before committing. For privacy-maximalist swaps, StealthEX's non-custodial model has a slight edge; for users who prefer an aggregator UX with a longer asset history, Godex remains a solid pick.

// FAQ

Is Godex or StealthEX safer?

StealthEX's non-custodial model reduces the time your funds sit with the operator, which is generally lower risk. Godex is a custodial aggregator, so you trust it to hold funds during the swap. Both have operated since 2018 without major public incidents, but architecturally StealthEX has a slight edge.

Which has better rates?

Neither is consistently cheaper. Both use hybrid pricing (fixed or floating) and route through liquidity partners, so the better quote depends on the specific pair and timing. Always fetch a live quote on both and compare the receive amount before sending funds.

How do refunds work if a swap fails?

Both handle refunds case-by-case rather than automatically. You'll typically need to contact support with the transaction ID. Non-custodial routing on StealthEX can make tracing simpler since the partner provider is identifiable, but neither guarantees instant refunds on floating-rate swaps.

Which supports more coins?

StealthEX lists 2000+ assets versus Godex's 930+, so StealthEX is the better choice for long-tail or newly listed tokens. For major pairs, both cover the standard set, and routing quality matters more than raw catalogue size.

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