AgoraDesk
AgoraDesk was a peer-to-peer over-the-counter (P2P OTC) cryptocurrency exchange. It was built by the same team behind LocalMonero, Monero's counterpart to LocalBitcoins.[1] The service permanently shut down on 7 November 2024 after a public wind-down. Later use of the domain does not represent the original operators.[2]
Overview
Like LocalBitcoins, AgoraDesk let people in any country trade bitcoin with any payment method and any fiat currency. Online trades used escrow so the seller's bitcoin stayed reserved until the trade finished, which reduced counterparty risk.
The platform did not require KYC, AML, or identity verification. Traders could choose any medium of exchange, including cash. Privacy was a stated design goal. An email address was not required at registration. IP addresses were not tied to user accounts. The site worked without JavaScript, which avoided many common web vulnerabilities. It also offered a Tor portal and an I2P portal.
Shutdown
AgoraDesk and LocalMonero shut down permanently on 7 November 2024. The operators announced the wind-down on Reddit and on a LocalMonero status page.[2][3]