SideShift.ai

Exchanges

SideShift.ai is a no-account, no-KYC cryptocurrency swap service specializing in fast, non-custodial coin exchanges. Users can swap between Bitcoin, Lightning Network BTC, and hundreds of other cryptocurrencies without registration. SideShift is popular among Bitcoin users for converting between on-chain and Lightning BTC and for acquiring Bitcoin privately. The service provides an open API for developer integration.

Details

Fees: ~0.5% shift fee
Type: Non-custodial swap exchange
Fee Model: Swap/shift service
Maker Fee: N/A
Taker Fee: N/A
Bitcoin Only: No
Founded Year: 2018
Headquarters: Privacy-focused / undisclosed
Kyc Required: No
Trading Fees: ~0.5% shift fee
Trading Type: Non-custodial instant swap
Non Custodial: Yes
Lightning Support: Yes

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