P2P Exchanges Reviewed 22 Oct 2026

AgoraDesk is closed

Former P2P marketplace for bitcoin and Monero, closed with LocalMonero in 2024

Closed

Status

No longer operating

Wound down in 2024 together with LocalMonero; the official site shows a closure notice.

AgoraDesk review in short

AgoraDesk was a P2P exchange and is no longer operating. Wound down in 2024 together with LocalMonero; the official site shows a closure notice.

Category: P2P Exchanges
KYC level: 1 of 4: No ID mentioned
Sign-up: Email optional
Custody: custodial
Incidents on record: 1
Last reviewed: 22 Oct 2026

Cite this review

NoKYC Score, "AgoraDesk review", reviewed 22 Oct 2026, https://nokycscore.com/service/agoradesk

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What AgoraDesk is

AgoraDesk was a peer-to-peer trading platform for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies run by the same team as LocalMonero. It offered over-the-counter style trades for cash, bank transfers and online payment methods without requiring identity verification. It wound down in 2024 alongside its sister site. The official domain now displays a closure notice saying that the platform wound down its operations in 2024, has been taken offline and is closed after nearly seven years of operation. Some older guides still recommend it, which is why the entry is retained here with its current status.

What AgoraDesk offers, and what to watch

3 of 16 privacy and safety features, 1 warning in its terms.

"Not stated" means its own pages do not say.

Identity

ID never required Not stated
No account needed Not stated
No email needed Yes An email address is not required to sign up or use it.
No phone number Not stated

Payment

Accepts Monero Yes Monero hides sender, receiver and amount, so the payment cannot be traced to you.
Accepts Lightning Not stated
Accepts cash Yes Cash by post or in person: no bank and no blockchain record.

Access

Tor onion address Not stated
Works without JavaScript Not stated

Trust

Never holds your funds No
Refund without ID Not stated
Escrow it cannot spend alone Not stated
Open source Not stated
Independent audit Not stated
Company named Not stated
5+ years operating Not stated

Warnings

May ask for ID Not in terms
Screens deposits Not in terms
Holds your funds Yes The operator controls user funds while they are on the platform.
Email required Not in terms
Phone number required Not in terms
Closed source Not in terms
Nobody accountable Not in terms

Incidents on record

1 May 2024

high

Shutdown

Wound down in 2024 together with its sister site

AgoraDesk, run by the same team as LocalMonero, wound down its operations in 2024 alongside its sister site. The official domain now displays a closure notice stating that the platform has been taken offline and is closed after nearly seven years of operation, with a contact address for remaining enquiries. Some older guides to no-KYC peer-to-peer trading still recommend the service, although it no longer operates.

Service closed Source: agoradesk.com ↗

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AgoraDesk: common questions

Is AgoraDesk still operating?

No. Wound down in 2024 together with LocalMonero; the official site shows a closure notice. See the alternatives listed on this page.

Listing history

12 Oct 2026 Listing added. Facts and KYC level set from the service's own terms and documentation.
12 Oct 2026 Incident recorded: Wound down in 2024 together with its sister site